A message needs to be sent to this team. That type of play such as "Girgensons" is unacceptable. He should be made an example of by being traded or sent down to Roch! - mattsox
Eichel misses 20 games, comes back gets 2 points and now he's slow and looks out of shape and is not elite.Only on this blog would people say that, just like last night. 29 teams would love to have Eichel. - SABRES 89
it was the sens
do it vs a real team
all jokes aside, before Tuesday, the sabres scored 3 goals once in November, they scored 3 in the first 20 minutes vs the sens
Thoughts on Karl Alzner?
He's a LH shot, 6'2 & 214lbs. (good size), and he'll turn 29 just before the start of next season (so his age is a good fit too).
I've always liked him as a player,
but I can't say I've watched him all that closely
I think he could be a good partner for 55
He's more of a stay-at-home guy,
which would free up Risto carry the puck up the ice more
And I'm loving that part of Risto's game, especially lately
Here's Alzner's scouting report from Hockey News:
ASSETS:
Is at his best when used (a lot) in a shutdown role. Has good size, mobility and the ability to limit the damage from the back end. He can log huge minutes with relative ease and is strong with the puck in his own zone.
FLAWS:
Needs to make better use of his 6-2, 214-pound frame in order to keep elite NHL forwards more honest. Must also continue to work on his shot from the point, as he's a limited offensive player at the highest level.
CAREER POTENTIAL:
Big-minute, shutdown defenseman.
He really seems like a great fit to me
Probably cost us about 6mil per though
But with Franson coming off the books & then Gorges after next season,
We should be ok paying that
I'm interested to see how Kulikov finishes out the season when he comes back, but so far I feel like the Hockey News has described him pretty well
ASSETS:Has good two-way instincts and a big shot from the point. Is an outstanding, well-rounded skater with excellent mobility. Likes to aggressively jump in and partake in the offensive side of things. Can log a ton of minutes.
FLAWS:Is lacking in the small nuances of the National Hockey League game, so he needs to keep minimizing his defensive-zone mistakes and utilize his body more effectively to make more of a defensive impact. Injuries are a factor.
CAREER POTENTIAL:Talented, inconsistent defenseman, when healthy.
IF we can get Alzner (or someone else to play with Risto)...
do we want Kulikov as our 2nd pair LH defenseman?
Or should that be McCabe?
With McCabe being signed so cheap, we can afford both. At least for now.
And that would obviously give us some nice depth on the BlueLine
But like I said...
I wanna see how Kulikov finishes out the season,
to see if he's really the "right" guy
Thoughts on Karl Alzner?
He's a LH shot, 6'2 & 214lbs. (good size), and he'll turn 29 just before the start of next season (so his age is a good fit too).
I've always liked him as a player,
but I can't say I've watched him all that closely
I think he could be a good partner for 55
He's more of a stay-at-home guy,
which would free up Risto carry the puck up the ice more
And I'm loving that part of Risto's game, especially lately
Here's Alzner's scouting report from Hockey News:
ASSETS:
Is at his best when used (a lot) in a shutdown role. Has good size, mobility and the ability to limit the damage from the back end. He can log huge minutes with relative ease and is strong with the puck in his own zone.
FLAWS:
Needs to make better use of his 6-2, 214-pound frame in order to keep elite NHL forwards more honest. Must also continue to work on his shot from the point, as he's a limited offensive player at the highest level.
CAREER POTENTIAL:
Big-minute, shutdown defenseman.
He really seems like a great fit to me
Probably cost us about 6mil per though
But with Franson coming off the books & then Gorges after next season,
We should be ok paying that - jdfitz77
Hes a better kulikov. Not someone id take to solve the top pair issue and pay 6 mil to though. They need to add someone who can really push the play 5v5. Nobody in this FA class outside of Shattenkirk can really do that.
Location: Ice girls, please, NY Joined: 07.16.2011
Dec 1 @ 7:39 AM ET
I liked Kuli in the very short time he's played and I sense a lot of folks don't think he'll be here long term...and I can't see why (other than fargin injuries). I like the point about getting a solid shutdown guy next to 55 but I also think a healthy Kuli can fill that role, just in a different way.
On the other hand if Jake keeps progressing and looks solid on the top pair some day soon, Kuli would be an excellent #3 imo.
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN Joined: 01.17.2007
Dec 1 @ 7:49 AM ET
I prefer the other guy - homiedclown
i think over the course of the same number of games Lehner would have the better stats.. Nilsson has looked good at times but then there was the way he looked tuesday. I get that he came in unprepared but he should have been able to come out for the second and third better than he did.. and there have been other games where he looked shaky at times.
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY Joined: 09.07.2006
Dec 1 @ 8:13 AM ET
I liked Kuli in the very short time he's played and I sense a lot of folks don't think he'll be here long term...and I can't see why (other than fargin injuries). I like the point about getting a solid shutdown guy next to 55 but I also think a healthy Kuli can fill that role, just in a different way.
On the other hand if Jake keeps progressing and looks solid on the top pair some day soon, Kuli would be an excellent #3 imo. - LandlordTom
Think it's more he doesn't have that so called #1-2 label so lets dump him for a higher priced maybe #1-2 type. It's a easy thing to do.
Hanging around sick people . He needs to hang around a more healthy crowd. He needs to make better choices off the ice . First Kane and now Lehner - cabin
