Doohickie
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I feel real good about landing him.
Assuming a completed tank, the Sabres have a better shot than anyone else.
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I've felt the same way about the Leafs getting "the one we don't get". Before anyone confuses this with a guaranty, I think it sets up a decade or more of even more intense rivalry. At the risk of being ostracized, I like the Leafs.
Before the Sabres, the Leaves were my team, viewed on a television screen snowy enough that you couldn't really see the puck, and then only if you got the antenna pointed just right and the weather was just right.
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He had to play more than 30 minutes in the required number of games.
But has he even been on the roster for the required number of games?
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I wonder if Murray is the least bit peeved that Nolan's goaltender usage contributed to losing Hackett's rights. The injury certainly played a role (although getting his games in last second is sort of like cramming for a test instead of studying all along), and Hackett doesn't look like an NHL goaltender...but it could be the principle of the matter.
Did he have to play in the NHL or just be on the roster? Because I don't think he was even on the roster for 7 games or whatever was required, and that's on Murray.
And maybe it's because of his injury situation but I didn't see him as a promising anything.
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Well we meet that qualification when Rheinhart starts playing
We have it right now with Bogo.
So, 22 out of 30 teams have at least one top 3 pick. Yeah, its no wonder so many SC winners have a top 3 player on the roster. that stat is meaningless.
That's why I'm an EN GIN EAR. I notice stuff like that.
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Here is the prospects ranking recently updated
http://www.sabresprospects.com/2015/04/buffalo-sabres-spring-2015-prospect.html
...and Grigorenko is still the #2 prospect overall, ahead of Larsson at #8. So what does that say? Is Grigo going to be a contributor next year? Is Larsson playing above his station but will drop down next year?
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I want McDavid, but as long as their in the top 2 I'm going to live with it. Ultimately, I will pray that Toronto doesn't get him in any facet (Winning lottery, trade).
On the other hand, it could turn amp up the Buffalo-Toronto rivalry to epic status. As long as we beat them in the playoffs, I'd be okay with them getting McDavid. Remember it takes more than a single player to make a team good; Buffalo's just completing the process but the tire fire in Toronto is still burning strong. They'd probably waste 2-4 seasons of McDavid's career getting their act together.
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Yup.
What about the Yotes? Obviously the Eulers do. I guess my point is they use the 12/15 stat in the article to demonstrate the importance of top-3 picks, but if, say 26/30 of all NHL teams have a top-3 pick, that stat is meaningless.
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I don't know, but the Sabres havn't had one in a very long time until last June. Now we'll have Reinhart and McEichel.
They have at least one top three on the roster right now.
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All I know is if the Sabres clinch 30th BEFORE the Pittsburgh game, then the atmosphere in the building should be great for "fan appreciation night". You'll finally get to see Sabre fans cheering the team, maybe in a way we haven't seen in a couple of years. Not only will everyone want them to win, but its going to truly feel like the End of this whole process, and, in a way, the beginning of the new chapter EVERYONE has been looking for. That is what that Pittsburgh game might feel like.
Even better if the Penguins need the win to clinch a playoff spot. They may be fighting for their playoff lives; how awesome would it be for the Sabres to knock them out of the playoffs? THAT would truly signify the end of tanking and the fans would go wild. Ol' Mike Weber might even like the fans again.
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Good read from CBSSports.com about Sabres Tank
They get it
Just look at the past 15 Stanley Cup champions. Twelve of them had at least one top-three pick of their own on the roster playing a significant role, or a player acquired because they had a top-three pick.I'm not a stat genius, but what portion of NHL teams have a top-three pick on their roster?
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Wow, what an awesome victory for the Tank yesterday - not only did Buffalo lose, but Arizona had a very unlikely win against San Jose. The Tank looked like it ran out of gas, and we were in danger of coming in 29th. Looking much more positive now!
So the substitution of Makarov, was that a subtle way of GMTM giving the Tank a bit of of nudge?
Or is Nolan trying to help the Tank without outright looking like he's trying to help the Tank?
It's what we should have been seeing for a while. Don't know if GMTM finally reached his limit or if Nolan decided to be a team player (he's not going to coach to lose, but seeing what young prospects have to offer is very common in this team's position), but I'm glad that they did. Three games left, I could see one each for Lindback, Makarov and Hackett (unless Johnson comes back.)
Or was it just the normal custom of putting your backup in for the second half of a back-to-back? And really the bigger issue was the lack of scoring, not the goalie. Johnson is out for the year due to injury. Hackett's been injured too; I don't think it's season ending officially, but why rush back from an injury into this situation. Split the last few between Mak and Lindback and you're done with the season. No subterfuge,
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A couple thoughts...first, the Chicago game showed exactly why the tank is necessary because it shows the difference one great player can make. The Hawks were dead and trailing 3-2 with two minutes left and Toews scores twice?! Amazing.
Remember Captain Clutch? Not the same level of talent or longevity, but geez Drury could bring it in the big situations.
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GMTM says bottom six.
He doesn't actually set the lines on game night though, does he? Put the best players out there and let the coach sort 'em. It could be that one (or even both) of the boy wonders we'll have drafted won't be ready for top-6 duty at the NHL level this coming year. Nice to have someone who can tow the weight if McEichel and/or Samson isn't ready.
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My lord, only SS could take a thread praising one player and turn it into damning another player in less than two dozen posts.
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Can you smell it? I can.
That's an odor you just can't ignore.
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THE TANK IS OURS TO LOSE!
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I mentioned it in the CHL thread: the Chicago loss is the perfect thing for this team if we want them to finish the tank. I think the NYI game will tell us a lot. If they come out listless then hopefully we can get these last 4 games out of the way and on to bigger and better things.
I don't expect them to come out listless at all; I bet they jump out to a 2-0 lead. But this is the second half of a back-to-back and I bet the Isles will weather the storm and win it after the Sabres lose their legs.
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I might also note that Grigo and Larsson took nearly half of the faceoffs and were 58% and 59% respectively. Those are pretty solid numbers from a young duo against a good Blackhawks team. This could be the part of the reason why the Sabres are getting more offensive zone time and shots. Earlier in the season the Sabres were terrible as a team on FO percentage. Now they're starting out with the puck and can advance/attack more quickly.
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Any reports on Grigorenko? Be curious to hear how he played.
Mickail Grigorenko will be fine.
I looked at his stats, a quiet +1, 58% faceoff percentage in 13:56 of ice time. Even though he had no assists, I think I'm seeing some solid chemistry forming between him and Foligno. Grigo has the size (and is learning how to use it) to complement Foligno's power forward game. Also of note is that they do have some history together, going back to Grigo's first NHL goal. I think having Grigo, Foligno and a solid winger on the other side (maybe a resurgent CoHo?) would make a fine 3rd line - hard to play against and occasionally chipping in with scoring.
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We spent much of the game talking with the Chicago fans, they where the only fans around us, polite and understanding of us as fans and our position. No animosity, and more like golf claps and low cheers
Mrs. Racer commented on how civil the crowd was for the Sabres being in last and Chicago being a cup contender. No heckling or chide remarks from Chicago fans. ...just going to a game if they could score tickets in Chicago.
This reminds me a lot of when we lived in Detroit and went to a late season Tigers game in '95 against the World Series-bound Cleveland Indians. Much the same atmosphere. We got the tickets late and were surrounded by Indians fans. The only difference was that the Tigers won late (to take only the last game in a 4 game series).
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WHO??!?
Arizona version of Vinz.
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Anyone who follows this team is suspect, Norman.
Sabres only need 1 regulation loss in last 3 games to clinch last place now...
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The same could be said about Florida and they still play to an empty barn.