GDT Islanders at Buffalo 2/8/18 7pm MSG, GR

[Brawndo]

Another one

[Doohicksie]

MUST play.

[darksabre]

Hm. I'm thinking Forza 7 and a nap.

[hsif]

go sabres

[miles]

Hm. I'm thinking Forza 7 and a nap.

 

i have been playing horizon 3 and i love it. is forza 7 really good or is it just like 6. i didnt like 6 much. 

[darksabre]

i have been playing horizon 3 and i love it. is forza 7 really good or is it just like 6. i didnt like 6 much. 

I never played 6 so I couldn't really tell you for sure. I jumped from 4 to 7. 

 

I really enjoy it. It's just taking me a while to figure out everything the game has to offer. 

[Winston]

I'm curious if the Islander's biggest fan will be in attendance. That guy is at EVERY game. Good seats too, corner glass. I don't know how he fits through the metal detectors..

 

Where does a car gotta go to find a ticket in Buffalo? And don't tell me BPD- I'm not talking that kind of car ticket ;)

 

[Sabres Fan in NS]

Just beat these guys.

 

That way JT will want to sign with the Sabres.

 

GO SABRES!!

 

+++++

 

Damn phone (just in case).

[MODO Hockey]

Just beat these guys.

 

That way JT will want to sign with the Sabres.

 

GO SABRES!!

 

+++++

 

Damn phone (just in case).

 

+1

[That Aud Smell]

From what I've seen (limited) and what I've read: The team hasn't played terribly since the All-Star break, and, for decent stretches of time, has played pretty well.

 

They just sorta stink.

 

I'd like to see them get 2 here, in regulation.

[Brawndo]

They will be wearing the Winter Classic Jerseys Tonight

[North Buffalo]

From what I've seen (limited) and what I've read: The team hasn't played terribly since the All-Star break, and, for decent stretches of time, has played pretty well.

 

They just sorta stink.

 

I'd like to see them get 2 here, in regulation.

Playing better on D side except the normal gaffs that end up in the back of the net. Still cant score consistently even when they dominate opposing teams zone. Again need some shooters and more speed. Need more than 2 guys on each line capable of shooting and scoring. Edited February 8, 2018 by Kottbullar

[Doohicksie]

Playing better on D side except the normal gaffs that end up in the back of the net. Still cant score consistently even when they dominate opposing teams zone. Again need some shooters and more speed. Need more than 2 guys on each line capable of shooting and scoring.

 

The fact that you can even type the part I bolded is a step forward though.

[inkman]

They will be wearing the Winter Classic Jerseys Tonight

Which are awesome minus the stupid, moronic, completely disenfranchinsing NY under the Crest. Sigh!!

 

Do something right NHL!

[LGR4GM]

Need more than 2 guys on each line capable of shooting and scoring.

FTFY

 

We need more than 2 ppl who can score consistently (60pts).  This team simply lacks talent throughout the lineup. 

[Brawndo]

Morning skate #Sabres  lines:

Rodrigues-Eichel-Reinhart

Kane-O’Reilly-Okposo

Girgensons-Larsson-Pominville

Pouliot-Josefson-Nolan

Wilson extra

 

Beaulieu-Ristolainen

Scandella-Nelson

Gorges-Antipin

Falk extra

 

 

EROD WITH EICHEL AND REINHART

[MattPie]

FTFY

 

We need more than 2 ppl who can score consistently (60pts).  This team simply lacks talent throughout the lineup. 

 

I haven't looked, but I think there aren't that many teams that have multiple guys over 60 points. What the Sabres do need are a bunch of guys that can score at a 60-point pace for a few weeks at a time. There's enough overlap that it looks like 2-3 more 60 point meta-players.

[Winston]

Morning skate #Sabres lines:

Rodrigues-Eichel-Reinhart

Kane-O’Reilly-Okposo

Girgensons-Larsson-Pominville

Pouliot-Josefson-Nolan

Wilson extra

 

Beaulieu-Ristolainen

Scandella-Nelson

Gorges-Antipin

Falk extra

The bolded is, uhhh, bold.

 

EROD WITH EICHEL AND REINHART

[LGR4GM]

Did you know there are only 2 players in the top 50 in goals with a lower sh% than Eichel? 10.8%

 

Brendan Gallagher at 10.6% (t44th in goals)

Vladamir Taresenko at 9.7% (t22nd in goals) 

[Doohicksie]

The bolded is, uhhh, bold.

 

I think it's brilliant.  But not just the top pairing.  I like the bottom pairing just about as much.  I can see where each of the defensive lines are complementary pairs of players.  I think we might see Risto playing fewer minutes tonight, which would be good for him.  25 minutes for the 1st pair, 20 minutes for the second pair, 15 for the third.  Keep Risto away from that 30 minute mark.

[nfreeman]

I wonder if Howie thinks B-loo can be a good NHL defenseman with enough experience.

[darksabre]

EROD WITH EICHEL AND REINHART

About damn time.

[Doohicksie]

They will be wearing the Winter Classic Jerseys Tonight

 

:wub:

[dudacek]

The bolded is, uhhh, bold.

He’s being showcased for a trade! Hallelujah!

 

About damn time.

If ERod is ever going to show he’s more than a minor leaguer, it’s in this role. Edited February 8, 2018 by Mick O’Manly

[Winston]

I think it's brilliant. But not just the top pairing. I like the bottom pairing just about as much. I can see where each of the defensive lines are complementary pairs of players. I think we might see Risto playing fewer minutes tonight, which would be good for him. 25 minutes for the 1st pair, 20 minutes for the second pair, 15 for the third. Keep Risto away from that 30 minute mark.

I understand splitting Risto and Scandella to spread the talent a little bit and form a second pair that can eat into the top pair’s minutes. Would have preferred to experiment with McCabe as Risto’s partner over Beaulieu though. Unfortunately we’re without Jake for 3-4 weeks :(

 

A Nelson-Scandella pairing is awesome because it sounds like: