Torpedo Forecheck Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 23 minutes ago, 7+6=13 said: It's that he's not what his numbers have said about him. We've had massive issues on defense and after the first handful of reasons - then you can look at Risto. Is he perfect? No, but he's a good player. He's tied for the 41st highest paid defenseman and at this point - is tremendous value. Defense, IMO, is the hardest position after goaltender to hide not having a good game. His issues get way over blown, IMO. The dude is a horse! Unfortunately, he is the whipping boy of some on here. Way underrated as a real world player by the numbers crowd. 5 Quote
bob_sauve28 Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 20 minutes ago, CallawaySabres said: Dare i say we have a coach that has his finger on the pulse of the goaltending?! Pretty easy when the defense plays this well Quote
Huckleberry Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 seeing the win while playing cards at my bar ? 1 Quote
pi2000 Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 To keep things in perspective they've only played one team (PIT) inside the top 15 in the league. They are playing better but I'm not sure they can compete night in night out against the likes of BOS, TBL, TOR, CAR, WSH, etc... Quote
Stads Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, Tondas said: “There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.” Dubya is a wise man Quote
pi2000 Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Radar said: Stay aggressive and not fall back into prevent mode spending the period in your zone defending. Outshot 12-3 in the third. Scored 2 goals, gave up none. Progress. Quote
Huckleberry Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 Just now, pi2000 said: To keep things in perspective they've only played one team (PIT) inside the top 15 in the league. They are playing better but I'm not sure they can compete night in night out against the likes of BOS, TBL, TOR, CAR, WSH, etc... Small sample size, but I can't remember them having a start of the season like this. Quote
Huckleberry Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 That powerplay is all I imagined it to be with Eichel and Olofson both ready to put it in any corner. Not even sure if both skinner and samson are still needed there, just put some warm bodies in front and have them on PP2. 1 Quote
MakeSabresGrr8Again Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, pi2000 said: To keep things in perspective they've only played one team (PIT) inside the top 15 in the league. They are playing better but I'm not sure they can compete night in night out against the likes of BOS, TBL, TOR, CAR, WSH, etc... But, against 4 teams whom finished in the Top 15 last year. 1 Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, pi2000 said: To keep things in perspective they've only played one team (PIT) inside the top 15 in the league. They are playing better but I'm not sure they can compete night in night out against the likes of BOS, TBL, TOR, CAR, WSH, etc... This is a little unfair considering Dallas, CBJ, and Pit were playoffs teams last year, and Mon had 96 pts. In addition, all but CBJ were predicted playoff teams this season. 4 Quote
stinky finger Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 47 minutes ago, Tondas said: Seems like the Sabres attitude this year is: This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, This ain't no fooling around No time for dancing, or lovey dovey, I ain't got time for that now Truly - Men at Work 1 Quote
nfreeman Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 40 minutes ago, Stads said: What does it all mean? I don't know if I'm ready to fully open up my heart to this team. The pain of last year still lingers. They wouldn't do it again, right? Of course they would, and they probably will. But if you really, really care about a team, and you stick with them, every now and then you get to experience something amazing. 15 minutes ago, pi2000 said: To keep things in perspective they've only played one team (PIT) inside the top 15 in the league. They are playing better but I'm not sure they can compete night in night out against the likes of BOS, TBL, TOR, CAR, WSH, etc... I was thinking this myself today. OTOH, there are a lot of teams in the unwashed middle and the lower tier, and plenty of points available there to secure a playoff spot. Quote
Huckleberry Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 Other years we would have lost to teams not in to 15, we are doing well boys, lets make a balance at the end of the month. Quote
woods-racer Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, bunomatic said: I’d like to see them keep attacking They kinda did. From what I could see they went into a 1-1-3 forecheck mode. Only one forward was deep and pressuring the D-man with the puck. Another forward was just above the face off circles in the o-zone and the other three where around the center line. They did attack the puck quick and take away passing lanes. They did learn from their last few games when they had the same opportunity. Most importantly all 4 lines had good long puck control shifts in the o-zone. Which I believe is what you wanted to see happen most of all. Edited October 14, 2019 by woods-racer 1 Quote
Broken Ankles Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 58 minutes ago, CallawaySabres said: Dare i say we have a coach that has his finger on the pulse of the goaltending?! Agreed. What is it? Is there any statistics that capture rebounds or the control of rebounds, because it seems like it's so much better. Quote
woods-racer Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 22 minutes ago, Leaf Blower said: Truly - Men at Work Nah, just another Talking Head. 1 1 Quote
PerreaultForever Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 textbook win from a team playing as a team. I am starting to notice all the little things that are different. Examples, Risto dropping back rather than charging the corner on offense (and getting caught deep), stretch passes, back checking, defensive coverage, smart positional hockey. Is it too early to say Krueger is coach of the year? Hutton is sooooooooo much better when the D is there to pick up the rebounds. Let's see how we handle a road trip now. 2 Quote
Cheektorado Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 So looking forward to see how Krueger gets the team to play on the 3 games west coast trip. It should tell a lot where they are really at. 1 minute ago, PerreaultForever said: textbook win from a team playing as a team. I am starting to notice all the little things that are different. Examples, Risto dropping back rather than charging the corner on offense (and getting caught deep), stretch passes, back checking, defensive coverage, smart positional hockey. Is it too early to say Krueger is coach of the year? Hutton is sooooooooo much better when the D is there to pick up the rebounds. Let's see how we handle a road trip now. You beat me to it. 1 Quote
Gatorman0519 Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 We’re going to lose games... but the key is not let let one or two losses turn into four or five In a row and we’ll be in the mix in March. 1 Quote
Randall Flagg Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, SwampD said: Not the first time this has happened this year. Not sure what it’s going to take for this narrative to die. It literally is - it's his first point, and first contribution to a goal, unless you count skating in a straight line towards the goalie while Johansson and Skinner complete a cross-ice roof job goal. As compelling as his 13 point pace season is in a top six role... ? Just yanking your chain. He's been playing fine. Still waiting for an upgrade on the spot, internal or otherwise Edited October 14, 2019 by Randall Flagg Quote
... Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 28 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said: textbook win from a team playing as a team. I am starting to notice all the little things that are different. Examples, Risto dropping back rather than charging the corner on offense (and getting caught deep), stretch passes, back checking, defensive coverage, smart positional hockey. Is it too early to say Krueger is coach of the year? Hutton is sooooooooo much better when the D is there to pick up the rebounds. Let's see how we handle a road trip now. Good post. Totally agreed on all points...at least for a game 6 assessment. We have to wait and see what these guys are like month to month. And as @pi2000 noted, we haven't seen the top-tier teams yet. So, with those qualifiers submitted, this isn't the same team who went 10-in-a-row last season. IMHO, this is a significantly better team. Calm, position-ally sound, responsible with their goalie, taking pucks to the high-danger areas. It's stunning a lot of these guys are the same. If this continues, RK will definitely be leading the coach-of-the-year race, and, frankly, Botterill should get some type of award. Do we really have a GM who knows what his team needs from coaching on down? Does Botterill really get the X-factor of team chemistry and other intangibles, and able to mix them with a keen reading of player metrics? Which one of these things would you drop if it meant we could have the remainders? 1 Quote
Randall Flagg Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 I only saw five minutes of this one (included the Reinhart goal). How was the third period? Quote
... Posted October 14, 2019 Report Posted October 14, 2019 Just now, Randall Flagg said: I only saw five minutes of this one (included the Reinhart goal). How was the third period? As @PerreaultForever said, it was a textbook win from a high-caliber team. You couldn't ask for a better period from any team. If you're going to watch the full game replay on MSG, skip the first, watch the second and third. 1 1 Quote
... Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 Where can I find better shot quality/shooting location charts? Quote
Stads Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, nfreeman said: Of course they would, and they probably will. But if you really, really care about a team, and you stick with them, every now and then you get to experience something amazing. That's beautiful man ? Quote
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