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Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Sep 18 @ 5:32 PM ET
half of them are undrafted "warm" bodies
- homiedclown

laaksonen looking like one of those...he needs a lot of work
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Sep 18 @ 5:41 PM ET
laaksonen looking like one of those...he needs a lot of work
- Michael Pachla


I see the refs are in preseason form too. For those not watching, 6 minutes left, sabres down 3-2, JJ
Peterka with the puck in the Boston zone. Boston d with blatant trip right in front of the referee…no call.
30 seconds later same ref calls a slash on the Sabres and 30
Seconds after that a cross check. Boston scores game over. I know it’s only a prospect game but garbage refereeing like that still bothers me.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 5:57 PM ET
laaksonen looking like one of those...he needs a lot of work
- Michael Pachla

Needs some more percolating in Rochester
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Sep 18 @ 6:10 PM ET
I see the refs are in preseason form too. For those not watching, 6 minutes left, sabres down 3-2, JJ
Peterka with the puck in the Boston zone. Boston d with blatant trip right in front of the referee…no call.
30 seconds later same ref calls a slash on the Sabres and 30
Seconds after that a cross check. Boston scores game over. I know it’s only a prospect game but garbage refereeing like that still bothers me.

- turbo044

everyone involved from players to refs to announcers to cameramen are shaking out the cobwebs...i really don't put too much into these games save for the best players/prospects are expected to make themselves very noticeable
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Sep 18 @ 6:12 PM ET
Needs some more percolating in Rochester
- Buff36

he was pointed out because i'd seen posts where he was looked upon as potential sabres roster player this season...needs lotsa work
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 6:15 PM ET
he was pointed out because i'd seen posts where he was looked upon as potential sabres roster player this season...needs lotsa work
- Michael Pachla

I now I have talked about him, but that was eating top pair minutes in Rochester this year.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Sep 18 @ 6:20 PM ET
he was pointed out because i'd seen posts where he was looked upon as potential sabres roster player this season...needs lotsa work
- Michael Pachla

He’s probably their first D call up this year

Thought he was pretty good last night
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Sep 18 @ 6:31 PM ET
He's everywhere today
- Hank Balling


He’s 23 and playing against kids. Murray vs pros you notice how bad his skating is and how slow he is
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Sep 18 @ 6:32 PM ET
He's everywhere today
- Hank Balling


He’s 23 and playing against kids. Murray vs pros you notice how bad his skating is and how slow he is
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 6:37 PM ET
He’s 23 and playing against kids. Murray vs pros you notice how bad his skating is and how slow he is
- Sabretooth9

Not everyone on the team needs to fly, let's see where it goes, might be a diamond in the rough.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Sep 18 @ 6:40 PM ET
he was pointed out because i'd seen posts where he was looked upon as potential sabres roster player this season...needs lotsa work
- Michael Pachla


How did Dr. Quinn look at center?
The_Inkwell
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.29.2006

Sep 18 @ 6:40 PM ET
Peterka looked really good this weekend. I didnt catch why Quinn was out today in the broadcast. Injury?
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 18 @ 6:53 PM ET
Peterka looked really good this weekend. I didnt catch why Quinn was out today in the broadcast. Injury?
- The_Inkwell


Rochester coach Seth Appert said the decision to sit Jack Quinn was “load management.” Quinn has a “long” training camp ahead and last night was his first game since hernia surgery.

https://twitter.com/LLyso.../1439343843527249923?s=19
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Sep 18 @ 7:06 PM ET
Rochester coach Seth Appert said the decision to sit Jack Quinn was “load management.” Quinn has a “long” training camp ahead and last night was his first game since hernia surgery.

https://twitter.com/LLyso.../1439343843527249923?s=19

- kingcong39



wussy.
Should have been weight lifting all1a a along, immediately upon getting out of surgery.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Sep 18 @ 7:11 PM ET
He’s 23 and playing against kids. Murray vs pros you notice how bad his skating is and how slow he is
- Sabretooth9


No argument from me on any of those points

What impresses me about Murray is that he demonstrates very good body control and coordination without the usual "for a big man" disclaimer that typically accompanies players of his size. He's just in control of his body.

He very well may be too slow for the NHL though
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 7:19 PM ET
No argument from me on any of those points

What impresses me about Murray is that he demonstrates very good body control and coordination without the usual "for a big man" disclaimer that typically accompanies players of his size. He's just in control of his body.

He very well may be too slow for the NHL though

- Hank Balling

There were other players in that age range even on NJ roster. I certainly have liked Murray's growth over the last couple years, he isn't flashy, he's just a Hockey player.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Sep 18 @ 7:24 PM ET
There were other players in that age range even on NJ roster. I certainly have liked Murray's growth over the last couple years, he isn't flashy, he's just a Hockey player.
- Buff36


Wiped the blood off his face and went on the power play. Speaking of which, Seth Appert needed to tell those guys to shoot way more on the 5-on-3 today. They were looking for a perfect chance instead of getting pucks on net
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 7:32 PM ET
Wiped the blood off his face and went on the power play. Speaking of which, Seth Appert needed to tell those guys to shoot way more on the 5-on-3 today. They were looking for a perfect chance instead of getting pucks on net
- Hank Balling

Agree with that. Bloom had a decent game today, had a couple nice chances.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Sep 18 @ 8:07 PM ET
He’s probably their first D call up this year

Thought he was pretty good last night

- sbroads24

i only caught the game this afternoon...and he didn't look very good...but...it's still early in the process
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 8:29 PM ET
i only caught the game this afternoon...and he didn't look very good...but...it's still early in the process
- Michael Pachla

Him an Samuelsson looked good together yesterday, he's got the tools just needs to progress.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 8:36 PM ET
So Jack is coming to town, looks like he will be reporting on Physical Day. That could turn into a very intriguing day.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Sep 18 @ 9:02 PM ET
Him an Samuelsson looked good together yesterday, he's got the tools just needs to progress.
- Buff36

i hope he does
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 9:05 PM ET
i hope he does
- Michael Pachla

Me to because we are woefully thin on the Right side.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 9:10 PM ET
In 3yrs if a top RD doesn't come back in a Eichel trade.
Power Dahlin
Samuelsson Joker/Laaksonen
Johnson Laaksonen/Joker
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Sep 18 @ 9:11 PM ET
Me to because we are woefully thin on the Right side.
- Buff36


yeah...we'll see what they get back in the jack trade...and that blurb about him coming to town for his physical will definitely be interesting when he arrives
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