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what is 6k plays decent and levi puts up the .892 save percentage and the 3.58 gaa
pretty sure the narrative will be much different - homiedclown
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Maybe move back from leading the pack in HDCA's to say league average by tightening the D play by Dmen and F's by way of good execution of a defensively aware System. - IonSabres
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Are you comparing 3 games for Miller against 33 for Luukkonen? - Hank Balling
The bigger concern with me on UPL is the injuries. Those are hard to come back from and have ruined many careers. |
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Still think UPL could be a good 1B goalie, he has spurts last year, believe he won rookie goalie of the month last year. Sabres left there goalie's out to dry to much last year. It you have a supposed weak spot you try and make things around that stronger. Better D system would help. - Buff36
If you bring back the same coach, play the same system with same group of F's, and make 1 meaningful change on D, is there going to be a huge change?
Maybe score a little less and give up a little less? Season hasn't started yet and they are already facing bigger injury problems than they did last year.
Levi + UPL isn't what I'd gamble my season on. Guess they have that much job security.
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If you bring back the same coach, play the same system with same group of F's, and make 1 meaningful change on D, is there going to be a huge change?
Maybe score a little less and give up a little less? Season hasn't started yet and they are already facing bigger injury problems than they did last year.
Levi + UPL isn't what I'd gamble my season on. Guess they have that much job security. - Lunaion
Well that's why IMO letting Peca walk was a mistake. With all the young guys coming up he has helped a lot of them develop immensely. He could have helped continue there growth Defensively. |
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If you bring back the same coach, play the same system with same group of F's, and make 1 meaningful change on D, is there going to be a huge change?
Maybe score a little less and give up a little less? Season hasn't started yet and they are already facing bigger injury problems than they did last year.
Levi + UPL isn't what I'd gamble my season on. Guess they have that much job security. - Lunaion
And if anyone on here, well other than Swords said they thought UPL Levi should be the tandem for this year. I call bullsh!t!!! |
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Staying one night in Buffalo for the Cobblestone Live Music and Arts festival this friday... Which hotel should i stay in? |
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Sure there are Teams that can do it, but know are you having to use assets to move those contracts. Always ways to get Cap space, but if Adams has to use Assets to do it other than said player then that's a huge fail, especially coming into the offseason with what he had and who he signed. - Buff36
The Waiver Wire is a GM's friend.
Save ~$1.1m per... |
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And if anyone on here, well other than Swords said they thought UPL Levi should be the tandem for this year. I call bullsh!t!!! - Buff36
We know they have concerns and wanted to upgrade. Just haven't been able to make moves. Something everyone feared.
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We're going to hear a ton of this narrative this season if it doesn't go well for Luukkonen. UPL is going to get Don Granato fired if he continues to be bad. - Hank Balling
Disagree.
UPL will need to find another team.
Granato has so much street cred it is ridiculous, he isn't the issue..he plays who he's is given..and to date his player development has been stellar..an AAA+++ rating.
Yes, he needs to up his in-game tactics, but to suggest he is on the cliff...it just isn't so.
Try another hot take, that one is a loser.
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Disagree.
UPL will need to find another team.
Granato has so much street cred it is ridiculous, he isn't the issue..he plays who he's is given..and to date his player development has been stellar..an AAA+++ rating.
Yes, he needs to up his in-game tactics, but to suggest he is on the cliff...it just isn't so.
Try another hot take, that one is a loser. - IonSabres
Would take something crazy to fire him before his extension even kicks in. Fall short this year and there would be pressure the following.
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Staying one night in Buffalo for the Cobblestone Live Music and Arts festival this friday... Which hotel should i stay in? - jochfr
Marriott Harborcenter.
Andy Frasco plays Friday night!
Super good show.
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If you bring back the same coach, play the same system with same group of F's, and make 1 meaningful change on D, is there going to be a huge change?
Maybe score a little less and give up a little less? Season hasn't started yet and they are already facing bigger injury problems than they did last year.
Levi + UPL isn't what I'd gamble my season on. Guess they have that much job security. - Lunaion
It isn't ideal by any stretch.
On the other hand, moving on from a wide-open , offensively friendly system that was implemented for the express purpose of building confidence in the youngins, to a more defensively aware System based on 5 man units playing a 200 ft game should yield tangible results in cutting down shots and more importantly HDCA's. It is a huge improvement overall that should not be undervalued.
Granato himself has talked about how he specifically pushed the offensively focused system last yea, and now the recognition that he needs to throttle it back a bit. |
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We know they have concerns and wanted to upgrade. Just haven't been able to make moves. Something everyone feared. - Lunaion
Well don't take offense to this, but tired of hearing he tried, there have been goalie's available that could have helped us. He just didn't do anything |
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Say one thing about are Goalie situation, and Adams has tried!!
Vanecek himself has been traded 2 or 3 times over the last year and half. |
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Marriott Harborcenter. - ImThatGuy
that one seems to be closest and only $326 for the night... Plus parking.
I never heard of any of the bands. |
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Staying one night in Buffalo for the Cobblestone Live Music and Arts festival this friday... Which hotel should i stay in? - jochfr
You? Red Roof is more than fiine. |
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It isn't ideal by any stretch.
On the other hand, moving on from a wide-open , offensively friendly system that was implemented for the express purpose of building confidence in the youngins, to a more defensively aware System based on 5 man units playing a 200 ft game should yield tangible results in cutting down shots and more importantly HDCA's. It is a huge improvement overall that should not be undervalued.
Granato himself has talked about how he specifically pushed the offensively focused system last yea, and now the recognition that he needs to throttle it back a bit. - IonSabres
Let's see if he can do it and if he has the right players to do it.
Not sure this group of F's fit the bill, especially with a boatload of kids about to hit the lineup.
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“Believe we will get some Alex DeBrincat closure in the near future. Not sure of all the players, picks and contracts involved. Detroit, as expected.”
Update:
“ DeBrincat will be traded to Detroit. Again, im not sure of the package….will not be a long, long-term extension Im told. 4-5 years, I think.”
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Are you willing to potentially risk a playoff season on the bold above...? - kingcong39
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Disagree.
UPL will need to find another team.
Granato has so much street cred it is ridiculous, he isn't the issue..he plays who he's is given..and to date his player development has been stellar..an AAA+++ rating.
Yes, he needs to up his in-game tactics, but to suggest he is on the cliff...it just isn't so.
Try another hot take, that one is a loser. - IonSabres
it's a package deal with donnie and kevyn IMO |
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Interested to see what Ottawa gets - Buff36
A 2nd, promiss of a glory hole in the next 24 months, and directions to the closest Urgent Care facility that will take Walmart coupons. |
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Interested to see what Ottawa gets - Buff36
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it's a package deal with donnie and kevyn IMO - homiedclown
Not happening, IMO of course. |
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