Popular Post Brawndo Posted May 9 Popular Post Report Posted May 9 Carrick in a regular jersey Kozak not on the ice 6 2 4 Quote
Pimlach Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 30 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Carrick in a regular jersey Kozak not on the ice Is Dunne in for Greenway? Quote
Carmel Corn Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 32 minutes ago, Brawndo said: That’s our Lindy…..a day late and a dollar short I’d still separate Dahlin from TNT though….they’re both too prone to making turnovers at the blue line. 1 6 5 Quote
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 I don't think I care what players they put on the ice if they insist on dropping the puck below the equator, and then having 4 guys just stand there like turds watching the one guy cough it up. There's a philosophical problem with the way it's ran, and I don't think they can change that overnight 3 8 3 2 Quote
PASabreFan Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 11 minutes ago, nfreeman said: I think we’ll see Carrick and UPL in game 3. I'd be shocked if it's UPL. What a terrible spot to put him in. Lose Game 3 and Lyon isn't Lyon... maybe. Right now it would be a panic move IMHO. 7 1 Quote
K-9 Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 3 minutes ago, PASabreFan said: I'd be shocked if it's UPL. What a terrible spot to put him in. Lose Game 3 and Lyon isn't Lyon... maybe. Right now it would be a panic move IMHO. Lyon didn’t play poorly last night. 2 9 2 Quote
Carmel Corn Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 27 minutes ago, nfreeman said: I think we’ll see Carrick and UPL in game 3. I never trust Lindy to make the right lineup decisions.....Lyon wasn't his best last night, but his floor is still higher than UPL's. 2 1 1 Quote
transient Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 5 minutes ago, K-9 said: Lyon didn’t play poorly last night. He didn’t play great, either. I would argue he also didn’t look as rock solid and in control in game 1 as he did in the Boston series. At the end of the season when his game tailed off before his injury he looked really bad for a stretch of games in a row. In the regular season it would definitely be UPL after a game like that. I’m not advocating for a switch, but I can understand the reasoning to consider it. 1 1 Quote
dudacek Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 (edited) 48 minutes ago, PASabreFan said: I'd be shocked if it's UPL. What a terrible spot to put him in. Lose Game 3 and Lyon isn't Lyon... maybe. Right now it would be a panic move IMHO. I wouldn't call it a panic move, but it sure is an interesting talking point. If this was the regular season there's no doubt in my mind UPL would be going in; it's what Lindy did all year. You had one of the talking heads on the Canadian broadcast last night (Kelly Hrudey?) talking about how UPL is the franchise's number one and the team will need to give him the net sometime. I don't agree with that take, but I do agree that Lyon has a history of dropping off under a heavy workload; it's something he's acknowledged himself. I also agree with your point that it's a tough spot to put UPL in; That said, he's thrived in the spot most of the year, and its exactly the spot they put Lyon in —successfully — in game 3 against Boston. Goalie guru Kevin Woodley was just talking about this on the PDOcast: how a majority of teams have evolved to 1A/1B systems and have had regular season success in that system. But teams are still wired to pick a guy and ride him throughout the playoffs because that is what they've always done. He points out the issue is that often means asking a guy to do something he hasn't done before in terms of workload and preparation and goalies are creatures of habit. My brain says do what worked for you all year, including Boston, and make the switch. My gut says Lyon feels right. Hope Bales and Lindy and know their guys well enough to make the right call. Edited May 9 by dudacek 2 2 Quote
K-9 Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 25 minutes ago, transient said: He didn’t play great, either. I would argue he also didn’t look as rock solid and in control in game 1 as he did in the Boston series. At the end of the season when his game tailed off before his injury he looked really bad for a stretch of games in a row. In the regular season it would definitely be UPL after a game like that. I’m not advocating for a switch, but I can understand the reasoning to consider it. Regardless, his play didn’t warrant being benched for next game. That said, I wouldn’t put anything past Lindy. 1 Quote
transient Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 1 minute ago, K-9 said: Regardless, his play didn’t warrant being benched for next game. That said, I wouldn’t put anything past Lindy. I agree, but I think he probably gets a quick hook if he looks shaky and it looks like the beginning of a spiral, similar to game 2 in Boston. 1 Quote
Brawndo Posted May 9 Author Report Posted May 9 Maintenance day for Kozak. I am a little surprised that Zucker isn’t sitting a game he is dealing with an injury. 1 Quote
Big Guava Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 19 minutes ago, K-9 said: Regardless, his play didn’t warrant being benched for next game. That said, I wouldn’t put anything past Lindy. Especially not with as many good saves he made in the 3rd period late. 1 Quote
Punch Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 Lyon was in the starter's net, fwiw: https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-practice-playoffs-power-play-sam-carrick 3 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 If I was coach, I'd start 6K game 3. Send a messge to the whole team that we lost as a team, but we need a bit of a spark. 1 1 1 1 Quote
Night Train Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 Hard for me to get emotional. Early December looked like Sabres would be battling the Leafs for last place. To say they've exceeded my expectations since is an understatement. Still somewhat in shock. Doesn't mean I'm satisfied but it gives Jarmo a good idea what he has going forward. Up to the boys to find some inner fortitude and compete harder without the blatant turnovers. They can win on the road. We know that. Watching.. 3 Quote
Skibum Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 Sam Carrick could be a nice boost. Lyon will be on a short leash. 1 1 Quote
Doohickie Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 1 hour ago, PASabreFan said: I'd be shocked if it's UPL. What a terrible spot to put him in. Lose Game 3 and Lyon isn't Lyon... maybe. Right now it would be a panic move IMHO. If the Canadians are up 2-1 after playing Lyon in Game 3, you don't think dropping UPL in for Game 4 would be a panic move? Switching now is more like what they did during the season. 1 Quote
SwampD Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 1 hour ago, nfreeman said: I think we’ll see Carrick and UPL in game 3. That would be great. Any word on Beck’s cut hand? Quote
Doohickie Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 45 minutes ago, K-9 said: Regardless, his play didn’t warrant being benched for next game. This is the playoffs. You go with the goalie you think is most likely to get you the win. We'll find out soon enough which goalie Lindy thinks that is. Quote
caseydean Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 1 minute ago, Doohickie said: If the Canadians are up 2-1 after playing Lyon in Game 3, you don't think dropping UPL in for Game 4 would be a panic move? Switching now is more like what they did during the season. Yeah but the whole team--with a couple exceptions-- was really bad last night. I think the right move is just flush the game, play Lyon, and see where we are after game 3. 1 1 Quote
Doohickie Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 13 minutes ago, Punch said: Just seeing Helenius in the practice lines make my hear a-flutter. Just now, caseydean said: Yeah but the whole team--with a couple exceptions-- was really bad last night. I think the right move is just flush the game, play Lyon, and see where we are after game 3. Probably a moot point since looks like Lyon had the starter's net, but sometimes you can change the psyche of the team by switching out the goalie. 1 1 Quote
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