GDT: Oilers at Sabres 11/17 7pm MSG, WGR 550

[mjd1001]

6 hours ago, elijah said:

I don’t understand the Jack Quinn hate, truly 

Last year was a disaster, the year before that was promising, and this year is building on that season from 2 years ago. He’s fast and skilled, he’s done more than enough to not be the first suggested guy to be taken out of the lineup. 

The "hate", at least from me, was just because of how bad last year was.

I say this with all honesty ...I think he may have been the very worst forward in the league last year that got regular minutes. 

When you have a year like that, you have a LOT to prove going forward.

This year I think he's been better than last year, but he's still not 'good'. As a matter of fact, he has had some good games but those are the exception. This year I'd say he's had 3-4 actual good games, another 2-3 where you really didn't notice him at all, and the rest have been bad just like last year (little offense generation, bad mistakes in the defensive zone/neutra zone, etc.)

Again, for me hes not at the 'you got to get him out of the lineup, he's killing you!' place that he was last year...so thats good, but I still need to see more.

Edited 2 hours ago by mjd1001

[Shoot da Puck]

1 hour ago, mjd1001 said:

The "hate", at least from me, was just because of how bad last year was.

I say this with all honesty ...I think he may have been the very worst forward in the league last year that got regular minutes. 

When you have a year like that, you have a LOT to prove going forward.

This year I think he's been better than last year, but he's still not 'good'. As a matter of fact, he has had some good games but those are the exception. This year I'd say he's had 3-4 actual good games, another 2-3 where you really didn't notice him at all, and the rest have been bad just like last year (little offense generation, bad mistakes in the defensive zone/neutra zone, etc.)

Again, for me hes not at the 'you got to get him out of the lineup, he's killing you!' place that he was last year...so thats good, but I still need to see more.

I like him.   Now

[Doohickie]

6 hours ago, Believer said:

Östlund, Rosen, and Kozak bring great energy to the team. Will hate to see any one of them sent down, but expect it.

Kozak is never going down again.  Mark it.

The other two, as long as they're waiver exempt, will have to out of necessity.  Doesn't mean they haven't earned it.  Their day is coming though.

Deal UPL to open up a spot for one of them.

[shrader]

It’s kind of funny to read these projected lineup changes when you realize that Geertsen still hidden away on the roster. 

[Doohickie]

2 minutes ago, shrader said:

It’s kind of funny to read these projected lineup changes when you realize that Geertsen still hidden away on the roster. 

Lose him.  Don't care.

[shrader]

39 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

Lose him.  Don't care.

Of course, but how is he still around when he can’t even get on the ice when they’re down 15 forwards?

[PromoTheRobot]

9 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

Winning is fun

Between the Detroit game, last night and the Bills game, I'm giddy. Now don't harsh my vibe by stubbing your toe on the Calgary Flames.

1 hour ago, Doohickie said:

Kozak is never going down again.  Mark it.

The other two, as long as they're waiver exempt, will have to out of necessity.  Doesn't mean they haven't earned it.  Their day is coming though.

Deal UPL to open up a spot for one of them.

There might be a paper move just for roster gymnastics.

[PromoTheRobot]

9 hours ago, thewookie1 said:

Reminded me of the Florida game from earlier this year; a full 60min effort where we all but dominated a team.

 

Ellis is #1G for now until teams get a book on him. 

Thought the same. Can they maintain that level of fight every game? I hope.

[inkman]

10 hours ago, Spoonman said:

I put win on Lindy & players.
 

Trade UPL & KA on AMAZON PRIME - now! 

Bring Megan Chayka or Shayna Goldman in as President of Hockey Operations & let Kiko run as interim GM. 

KA is SABRES kryptonite. 

 

I’m not sure how many times you can spam a GDT with anti Kevyn Adams rhetoric before you get put on everyone’s ignore list.  We all hate him.  Terry doesn’t.  End of story. 

[Doohickie]

3 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

There might be a paper move just for roster gymnastics.

On the other hand, do you want Östlund and Rosén riding the pine if everyone else is healthy and they have to be scratched?  Would it be better to give them reps in Rochester?  I'm not making any implications either way, just asking the question.

2 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

9 hours ago, thewookie1 said:

Reminded me of the Florida game from earlier this year; a full 60min effort where we all but dominated a team.

Thought the same. Can they maintain that level of fight every game? I hope.

Wasn't that the game where Dahlin said, "This is the way we play every night from now on" or words to that effect?

[K-9]

10 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

Between the Detroit game, last night and the Bills game, I'm giddy. Now don't harsh my vibe by stubbing your toe on the Calgary Flames.

There might be a paper move just for roster gymnastics.

Don’t harsh my vibe. Outstanding. 

[JohnC]

2 hours ago, mjd1001 said:

The "hate", at least from me, was just because of how bad last year was.

I say this with all honesty ...I think he may have been the very worst forward in the league last year that got regular minutes. 

When you have a year like that, you have a LOT to prove going forward.

This year I think he's been better than last year, but he's still not 'good'. As a matter of fact, he has had some good games but those are the exception. This year I'd say he's had 3-4 actual good games, another 2-3 where you really didn't notice him at all, and the rest have been bad just like last year (little offense generation, bad mistakes in the defensive zone/neutra zone, etc.)

Again, for me hes not at the 'you got to get him out of the lineup, he's killing you!' place that he was last year...so thats good, but I still need to see more.

Players get singled out to become the symbols for the frustration (understandably) of this team. Samuelsson is a classic example of that where he became vilified and demonized. Now look at him! I would say he is playing very well and more importantly has become one of our consistent performers on the unit. I, like you, have been disappointed in Quinn relative to my expectations for him. But let's put things in context when evaluating any young Sabre. Usually, they are rushed in their roles. Instead of playing on a lower line and working their way up, they often are prematurely elevated for a higher line playing against the better players on other teams. That's a franchise failure in the handling of players. 

I do see Quinn getting better. It's not a grand leap but from what I have seen there is an incremental progression. I'll gladly accept that steady improvement which is more of the norm on how young players develop in comparison to the few who almost right from the start demonstrate that they are high-end players. I recommend more patience when evaluating him. 

[Jorcus]

On last nights game. Nice to see more than 3 goals again. Sabres seemed to have good control of the game. You have to like the beginning of the third period when you expected an Oilers push the Sabres seemed to still control play and when they got the 4th goal it was pretty much over. Ellis played his best game and sent Leon D back to the bench snarling after that chance in the third. Ellis is quick side to side to side, seems to absorb the puck well and has a good glove. Sure looks promising. We can dump on Adams for a lot of things but claiming this guy when he had 4 other goalies on 1 way contracts might be one of his best moves. 

Certainly if our forwards return to health Östlund and Rosen are going back. Kind of wonder about the order of things. You would think Dunn goes back first then Rosen as Östlund can play on the bottom lines to replace Dunn. People were quick to write these guys off based on limited reps in the NHL but go back and look at Thompson or Mitt's path to the NHL. Both were almost written off as busts until they were sent down. One's a lot better than the other but they are both NHL players. 

The Oilers have no forward depth at all. You have to wonder in 2 years when McDavid hit's the eject button how Leon D. is going to deal with the pressure of having to deal with this all by himself. This team is not going back to the finals this year.   

Edited 10 minutes ago by Jorcus