hopeleslyobvious Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 As I remember it, the Bears 4-6 defense was considered unbeatable until someone figured it out. Why is it, then, that no one in hockey has figured out how to beat the Neutral Zone trap. I honestly can't believe that there isn't a solution out there, but since the 1995 Devils I haven't seen one. Maybe this is what the game has become. It wouldn't matter if the Sabres or Ducks or Sharks or anyone rolled 6 lines, the trap is how the game is won. Coaches are not paid to maintain the integrity of the game. They are paid to win games. Hockey may be in serious trouble. (That may be the beer speaking). :beer: Neither of the last 2 cup winners were trapping teams. It's beat with good dumps and an aggressive forecheck. Taking a lead early helps too.
Mr.Christopher Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Is Vanek hurt, or is Ruff limiting his time on the ice? I heard Vanek had a lower body injury that has bothered him for a while.
Claude Balls Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Is Vanek hurt, or is Ruff limiting his time on the ice? I heard Vanek had a lower body injury that has bothered him for a while. I think the Sabres as a whole are mentally injured right now. They look like a totally different team these last 2 games.
EdwardSauve Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Neither of the last 2 cup winners were trapping teams. It's beat with good dumps and an aggressive forecheck. Taking a lead early helps too. Good point, but getting out to a 1-0 lead and shutting it down for 2 periods is not only anti-American and anti-Canadian, it is anti-Hockey. Offensive zone aggression should be rewarded, not defensive and neutral zone clogging. (Is clogging even a word?) I'm just frustrated that no one has figured out a way to open the game up even more than the Sabres have. I leave it up to the coaching staff because I have no ideas, and they usually listen to me. :D
hopeleslyobvious Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Good point, but getting out to a 1-0 lead and shutting it down for 2 periods is not only anti-American and anti-Canadian, it is anti-Hockey. Offensive zone aggression should be rewarded, not defensive and neutral zone clogging. (Is clogging even a word?) I'm just frustrated that no one has figured out a way to open the game up even more than the Sabres have. I leave it up to the coaching staff because I have no ideas, and they usually listen to me. :D I agree with you, I hate the trap...It continues to kill the game.
Bmwolf21 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Zubrus looks so weak out there..Along with about 12 other Sabres... If Buff can't figure out how to beat one of these trap teams, then don't plan on seeing a cup run this year. They are pitiful right now. And who the hell is this Hardon guy Minny has playing goal. I've never heard of him. Minny's top goaltending prospect. LINK and TSN's scouting report
wjag Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Demeitra bounces one off the back of Miller That pretty much puts this one out of reach Buffalo: :: Minnesota: :death: :death: :death:
Claude Balls Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Dare I say it..................we need Peters back in the lineup. :blush:
wjag Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 I was just going to type it feels like Minnesota is going to get another one and wham, Stafford turns it over. Blind shot from the point beats Miller. Conklin in goal.. Buffalo: Minnesota: :death: :death: :death: :death: There's no fight left in Buffalo..
Corp000085 Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Posted March 10, 2007 0-4 now. what an inspired effort by the sabres!!! start conklin tomorrow and throw him to the fire. maybe that'll spark ... as i write that, conklin comes in for miller to finish the game.
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Miller stinking it up of late 0 - :death: :death: :death: :death:
hopeleslyobvious Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Let's hope they're getting this out of their system against the Western Conference teams. Miller stinking it up of late 0 - :death: :death: :death: :death: I wouldn't really consider any of those soft goals...2 great shots, a bad bounce and one he was screened on.
Bmwolf21 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Miller stinking it up of late 0 - :death: :death: :death: :death: :rolleyes:
fallen627 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 definitely not our night. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Buffalo for making my 5-3 win prediction look about as accurate as our long term war plan in Iraq.
hopeleslyobvious Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 definitely not our night. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Buffalo for making my 5-3 win prediction look about as accurate as our long term war plan in Iraq. Oh please.
wjag Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Miller played decent.. That third goal in particular was a fluke.. Conklin gives up BIG rebounds...
hopeleslyobvious Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Miller played decent.. That third goal in particular was a fluke.. With giveaways like tonight I don't know who wouldn't give up 4.
Bmwolf21 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Miller played decent.. That third goal in particular was a fluke.. Bingo. 3rd goal was fluky; a screen shot on the 4th; the Sabres, particularly Stafford, Vanek and Kalinin, turning the puck over like it's going out of style; and generally letting Gaborik, Moore and Demitra skate around unmolested for most of the night; and the list goes on and on...
apuszczalowski Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Miller stinking it up of late 0 - :death: :death: :death: :death: Well, its not like he can be out there taking shots wide, or right at the Minny goalie. He's getting no goal support and the team is hanging him out to dry. How the F*ck can this team look so tired and beaten in 2 straight games against teams that played the night before? Buffalo lookedout worked by Colorado after having off since Saturday against a team playing Sunday and Tuesday before the game, and now against a team that played last night?
jrsarkov Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Losing to Western Confernce teams that played on the road the night before- not acceptable. Not to mention getting shutout by some guy who has played about 3 NHL games.
hopeleslyobvious Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 the Sabres, particularly Stafford, Vanek and Kalinin, turning the puck over like it's going out of style; :lol:
jrsarkov Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 i need to drink down my 16 oz Guiness to stomach the last 5 minutes.
hopeleslyobvious Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Losing to Western Confernce teams that played on the road the night before- not acceptable. Not to mention getting shutout by some guy who has played about 3 NHL games. I can't think of better games to lose than to the Western Conference. Tonight is a 2 point game. Tomorrow is a 4 point game. Correct me if I'm wrong, but as of right now half of his starts have been shutouts?
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