Michael Pachla: Sabres to face Bishop in Tampa, plus a look at Buffalo vs. top goalies Ben Bishop in net vs. Buffalo after missing last nine games due to LBI

Newb Log.

we stink less than a few weeks ago

we stink less than a few weeks ago
- homiedclown

btw, there was only one answer to your previous post as to who not listed also stinks...

that would be pu

we stink less than a few weeks ago
- homiedclown

According to cabin, we have 7 more points than we did at this point last season.

If they could just get some consistency in their overall game, they'd be able to make a serious push for that last playoff spot. The problem is, they haven't done that for more than 3-4 games at a time this year.

btw, there was only one answer to your previous post as to who not listed also stinks...

that would be pu
- Michael Pachla

This.

(Which is also an anagram for sh!t)

Tampa is still ripe for the picking...

Even with Bishop back.

Win this game and keep the momentum going

I'm still sick two weeks later...

Also, I should read this blog.

I'm still sick two weeks later...

Also, I should read this blog.
- jochfr

You should get some good Pu.

This.

(Which is also an anagram for sh!t)
- sbroads24

btw, I get what you've been saying about not being able to trust this team, and I agree that they'll need to do more...but I've been liking some of the signs I've been seeing as outlined in the last blog...

this blog is about a huge hurdle they'll need to overcome to get to a playoff-caliber level

Bishop will be rusty. Jack is back. Rhino is roaring. Sabres 3 - 2 over the Bolts. Jack with 2 and Rhino stays hot with the other.

Roll Sabres!

Bishop will be rusty. Jack is back. Rhino is roaring. Sabres 3 - 2 over the Bolts. Jack with 2 and Rhino stays hot with the other.

Roll Sabres!
- SabreWest

I could live with that, westie

I cautiously optimistic for this game. And actually excited a little. hope they don't lay an egg, Buffalo sports style.

Just win.. that is all I want tonight.

I'll be sporting a 55 jersey.

If he has reasonable contract demands.

He's a fine player but he's not worth much more than he's already getting
- chilliard77

They would absolutely miss his style of play with how he has been playing this year, and he will only be 26 at the start of next year, but talk about a sneaky deadline deal or post season deal.

I think he would get a solid return.

Just win.. that is all I want tonight.

I'll be sporting a 55 jersey.
- burner087

Hecht?

do you roll 3 lines with ror, eichel and reinhart on the dot or move 1 to the wing moving forward?
- homiedclown

The answer seems obvious with how well Reinhart has been playing since the switch to center.

That and you would also have a more than capable 4th line center in either Girgensons or Larsson.

If you keep Girgensons, that means you have two centers who can be double shifted at the wing position when more scoring is needed.

btw, I get what you've been saying about not being able to trust this team, and I agree that they'll need to do more...but I've been liking some of the signs I've been seeing as outlined in the last blog...

this blog is about a huge hurdle they'll need to overcome to get to a playoff-caliber level
- Michael Pachla

If they can win the next 2 they will be in a much better spot I think. Even if they go 2-2 next week with Dallas Toronto Detroit and Montreal assuming those 2 wins are against Toronto and Detroit...

Hopeful...

Hecht?
- Khmylev

No Jochen for me. Just Rasmus.

The answer seems obvious with how well Reinhart has been playing since the switch to center.

That and you would also have a more than capable 4th line center in either Girgensons or Larsson.

If you keep Girgensons, that means you have two centers who can be double shifted at the wing position when more scoring is needed.
- kingcong39

from jourdon labarber:

Lines are unchanged:
Carrier-ROR-Okposo
Foligno-Eichel-Gionta
Kane-Reinhart-Bailey
Deslauriers-Girgensons-Moulson

maybe the bigger question is, when ennis returns, can they roll four lines after he bumps d-lo to the pressbox?

The answer seems obvious with how well Reinhart has been playing since the switch to center.

That and you would also have a more than capable 4th line center in either Girgensons or Larsson.

If you keep Girgensons, that means you have two centers who can be double shifted at the wing position when more scoring is needed.
- kingcong39

Seems to be the formula for some of those great teams. Malkin, Stamkos, Carter all move to the wing at times to ride shotty with the 1C.

from jourdon labarber:

Lines are unchanged:
Carrier-ROR-Okposo
Foligno-Eichel-Gionta
Kane-Reinhart-Bailey
Deslauriers-Girgensons-Moulson

maybe the bigger question is, when ennis returns, can they roll four lines after he bumps d-lo to the pressbox?
- Michael Pachla

The answer seems obvious with how well Reinhart has been playing since the switch to center.

That and you would also have a more than capable 4th line center in either Girgensons or Larsson.

If you keep Girgensons, that means you have two centers who can be double shifted at the wing position when more scoring is needed.
- kingcong39

Roll 3 lines

You also have Larsson and Girgensons who can play wing and center who can take over the 3rd line center position if you want to play Eichel and Reinhart together during the game.

Roll 3 lines

You also have Larsson and Girgensons who can play wing and center who can take over the 3rd line center position if you want to play Eichel and Reinhart together during the game.
- Stripes77

I still like the idea of
90-15-21
9-23-56
82-28-12

as the top three lines

from jourdon labarber:

Lines are unchanged:
Carrier-ROR-Okposo
Foligno-Eichel-Gionta
Kane-Reinhart-Bailey
Deslauriers-Girgensons-Moulson

maybe the bigger question is, when ennis returns, can they roll four lines after he bumps d-lo to the pressbox?
- Michael Pachla

i don't see why not.. that is a pretty decent 4th line (if the real ennis stands up)


i am assuming the real ennis is the good one (not sure if that is a good assumption right now)