You realize he hasn't scored since October, right?

He's been bad. You can say it. An 11 day shutdown didn't help. If he is hurt, they need to deal with it. Playing through it is not working.
- Lunaion

19 points in 25 games
Bottom 5 team , trying to lose.
Playing Injured
Rookie coaching

So shut olofsson down?

Just because you got all the bobble heads from the arena as the only fan, while they nod in agreement to your every thought doesn’t make any of it sane.

Cabin fever is real bro, you’ve seen better weeks.

Happy new year, Fitz is the only tard nugget, take a lap and calm down.
- washedup20

something just isn't right with him...he produced 5g+4a and was a +3 in eight games then sat out eight games with an injury...

since getting back into the lineup he has 0g+10a and is a minus-12 in 17 games...

“His injury inhibited his shooting,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of Olofsson following Monday’s [Dec. 13] practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “That’s the reason why he probably was out so long and that’s his game, is shooting. Specifically on the power play it’s shooting.” https://www.buffalohockey...ng-to-score-after-injury/

pre-injury he was averaging 2.75 shots/game with a shooting percentage of 23%...post injury 2.12 sh/gm and a 0 shooting percentage...

those are the raw numbers but as you watch him on the ice, you can see that wicked shot he once possessed isn't there

Edmonton is wasting Connor McDavid and Leon Draisatil.

Edmonton is wasting Connor McDavid and Leon Draisatil.
- Pegullaville

i watched a good chunk of that game tonight...not very good at all

something just isn't right with him...he produced 5g+4a and was a +3 in eight games then sat out eight games with an injury...

since getting back into the lineup he has 0g+10a and is a minus-12 in 17 games...

“His injury inhibited his shooting,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of Olofsson following Monday’s
- Michael Pachla[Dec. 13] practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “That’s the reason why he probably was out so long and that’s his game, is shooting. Specifically on the power play it’s shooting.” https://www.buffalohockey...ng-to-score-after-injury/

pre-injury he was averaging 2.75 shots/game with a shooting percentage of 23%...post injury 2.12 sh/gm and a 0 shooting percentage...

those are the raw numbers but as you watch him on the ice, you can see that wicked shot he once possessed isn't there

Good post 👍

Where were you 8 pages ago?

Good post 👍

Where were you 8 pages ago?
- Boss34

oh, you know...taking a back seat

something just isn't right with him...he produced 5g+4a and was a +3 in eight games then sat out eight games with an injury...

since getting back into the lineup he has 0g+10a and is a minus-12 in 17 games...

“His injury inhibited his shooting,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of Olofsson following Monday’s
- Michael Pachla[Dec. 13] practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “That’s the reason why he probably was out so long and that’s his game, is shooting. Specifically on the power play it’s shooting.” https://www.buffalohockey...ng-to-score-after-injury/

pre-injury he was averaging 2.75 shots/game with a shooting percentage of 23%...post injury 2.12 sh/gm and a 0 shooting percentage...

those are the raw numbers but as you watch him on the ice, you can see that wicked shot he once possessed isn't there

100% agree. He just hasn’t looked right and lost his best attribute, his shot. Shut him down, get him healthy.

Not sure why teams are reluctant to do this. Especially teams in tank mode.

100% agree. He just hasn’t looked right and lost his best attribute, his shot. Shut him down, get him healthy.

Not sure why teams are reluctant to do this. Especially teams in tank mode.
- Gr8daygo

i'm not sure why they didn't/don't shut him down...honestly have no friggen idea

19 points in 25 games
Bottom 5 team , trying to lose.
Playing Injured
Rookie coaching

So shut olofsson down?
- Boss34

Too much of a one truck pony. His lack of intensity in the corners and lackadaisical with the puck.

I can’t stand him

I know a lot of people will disagree but all things considered, I really do think Ovechkin will go down as the best hockey player ever.

The fact he might be playing his best hockey ever right now only adds to it.

For as long as he has been playing, as physical he has been, the dominance he has shown as a goal-scorer in the modern NHL and the sheer awesomeness of the goals he has scored over the years, I honestly believe he is the best goal-scorer ever in the very least.

Dude is a (frank)ing beast. He is playing 10 years younger than he is. If the NHL can pull off full seasons for the next 5 years, he will be the first to score 900 easy. If he plays as long as Jagr did, he could even get to 1,000.

something just isn't right with him...he produced 5g+4a and was a +3 in eight games then sat out eight games with an injury...

since getting back into the lineup he has 0g+10a and is a minus-12 in 17 games...

“His injury inhibited his shooting,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of Olofsson following Monday’s
- Michael Pachla[Dec. 13] practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “That’s the reason why he probably was out so long and that’s his game, is shooting. Specifically on the power play it’s shooting.” https://www.buffalohockey...ng-to-score-after-injury/

pre-injury he was averaging 2.75 shots/game with a shooting percentage of 23%...post injury 2.12 sh/gm and a 0 shooting percentage...

those are the raw numbers but as you watch him on the ice, you can see that wicked shot he once possessed isn't there

Well said, Gerbe also said he was about to be traded at that point as well, maybe he doesn’t want to be a Sabre anymore.

Edmonton is wasting Connor McDavid and Leon Draisatil.
- Pegullaville

What do you even do at this point as the Edm GM? Cap strapped with 90% of the roster playing like their bigger victims than Fitz.

Poorly planned season banking on awful goalies, bringing in Turris and trading for Keith was awful.

8 out of 12 bad forwards
5 bad players on defense
2 bad goalies

All those players are over paid with few prospects in the system. They needed a rebuild but McDavid can carry a team to 8th place on his own.

They should try to pry Ullmark out of Boston and a D or 2 from Montreal/Kraken. If I was GM I would mimic the Rangers past off-season, Drury didn’t get the best guys but the right ones…they’re 1st in the league now with their most recent top 2 draft picks practically useless, fascinating.

https://twitter.com/byter.../1478194661600612353?s=21

I know a lot of people will disagree but all things considered, I really do think Ovechkin will go down as the best hockey player ever.

The fact he might be playing his best hockey ever right now only adds to it.

For as long as he has been playing, as physical he has been, the dominance he has shown as a goal-scorer in the modern NHL and the sheer awesomeness of the goals he has scored over the years, I honestly believe he is the best goal-scorer ever in the very least.

Dude is a (frank)ing beast. He is playing 10 years younger than he is. If the NHL can pull off full seasons for the next 5 years, he will be the first to score 900 easy. If he plays as long as Jagr did, he could even get to 1,000.
- BeadyEyedDouche

I pretty much have always agreed with this. He could play, and dominate in any era of hockey. That said, Sid aint going nowhere. I want a Pens Caps series this season.

https://buffalonews.com/s...992-0beae93e6a9f.amp.html
Good read

What do you even do at this point as the Edm GM? Cap strapped with 90% of the roster playing like their bigger victims than Fitz.

Poorly planned season banking on awful goalies, bringing in Turris and trading for Keith was awful.

8 out of 12 bad forwards
5 bad players on defense
2 bad goalies

All those players are over paid with few prospects in the system. They needed a rebuild but McDavid can carry a team to 8th place on his own.

They should try to pry Ullmark out of Boston and a D or 2 from Montreal/Kraken. If I was GM I would mimic the Rangers past off-season, Drury didn’t get the best guys but the right ones…they’re 1st in the league now with their most recent top 2 draft picks practically useless, fascinating.

https://twitter.com/byter.../1478194661600612353?s=21
- washedup20

They are in a world of hurt for sure.
Maybe trade Miller (50%) and Hinostroza for Koskinen and their 1st
They get a decent defender, a somewhat useful winger and Cap relief of $1.5m
They can throw another Cap dump on too.

https://buffalonews.com/sports/sabres/confident-ukko-pekka-luukkonen-is-finding-a-home-in-sabres-crease/article_7159d09a-6cdd-11ec-b992-0beae93e6a9f.amp.html
Good read
- Buff36

I don't want to jinx him, but I do find it odd that he seems to play much better in the NHL than in the AHL...even ECHL if I remember correctly. I know he had a very good run in Roch for a week or two earlier this season, but he just seems to fit better up in the NHL.
It is an interesting situation...a good one if he continues to develop his game here.

I don't want to jinx him, but I do find it odd that he seems to play much better in the NHL than in the AHL...even ECHL if I remember correctly. I know he had a very good run in Roch for a week or two earlier this season, but he just seems to fit better up in the NHL.
It is an interesting situation...a good one if he continues to develop his game here.
- IonSabres

Pach's brought up some good stuff awhile back, can't remember what reporter it was but said that the AHL is tough on goalie's cause it so haywire, and not in sync. Where the NHL is more set plays, quicker and better passing. UPL seems to be more comfortable in the NHL

What do you even do at this point as the Edm GM? Cap strapped with 90% of the roster playing like their bigger victims than Fitz.

Poorly planned season banking on awful goalies, bringing in Turris and trading for Keith was awful.

8 out of 12 bad forwards
5 bad players on defense
2 bad goalies

All those players are over paid with few prospects in the system. They needed a rebuild but McDavid can carry a team to 8th place on his own.

They should try to pry Ullmark out of Boston and a D or 2 from Montreal/Kraken. If I was GM I would mimic the Rangers past off-season, Drury didn’t get the best guys but the right ones…they’re 1st in the league now with their most recent top 2 draft picks practically useless, fascinating.

https://twitter.com/byter.../1478194661600612353?s=21
- washedup20

Mimic the Rangers means having arguably the best goaltender and best defenseman on the team already?

Also making a horrendous trade sending a forward out of town who is now a point per game player?

Did Drury really get the right ones or is the goaltender he already had on the roster playing lights out every night?

They are in a world of hurt for sure.
Maybe trade Miller (50%) and Hinostroza for Koskinen and their 1st
They get a decent defender, a somewhat useful winger and Cap relief of $1.5m
They can throw another Cap dump on too.
- IonSabres

Nice ideas, will be interesting to see how aggressive Holland will be

Mimic the Rangers means having arguably the best goaltender and best defenseman on the team already?

Also making a horrendous trade sending a forward out of town who is now a point per game player?

Did Drury really get the right ones or is the goaltender he already had on the roster playing lights out every night?
- kingcong39

He brought in role players that allow the already rostered star players shine, thats what a supporting players job is.

Number 1 in the league and they look strong in every aspect of the game. Management should take notes, they are getting the best out of their players, consistently, which is something Sabres fans haven’t seen since 06/07.

21 pulled off the ice DURING PRACTICE with a positive CCPovid test. Get ready to see the Omicron wave hit the Sabres.

He brought in role players that allow the already rostered star players shine, thats what a supporting players job is.

Number 1 in the league and they look strong in every aspect of the game. Management should take notes, they are getting the best out of their players, consistently, which is something Sabres fans haven’t seen since 06/07.
- washedup20

Goodrow? Sure.

Sammy Blais and his 14 games played? Ryan Reaves and his 10 minutes per night?

Not fully buying it. His goaltender is a massive reason they're winning. He's playing lights out and is likely the best goaltender in the NHL.

Goodrow? Sure.

Sammy Blais and his 14 games played? Ryan Reaves and his 10 minutes per night?

Not buying it. His goaltender is a massive reason they're winning. He's playing lights out and is likely the best goaltender in the NHL.
- kingcong39

Yes they have good goaltending, they also have good defense and consistent offense.

Drury brought in Gallant, role players and implemented his management style (culture) and it’s working.

You only want to give credit to the goalie while the entire team is playing well, the organization is looking strong even while their 1 and 2OA are underperforming. That’s because the entire team is playing well. Good chemistry, well balanced roster, strong management, all playing a part along with good goaltending.

Yes they have good goaltending, they also have good defense and consistent offense.

Drury brought in Gallant, role players and implemented his management style (culture) and it’s working.

You only want to give credit to the goalie while the entire team is playing well, the organization is looking strong even while their 1 and 2OA are underperforming. That’s because the entire team is playing well. Good chemistry, well balanced roster, strong management, all playing a part along with good goaltending.
- washedup20

They have league best goaltending, not just good goaltending.

That's a massive difference, especially when you look at some of their underlying team statistics.

Yes they have good goaltending, they also have good defense and consistent offense.

Drury brought in Gallant, role players and implemented his management style (culture) and it’s working.

You only want to give credit to the goalie while the entire team is playing well, the organization is looking strong even while their 1 and 2OA are underperforming. That’s because the entire team is playing well. Good chemistry, well balanced roster, strong management, all playing a part along with good goaltending.
- washedup20

They're 17th in goals scored per game.