HopefulFuture Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Although this appears impressive, fans should bare in mind the incomplete roster and the competition icing a team with some players looking to make their own squad. I caution everyone from getting overly excited.......yet. They looked good tonight, but we have a long way to go to see who is going to show up and who is not on opening night of regular season. I do agree with many that Larsson appears ready. I would pencil him in as the 3rd line center for the season opener, and good for him, he's earned it. As for the other players, competition will bare out who will be there opening night.
bunomatic Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 I'm impressed with this Larsson kid in all aspects of his game. Kids like this usually play for Detroit.
Bullwinkle III Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 I've always been in McNabb's corner. This guy has the size, ability, and hockey IQ to become a real star in the league. Unfortunately that journey was sidetracked by his injury last season and I am hoping the Sabres would have patience with him, given their glut of D-men. Perhaps tonight is a sign of things to come which the Sabres brass can't ignore!
Derrico Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 I've always been in McNabb's corner. This guy has the size, ability, and hockey IQ to become a real star in the league. Unfortunately that journey was sidetracked by his injury last season and I am hoping the Sabres would have patience with him, given their glut of D-men. Perhaps tonight is a sign of things to come which the Sabres brass can't ignore! Agreed. He was great his rookie year a couple of seasons ago but the injury sure didn't help last year. I love his size.
inkman Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Although this appears impressive, fans should bare in mind the incomplete roster and the competition icing a team with some players looking to make their own squad. I caution everyone from getting overly excited.......yet. They looked good tonight, but we have a long way to go to see who is going to show up and who is not on opening night of regular season. I do agree with many that Larsson appears ready. I would pencil him in as the 3rd line center for the season opener, and good for him, he's earned it. As for the other players, competition will bare out who will be there opening night. Is anyone that excited?
nfreeman Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Is anyone that excited? Not excited really but certainly encouraged and somewhat optimistic and I'll even say I'm looking forward to watching a preseason game on TV (i think someon said one of the games next week is going to be televised). Also, Liger can be fairly described as excited.
Derrico Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Not excited really but certainly encouraged and somewhat optimistic and I'll even say I'm looking forward to watching a preseason game on TV (i think someon said one of the games next week is going to be televised). Also, Liger can be fairly described as excited. Might not help many but anyone in the GTA can watch Saturday's game against the Leafs on tv.
... Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 I'm impressed with this Larsson kid in all aspects of his game. Kids like this usually play for Detroit. "In his second pro season with Brynas, Larsson won both a Swedish Elitserien championship and a gold medal at the 2012 U20 World Junior Championship." Here is a kids who knows early on what it takes to win and win big. I would like to think he'll be one of the new guys in the room making sure the crap gets flushed down the toilet so they can stay on track.
sicknfla Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Not excited enough to recite Neil Diamond songs. :-).
Bullwinkle III Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Not excited enough to recite Neil Diamond songs. :-). I don't recite them when I AM excited.
Lanny Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Larsson now credited with the 4th goal
beerme1 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Might not help many but anyone in the GTA can watch Saturday's game against the Leafs on tv. I believe anyone in the USA also on the NHL Network.
TheMatrix31 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Nice that we're doing well, but preseason doesn't mean anything and it never will. Hopefully it DOES translate. I don't think it WON'T for sure, but the Cleveland Browns had a really promising preseason and look at what happened to them.
26CornerBlitz Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Posted September 20, 2013 Game Highlights: http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/?id=445867 RR Post Game Presser: http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/?id=445862
inkman Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Hopefully this spring boards McNabb onto the Sabres roster. I'd rather see him over, Ruhwedal, Tallinder and Sulzer.
Bullwinkle III Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Hopefully this spring boards McNabb onto the Sabres roster. I'd rather see him over, Ruhwedal, Tallinder and Sulzer. That's because he has the potential to be better than any of them...by a long shot. Nice that we're doing well, but preseason doesn't mean anything and it never will. Hopefully it DOES translate. I don't think it WON'T for sure, but the Cleveland Browns had a really promising preseason and look at what happened to them. This reminds me of the Browns of my time. I've been a Cleveland Browns fan since 1955. Back then I remember the Browns would always lose every preseason game and then kick ass when the season started. Ahh...the Good Old Days.
Bullwinkle III Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Game Highlights: http://video.nhl.com...nter/?id=445867 RR Post Game Presser: http://video.nhl.com...nter/?id=445862 The highlights were great, but the press conference is useless until they decide to give the reporters microphones. Why haven't they done that yet? You end up trying to guess what player the coach is talking about.
wjag Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Based on what we have seen so far, the Amerks look tough.
Stoner Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 The highlights were great, but the press conference is useless until they decide to give the reporters microphones. Why haven't they done that yet? You end up trying to guess what player the coach is talking about. Thank you. Jeez, it's almost like this organization doesn't know what it's doing. Hopefully this spring boards McNabb onto the Sabres roster. I'd rather see him over, Ruhwedal, Tallinder and Sulzer. Right on brother.
LGR4GM Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 That game was fun. I haven't listened or watched a Sabres game in probably over a year that has been pure fun. I'll be excited. :w00t:
That Aud Smell Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 An old friend of mine (late 40s) who's a lifetime bar league hockey guy and has coached hockey at a variety of levels (nothing beyond high school) was at the game last night. His 2 takeaways (which I value greatly): Larsson looks already looks the part of a very good third-line center, and may even have top-6 upside. Grigorenko's skating is not good (in fact, his word was "brutal").
waldo Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Based on what we have seen so far, the Amerks look tough. lol...+1... exactly
Tyrannustyrannus Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 I was at the game. Tyler Myers looked really good. Joining the rush, tossing bodies aside, getting shots on goal. The Sabres need him to have a good season.
darksabre Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 I was at the game. Tyler Myers looked really good. Joining the rush, tossing bodies aside, getting shots on goal. The Sabres need him to have a good season. I really really want him to have turned things around.
SwampD Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 I was at the game. Tyler Myers looked really good. Joining the rush, tossing bodies aside, getting shots on goal. The Sabres need him to have a good season. Welcome back,… now what kind of bird was in PA's back yard?
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