Far too much dead weight on this roster.
If they can't get up for a game like this after looking at the standings, they have big problems.
I see a unit going through the motions out there tonight.
They are playing defeated.
They have been playing like they lost this game right after the initial puck drop.
This looks like last year's team.
- Over50

This.

only caught part of each period but is anyone actually doing anything besides the larsson line?

Better linemates makes him not completely miss the net there?

Stop with the excuses, he is playing horribly and has been for about 30 games now

Only player playing worse than him right now is Okposo and even he has a goal in the last 5 games.

Larsson has been our best player tonight by a long shot.

Larsson should never be our best player.
- BeadyEyedDouche

I actually agree. He's been very physical. He's playing well

The first game after ECHL is injured the team has a hot start

The very next game, they already gave up until he's back

Poor response by the team

At this point, I really don't think it's the coaching. The "culture" really is toxic and they're still afflicted by it.

This season is gonna be a slow burn to 9th place.

only caught part of each period but is anyone actually doing anything besides the larsson line?
- Sabresfan-365

Larsson is literally the only one doing anything

6k looKKKKKKing good.

I actually agree. He's been very physical. He's playing well
- jcragcrumple

Hey man, I calls it like I sees it.

If he played like this every night I would love him as a Sabre. The problem is we get this version of him once every ten games or so.

Rip beady

C.O.D= Jcrag verbal assault
- Sabresfan-365

I always give kudos where they're due. I need Larsson to score more. I've given the stats. 20 points is a good 4th liner. He is definitely having a good night. He's been their best player hands down. He still might finish the season with 10 points. That's not good enough

In other news: Nikita Kucherov on pace for 138 points

6k looKKKKKKing good.
- Powerslave

Future #1.

terrible play by 71
- Michael Pachla

Erods the best lw/c/rw/2c/4lw we have

Perfect for the ahl......

This should be considered a playoff game considering the standings. Last game against Boston this year. No passion or desire shown from the team. Disappointing.

with no points tonight they both remain PPG players while Jack is out.

But you do you.
- Der Kaiser

Small sample size.

The first game after ECHL is injured the team has a hot start

The very next game, they already gave up until he's back

Poor response by the team

At this point, I really don't think it's the coaching. The "culture" really is toxic and they're still afflicted by it.

This season is gonna be a slow burn to 9th place.
- BeadyEyedDouche

Even with Eichel they are overachieving. Take the person out who is 80% responsible for where the team is right now it's bound to get ugly. I hope Jack is back in one of our next two games.

71 is just awful on the first line. I thought he was awful against Florida as well. Dude is a perimeter player who is at best a 4th liner in the NHL. Better suited for career AHL'er.

I actually agree. He's been very physical. He's playing well
- jcragcrumple

Larsson has been playing well all year.

Physical too

Erod= -2

How's his face off% though?

71 is just awful on the first line. I thought he was awful against Florida as well. Due is a perimeter player who is at best a 4th liner in the NHL. Better suited for career AHL'er.
- The_Inkwell

Erod went 8/10 on defensive faceoffs last game though.

He won a face off that eventually led to a goal 30 seconds later.

Hes flanked by the 2nd leading goal scorer in the league and the ppg winger.

But, angry larry needs to be a 10 point player this year.

71 is just awful on the first line. I thought he was awful against Florida as well. Dude is a perimeter player who is at best a 4th liner in the NHL. Better suited for career AHL'er.
- The_Inkwell

I'm right there with you on this

And ill take the defensive miscues for passes like that from 26

And ill take the defensive miscues for passes like that from 26
- sbroads24

Rask has been very good tonight

And ill take the defensive miscues for passes like that from 26
- sbroads24

Nice play on marchand, less than ideal follow up on bergeron.

He'll learn.

Rask has been very good tonight
- BeadyEyedDouche

Yeah he's come up huge

Erod went 8/10 on defensive faceoffs last game though.

He won a face off that eventually led to a goal 30 seconds later.

Hes flanked by the 2nd leading goal scorer in the league and the ppg winger.

But, angry larry needs to be a 10 point player this year.
- Boss34

I can't believe that would be a remotely controversial opinion

71 is just awful on the first line. I thought he was awful against Florida as well. Dude is a perimeter player who is at best a 4th liner in the NHL. Better suited for career AHL'er.
- The_Inkwell

100% agree.

I can't believe that would be a remotely controversial opinion
- jcragcrumple

Angry larry is a defensive role player.

He does his job well.

His linemates are generally not very skilled.

I bet he gets 10 points this year