GDT - Canadiens @ Sabres Nov. 23- 4PM EST

[Huckleberry]

I don't care how we won this one, I knew it would be ugly.   i was going for a beer after work, saw we were behind in the 3rd.

Next moment I opened my phone again I thought, no way we lose this one, I see OT win.   I started smiling so much.

[Huckleberry]

Skinner and Eichel is just magic, they are glue. man we got to sign this kid even if it costs us 8x8.

[Doohicksie]

3 hours ago, Robviously said:

Toronto and TB both start games within the hour but for now we’re in first place. ?

So after games this evening, we're in second place, two points ahead of Toronto and a point behind TB.

[dudacek]

Kind of a crappy read prior to the win (not a lot of patience for a team that overdelivered so many times already), but the thread did get better.

Skinner is amazing. For 55 minutes he was largely invisible. I mentioned to my daughter a couple times that he just didn’t seem to have it today. And then two clutch goals with stunning body control and hand-eye that I’m not not sure any other Sabre since Lafontaine could have pulled off.

Jack Eichel had a great game. He applying his skill to what the game needs from him, instead of constantly trying to bend it to his will.

He has matured into the player we need him to be.

[LTS]

4 hours ago, Thorny said:

 

For the past two years the PP has been fantastic but they would lose.  I'm fine with this right now.  Granted, I hope it gets better.

This was the most concerned I had been.  Montreal looks like they have the Sabres number on the forecheck, even going back to last game, and the Sabres found a way to win... again.

It's good.  real good.

[SABRES 0311]

4 minutes ago, Huckleberry said:

Skinner and Eichel is just magic, they are glue. man we got to sign this kid even if it costs us 8x8.

Just saw the game. Totally agree on this. If it means moving someone like Sam so be it. Let’s not forget we have guys developing in the system and future draft picks along with what Sam could fetch in return. 

Awesome game but it seemed like the puck was bouncing a lot in the first. I thought that might hurt us somehow but it looked like Skinner batted the GTG out of the air. 

5 man PP needs a retooling. Opposition is clogging the left side. Split the one timer focus between Jack on the left wall and Dahlin on the right wall.

[spndnchz]

Fu Montreal!

[dudacek]

I know this will get pushback, but what the PP needs is Kyle Okposo back on PP1.

All the best streaks of the past three years have included Kyle.

[Doohicksie]

7 minutes ago, dudacek said:

And then two clutch goals with stunning body control and hand-eye

Watch the game winner... watch his footing as he gets back into the play.  You can see that figure skating prowess paying off.

[Hoss]

12 minutes ago, dudacek said:

Kind of a crappy read prior to the win (not a lot of patience for a team that overdelivered so many times already), but the thread did get better.

Skinner is amazing. For 55 minutes he was largely invisible. I mentioned to my daughter a couple times that he just didn’t seem to have it today. And then two clutch goals with stunning body control and hand-eye that I’m not not sure any other Sabre since Lafontaine could have pulled off.

Jack Eichel had a great game. He applying his skill to what the game needs from him, instead of constantly trying to bend it to his will.

He has matured into the player we need him to be.

For the record my posts will always be the pessimistic reverse mojo attempts

[Neo]

12 minutes ago, dudacek said:

Kind of a crappy read prior to the win (not a lot of patience for a team that overdelivered so many times already), but the thread did get better.

Skinner is amazing. For 55 minutes he was largely invisible. I mentioned to my daughter a couple times that he just didn’t seem to have it today. And then two clutch goals with stunning body control and hand-eye that I’m not not sure any other Sabre since Lafontaine could have pulled off.

Jack Eichel had a great game. He applying his skill to what the game needs from him, instead of constantly trying to bend it to his will.

He has matured into the player we need him to be.

To the learned ....  would I be articulate to a hockey guy if I reconciled my last two days posts regarding Eichel’ development to your post by saying ....  he’s bending important moments to his will?

[matter2003]

17 minutes ago, LTS said:

For the past two years the PP has been fantastic but they would lose.  I'm fine with this right now.  Granted, I hope it gets better.

This was the most concerned I had been.  Montreal looks like they have the Sabres number on the forecheck, even going back to last game, and the Sabres found a way to win... again.

It's good.  real good.

How was it 0-3 when they scored in OT on the PP?

[SABRES 0311]

Just now, matter2003 said:

How was it 0-3 when they scored in OT on the PP?

I think that tweet came before OT. 1 for 4 on the PP.

[hockeyhound]

I'm amazed at Dahlins' ability to play the defensive position at the NHL level.

Risto attempted a give and go play with a transition between the legs which almost worked at the beginning of the 3rd period. Nice try.

Our D is much better than last year, it's exciting to watch.

 

 

Edited November 24, 2018 by hockeyhound

[Kruppstahl]

When we went to the PP in OT, I literally shifted around in my chair, sitting on the edge of my seat.

This team hasn't made me do that in > 5 years for sure.

And the win streak moves to 8! 

I love it.

 

 

[hockeyhound]

Wow, Jack made a great effort to hustle back and break up a play while covering for BOGO late in the 3rd.

SKINNER! Picks the puck out of the air and backhands it in!!!! What a 3rd period!!

Let's Go Buffalo!

Great job Risto to draw the penalty!

SKINNER! AGAIN. Score VICTORY!

 

Edited November 24, 2018 by hockeyhound

[dudacek]

1 hour ago, Neo said:

To the learned ....  would I be articulate to a hockey guy if I reconciled my last two days posts regarding Eichel’ development to your post by saying ....  he’s bending important moments to his will?

 

I don’t think we are on different pages here: it’s his maturity in taking what that the game gives him that allows him to rise to the occasion; instead of charging the windmall on his stallion again and again, he is employing covert sorties, bombing runs, and/or feints before circling around to the backdoor - whatever the situation calls for.

Edited November 24, 2018 by dudacek

[GASabresIUFAN]

What this PP needs is Jack winning face offs.  I don't have a problem with KO back on the PP either.

[Randall Flagg]

Just keep banking points. 

Gritty effort from the boys. 

 

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Some YouTube...

 So, they gave props to the fans.  I don't recall the last time I was at a game where the atmosphere is like this:

 

[Hoss]

33 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

What this PP needs is Jack winning face offs.  I don't have a problem with KO back on the PP either.

In my memory Jack has been winning faceoffs on the power play. This is NOT the problem with the PP.

[Hoss]

15 minutes ago, ... said:

Some YouTube...

 So, they gave props to the fans.  I don't recall the last time I was at a game where the atmosphere is like this:

 

Good stuff. Always love being up top and still having people shout at the refs like they can hear them.

[North Buffalo]

Tight game, Montreal played a great road game and seemed to have the Sabres bottled up for two periods after the initial start.   Puck was bouncing a lot over their sticks and they just seemed a step slow.  But it seems the Sabres have another gear especially late in games and other teams just can't handle them.  They are lot more physical on D and their forecheck all four lines just seems to wear on other teams.  Conditioning is part of it, but the ability to forecheck hard with four lines is special.  I do think Scandella needs a break and Baloo played crappy... would rather see Nelson, he seems a lot calmer with the puck, but the top 4 D are playing the best I have seen Sabres D play in a long time.  Was hoping to see Pilut step in but he probably won't get a chance until they lose a game.

[SABRES 0311]

Whats the rules for starting a GDT? We have a game tomorrow

[North Buffalo]

Its today silly, or tonight... go for it...