Broken Ankles

Observations and thoughts from the game. Owen’s size, McClouds speed, and Kulics shot are noticeable. Kulics warm up after most every one left the ice included him shooting 10 pucks from a low angle just under the crossbar and inside the post, not missing once. His one timer won the game in OT. Timing and placement was elite. UPL was fantastic but the Ducks left some meat on the bone. They have a foundation of young players, but they missed on a lot of grade A chances. Buffalo out-skated them in the first period until the hit on Zucker, then later on Cozens. Sabres seem tentative thereafter. Gudas affected Sabre zone entries being aggressive in the nuetral zone. Anaheim played a Florida Panthers style game with less skill. Benson gets kudos for stepping up, but brought little to the offense last night. His linemates certainly didn’t help him. Cozens is not a 2c. As a highly intoxicated Broadway Joe once said….Ssstrrruggglling. Quinn -Zucker - Kulic line was above average. Gotta love what Zucker is bringing to the table each night. While Cozens was in a malaise after his hit, Zucker bounced back and tied the game up and changed momentum in the second period. Enjoyed a win, but quality time spent with my son, born here in OC but proudly wore the Blue and Gold sweater last night.

These three had good energy. I like them to score first. How about Papa Jake? Not talking about the bar on Elmwood. WWII vet in the house tonight. He’s 102! God bless.

Two rows behind the box. Lots of Sabres fans watching warmups. Let’s Go!

I thought I was dreaming…

It looks like his Uncle Rick, a well respected surgeon from Buffalo.

Before the win against St. Louis they hadn’t won a game after a singular loss. Lindy stressed the importance of not stacking losses. Let’s see if they can keep the trend of multiple wins. They must take the opportunities afforded them in this part of the schedule. It’s not unreasonable to think a win tonight and a sweep of the west coast is plausible. A five game win streak would be welcomed as they get ready to play the likes of Minnesota, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Colorado, NYR and Toronto in late November/early December. If they fail to stack wins now, and December does not yield better results, (and why would it against better competition) then it might be Groundhog Day by January 1st. Long winded way to say…Must Win.

I submit the revocation of the nickname “Muel”. A mule is a Beast of burden. He is neither. His name shall be Elijah/Mr. Glass.

RIP Claude. I just lost a coworker, same age. Prayers for the families.

There are many SabreSpacers sitting at home thinking … Took me watching Risto with Philly before I got there.

Sabres outshot 13-5 in the period. You got one point, PROVE to me you have changed.

Sabres PP #28 and improving.

Shakir maybe listed as slot, but he is WR#1. Might need Cooper next week but as long as the safety blanket is active Sunday I’m good.

Not real. An Illusion. Didn’t you see the expected goals for/against? Is it possible @Idemo Buffalo hacked your account? The positivity has me baffled.

Gilbert. And yes, I agree his physicality is welcomed. His former club (Calgary) is coming to town Saturday, so pencil him in for at least one more start. Hopefully Muel is stewing in the press box.

Sabres completely being outplayed according to Moneypuck. Expected goals only .62.

The top 4 makes sense, and leads me to believe in the algorithm. Number 5 - ahhhh not so much. He and #7 just received a night in the press box for what I assume can only be based on recent play. McLeod, Greenway and Zucker have been solid in my opinion. Agree with the sentiment from others Quinn and Cozens have struggled so their low numbers also make sense.

Even after hiring John Parry to helping on these type of plays McD still makes a bad decision to challenge.

At least it’s not blocked? Trying to find a positive.

Something has to be done….can’t continue with these mistakes

I like how Zucker is playing but JJP puts that pass in the back of the net.

I’ll say 4 - JJP, Greenway and Zucker (surprisingly) bring their lunch pale each night as well as Tage. But I agree overall with your point. Just can’t win like that.

Thanks Punch. You always did know how to motivate your players. Let’s hope Lindy hasn’t forgotten how to either. I’m on the bandwagon for some healthy scratches (plural) after last night performance.

And I’m watching this game, why? Sunk-Cost fallacy? K.