Thays their identity. That’s how they are going to win games with how the roster is constructed

They don’t have the horses on D (defensively) or in goal to win games 2-1 or 3-2

The most talented offensive guys are going to play
- sbroads24

Maybe they should give this guy a ring:

Thays their identity. That’s how they are going to win games with how the roster is constructed

They don’t have the horses on D (defensively) or in goal to win games 2-1 or 3-2

The most talented offensive guys are going to play
- sbroads24

Another good post.

Both of our #1OA's may become good defensively....
They are already unbelievably gifted offensively.....

Play to our strengths

KA , coach Don and the 2022-23 sabres are exceeding my expectations.

After an 8 game losing streak, +1 over fake .500 is unbelievable.

4 points out with 2 games in hand.

Plenty of vibes for everyone. You should give them a try.
- Boss34

I expected .500. That's what we're getting. You expected more. That's fine. Frankly, with the way the top half of the roster is playing, they should be better. Bottom half is killing them. We all know why you're giving them a pass.

I expected .500. That's what we're getting. You expected more. That's fine. Frankly, with the way the top half of the roster is playing, they should be better. Bottom half is killing them. We all know why you're giving them a pass.
- Lunaion

I think your watching a different game, or more likely basing your opinion strictly on analytics.

Krebs has played well lately
Jost looks much better than asplund
Girgs and okposo aren't hurting this team

Mitts has 17 points
Olo 13 goals. 18 points

What are you expecting out of your annointed "4th line" ?

I think your watching a different game, or more likely basing your opinion strictly on analytics.

Krebs has played well lately
Jost looks much better than asplund
Girgs and okposo aren't hurting this team

Mitts has 17 points
Olo 13 goals. 18 points

What are you expecting out of your annointed "4th line" ?
- Boss34

You always have the option of watching the games and learning about analytics. No need to insult those of us who do.

I expected .500. That's what we're getting. You expected more. That's fine. Frankly, with the way the top half of the roster is playing, they should be better. Bottom half is killing them. We all know why you're giving them a pass.
- Lunaion

This, and what Boss is saying could both be true. It's been 11 years for fans waiting on them to get their poop together, but it's only been a couple years for KA and meatballs. If they could make a trade without getting fleeced, they would do it. It's also reasonable to let the kids develop until an opportunity presents itself. As Aaron Rodgers once said RELAX, they're going in the right direction.

I expected .500. That's what we're getting. You expected more. That's fine. Frankly, with the way the top half of the roster is playing, they should be better. Bottom half is killing them. We all know why you're giving them a pass.
- Lunaion

I think the third line was/is poorly constructed but I don’t see them “killing” them.

The bottom of the defense and goaltending is worse

KA , coach Don and the 2022-23 sabres are exceeding my expectations.

After an 8 game losing streak, +1 over fake .500 is unbelievable.

4 points out with 2 games in hand.

Plenty of vibes for everyone. You should give them a try.
- Boss34

Aren't they 5 points out with 1 game in hand, based on the Islanders currently occupying the 8th seed, and having won last night?

I think your watching a different game, or more likely basing your opinion strictly on analytics.

Krebs has played well lately
Jost looks much better than asplund
Girgs and okposo aren't hurting this team

Mitts has 17 points
Olo 13 goals. 18 points

What are you expecting out of your annointed "4th line" ?
- Boss34

Majority of which have come via special teams.

The Sabres have a positive goal differential on the season, and are the highest scoring team in hockey.

Mitts and Olofsson are a combined -19 on the season. Yes +/- is a flawed stat but it’s sad nonetheless.

Looking further under the hood, Mitts and Olofsson are ninth and tenth on the team in individual expected goals. They are both among the bottom three skaters in expected goals percentage at five-on-five (in basic English they get caved in on the ice which supports the combined -19 they are sporting on the season).

Saying Mitts and Olofsson are good players because they get PP points is like saying Risto is a good d-man cause he got PP points.

Majority of which have come via special teams.

The Sabres have a positive goal differential on the season, and are the highest scoring team in hockey.

Mitts and Olofsson are a combined -19 on the season. Yes +/- is a flawed stat but it’s sad nonetheless.

Looking further under the hood, Mitts and Olofsson are ninth and tenth on the team in individual expected goals. They are both among the bottom three skaters in expected goals percentage at five-on-five (in basic English they get caved in on the ice which supports the combined -19 they are sporting on the season).

Saying Mitts and Olofsson are good players because they get PP points is like saying Risto is a good d-man cause he got PP points.
- Pegullaville

Except there’s a role for a 30 goal scorer on any team in hockey in a middle six 2nd PP role.

You always have the option of watching the games and learning about analytics. No need to insult those of us who do.
- Lunaion

I'm sorry you feel insulted, I'm just pointing out how wrong your analytical opinions are. 😉

Have a good night 🤝

Except there’s a role for a 30 goal scorer on any team in hockey in a middle six 2nd PP role.
- sbroads24

Room for one of Mitts/Olofsson not both.

Then they double down and make things worse by playing them on the same line making it virtually unplayable at 5v5.

Then on top of that Cozens moving up to PP1 gives them hardly any minutes to do the one trick they are good at.

So I’m confused as to how they aren’t the biggest problem on the team when they are costing us games by getting scored on while on the ice.

Room for one of Mitts/Olofsson not both.

Then they double down and make things worse by playing them on the same line making it virtually unplayable at 5v5.

Then on top of that Cozens moving up to PP1 gives them hardly any minutes to do the one trick they are good at.

So I’m confused as to how they aren’t the biggest problem on the team when they are costing us games by getting scored on while on the ice.
- Pegullaville

The goaltending and bottom d men are absolutely a bigger problem.

Room for one of Mitts/Olofsson not both.

Then they double down and make things worse by playing them on the same line making it virtually unplayable at 5v5.

Then on top of that Cozens moving up to PP1 gives them hardly any minutes to do the one trick they are good at.

So I’m confused as to how they aren’t the biggest problem on the team when they are costing us games by getting scored on while on the ice.
- Pegullaville

Goaltending is the biggest problem
Youthful inexperienced defenseman




3rd line 50/60 point getters that do not play defense





Girgensons and okposo

The goaltending and bottom d men are absolutely a bigger problem.
- sbroads24

UPL was dreadful but his last two starts were great.

Anderson has a .922 sv% in his 12 starts.

We’ll see what happens when Comrie is healthy.

Goaltending was a severe issue, but has not been an issue at all the last 5 games.

The bottom d-pair is the same black hole our “third line” has been no doubt

Room for one of Mitts/Olofsson not both.

Then they double down and make things worse by playing them on the same line making it virtually unplayable at 5v5.

Then on top of that Cozens moving up to PP1 gives them hardly any minutes to do the one trick they are good at.

So I’m confused as to how they aren’t the biggest problem on the team when they are costing us games by getting scored on while on the ice.
- Pegullaville

Agreed. It was much easier to defend when the PP's were balanced and the production was similar. With the way Tage + Dahlin are playing, you 100% should load up on them.

UPL was dreadful but his last two starts were great.

Anderson has a .922 sv% in his 12 starts.

We’ll see what happens when Comrie is healthy.

Goaltending was a severe issue, but has not been an issue at all the last 5 games.

The bottom d-pair is the same black hole our “third line” has been no doubt
- Pegullaville

Goaltending started great, became a problem, and is now back to average overall.

Bryson + Broken Parts line have both been terrible. Scary when they play together.

UPL was dreadful but his last two starts were great.

Anderson has a .922 sv% in his 12 starts.

We’ll see what happens when Comrie is healthy.

Goaltending was a severe issue, but has not been an issue at all the last 5 games.

The bottom d-pair is the same black hole our “third line” has been no doubt
- Pegullaville

I just see this differently then I did the last few years, mainly with Olofsson

I couldn’t stand it when Krueger and Granato pre Tuch/Skinner revival attempted to make Olofsson this franchise 18-20 minute a night forward. That’s when he was having a negative impact. I don’t think playing 3rd line minutes and producing at a 30 goal pace can be considered “killing the team”

Majority of which have come via special teams.

The Sabres have a positive goal differential on the season, and are the highest scoring team in hockey.

Mitts and Olofsson are a combined -19 on the season. Yes +/- is a flawed stat but it’s sad nonetheless.

Looking further under the hood, Mitts and Olofsson are ninth and tenth on the team in individual expected goals. They are both among the bottom three skaters in expected goals percentage at five-on-five (in basic English they get caved in on the ice which supports the combined -19 they are sporting on the season).

Saying Mitts and Olofsson are good players because they get PP points is like saying Risto is a good d-man cause he got PP points.
- Pegullaville

8 of those goals came in the first 10gms for Olofsson, he is a ⚫️, had 10 of his points in the first 11. Has he really done much over the last 20gms to help us. So he scores a goal every 6gms. But he's on the ice for 4 or 5 goals scored against us in those games. Just cause he is on pace for 30 goals, doesn't mean his presence isn't loosing games in other ways, especially if those points come only every 6 to 8gms.

So a honest ?, are Mitts and Olofsson helping us win more games than they hurt us in.
- Buff36

Apparently they only score when the other team is playing 1 man short.
Imagine how productive Casey and Olo would be if the whole game was played 5 v 3!

But Boss loves both, they're his guys...with Gus and Okie.
He is the final judge of talent ya know.

Apparently they only score when the other team is playing 1 man short.
Imagine how productive Casey and Olo would be if the whole game was played 5 v 3!

But Boss loves both, they're his guys...with Gus and Okie.
He is the final judge of talent ya know.
- IonSabres

They were supposed to be top6 on this team. They have been surpassed on the depth chart. Mitts has to play with elite players to produce, at this point he does not match with anyone on the bottom 6. Olofsson atleast has some chemistry with Asplund. Really do not see why Asplund Krebs Olofsson are not together to see if they could develop something. Krebs with Girgensons and Okposo has been decent but one couldn't score on a empty net and the other can't keep up anymore.

Majority of which have come via special teams.

The Sabres have a positive goal differential on the season, and are the highest scoring team in hockey.

Mitts and Olofsson are a combined -19 on the season. Yes +/- is a flawed stat but it’s sad nonetheless.

Looking further under the hood, Mitts and Olofsson are ninth and tenth on the team in individual expected goals. They are both among the bottom three skaters in expected goals percentage at five-on-five (in basic English they get caved in on the ice which supports the combined -19 they are sporting on the season).

Saying Mitts and Olofsson are good players because they get PP points is like saying Risto is a good d-man cause he got PP points.
- Pegullaville

Odd that you picked that analogy out.
It is exactly what Boss said years ago and continues to believe.
Must have been pointed out in a Fantasy Hockey magazine.

Except there’s a role for a 30 goal scorer on any team in hockey in a middle six 2nd PP role.
- sbroads24

That was a sweet the way you slide in middle six when they can't produce as Bottom Six.
They only produce when the other team plays with less players.

Hmmm, I wonder if the Bill's RB's would produce better if they played teams that started 7 players on D by benching their entire DL?

Goaltending started great, became a problem, and is now back to average overall.

Bryson + Broken Parts line have both been terrible. Scary when they play together.
- Lunaion

Replace with Claque and Lyubushkin when he returns to health. Could be a nice in-house fix.
I'd like to see them move Joker. He is playing a bit better, but is still a liability around his own net.
They need much better there.

8 of those goals came in the first 10gms for Olofsson, he is a ⚫️, had 10 of his points in the first 11. Has he really done much over the last 20gms to help us. So he scores a goal every 6gms. But he's on the ice for 4 or 5 goals scored against us in those games. Just cause he is on pace for 30 goals, doesn't mean his presence isn't loosing games in other ways, especially if those points come only every 6 to 8gms.
- Buff36

Stellar post.