GDT: Winnipeg Jets at Buffalo Sabres, 12/1/25, 7:30pm EST on MSG & ESPN+ 📺

[Slack_in_MA]

1 minute ago, Taro T said:

The part about limiting and controlling rebounds was going above and beyond what he's typically done this season.  (Realized after rereading it, that may not have been stated as clearly as it should've been.)

And, yes, the team played very well in front of him.  But will give the devil his due when it's earned.  He came very close to playing a complete game tonight.  (And hopefully some opposing GM saw the effort tonight and believes his coaches can wash the Sabre stink off of him.)

[PromoTheRobot]

4 minutes ago, erickompositör72 said:

We'd have to retain salary and I'm guessing that'd be a non-starter. I think we're stuck with him, unless someone (other than KA) can sweet talk TP.

Why do you assume that?

[quill]

10 minutes ago, ExWNYer said:

That was a great moment. He stayed and waited to make sure everything was okay. He was smiling and clapping when he skated away.

Yeah, that was a real nice way for him to cap off what turned to be such an impressive first night back from his injury.

It sure didn't take long to see that he has a natural instinct for the game like few players have. Fingers crossed for him to stay healthy.

[Taro T]

Just now, Pimlach said:

Excellent win.  Norris add skill to the top 6.  Just hope he stays in the line up.  I thought a lot of Sabres stood out tonight. 
 

Get rest. Get on the road, and then beat the slugs in Philly.  They think they play that “heavy” game.  Just blow on by them and dominate.  

REALLY hoping they don't decide to showcase UPL again in that one.  The D won't likely be as solid as they were tonight because Ruff won't get the matchups he wants.  Would much rather see either Lyon or Ellis between the pipes.

But, guess it'll be whatever it'll be.  Would be cool if they got a 3 game winning streak working with each goalie getting one of the W's.

[inkman]

30 minutes ago, pi2000 said:

disappointing game from Thompson, he was INVISIBLE 

 

Cheerios meet piss 

[Spoonman]

Good game. 

Fire KA.

Trade UPL for something of value. 

Edited 10 hours ago by Spoonman

[Doohickie]

38 minutes ago, HumanSlinky39 said:

This team has another gear with Norris on the ice. I'm not jumping in head first, but I'm cautiously optimistic if...IF...Norris can stay on the ice.

Also, kudos to Upie; he played well.

Big road swing on deck. On to the next one...

This is the difference in having everyone playing on the line they should be playing on, and not having to play up a level.

[HumanSlinky39]

47 minutes ago, pi2000 said:

disappointing game from Thompson, he was INVISIBLE 

 

Who cares?

[_Q_]

4 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

This is the difference in having everyone playing on the line they should be playing on, and not having to play up a level.

***With Depth in Kesselring, Kulich, Rosen and Dunne.

That is something that has not been around in a very long time.

[Doohickie]

3 minutes ago, _Q_ said:

***With Depth in Kesselring, Kulich, Rosen and Dunne.

That is something that has not been around in a very long time.

Yes, our AHL/bench depth consists of properly developed players ready for the NHL, not high draft picks rushing into the fray out of desperation.

[PromoTheRobot]

[pi2000]

2 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

we broke the jets 😂

[DarthEbriate]

After tonight's game...

Norris is on pace for 87 points.

The goaltending save% for the season isn't great, but it is consistent: Luukkonen .899, Lyon .899, Ellis .897.

[OverPowerYou]

Maybe if we get on a winning streak our GM can trade for a good player who doesn’t like palm trees and likes paying taxes 

[GASabresIUFAN]

Another nice game at home.  UPL wasn’t challenged and that’s a good thing.  Great initial game by Norris.  Just imagine if he can stay healthy.  

The Sabres are now 9-5-2 at home.  They are sadly 2-6-2 on the road.  11 of the next 14 games are on the road, including the next 6 straight.  If they want to prove that they are more than the same old crappy team, winning 4 of the next 6 road games would go along way to proving that it may be different this time.  Maybe. 

It was nice to watch a full game where the Sabres were the best team on ice from the opening puck drop.  
 

 

 

[PerreaultForever]

Hmmm...........

Well it's obvious the Jets did not come prepared to compete. I'm not sure they took the Sabres too lightly or were just too slow (maybe both) but they did get embarrassed.  On the other side, that is how the Sabres have to play. Has to be all about speed and swarming with that speed and it was. You can win hockey games that way. 

Norris? Well, how many games do we get? I guess that's the question. Nobody ever doubted his talent and it was on display. 

There's no real negatives (although Krebs was probably lucky or smart enough not to get killed :)). There were some mistakes similar to other games but they can survive those with team speed so they weren't costly or overly noticeable.  

idk, this keeps up Adams will keep his job and say see, this was the plan all along. 

[Porous Five Hole]

Stolen valor from Reddit 

[Night Train]

Please don't tell me their playoff standing or I'll drive to your home and shoot out your porch light. 

[Believer]

6 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Another nice game at home.  UPL wasn’t challenged and that’s a good thing.  Great initial game by Norris.  Just imagine if he can stay healthy.  

The Sabres are now 9-5-2 at home.  They are sadly 2-6-2 on the road.  11 of the next 14 games are on the road, including the next 6 straight.  If they want to prove that they are more than the same old crappy team, winning 4 of the next 6 road games would go along way to proving that it may be different this time.  Maybe. 

It was nice to watch a full game where the Sabres were the best team on ice from the opening puck drop.  
 

 

 

Agree.

A lot will depend on Ruff and the Coaches. Gotta send them out alert and focused, playing fast and shooting from the puck drop.

Match up changes will have to be quick and Special Teams will need to Score and Stop goals.

Will be a great test for us. Really looking forward to it.

[Jorcus]

7 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said:

This is what happens when you get destroyed by last place teams.

[Doohickie]

6 hours ago, PerreaultForever said:

On the other side, that is how the Sabres have to play. Has to be all about speed and swarming with that speed and it was. You can win hockey games that way. 

(although Krebs was probably lucky or smart enough not to get killed :)). There were some mistakes similar to other games but they can survive those with team speed so they weren't costly or overly noticeable.  

The Krebs hit is part of that swarming/speed game.  It comes with the territory.  But.... unlike being an isolated incident, the rest of the team is now jumping to each other's defense, another part of that swarming style.

1 hour ago, Night Train said:

Please don't tell me their playoff standing or I'll drive to your home and shoot out your porch light. 

Well right now they have none, so...

[Jorcus]

Scoring 4 or more goals is the key to winning in this edition of the NHL. It may not seem like we needed it because we only gave up one goal but the early lead helps settle everything down and play a structured game. We have only won 2 games when we did not score 4 goals so far this year. Every loss we have we have scored less than 4. Goaltending is so random these days you just don't know who is good or bad. Lets look at the former Sabres goaltenders. 

 

Devin Cooley      10-3-2-2    1.88    .930

Eric Comrie         10-5-5-0    3.13    .893

Linus Ullmark      19-9-6-4    3.10    .874

 

Did Devin Cooley a 28 year old rookie become a great goaltender? Did Ullmark turn into a pumpkin with that 8.25 million dollar salary? We are not going to trade UPL unless we know we have someone way better to replace him with. The answer is outscoring the problem.

[RETURNTOGLORY]

Another very solid game in all areas! We're starting to play with a chip on our shoulders and stand up for one another, which is a sure sign that the team is growing together!

[Doohickie]

21 minutes ago, Jorcus said:

The answer is outscoring the problem.

The Sabres don't have a problem at goalie.  All three are competent, but not great.  The problem is that goaltending is occupying too many roster spots.  The solution is not necessarily outscoring the problem; it's just playing better defense.  The Sabres didn't allow only one goal because UPL stood on his head; it was because they played a more responsible defensive game in front of him.

[JohnC]

8 hours ago, PerreaultForever said:

Hmmm...........

Well it's obvious the Jets did not come prepared to compete. I'm not sure they took the Sabres too lightly or were just too slow (maybe both) but they did get embarrassed.  On the other side, that is how the Sabres have to play. Has to be all about speed and swarming with that speed and it was. You can win hockey games that way. 

Norris? Well, how many games do we get? I guess that's the question. Nobody ever doubted his talent and it was on display. 

There's no real negatives (although Krebs was probably lucky or smart enough not to get killed :)). There were some mistakes similar to other games but they can survive those with team speed so they weren't costly or overly noticeable.  

idk, this keeps up Adams will keep his job and say see, this was the plan all along. 

Why would the Jets take the Sabres lightly at home where they usually play well? As you point out in this game, th Sabres thoroughly outsmarted the Jets and simply were the decisively better team. 
 

What I found most impressive about Norris was his speed. And he has nifty hands. 
 

My preference is to have Tage playing center.  Move Tuch to the first line wing with Tage or Norris moved to the other line.