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Holy sh!t, that is bad.

Ullmark certainly played a part, but wow that's shockingly bad. Thanks for sharing.
- Powerslave

I knew it was bad, but that puts it in perspective (unfortunately)

I knew it was bad, but that puts it in perspective (unfortunately)
- Michael Pachla

I rest my case
- washedup20

Congrats, step right up and collect your prize.

Your self entitlement and macho attitude says more about yourself then it does anyone else.

Hatboro is that you ?

Have a nice day though.

Vog(e)l is doing a live Q&A at 11 if anyone is interested.

I know people don't want to hear it, but I think Rieder is going to be a regular. I wouldnt be shocked if Okposo is a healthy scratch a lot this year. Sorry to say it but he's pretty useless as a 4RW if he can't kill penalties.

Without Rieder in the lineup, it's hard to name 4-5 PK guys

The Moulson-ization begins this year
- jcragcrumple

Irwin, I believe, is another key piece but the real key piece(s) is (are) Steve Smith (and Ralph)

Selling this. Okposo is still effective in his given role. I think you're benching Miller and Lazar, regularly.
- TheSabresTaco

Minus Rieder and Lazar, who's killing penalties?

Girgs
Eakin
???
???
Eichel? Not a huge fan of using up his minutes there. Staal hasn't done it much recently. Tage and Olofsson? Cozens?

Minus Rieder and Lazar, who's killing penalties?

Girgs
Eakin
???
???
Eichel? Not a huge fan of using up his minutes there. Staal hasn't done it much recently. Tage and Olofsson? Cozens?
- jcragcrumple

On the defense- probably McCabe and risto
Irwin?
Maybe dahlin gets a swing at it this season?

Minus Rieder and Lazar, who's killing penalties?

Girgs
Eakin
???
???
Eichel? Not a huge fan of using up his minutes there. Staal hasn't done it much recently. Tage and Olofsson? Cozens?
- jcragcrumple

Have to think one of reider or lazar will be in the lineup every game

Minus Rieder and Lazar, who's killing penalties?

Girgs
Eakin
???
???
Eichel? Not a huge fan of using up his minutes there. Staal hasn't done it much recently. Tage and Olofsson? Cozens?
- jcragcrumple

I edited the post, but those two are clearly here to make that job their priority. Eichel has also shown to actually be quite effective at it. Not that you want him out there to start. Probably the last 30-45 seconds. Risto, McCabe, Eakin, Reider, Irwin, Girgensons.. not sure how Lazar does. Joker might even get out there too.

Vog(e)l is doing a live Q&A at 11 if anyone is interested.
- TheSabresTaco

Get in there!

Ask the hard questions!

On the defense- probably McCabe and risto
Irwin?
Maybe dahlin gets a swing at it this season?
- Boss34

I'd be pretty impressed if Dahlin gets out there this year for PK. I think eventually he's that all situations guy, but he hasn't shown it yet. Still has a few years to begin his prime, too.

Minus Rieder and Lazar, who's killing penalties?

Girgs
Eakin
???
???
Eichel? Not a huge fan of using up his minutes there. Staal hasn't done it much recently. Tage and Olofsson? Cozens?
- jcragcrumple

Isnt that part of why they are here?

Get in there!

Ask the hard questions!
- Powerslave

My question will be in regards to the cup holders. The real meat and potatoes kinda questions.

My question will be in regards to the cup holders. The real meat and potatoes kinda questions.
- TheSabresTaco

On the yacht?

I edited the post, but those two are clearly here to make that job their priority. Eichel has also shown to actually be quite effective at it. Not that you want him out there to start. Probably the last 30-45 seconds. Risto, McCabe, Eakin, Reider, Irwin, Girgensons.. not sure how Lazar does. Joker might even get out there too.
- TheSabresTaco

Id prefer not to have him pulling Larry duty at all unless they're down a goal in the 3rd and then maybe put him with Rieder to try to get a shorty.

I think olo and Tage killed penalties in Roch. Maybe they'll try to utilize Tage's reach. I know the defensive metrics on Okposo are good, but he basically brings nothing else to the table

I know people don't want to hear it, but I think Rieder is going to be a regular. I wouldnt be shocked if Okposo is a healthy scratch a lot this year. Sorry to say it but he's pretty useless as a 4RW if he can't kill penalties.

Without Rieder in the lineup, it's hard to name 4-5 PK guys

The Moulson-ization begins this year
- jcragcrumple

That’s fine if Reider is a regular.

This team just has a knack for employing so many guys who you can’t play 5 on 5 regularly, or if you do you can just expect bad results.

Reider will probably help the PK a little bit. He also is just plain bad at EV

Lazar/Reider/Eakin/Girgensons- O/U 18 1/2 goals between the 4 of them

Id prefer not to have him pulling Larry duty at all unless they're down a goal in the 3rd and then maybe put him with Rieder to try to get a shorty.

I think olo and Tage killed penalties in Roch. Maybe they'll try to utilize Tage's reach. I know the defensive metrics on Okposo are good, but he basically brings nothing else to the table
- jcragcrumple

That's what he brings to the table. Unfortunately he makes 3-4M too much. But he's still useful on the ice.

That's what he brings to the table. Unfortunately he makes 3-4M too much. But he's still useful on the ice.
- TheSabresTaco

A defensive forward who doesn't kill penalties is a precarious place to be. I'll put some internet points on him getting scratched a decent amount if everyone is healthy

A defensive forward who doesn't kill penalties is a precarious place to be. I'll put some internet points on him getting scratched a decent amount if everyone is healthy
- jcragcrumple

I’m assuming that the plan is to roll 4 lines.

If they are planning on using the Eakin line as a defensive matchup line we are in for a real treat

A defensive forward who doesn't kill penalties is a precarious place to be. I'll put some internet points on him getting scratched a decent amount if everyone is healthy
- jcragcrumple

Woudlnt call him a defensive forward.. I would call him a smart hockey player which translates to being in the right position. Still slow A F

I'd be pretty impressed if Dahlin gets out there this year for PK. I think eventually he's that all situations guy, but he hasn't shown it yet. Still has a few years to begin his prime, too.
- TheSabresTaco

Probably right in regards to dahlin. Maybe he develops later in the season.

Good call with eichel on the PK

Maybe eichel and hall , down a goal ?

I'd be pretty impressed if Dahlin gets out there this year for PK. I think eventually he's that all situations guy, but he hasn't shown it yet. Still has a few years to begin his prime, too.
- TheSabresTaco

I’d be impressed with the Sabres if they used their #1 D man like a #1 D man and let him do everything

I’d be impressed with the Sabres if they used their #1 D man like a #1 D man and let him do everything
- sbroads24

That would also be nice

A defensive forward who doesn't kill penalties is a precarious place to be. I'll put some internet points on him getting scratched a decent amount if everyone is healthy
- jcragcrumple

I'd be interested in a friendly internet point wager.

I agree with you on okposo and where he (should) be.
Probably the press box. But:

I think ralph likes him alot and uses him with girgs in some offensive matchups. Probably replace larry minutes with eatkids at times.

Girgs- eatkids- okposo
Hybrid 3b /4a line

I’d be impressed with the Sabres if they used their #1 D man like a #1 D man and let him do everything
- sbroads24

More playing time for risto?

Wasn't expecting that this morning 👊


* I could see dahlin get some pk time too