Stoner Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 Dahlin being fired up is getting me a little fired up, but I'm still kind of whatever about the whole thing. It's more of an annoyance and disruption than anything else. Where the games are played will add no enjoyment for me. 1 Quote
Broken Ankles Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 16 hours ago, Ducky said: What I'd be worried about is what this trip does to the schedule. I didn't like the Jets going to Finland last year and was jumped on by Jets' fans when I mentioned it. After the games, most everyone was complaining about what it did to the schedule. I assume you mean this...10 games in 17 days. This is great news for the fans, but three back to backs could impact the results. Interesting to see how Ralph addresses this "Load Management". Will our 30+ players get a night off on these? I'd like to see it. Keep guys like KO and Vlad as health scratch. Give guys like Lazar a chance to play. Quote
In The Buff Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 I saw this article just now & thought I'd share it. Its a history of Swedish Sabres we've had over the years, with a pretty good write-up on everyone. On a side note, i didn't know we had a player named Linus Omark on our roster at one point. Not to be confused with current Sabre Linus Ullmark. Anyways here's the link for anyone interested: https://thehockeywriters.com/sabres-swedish-hockey-player-history/ 1 1 Quote
Pimlach Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 Trading Calle Johansson for Malarchuck and Ledyard. We got two players but they got the better one. Quote
Wyldnwoody44 Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 Linus Omark I believe scored in his first game and then pulled his best Leino impression and soon became a whipping boy. He had high hopes in a change of scenery type move here. Because buffalo ???? 2 Quote
Eleven Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 6 hours ago, Broken Ankles said: I assume you mean this...10 games in 17 days. This is great news for the fans, but three back to backs could impact the results. Interesting to see how Ralph addresses this "Load Management". Will our 30+ players get a night off on these? I'd like to see it. Keep guys like KO and Vlad as health scratch. Give guys like Lazar a chance to play. They played 15 games before the end of the day on Nov. 2. I think there are few other teams that did that. Like maybe one other. And yet, the Sabs were fine. 1 Quote
Ducky Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Broken Ankles said: I assume you mean this...10 games in 17 days. This is great news for the fans, but three back to backs could impact the results. Interesting to see how Ralph addresses this "Load Management". Will our 30+ players get a night off on these? I'd like to see it. Keep guys like KO and Vlad as health scratch. Give guys like Lazar a chance to play. I looked at March and you guys are playing 15 games in 26 days. Playing two games overseas can come back to bite you. I'm not saying it will and I hope it doesn't but if I had a say and choice if my team were going to or not, I would pick not. Edited November 7, 2019 by Ducky 3 Quote
That Aud Smell Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 I saw Eiechel's quote about how this "series" will help "grow the game." Um, what? Dude. Hockey's plenty popular in Sweden. What you mean there is that the games may help grow the NHL's brand. Which, whatever. Honestly, this trip caught me unawares and I like it less and less the more I read and think about it. I mean, I guess it's possible that the trip will help bring the team together and, especially with the power of the Swedes, give the squad a new sense of purpose, etc. But it seems far more likely that all of the schedule-compression that results from this excursion is going to (has) hurt the team's overall W-L record. 1 Quote
mike555555555555555 Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 So I just got home from the open practice here in Stockholm. I thoght it wold be fun to see your Buffaloboys live, here are my takes: Damn, the icesurface is small...yes, often the whole team was on the ice at the same time so of course with 20-25 rather big guys on it made it look smaller but still...it looked really crowded out there even 5 on 5. I doubt I will appreciate those long stretchpasses from the D-men as much anymore - they´re not that long. I think the rink size should be somewhere inbetween european and NHL size. Just my personal opinion. (European rinks are too big, slows the game down.) Jack Eichel sticks out, he reminds me a lot of Mats Sundin in many ways. Sundin played here in Stockholm before going over to the NHL. I got that "something is going to happen now" feeling when they take control of the puck. Fun to see. Jeff "happyface" Skinners background as a figureskater was pretty obvious, a couple of times he almost fell over after a hit or a bump but always recovered with a quadrupel-something. Good balance and blades on him. Overall they looked good and think they will win at least one of the games against Tampa. However, I didn´t stick around to watch the Lightnings practice... 5 1 2 Quote
shrader Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 @mike555555555555555, if you ever log out, how do you remember how many 5s you have in your name in order to log back in? 2 Quote
mike555555555555555 Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 Luckily theres some kind of autologin, so as long as that works...if it fails youll never hear from me again. ? 6 1 Quote
That Aud Smell Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 ^ totally had @mike555555555555555 confused with another poster who used to post as @mike555555555555555555555. 5 Quote
Stoner Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, mike555555555555555 said: So I just got home from the open practice here in Stockholm. I thoght it wold be fun to see your Buffaloboys live, here are my takes: Damn, the icesurface is small...yes, often the whole team was on the ice at the same time so of course with 20-25 rather big guys on it made it look smaller but still...it looked really crowded out there even 5 on 5. I doubt I will appreciate those long stretchpasses from the D-men as much anymore - they´re not that long. I think the rink size should be somewhere inbetween european and NHL size. Just my personal opinion. (European rinks are too big, slows the game down.) Jack Eichel sticks out, he reminds me a lot of Mats Sundin in many ways. Sundin played here in Stockholm before going over to the NHL. I got that "something is going to happen now" feeling when they take control of the puck. Fun to see. Jeff "happyface" Skinners background as a figureskater was pretty obvious, a couple of times he almost fell over after a hit or a bump but always recovered with a quadrupel-something. Good balance and blades on him. Overall they looked good and think they will win at least one of the games against Tampa. However, I didn´t stick around to watch the Lightnings practice... How big is the ice there? And were they practicing where the game is being played? Quote
That Aud Smell Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 37 minutes ago, PASabreFan said: How big is the ice there? And were they practicing where the game is being played? according to this website, the rink where the games are being played is IIHF compliant (60x30 meters). http://www.eurohockey.com/arena/133-ericsson-globe.html Quote
mike555555555555555 Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 Yes they practised at the globe arena where the games will be, but the rink was NHL size,just for those 2 games. "My" team Djurgarden plays there sometimes but mostly in the rink just next door "hovet". If you didn´t allready knew, ex Buffalo-Berglund plays for Djurgarden now. He is doin´pretty good. I´m guessing there could have been a 6-700 people in the audience when I left after Buffalos training, probably more came later since it started 3 in the afternoon when most are at work. I saw/heard plenty of english speaking buffalonians in team jerseys so I guess some of you made the trip over here. Well done. 3 Quote
MODO Hockey Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 (edited) Yo guys - Bring the jearsys to the restaurant, the owner wants to take picures of Buffalo Sabres eating at her restaurant ? Edited November 7, 2019 by MODO Hockey Quote
SDS Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 I still have one ticket for tomorrow. Free. 1 Quote
Mustache of God Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, SDS said: I still have one ticket for tomorrow. Free. I'm interested but not anywhere near sweden..... Quote
spndnchz Posted November 7, 2019 Report Posted November 7, 2019 6 hours ago, shrader said: @mike555555555555555, if you ever log out, how do you remember how many 5s you have in your name in order to log back in? Sweden! Good to see you! What day is it? Quote
CallawaySabres Posted November 8, 2019 Report Posted November 8, 2019 Looks like Hedman is back....of course Quote
MODO Hockey Posted November 8, 2019 Report Posted November 8, 2019 12 hours ago, SDS said: I still have one ticket for tomorrow. Free. Whut ? Quote
LTS Posted November 8, 2019 Report Posted November 8, 2019 Hope my luggage arrives in time. My sweaters are in there. Quote
Trettioåtta Posted November 8, 2019 Report Posted November 8, 2019 @MODO Hockey - what time and where are we meeting again? Quote
MODO Hockey Posted November 8, 2019 Report Posted November 8, 2019 @Trettioåtta In 5 hours and 20 mins, 5 swedish time. St Eriksgatan 73 www.helens.se 3 Quote
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