the quality of the shooter does not matter

debrincat in the slot is no different than girgenssons

side note, lindy rode 6k for the last 3 games, err last 3 wins and logic tells me if 6k and levi is similar in practice, 6k would not have received 3 straight starts
- homiedclown

I dont think thats true. Contract makes him the #1 goalie. Levi has more talent than UPL. UPL has the experience and the contract.

So Lindy split the first 4 games because they were equally as good in practice but now somehow UPL is better in Practice? This logic makes my brain feel like tooths

What message do you think he is sending there?
- kingcong39

Flip back a bit. Play defense.

maybe it was lindy being a players coach trying to get him going with an empty netter
- homiedclown

Quinn is one of their best defensive F's, not a surprise he's out there.

He's very noticeable today, at both ends.
- Lunaion

Zucker had an excellent game.

He’s very noticeable in a good way. Seems to be fitting in well

Quinn is one of their best defensive F's, not a surprise he's out there.
- Lunaion

He can be when he does not have cement for skates. Also really has a issue winning puck battles. But when you have cozens as your center why would you want to try harder.

https://x.com/DuaneS39/st...nFEQYR-WaPHVJrt5vghw&s=19

Thats two very solid games in a row. Our first winning streak of the season just 9 games in, what did it take last year?

If they are going anywhere this year they need beat the teams like Detroit. Thompson is playing like 90pt Thompson and that goes a long way

Im ready for Monday, beat Florida again and I'd say they've erased the trip to Europe

He can be when he does not have cement for skates. Also really has a issue winning puck battles. But when you have cozens as your center why would you want to try harder.
- ZiggyBuff

Quinn and Cozens were decent today. Contributed to the W. Think they'll be fine with Benson.

Quinn's been good defensively, even when he's struggled offensively.

Quinn and Cozens were decent today. Contributed to the W. Think they'll be fine with Benson.

Quinn's been good defensively, even when he's struggled offensively.
- Lunaion

Hoping benson can bring some of that snarl he has to there game. A pest that can win battles on that line would help immensely.

Levi has more talent than UPL.
- ZiggyBuff

I would like to hope for this to be true

but we have not seen it translate in the NHL at this point

I still fear given his size, they will have their way with levi more once the see him in more nhl games

6k was the second goalie off the board in the 2017 draft behind Oettinger where Levi was a 7th rounder

Levi did feast in college when 6k was dealing with injuries early on though

Hoping benson can bring some of that snarl he has to there game. A pest that can win battles on that line would help immensely.
- ZiggyBuff

I think they'll figure it out. Don't know what you do if they don't.

Thats two very solid games in a row. Our first winning streak of the season just 9 games in, what did it take last year?

If they are going anywhere this year they need beat the teams like Detroit. Thompson is playing like 90pt Thompson and that goes a long way

Im ready for Monday, beat Florida again and I'd say they've erased the trip to Europe
- ieetbred

Barkov had his first practice back with the panthers today

I think they'll figure it out. Don't know what you do if they don't.
- Lunaion

right now I think it's either benson or zucker for the 2nd line

but the 3rd line was MIA without zucker today

Risto with a goal and an assist in a flyer win and over 25 minutes of ice time today

Thats two very solid games in a row. Our first winning streak of the season just 9 games in, what did it take last year?

If they are going anywhere this year they need beat the teams like Detroit. Thompson is playing like 90pt Thompson and that goes a long way

Im ready for Monday, beat Florida again and I'd say they've erased the trip to Europe
- ieetbred

latest on El Capitan from Jameson Olive;
Barkov is out tonight, but still on track to play on Monday at Buffalo.


We’ll see if they save him for the following game(s) in Finland, they will be playing in his hometown.

Seeing homie say he skated with team this morning, Finland games not until the 1st & 2nd. I think he’ll play. (previously was skating alone)
Knight starting on the Island tonight, which suggests that the Sabres will face Bob on Monday night. Oh, and Chukky is back in since the start of this week

latest on El Capitan from Jameson Olive;
Barkov is out tonight, but still on track to play on Monday at Buffalo.


We’ll see if they save him for the following game(s) in Finland, they will be playing in his hometown.

Seeing homie say he skated with team this morning, Finland games not until the 1st & 2nd. I think he’ll play. (previously was skating alone)
Knight starting on the Island tonight, which suggests that the Sabres will face Bob on Monday night. Oh, and Chukky is back in since the start of this week
- Ratsreign

the deck will be stacked against the sabres monday

A game needed, stay out of the box and convert a few pps


off to the bar and then the concert

play nice in the sandbox

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPa4FvwuESU

Barkov had his first practice back with the panthers today
- homiedclown

It certainly won't be as easy Monday even if he doesn't play

Im interested to see them continue with a consistent effort. I said 10-15 games we would know if that would be any different this year and so far it looks like ruff has them figuring it out

It certainly won't be as easy Monday even if he doesn't play

Im interested to see them continue with a consistent effort. I said 10-15 games we would know if that would be any different this year and so far it looks like ruff has them figuring it out
- ieetbred

The “yeah, but” list will be a bit shorter if they do beat them again

1st line was Dominant for most of the game, especially the 1st period. They really need to figure the 2nd line out. Is Benson the answer.
JJ Tage Tuch
Benson Cozens Quinn
Zucker McLeod Greenway
Beck Krebs NAK/Kulich
I know the 4th line with Kulich doesn't seem like a fit, but would like to see him work with Krebs and his passing and Becks board work.

The “yeah, but” list will be a bit shorter if they do beat them again
- Ratsreign

I expect reinhart to go full tweaker

Also bennett to again show why the sabres should be after him if he becomes available

1st line was Dominant for most of the game, especially the 1st period. They really need to figure the 2nd line out. Is Benson the answer.
JJ Tage Tuch
Benson Cozens JJ
Zucker McLeod Greenway
Beck Krebs NAK/Kulich
I know the 4th line with Kulich doesn't seem like a fit, but would like to see him work with Krebs and his passing and Becks board work.
- Buff36

Im no gambler but it seems like kulich will be the odd man out

If Benson isn't the answer on the 2nd line where will the top 6 forward they need come from

Im no gambler but it seems like kulich will be the odd man out

If Benson isn't the answer on the 2nd line where will the top 6 forward they need come from
- ieetbred

Krebs has been flying, maybe try him between Cozens and Quinn.

Krebs has been flying, maybe try him between Cozens and Quinn.
- Buff36

Its worth a shot at this point

Don't believe he is the answer though

Krebs has been flying, maybe try him between Cozens and Quinn.
- Buff36

4-1-1 in their last 6. 2nd line had the GWG + an EN.

Get Bensons back with them give it a run. No reason to overthink this.

Flip back a bit. Play defense.
- Lunaion

Why did Zucker only play 4 shifts in the 3rd period when he's 1/3 of their defensive forward line?