Good blog Hank,

This is part of the reason why secondary assists have faced serious scrutiny. Home arena's tend to be, on average, kind of generous with this. It has gotten much better though compared to a few years ago.

Its also why arena adjustments became a thing for a bit. The Rangers were juicing numbers hard enough that it actually became noticeable on public models.

Morrissey is legit though. He really should be part of the Norris conversation.

For the love of God, trade for a defenseman




A real shutdown D would make these goalies look like world beaters imo.

Find Jay McKee and spend a pair of 2nds
- Hank Balling

Is this Beady talking about Lockport?

Anderson was top 5 in sv% prior to his last start and UPL started rough but had a good stretch afterwords.

Is the goaltending great ? No

The team defence is even worse than the “goaltending”
- Swedish_Jesus

We are bottom-10 in .gaa per game

That’s a goalie stat

We have 3 players who are worse than -4

Bryson -16 and just terrible

Mitts -11

Olo -8

We have a goaltending problem and a middle-6 problem.

Seriously our worst defenseman other than Bryson is Pilut at a -4.

Bryson is a bleeding wound that won’t heal. So are Mitts and Olo.

Run and stop the run though right?

Gosh, I have never encountered anyone who is just so off base on everything they say yet so full of confidence that it makes me feel violated.

I have been assured that goaltending is not a problem
- Wetbandit1

Then I have some land on Mars I want to sell you lmk if interested

Then I have some land on Mars I want to sell you lmk if interested
- BeadyEyedDouche

Only if RicahrdRoma is there, then I'm interested.

We are bottom-10 in .gaa per game

That’s a goalie stat

We have 3 players who are worse than -4

Bryson -16 and just terrible

Mitts -11

Olo -8

We have a goaltending problem and a middle-6 problem.

Seriously our worst defenseman other than Bryson is Pilut at a -4.

Bryson is a bleeding wound that won’t heal. So are Mitts and Olo.

Run and stop the run though right?

Gosh, I have never encountered anyone who is just so off base on everything they say yet so full of confidence that it makes me feel violated.
- BeadyEyedDouche

Assuming the Bengals beat the Ravens, Bills beat the Dolphins. The final four teams in the AFC will contain 4 of these 5 QB’s

Allen
Mahomes
Burrow
Herbert
Lawrence

Literally the 5 best AFC QB’s

I don’t see Derrick Henry, Nick Chubb or Josh Jacobs though

Assuming the Bengals beat the Ravens, Bills beat the Dolphins. The final four teams in the AFC will contain 4 of these 5 QB’s

Allen
Mahomes
Burrow
Herbert
Lawrence

Literally the 5 best AFC QB’s

I don’t see Derrick Henry, Nick Chubb or Josh Jacobs though
- sbroads24

Oh, cool
This nonsense again

Bryson is terrible. Undersized and not skilled enough for the NHL with the limitations. Goalies need to make a couple key saves to keep you in the game. UPL was doing that consistently. Anderson couldn’t save a beachball 2 nights ago. Conrie needed to be better.

We have a goalie problem, 2 defensemen problem, a new secondary scoring problem,

We need to decide what this team, organization, needs more. An asset from a deep draft, or a wild card spot.

If we don’t act on the ladder soon, we are getting a top 10 pick this year

Bryson is terrible. Undersized and not skilled enough for the NHL with the limitations. Goalies need to make a couple key saves to keep you in the game. UPL was doing that consistently. Anderson couldn’t save a beachball 2 nights ago. Conrie needed to be better.

We have a goalie problem, 2 defensemen problem, a new secondary scoring problem,

We need to decide what this team, organization, needs more. An asset from a deep draft, or a wild card spot.

If we don’t act on the ladder soon, we are getting a top 10 pick this year
- lulags

I don't disagree with the overall sentiment that the blue line could use some additions, but the forwards shouldn't be absolved of responsibility here either. We know an offense can break down when one guy doesn't know what to do with/without the puck, defense is no different.

It may not be as big a priority, but they should look into adding a defensive forward who can pitch in offensively, or at least not look out of place. Asplund seemed like an obvious choice but he doesn't really have the finishing or speed to fit what Granato is after. Someone like Engvall might be a better fit.

Only if RicahrdRoma is there, then I'm interested.
- SABRES 89

But who is he trading, and what does he want to get in return?

I need names

How about Murphy for the PHI 2nd and Josh Bloom ? A couple of you guys have been in favor of that move.

Assuming the Bengals beat the Ravens, Bills beat the Dolphins. The final four teams in the AFC will contain 4 of these 5 QB’s

Allen
Mahomes
Burrow
Herbert
Lawrence

Literally the 5 best AFC QB’s

I don’t see Derrick Henry, Nick Chubb or Josh Jacobs though
- sbroads24

the bills are 7th in rushing yards per game and 2nd in yards per rush

I don't disagree with the overall sentiment that the blue line could use some additions, but the forwards shouldn't be absolved of responsibility here either. We know an offense can break down when one guy doesn't know what to do with/without the puck, defense is no different.

It may not be as big a priority, but they should look into adding a defensive forward who can pitch in offensively, or at least not look out of place. Asplund seemed like an obvious choice but he doesn't really have the finishing or speed to fit what Granato is after. Someone like Engvall might be a better fit.
- Michael Ghofrani

I'd add their system to it. They expose their biggest weakness. Makes for fun games, but no lead is ever safe.

If you want to add a defensive F to the mix, someone has to come out. Donnie is locked in with most of these guys, to a fault.

I don't disagree with the overall sentiment that the blue line could use some additions, but the forwards shouldn't be absolved of responsibility here either. We know an offense can break down when one guy doesn't know what to do with/without the puck, defense is no different.

It may not be as big a priority, but they should look into adding a defensive forward who can pitch in offensively, or at least not look out of place. Asplund seemed like an obvious choice but he doesn't really have the finishing or speed to fit what Granato is after. Someone like Engvall might be a better fit.
- Michael Ghofrani

Agree on forwards responsibility to play some defense, but their goal production this year more than makes up for it. We could stand a defensive upgrade on the forth, maybe 3rd too

the bills are 7th in rushing yards per game and 2nd in yards per rush
- homiedclown

With their QB as their leading rusher

I'd add their system to it. They expose their biggest weakness. Makes for fun games, but no lead is ever safe.

If you want to add a defensive F to the mix, someone has to come out. Donnie is locked in with most of these guys, to a fault.
- Lunaion

Well yeah for sure by extension. The scheme tends to run through the wingers, which means ultimately they've gotta have their head on a swivel and at the very least be capable of launching quick counters.

I think it's part of why the kid line has seen a sharp decline. Quinn was actually doing an excellent job of this until recently. Cozens as well.

That third line could use that as well.

Agree on forwards responsibility to play some defense, but their goal production this year more than makes up for it. We could stand a defensive upgrade on the forth, maybe 3rd too
- lulags

Part of the blue line defensive issues will also be improved by Power improving. Right now his defensive metrics are about what you'd expect for a rookie. He'll never be a shut down guy, but we figure that they'll get better each year. That will help a lot.


I need them to have a third pair that can at least do what the fourth line does for the offense. That line doesn't do much but Granato can at least toss them out there to give the top six a rest and keep the puck in the right end of the ice.

Lyubushkin straight up just doesn't play third periods anymore lol.

How about Murphy for the PHI 2nd and Josh Bloom ? A couple of you guys have been in favor of that move.
- boilermaker100

Ryan Johnson and 2nd

Ryan Johnson and 2nd
- Sabretooth9

If Johnson is likely to sign (by recent reports), do you still want to move him?

If Johnson is likely to sign (by recent reports), do you still want to move him?
- Lunaion

I don't remember this, like very recently?

With their QB as their leading rusher
- sbroads24

singetary had more rushing yards this year

How about Murphy for the PHI 2nd and Josh Bloom ? A couple of you guys have been in favor of that move.
- boilermaker100

I wouldn’t do the Philly 2nd
I’d do either ours or the VGK one we have though

Ryan Johnson and 2nd
- Sabretooth9

Rather have a forward prospect. Hawks have 8 to 10 D in the pipeline.

With their QB as their leading rusher
- sbroads24

Just bc we don’t use our RBs that much,
doesn’t mean they aren’t effective though

According to twitter

ROR is -28 right now.