Guy barely plays 4min a period most nights, Ryan Johnson is the future, EJ isn't.
- Buff36

EJ is the present, clearly Ry Jo is the future

It’s a shame he took the first 22 games off.

We’ll see what the next few games brings but I’m not optimistic
- Swedish_Jesus

My post was a response to the poster who’s kept an especially close eye on ej over the past few games and thinks he’s been terrible as of late

Fancy Stats disagree

EJ is the present, clearly Ry Jo is the future
- Boss34

Present for what Boss ?

EJ is the present, clearly Ry Jo is the future
- Boss34

EJ watched from the press box a few games.

Think that time off helped?

At his age, it's likely.

EJ and RJ are both the present, as the rotational play should help both of them perform more optimally, along with Clifton.

Power and Samuelsson working well along with Jokiharju working well on the 3rd pair leaves a gaping opening on the top pair.

No easy answer to that question.

the sabres are 15th in the east if you look at points per game played

at some point the script may need to be flipped to a development season instead of a playoff season

the sabres are 15th in the east if you look at points per game played

at some point the script may need to be flipped to a development season instead of a playoff season
- homiedclown

Hopefully that doesn't happen just yet, hopefully see a run here. But if it does happen I actually wouldn't mind seeing in the New Year for a few games.
Dahlin R.Johnson well I wantx5hen know but oh well
Power Samuelsson
Novikov Joker

the sabres are 15th in the east if you look at points per game played

at some point the script may need to be flipped to a development season instead of a playoff season
- homiedclown

#stillearly(ish)

5 points back of WC spot, in a gaggle of teams within range of the WC. Gotta make some progress this month. A hot streak would probably catch or pass quite a few teams around them.

Ohtani 10 years 700 million.

lol.

Dodgers going to be regretting that contract soon.

Ohtani 10 years 700 million.

lol.

Dodgers going to be regretting that contract soon.
- ImThatGuy

damn

he played the jays

#stillearly(ish)

5 points back of WC spot, in a gaggle of teams within range of the WC. Gotta make some progress this month. A hot streak would probably catch or pass quite a few teams around them.
- Ratsreign

it would have to be a long hot streak, given the extra games we already played

EJ watched from the press box a few games.

Think that time off helped?

At his age, it's likely.

EJ and RJ are both the present, as the rotational play should help both of them perform more optimally, along with Clifton.

Power and Samuelsson working well along with Jokiharju working well on the 3rd pair leaves a gaping opening on the top pair.

No easy answer to that question.
- kingcong39

Good post

I’m not super into the fancy stats, and was surprised at ej’s numbers.

Ry Jo could be the present soon

https://twitter.com/LLyso...amp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

it would have to be a long hot streak, given the extra games we already played
- homiedclown

Why wouldn't KA take a chance on Bortuzzo for a late round pick. The guy is tough as nails, block shots better than most and plays with an edge this team needs. KA is a puppet and he's proven it time and time again.

Why wouldn't KA take a chance on Bortuzzo for a late round pick. The guy is tough as nails, block shots better than most and plays with an edge this team needs. KA is a puppet and he's proven it time and time again.
- Freddie krug

Cause at this point he barely plays 10min a game and think he's fought 1 time this year, plus he hasn't blocked over a 100 shots in 5 years.

Cause at this point he barely plays 10min a game and think he's fought 1 time this year.
- Buff36

He would be the toughest guy this team has had in some time and can still play. It makes no sense. He's won a Stanley Cup, is a true leader and would cost zippo. Seriously he could take Okposo and Girgs and use them to mop the dressing room floor but KA doesn't want to change the losing leaders for some unknown reason. Need to solidify the defence but no let's not bring in a guy that could do that, let's count on Okposo scoring instead.

He would be the toughest guy this team has had in some time and can still play. It makes no sense. He's won a Stanley Cup, is a true leader and would cost zippo. Seriously he could take Okposo and Girgs and use them to mop the dressing room floor but KA doesn't want to change the losing leaders for some unknown reason. Need to solidify the defence but no let's not bring in a guy that could do that, let's count on Okposo scoring instead.
- Freddie krug

I understand what you are saying, just don't think he's that guy anymore and we are already stuck with guys that barely play.

He would be the toughest guy this team has had in some time and can still play. It makes no sense. He's won a Stanley Cup, is a true leader and would cost zippo. Seriously he could take Okposo and Girgs and use them to mop the dressing room floor but KA doesn't want to change the losing leaders for some unknown reason. Need to solidify the defence but no let's not bring in a guy that could do that, let's count on Okposo scoring instead.
- Freddie krug

Have faith Freddie. When Okposo scores a hatty because he is playing on PP2, you might have to eat those words!

I'm with you on the toughness thought. While I love our small, skilled players - you cannot have an entire team of them. Even some of our big guys like Power play soft. Cozens nailed it the other day.

Never a better time than now to win 2 in a row for only the 2nd time this year

Surely there will be alot of red in the stands tonight, probably 50/50. Goathead juju was a last year thing, its long been time to act like a professional team no matter what jersey they wear

27 games in and the season is already slipping away. Big win against NYR didn't translate lets see if one vs Boston will

Have faith Freddie. When Okposo scores a hatty because he is playing on PP2, you might have to eat those words!

I'm with you on the toughness thought. While I love our small, skilled players - you cannot have an entire team of them. Even some of our big guys like Power play soft. Cozens nailed it the other day.
- SabreWest

I'll be more than happy to eat my words. It won't be the first or the last for me.

Duff's been back 30min and I already want Marty to punch him! Bring back Howard, where's that little red haired Devil Brinson at.

Here’s to 16 minutes or more of Okposo tonight

Duff's been back 30min and I already want Marty to punch him! Bring back Howard, where's that little red haired Devil Brinson at.
- Buff36

Duff is terrible

Here’s to 16 minutes or more of Okposo tonight
- SABRES 89

You hear anything on a Dman, been a few rumors there looking but not at Hanifin ?

Duff is terrible
- SABRES 89

Yea I have never cared for him

I always feel like he speaks as though he's talking to 10 year olds