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My one comment in that one thread: Seems like a long term commitment for a player with 54 games under his belt. Hmmm Not understanding why they couldn’t wait another season.

You play the cards in your hand. The Sabres do not have enough of players needed to play that style effectively, at least not for 20 minutes. I agree with implementing some sort of neutral zone trap, and a defense first system to "grind it out", but we have seen time and again that the bench gets too short and terrible fatigue sets in when they do it for an entire period. What Lindy is doing does not match his roster strengths, I am sure he is teaching with the intention they will learn and get better. I was told by a reliable person, that the next coach after Granato was going to have his hands full with this group. You can see it.

That means win more puck battles, be stronger on the stick, play with head up and don’t panic. They have too many guys that panic and toss the puck around like a hot potato. Puck Possession means the other team can’t score. A problem with Lindy, and my list is growing, is they lay back to start the period. They put pressure on UPL for the entire 3rd period.

The fight was a show to the league that we are a serious team. 😂 The 3rd period is the way Lindy wants to play. Rarely are two guys deep in the offensive zone, most of the shots are harmless, they back up into the neutral zone, than back into their zone, then back up around the goalie. Then they fail to clear pucks, miss breakout opportunities, and ice the puck constantly. After numerous lost defensive zone face offs they break down. They are among the worst in 3rd period scoring in the league, and they have blown the lead more times than any other team. Lindy is teaching them how to “grind” (his words).

Why would UPL do that? Why do you think players get involved in those type of transactions?

Look at who they were missing.

I give a lot of credit to Reimer and Tuch tonight. Columbus missing about 5 key players was a good break. The third period passive play is a strategy I guess. It’s not sustainable.

If this is Lindy’s idea of 3rd period hockey I’ve seen enough. No effort to even score a 4th goal. Backing up and waiting. This is bad hockey.

The shots are 6-1 for Columbus this period. The Lindy Alamo …

The Jackets gave them the goal. Everyone knows the curse of the two goal lead. Dan and Rob will certainly bring it up if CBJ gets the next goal.

6’1” and 185 lbs. He needs more strength, which translates to more weight. Hit the gym kid.

Did you call Cozens a star?

Tuch ah-gain

Well deserved Gilbert.

Two years ago the Sabres were the team on the rise and CBJ was terrible. Today they are in the 8th spot and the Sabres are terrible. It would be interesting to compare the moves of the two teams.

Can this Meghan lady replace Duffer? We need diversity in the broadcast.

I just read that Muel is on IR, not a healthy scratch technically.

I thought he was an RFA and will be a UFA in 2027. I could be wrong. Either way, an RFA or UFA can be traded at the deadline, the risk is that the acquiring team might only get a rental.

Yes. We traded Mitts last year.

Byram making his case for a deadline trade.

The acne cleared and a beard is coming in.

Lots of them. John Scott for sure. DesLauriers. Carrier. But Gilbert did ok. Olivier is the best fighter in the league right now. He just destroyed Rempe.

Worse. Gilbert was sitting on the bench the entire 3rd period against the Devils. He could have “responded” and ended this torture. Oh yeah, they needed the 2points.

Reimer in net usually means the team stops scoring. No Tage but CBJ had injuries too. Lindy stages a fight. Busch league. 48 hours late Lindy, and for no reason. More fodder for the rest of the league to laugh at.

I watched the Spittin' Chicklets videos and a few others that came up in the related search. The whole league is trashing the Sabres.