matter2003 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Enroth is starting to remind me a little of Hasek...I know he is nowhere near that level yet, but I think we are seeing a lot of similarities...he doesn't always make the normal saves you would expect, but he is very proficient at keeping the puck out of the net. I think in a few more years, we are seeing someone who could POTENTIALLY turn into an elite goalie, one that is even better than Ryan Miller.... Again, please don't comment that I am saying he is the next coming of Hasek or anything like that. I realize that Hasek was one of the greatest goalies the NHL has ever seen, and that Enroth hasn't even broken into the starting lineup yet unless pressed into it by injuries. That being said, I wouldn't be overly surprised if he turns into one of the top 3 goalies in the NHL before too many seasons...
beerme1 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 I'll say it for you then. He is the next Dominick Hasek. He plays by reaction as opposed to Miller playing a technically sound position. This guy just lets it all hang out and says ###### it :thumbsup: So is this also in your head? We think he's so good and a slump buster that we decide to trade Miller after a so so season and then when #2 gets promoted to #1 he cant cope with it and and we better have another in the wings because we start flaming out? Careful what you wish for. I know you never said any of that. I DID DURING THE GAME TONIGHT! :w00t:
bunomatic Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 It is a nice,almost foreign feeling to have a capable backup in a sabres uni. Heres to hoping that Lindy continues spelling Miller every fourth game or so and helps to develop Enroth.
carpandean Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Enroth is starting to remind me of a little of Hasek... Fixed. :thumbsup:
Bmwolf21 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 It is a nice,almost foreign feeling to have a capable backup in a sabres uni. Heres to hoping that Lindy continues spelling Miller every fourth game or so and helps to develop Enroth. Yep. Quite different than that feeling of "hey, we're pretty sure we're pissing away two points tonight because our backup is playing".
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 He reminds me of Darcy Wakaluk
calti Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Don Edwards reminds me a lot of edwards.....maybe cuz he is kinda short--and has a similar physical appearance. edwards was an excellent goalie.
Norcal Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Don Edwards Edwards, I grew up with him. Love Enroth, I think he can be elite one day as well!!!!! I'm not dumb enough to trade Miller yet, he's still capable of elite play I just wish it were every night.
Taro T Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Don Edwards Good call. He's a heck of a lot closer to Donny in terms of stature and technique than he is Dom. And if he had Miller's size, his technique would be a lot closer to Ryan's. Lindy seems to have faith in him, I hope it continues when he hits an inevitable rough spell. If Lindy gives him 25 games this year, I like the Sabres playoff chances a lot more than if he gets 15 games. Not sure where the kid maxes out. I can see him being better than Biron but expect his size will keep him from hitting the Miller/Lundqvist level. It's been a long time since a Vachon or Resch sized goalie has reached that level. Maybe one's due, (so why shouldn't he be the midget to reach that level) but until he proves he can get past that level, I'll be happy with him being another Biron.
RazielSabre Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 I hope he puts a little pressure on Miller, keeps him sharp. If Miller knows there is finally someone to threaten his position he might start sharpening up, which considering I'm not so sure we've seen the Miller of two seasons ago yet might be a good thing.
HopefulFuture Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Enroth is a very gifted goalie who's focus is on display each game he plays. Miller and Enroth should be a very good tandem this season, I like both goalies. But I have to wonder, does Enroth have the ability to do what Miller does not...........Perform In Big Games? We shall see.......
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 I was thinking edwards or roger the dodger, maybe its the 1 on his back but also his "style' resembles crozier
LastPommerFan Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Enroth is a very gifted goalie who's focus is on display each game he plays. Miller and Enroth should be a very good tandem this season, I like both goalies. But I have to wonder, does Enroth have the ability to do what Miller does not...........Perform In Big Games? We shall see....... Which 1-0 shutout in last years playoffs did he fail to perform in? Enroth is great to have on the bench for now, I think we all can pray Lindy uses him correctly, but in my opinion, the risk will be far too great to trade away the most consistent goalie since the lockout (only three months with a sv% below .915 in the last 3 years) to start a guy with less than a half a season worth of NHL starts. If he plays 20 games a season this year and next, I might feel more comfortable with that option when he comes up for RFA again in 2013.
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 9 - 0 - 1 in last 10 starts. He should start a couple in Nov and Should be in net against Canes he owns them right now.
nucci Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 I was thinking edwards or roger the dodger, maybe its the 1 on his back but also his "style' resembles crozier I was thinking Crozier also.
RazielSabre Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Enroth is a very gifted goalie who's focus is on display each game he plays. Miller and Enroth should be a very good tandem this season, I like both goalies. But I have to wonder, does Enroth have the ability to do what Miller does not...........Perform In Big Games? We shall see....... Olympics much? Doesn't get much bigger.
HopefulFuture Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Which 1-0 shutout in last years playoffs did he fail to perform in? Enroth is great to have on the bench for now, I think we all can pray Lindy uses him correctly, but in my opinion, the risk will be far too great to trade away the most consistent goalie since the lockout (only three months with a sv% below .915 in the last 3 years) to start a guy with less than a half a season worth of NHL starts. If he plays 20 games a season this year and next, I might feel more comfortable with that option when he comes up for RFA again in 2013. Contrary to popular belief, there are a bevy of big games he has not performed well in. Including but not limited to his Gold Medal game in which Crosby handed his hat to him via the 5 hole, his apparant inability to stop just about anything Briere throws at him, regular season or playoffs, his inability to properly handle the puck while out of net from time to time and last but not least the 1st Winter Classic where once again he was victimized by Crosby for the win in the shootout, Letang went blocker side as well on him. Not to say Miller is a bad goalie or not deserving of elite status, but the proof is in the pudding for all to see in big game environments, Miller has yet to pull out any type of game in this nature. It remains to be seen if Enroth can........
HopefulFuture Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Olympics much? Doesn't get much bigger. In point of fact, Miller did not perform to a Gold Medal Victory, he did however, allow a 5 hole goal that cost us the Gold. You cannot get around the end result, no matter how one feels about the overall performance. Just an observation on him is all, not a criticism, more of a critique, he has the ability to overcome this, the question to me is whether or not he ever will and if Enroth has a calmer approach is he the one that can......
LabattBlue Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 I was thinking Crozier also. I agree with the Crozier comparison in terms of style of play. I always remember Edwards as a guy who played the angles, and if he didn't have the angle, the puck would fly by him as he stood there like a wooden indian.
RazielSabre Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 In point of fact, Miller did not perform to a Gold Medal Victory, he did however, allow a 5 hole goal that cost us the Gold. You cannot get around the end result, no matter how one feels about the overall performance. Just an observation on him is all, not a criticism, more of a critique, he has the ability to overcome this, the question to me is whether or not he ever will and if Enroth has a calmer approach is he the one that can...... Did he not pretty much carry a very young Team USA though? Critically his performance has been praised.
Sabre Dance Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 I was thinking edwards or roger the dodger, maybe its the 1 on his back but also his "style' resembles crozier This - the way Enroth was "swimming" in the crease when he was trying to get back in position was vintage Roger Crozier. In a goaltending-related note, no matter which one is playing, the Sabres can't keeping giving the opposition 40+ shots per game. Especially if they are only taking half that many themselves. I know it is early in the season and the team still needs to "jell", but they are not yet looking like an "elite" team. I fear them getting blown out when they face teams like the Flyers or Caps unless they can pick up their play. The good news is they are still managing to win.
LastPommerFan Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Contrary to popular belief, there are a bevy of big games he has not performed well in. Including but not limited to his Gold Medal game in which Crosby handed his hat to him via the 5 hole, his apparant inability to stop just about anything Briere throws at him, regular season or playoffs, his inability to properly handle the puck while out of net from time to time and last but not least the 1st Winter Classic where once again he was victimized by Crosby for the win in the shootout, Letang went blocker side as well on him. Not to say Miller is a bad goalie or not deserving of elite status, but the proof is in the pudding for all to see in big game environments, Miller has yet to pull out any type of game in this nature. It remains to be seen if Enroth can........ So your pudding proof consists of Miller being scored on by the best player in hockey in an extremely hostile arena with the pride of an entire nation at stake, having trouble with the #2 player in Playoff goals since the lockout, and his inability to handle the puck in an outdoor game when it was snowing? Don't you think that is a pretty ridiculous standard?
HopefulFuture Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Did he not pretty much carry a very young Team USA though? Critically his performance has been praised. I'm sure it was, and deservedly so, he was the tournament MVP and earned that title. As I stated, it doesn't change the end result, the Crosby goal was a 1 vs 1 scenairio, if Miller stops him, the game continues with a chance to win the Gold for America, he did not, hence my critique of that specific situation. Getting back on subject with Enroth, I really like how calm he is, I am hoping to see if he can rise to the task and complete where Miller has not is all. I don't want to get into the Enroth is better than Miller debate, I am merely very curious as to whether Enroth can finish the job as where Miller seemingly (by my opinion only in any event) not been able to is all.
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