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GDT: Ottawa Senators @ Buffalo Sabres 3/27 7PM MSG and Radio
DarthEbriate replied to bob_sauve28's topic in The Aud Club
Wow. What a workday. I'll just unwind with a Sabres game and some solid hockey entertainment. I'll tune in... and... huh. -
WGR 550 Reporting Jack Quinn Rejoining Team Today
DarthEbriate replied to LETSTUCHINGO's topic in The Aud Club
I know at the end of last season there was a lot of talk on this board about Tage as a top 10 center, or at least -- where does he fit in the top centers in the NHL? Sadly, I just don't see it. A true 1C is capable of going out against every other team's top line and their top defensive pairing (and alternately, their best checking line) in all 3 zones for a 7-game series and being even or better in those matchups. I don't care about salary, term, or age. To me, it's "who can win a 7-game series that starts tonight?". He's... maybe in the 15-20 range? His game is blistering powerplay goals from the circle and 5-on-5 scoring on rushes. But the jam, the undeniable overwhelming force being imposed on the opposition, any defensive prowess, the after-the-whistle unfazed bravado, even the ability to win a faceoff... those aren't TNT. There are a host of centers I'd take before him. -
Kevyn and Don, should we really expect more after four years?
DarthEbriate replied to tom webster's topic in The Aud Club
Any GM you hire is going to sell the owner on a minimum 2-year window to get "his/her team" on the ice via trade/UFA (and likely 3 years). If the owner counters that the GM has one year to make the playoffs, the GM will walk away from the job offer. Flip-flopping GM directions too quickly is how you get a heavy GMTM lineup replaced by an all-speed puck-moving defense JBott lineup with no continuity and another hard reset. -
Do You Think We Make The Playoffs NEXT Year?
DarthEbriate replied to bob_sauve28's topic in The Aud Club
He's totally capable. That was his very first act as GM. I'll say yes just to be a contrarian. UPL/Levi, healthy Quinn, Muel on the 3rd pair with Clifton. Replace Jost and VO with energy/attitude guys. -
Is there an Aggressive GM developing inside Adams?
DarthEbriate replied to GASabresIUFAN's topic in The Aud Club
GM Sheevyn tossing prospects and draft picks into trades? ...Nay. Into the Sabres lineup. -
Was this because of the non-blocking approach? Kulich and Rosen are 19 and 20, respectively, this season. The Sabres have had so many top picks and rushed prospects that we are accustomed to it. There's nothing wrong with them filling out a bit as adults and showing up more ready to go at 20-21, even 22. They'll both see some NHL time next season in Buffalo or elsewhere. The age-related coincidence is that this season 18 year-old Benson is the one who blocked them.
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Mask manufacturers: fix the dang straps! If a puck is capable of knocking the strap off everytime (and the goalie are tinkering to give it a hair-trigger release, then the manufacturer needs to make it stronger). Because if the mask pops that easily, it's not secure and your goalie is going to get concussed or worse in a collision.