Pimlach

You forgot about Clifton? Clifton is a big hitter and a very tough player. He blasted a few Blues forwards last night in fact. He is small (short) but he plays a physical game. He can more than hold his own against any middleweight in fisticuffs too. The youtube videos of his hockey fights bear this out. We just need a bigger version of that, with top 4 skills, to pair with Power. Add this player, and a physical top 6 player, and we are a serious team.

I enjoyed the game. I liked that certain players stepped up in the absence of Tage - McLeod, Cozens, and Benson all stood out. I liked that the Sabres didn’t fold when the Blues got a heavy game going. Greenway, Clifton, Malenstyn and Abe-Kubel all had a physical presence. We are almost getting “gritty” at times, but not nearly physical enough on the back end. I especially liked that they came back after the goalie interference call. I liked that Tuch scored to tie it, and Peterka fed Dahlin to win it. Need the big guys to come up big. Levi was ok, he did not give up 4, which was his GAA, and we won. He needs more work and I can see a stint in Rochester coming for him. He needs to see it for what it is, it’s a development opportunity, not a punishment. Power played 23 mins, was +1 and had an assist. But his timid play and defensive gaffs were duly noted by the ESPN crew on several occasions. Young players have ups and downs and Power is going to be ok. I think we need a technically solid and physical guy to pair with him. Find that elusive defensive top 4 guy and this team gets better. I saw a few flashes from Quinn. Still has a way to go but he looked better yesterday It was good to hear Bucci and a neutral crew call the game. They were mostly positive on the job Ruff is doing and the current direction. They know where the issues are too. The Sabres are a work in progress. They need to stay in the race, and to do that they must avoid losing streaks. They won last night after a loss so I am happy. Philly will be another tough game. There are no easy games.

I’ll make a Shirley Temple for him.

So no Single Malt?

The Sabres won a tough one, overcame a disallowed goal. ESPN had favorable coverage about the direction of the team. Dahlin looked good again today. Levi kept the GAA at 3. Tuch got back on the scoresheet. McLeod continues to play well. Good night of hockey for me. I enjoyed two Single Malts, generous double pours, in a nice crystal tumbler and one tiny rock.

Dahlin. It’s over.

THAT WAS GOALTENDER INTERFERENCE

Tuch needed that

Never, ever, heard the “willingly” clause until today.

Gee, we get some offense going they blow the play dead.

The call on the an ice was a goal. Wasn’t it overturned by the boys in Trono?

He tried to get out twice. Hardly any contact. Goalie was free to make a save. Their rationale does not pass the eye test.

NEVER DO THAT

What a stupid rationalization on the overturn. Hardly any contact. Ok, go get another one.

No way do they overturn this.

Cozens with a beastly play. Wow.

Sabres fans wailing and howling in the background. Entertaining themselves. what happen to the fan interaction with the organist (Norm Wullen). The chants for the team? The Sabre dance? The modern game day presentation lacks a tie to the community and a better past.

Hope so. Yes, but he has to ride this out and get his game back or sit.

ESPN beating the skilled and young mantra. How about sacrifice and hard work? Blues just score again. More careless play.

Looks like we back up.

Between Benson, Peterka, and Quinn it looks like Benson will be the best overall player. Peterka is also really good and could have some very productive goal scoring seasons. Quinn is having problems, but still young. Kulich could be passing Quinn soon.

Comedy of errors so far in the second Terrible PP ESPN Crew notices Power’s bad play. Levi fails to cover up for them, again.

Zone entry problems. No shots on the pp

Nice replay and analysis of Power’s defensive gaff. Marty would also point that out.

Sabres dominated the play. Binnington kept the Blues in it. Keep it going.