Michael Pachla: Enroth and the Sabres pull out the "rope-a-dope" in 1-0 win against Kings "I coulda been a contender" is not in the Sabres' vernacular as they down the Champs

First.

The league will learn to shoot high against Jhonas.

First.

The league will learn to shoot high against Jhonas.
- Der Kaiser

yeah, I guess, schultzie...but after all these years, you'd think they'd have figured it out by now

yeah, I guess, schultzie...but after all these years, you'd think they'd have figured it out by now
- Michael Pachla

I say it's why he's so streaky.

Teams forget "the book" against him while he's out of the lineup for a while, and then he gets a run where he's hot against the regular opponents in conference, then beats some west coast teams, etc.

I say it's why he's so streaky.

Teams forget "the book" against him while he's out of the lineup for a while, and then he gets a run where he's hot against the regular opponents in conference, then beats some west coast teams, etc.
- Der Kaiser

he's gotten a bit lucky too...if not mistaken, a shot heading top-shelf went of the butt-end of his goal stick last night...wasn't the first time that happened either.

fyi...will be headed to the game tomorrow night...if anyone else will be there shoot me a pm...wouldn't mind meeting y'all

he's gotten a bit lucky too...if not mistaken, a shot heading top-shelf went of the butt-end of his goal stick last night...wasn't the first time that happened either.
- Michael Pachla

As a goalie, I can say that he meant to do that.

And they certainly know to shoot high. Sometimes it just doesn't happen for you

not bad for an AHL goalie

Watching the game with my old man when he brought up a good point that's previously been discussed.
What would be the difference in production if we had a solid line one that allowed ennis to skate against the opposing teams 2 or 3rd line?

I'm more and more impressed with ennis every game. Kid was throwing the weight around a little last night! It's early still but i see him as a player that could thrive against the weaker talent.

Also say we land just a number one center..Do we keep ennis on the wing or to 2c?

2014-15 NHL save%
Enroth .918
Miller .905

How many mintues did Myers play last night?

Watching the game with my old man when he brought up a good point that's previously been discussed.
What would be the difference in production if we had a solid line one that allowed ennis to skate against the opposing teams 2 or 3rd line?

I'm more and more impressed with ennis every game. Kid was throwing the weight around a little last night! It's early still but i see him as a player that could thrive against the weaker talent.

Also say we land just a number one center..Do we keep ennis on the wing or to 2c?
- yen6d1

Ennis should be the 1st line LW.

2014-15 NHL save%
Enroth .918
Miller .905
- homiedclown

oh my.

Watching the game with my old man when he brought up a good point that's previously been discussed.
What would be the difference in production if we had a solid line one that allowed ennis to skate against the opposing teams 2 or 3rd line?

I'm more and more impressed with ennis every game. Kid was throwing the weight around a little last night! It's early still but i see him as a player that could thrive against the weaker talent.

Also say we land just a number one center..Do we keep ennis on the wing or to 2c?
- yen6d1

This team became a really slow team after briere and drury left, not sure why as they were not the fastest skaters on the team

less playing time for max
vanek not going all out once he moved to the first line
roy getting bar happy once he got paid
fragile tim being fragile tim
etc


the best thing for this team to add moving forward is speed and finishing touch around the net

you are seeing the rewards for ennis being allowed to fly on the wing vs being focused on a center


possler, fasching, gringo, compher will add speed down the road, but speed is an asset Murray needs to add to this team

Do we re-sign Neuvirth and Enroth? Or trade one and re-sign the other? Who gets traded?


GO!

Do we re-sign Neuvirth and Enroth? Or trade one and re-sign the other? Who gets traded?


GO!
- mhp

Who has more value? That the question mhp

Ennis should be the 1st line LW.
- mhp

the only other true top 3 lw'ers in the pipeline are lemieux, and big time projects carrier and possler

everything else is 4th line or ahl'ers

unless you move gringo, hurley or compher to the wing

the only other true top 3 lw'ers in the pipeline are lemieux, and big time projects carrier and possler

everything else is 4th line or ahl'ers

unless you move gringo, hurley or compher to the wing
- homiedclown

If Girgs stays at center Compher goes to wing IMO. No room

Do we re-sign Neuvirth and Enroth? Or trade one and re-sign the other? Who gets traded?


GO!
- mhp

sign them both to 2 year extensions

3.5 mil per for each

let them split time, ride the hot one

If Girgs stays at center Compher goes to wing IMO. No room
- sbroads24

agreed
I think the 2015 first rd pick determines girgs fate

if this team had a 35 year old lalime and a 35 year old bob essensa in net the sabres might be 0-28

agreed
I think the 2015 first rd pick determines girgs fate
- homiedclown

Agreed. He's a top 6 player. I also see Reinhart better suited for center than wing.

I know he played wing at the WJC, but his vision alone needs to have both sides of the ice to work with

the only other true top 3 lw'ers in the pipeline are lemieux, and big time projects carrier and possler

everything else is 4th line or ahl'ers

unless you move gringo, hurley or compher to the wing
- homiedclown

Im hoping our 3rd line next year is consisting of
Armia & Grigs but going to these last few merks games i'm starting to think otherwise.

Also pysyk... my gosh kid pull it together

if this team had a 35 year old lalime and a 35 year old bob essensa in net the sabres might be 0-28
- homiedclown

You are prolific.

Get a bigboy job.

Im hoping our 3rd line next year is consisting of
Armia & Grigs but going to these last few merks games i'm starting to think otherwise.

Also pysyk... my gosh kid pull it together
- yen6d1

He will eventually, but I think his future is being our 5/6 guy along with Gorges