Hutton needs to get 75%-80% of the starts going forward. He's so much better than Ullmark.

This is what happens when you have a 3 goal lead. The Sabres finished the 2nd against Dallas at 64.86 CF%. Ended the game at 48.28% and they were down even farther before a burst at the end.

When teams are down they throw caution to the wind.


- Wetbandit1

Understood, but the 2nd period tonight was a total horror show. Check the numbers so far tonight. UGLY.

Hutton needs to get 75%-80% of the starts going forward. He's so much better than Ullmark.
- Wetbandit1

Deal, but only if he gets the ENG tonight

They’re exhausted
- sbroads24

Start playing the Mittelstadt line regularly. How can that trio be tired based on their ice time?

Start playing the Mittelstadt line regularly. How can that trio be tires based on their ice time?
- kingcong39

Win a fkn draw!!

We are dumping the puck and gettinf outworked by a old team ever since we were up 3-0 im not sure what this team is capable of until i see boston or tampa

Understood, but the 2nd period tonight was a total horror show. Check the numbers so far tonight. UGLY.
- kingcong39

I'm sure they are, but it's normal is what I'm saying, even when they dominate the game like they did against Dallas, teams give up a ton of attempts after they get the lead.

Deal, but only if he gets the ENG tonight
- jcragcrumple

Hopefully the Sabres have such a lead that the Kings don't even bother.

I'm sure they are, but it's normal is what I'm saying, even when they dominate the game like they did against Dallas, teams give up a ton of attempts after they get the lead.
- Wetbandit1

That’s why score effect stats are better

Win a fkn draw!!
- turbo044

Did my eyes just fool me or did LA just trip Hutton right in front of the ref with no call?? I might be wrong, but sure looked like it

That’s why score effects stats are better
- sbroads24

I would say buffalo played better yesterday

I dont care they are up 3-0 kings has the puck since they were down 3-0 in the beginning of the 2nd and all we do is the dump and not chase im happy for mitts tho he has a great game dont let this game slide if the kings scores a goal i hope ralph will call a timeout it has been brutal as (frank) ever since that 3rd goal

Boys are exhausted. Good thing they got a fast start.

LA looks big, physical, and completely talentless. They miss the net on all their best chances.

Is it possible that nobody on the team is better than average defensively, and if that is true, maybe the best idea is to even out the minutes more than leaning heavily on fewer that are only average to start so they don't transform into truly horrible before the game is over?

I dont care they are up 3-0 kings has the puck since they were down 3-0 in the beginning of the 2nd and all we do is the dump and not chase im happy for mitts tho he has a great game dont let this game slide if the kings scores a goal i hope ralph will call a timeout it has been brutal as (frank) ever since that 3rd goal
- bonecrrusher

Serious question, how many early 2 and 3 goal leads have the Sabres had the last however many years? Not very many is the answer.

Canadiens Wild from tonight, Habs jump out to a big lead early and the Wild pile on the attempts.

Is it possible that nobody on the team is better than average defensively, and if that is true, maybe the best idea is to even out the minutes more than leaning heavily on fewer that are only average to start so they don't transform into truly horrible before the game is over?
- kingcong39

You talking about dahlin on that no look pass behind our net to a l.a. player?

Is it possible that nobody on the team is better than average defensively, and if that is true, maybe the best idea is to even out the minutes more than leaning heavily on fewer that are only average to start so they don't transform into truly horrible before the game is over?
- kingcong39

I think Colin Miller and Jokiharju are modern day defensive D men.

Zone exits are incredibly important

Is it possible that nobody on the team is better than average defensively, and if that is true, maybe the best idea is to even out the minutes more than leaning heavily on fewer that are only average to start so they don't transform into truly horrible before the game is over?
- kingcong39

Yep agree and I do think miller and Dahlin have seen more PT tonight. Strangely Th e mitts line scores all 3 goals and they still get 4th line minutes, around 10-12 I bet??

Serious question, how many early 2 and 3 goal leads have the Sabres had the last however many years? Not very many is the answer.

Canadiens Wild from tonight, Habs jump out to a big lead early and the Wild pile on the attempts.


- Wetbandit1

Starting with bylsma? A lot id say.

I dont care they are up 3-0 kings has the puck since they were down 3-0 in the beginning of the 2nd and all we do is the dump and not chase im happy for mitts tho he has a great game dont let this game slide if the kings scores a goal i hope ralph will call a timeout it has been brutal as (frank) ever since that 3rd goal
- bonecrrusher

They're supporting each other and playing the system. They just haven't got any legs. They lose the race to every single puck, and they can't move it fast enough when they have it.

Back to back on a West coast trip after a physical game in Anaheim. Just get the win and be glad.

Devils Rangers from tonight as well. Jersey goes up 3-1 Rangers get a ton of attempts, Rangers get back to down 1 and the Devils fight back, get one to go back up 2 and then cruise home giving up a bunch again.

They're supporting each other and playing the system. They just haven't got any legs. They lose the race to every single puck, and they can't move it fast enough when they have it.

Back to back on a West coast trip after a physical game in Anaheim. Just get the win and be glad.
- matty12345

Im talking about mtl...florida...and anahein they stoped playing after a 2 goal lead i love krueger i was happy when his name was called but its a bit alarming dont get me wrong this team is miles better than last years and the years before

Devils Rangers from tonight as well. Jersey goes up 3-1 Rangers get a ton of attempts, Rangers get back to down 1 and the Devils fight back, get one to go back up 2 and then cruise home giving up a bunch again.


- Wetbandit1

How many times did nj lost a game down by 4 or 3 goals? We dont want that we want to keep pressuring the defenders if the opponent has more ozone time we have more chance of giving a goal its not that hard to understand..

That said...hutton had a great game !

I would like to see mitts out there on the first PP for a chance at the hat trick