Doohicksie

Early in the game he was floating, especially in the defensive zone when he should have been actually pressuring the point. The first Washing goal was a direct result of his driveby of Jensen, waiving his stick and then curling away from him toward the middle of the ice, allowing Jensen to move up the boards for a clear pass to Strome who buried it. That's a common maneuver by him and frankly I bet it's picked up in scouting reports and the whole league knows he does. If I noticed it, professional scouts noticed it. Later in the game I did notice he positioned himself better and was able to break up Washington passes in the Sabres zone and get the puck up ice. He also skated back hard to prevent what otherwise would have been a 2-on-1. So it wasn't all bad but he's just not very consistent at coverage in his own end. I think his problem is focus because sometimes he does play really well defensively, but he has too many lapses that lead to quality chances against.

"Expense of this season"?????? The Sabres play at a 105 point pace with him in goal. HE'S NOT HURTING THE TEAM.

I don't care if he allows 10 goals a game, as long as the team plays at a 105 point pace with him in goal (they've earned 32 of a possible 50 points with him in net, which is a 104.96 point pace over 82 games). And for those who advocate sending him back to the A, what is he going to learn there that he can't learn with the Sabres? If he's not hurting the team, why send him down?

While I can't argue with any of the stars, I really think Quinn was a difference maker out there today as well.

So how do you think they did? 😉

The Hinostroza goal in particular was amazing. Just when it looked like the Caps D nullified a shot, Vinnie picks it up and taps it home. I couldn't figure out what happened until I saw the slow replay.

How did I get pulled into that convo? I have no idea what that whole subthread is about.

As much as I like Savoie, I understand you gotta give to get. But Muel? No F-ing way.

"Oh, so THIS is how you do a rebuild!"

That would explain that Tractor Supply Company hat they had for sale...

They won't have to send anyone down. The player limit goes away at the trade deadline.

Who?

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True, but who gets benched? I'm guessing it's not Vinnie. If they end up in a real playoff push I think JJ might be the bench warmer. He will be a good one but this year I want players with more experience for the push.

And 1 BONEHEAD DROP PASS

Krebs with the Angry Run hit on Oshie at the blue line.

Yes, Cozens has an assist. That said I don't want to see him in a fight. Kinda.

I'm okay with scoring 7 goals every game.

I'm gonna tell my kids that's Jeff Skinner.

Hinostroza making a strong bid to not get sent down again. I think when the time comes it might be JJP.

I did. Ask @Doohickie. And NO, I am not helping build his kitchen (unless there is $ in it for me!) 🤣 Who are we talking about again?

Quinn scores in the third, he has a Gordie Howe Hat Trick. That, to me, is the focus of the game.

I dunno, at my age it's better than the happy birthday song: .....58, 59, 60. WE WANT 61!