Or, McDaivd is just that good.

He is a top 10 player in the league already.

He is one of the best skaters I have ever seen.

Defense looks bad, because he makes them look bad.
- ImThatGuy

Well it was a bit of both on that play. 95% of that play was his skill. He burned the defense, put the puck where it needed to be, held onto it, and deked through a phone booth to get the goal.

The defense, however, looked as though they had no idea what to do and were taken aback by this kid coming down on them.

Not discrediting his goal at all, because it was really awesome. Especially being his first game back. I saw it and I got mad because it wasn't fair. He's gonna be special.

I have a different perspective on that McDavid goal last night. Yes, he's a rare talent, and is great for the NHL, but that weak a$$ed forearm that Johnson threw at him is puzzling. It's almost as though Johnson realized last minute that it was McDavid, and gave him a pass. I hope that he doesn't get Gretzky treatment, where he's untouchable. Bogo would have cleaned him out!!!!

ummmm...*scratches head*

where did this come from?
- Michael Pachla

The defense was worse than the play was good by McDavid IMO.
- BuffaloHardHat

I dunno man

It takes a certain explosiveness to make that happen.
And Connors ability to control and corral the puck at those top speeds with no space is what's truly remarkable

He made them look like fools as much as they made a mistake

The defense was worse than the play was good by McDavid IMO.
- BuffaloHardHat

I agree. Looked like Columbus have their own Webers out there.



Hehehehehehee.

Agreed

It's the Connor show for now cause of a triumphant return. But he'll have a few quiet nights and people will come back to earth.
There's zero doubt he's a special player, but saying jack isn't as well would be silly.
18 in 16 games and 20 in 20 I think?? Unreal


We spoke of this before that top end speed is comparable, but there are a few things that Connor possesses that jack doesn't. But that shot of jacks is head and shoulders better than Connors.


As far as standings, I'm leaning that way for sure. But the oilers desperate need a healthy klefbom and 1 more top 4 guy.
- HB77

klefbom's a damn good d-man

I have a different perspective on that McDavid goal last night. Yes, he's a rare talent, and is great for the NHL, but that weak a$$ed forearm that Johnson threw at him is puzzling. It's almost as though Johnson realized last minute that it was McDavid, and gave him a pass. I hope that he doesn't get Gretzky treatment, where he's untouchable. Bogo would have cleaned him out!!!!
- bobmack13

Or Bogo would have tried wiffed and he does the same thing to us.

I don't understand why Sabres fans are downplaying this. Is it because we have Jack and we cant give him credit?

The defense was worse than the play was good by McDavid IMO.
- BuffaloHardHat

You're just hating bruh

I dunno man

It takes a certain explosiveness to make that happen.
And Connors ability to control and corral the puck at those top speeds with no space is what's truly remarkable

He made them look like fools as much as they made a mistake
- HB77

Not to mention after getting the puck after splitting the D had the confidence, calmness, and ability to stick handle the goalie the way he did.

I dunno man

It takes a certain explosiveness to make that happen.
And Connors ability to control and corral the puck at those top speeds with no space is what's truly remarkable

He made them look like fools as much as they made a mistake
- HB77

Garfs bolg has 2 vids of it. 2 different camera angles. One looks like an amazing goal and the other looks like that was easy.

All i can think about is the movie with Charlie Sheen when he kidnaps the blonde, helicopters chasing them. Thats Johnny Manziel, with him doing the money sign out the window.

Or Bogo would have tried wiffed and he does the same thing to us.

I don't understand why Sabres fans are downplaying this. Is it because we have Jack and we cant give him credit?
- ImThatGuy

All these flavors and they choose to be salty.

I dunno man

It takes a certain explosiveness to make that happen.
And Connors ability to control and corral the puck at those top speeds with no space is what's truly remarkable

He made them look like fools as much as they made a mistake
- HB77

You may have a certain color glasses on which I understand.
The defense on that play was Bush league from start to finish, IMO.

I agree. Looked like Columbus have their own Webers out there.



Hehehehehehee.
- cabin

Weber would have laid that boy out!

Disagree on two things.

If you can get anything for Chad Johnson, even if it is something like a 6th round pick, take it and don't look back.

Make the pick and hope a diamond is the result.

I don't know how many have seen the movie the Rookie, but I think a movie about John Scott's journey could have the same effect.

You're just hating bruh
- Feds91Stammer

Not at all, just an unbiased opinion.

Weber would have laid that boy out!



- BuffaloHardHat

Not at all, just an unbiased opinion.
- BuffaloHardHat

You may have a certain color glasses on which I understand.
The defense on that play was Bush league from start to finish, IMO.
- BuffaloHardHat

While I could say the haterade runs deep with you

But Resorting to that does nothing to further our points


My point is that he almost did something similar 20 seconds into his first shift, but Ryan Murray tripped him to save a breakaway.
you're not understanding his talent level.

He's so incredibly explosive and talented in tight spaces that you're gonna be saying;
"The defence there was bush league" many many times throughout his career

I don't understand why Sabres fans are downplaying this. Is it because we have Jack and we cant give him credit?
- ImThatGuy

Probably because people have their own opinions?

I know .... I know....silly as that may seem.

Not at all, just an unbiased opinion.
- BuffaloHardHat

Well my unbiased opinion says your opinion sucks.

- Der Kaiser

Disagree on two things.

If you can get anything for Chad Johnson, even if it is something like a 6th round pick, take it and don't look back.

Make the pick and hope a diamond is the result.

I don't know how many have seen the movie the Rookie, but I think a movie about John Scott's journey could have the same effect.
- kingcong39

I wouldn't mind trading chad but I don't feel it's needed. If we keep him for next year I think he's shown he can be a serviceable backup. That could be more valuable to me than a 6th.

Not at all, just an unbiased opinion.
- BuffaloHardHat

Of course

Of course
- HB77

Did I walk into an Oilers blog ?

Well my unbiased opinion says your opinion sucks.
- Feds91Stammer

Shhhhhh can't be busting out laughing at work