GDT: 11/1/19 Buffalo at Washington, 7:00 pm ET, MSG, NHL & WGR 550

[Stoner]

1 hour ago, That Aud Smell said:

I know! I know.

Can you be at Eleven's apartment at 4 this afternoon? A lot of your friends will be there. Bring an overnight bag.

[Ross Rhea]

11 hours ago, Skibum said:

Maybe I'm nuts, but I didn't think it was as bad as the score indicated. The Sabres had a ton of chances in the 1st, and 30 shots on the game, but they just couldn't put any of them home. It didn't seem like they were "on their heels" at any point. They just played atrocious defense for a grand total of about 40 seconds, and the Caps took full advantage of every little lapse. 

Yeah kind of, I think Holtby played great last night but I thought it was fairly even, I mean Wash is better but Holtby was great lat night.

[That Aud Smell]

12 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

Can you be at Eleven's apartment at 4 this afternoon? A lot of your friends will be there. Bring an overnight bag.

Sorry. Gina and I are having our monthly macrame meeting.

[inkman]

14 hours ago, triumph_communes said:

Reinhart sucks

 

[inkman]

20 hours ago, Thorny said:

Our strength is the PP and we should be on it. 

Things my wife never says for $1000 Alex

20 hours ago, hockeyhound said:

Reality is a hard pill to swallow.

Sometimes Reality Bites which is way worse 

Edited November 2, 2019 by inkman

[Sidc3000]

I’m glad I didn’t go to this game since j live in the DMV.  I’m replaying the WGR recap and 3 out of 6 caps goals I heard Dalin’s name. I know he’s young and he’s still growing (blah blah blah).  I expect better Defense out of a #1 defenseman draft pick. He’s concentrating more on his offense than defense

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58 minutes ago, Sidc3000 said:

I’m glad I didn’t go to this game since j live in the DMV.  I’m replaying the WGR recap and 3 out of 6 caps goals I heard Dalin’s name. I know he’s young and he’s still growing (blah blah blah).  I expect better Defense out of a #1 defenseman draft pick. He’s concentrating more on his offense than defense

That's the reason he's a number 1 pick.

[MakeSabresGrr8Again]

23 minutes ago, ... said:

That's the reason he's a number 1 pick.

I remember reading an article once about Karlsson. He was putting up the offensive numbers but defensively he was not that good. His coach (not sure which one) told him to try concentrating on his defensive game and that the offensive opportunities will still come. It mostly worked for him. By trying to force the play instead of waiting for the opportunities to happen creates turnovers. Timing is the key.

[dudacek]

Players get sat for two reasons:

* The coach is trying to send a “get with the program” message to the player or the team.

* They aren’t one of the best 18 skaters.

 

Who thinks that Dahlin is not trying, or not listening? And why do you think that?

Who thinks that Dahlin is not one of our six best D? And why do you think that?

Not rhetorical, I’m legitimately asking.

 

Edited November 3, 2019 by dudacek

[Formerly Allan in MD]

4 hours ago, Sidc3000 said:

I heard Dalin’s name. I know he’s young and he’s still growing (blah blah blah).  I expect better Defense out of a #1 defenseman draft pick. He’s concentrating more on his offense than defense

And then there's Risto.

[Sidc3000]

4 hours ago, ... said:

That's the reason he's a number 1 pick.

Yes, he was #1 because he could score and make plays.  I guess I was crazy thinking he actually could also play the position he's been playing most of  his life, defense.  Not be a ridiculous defensive liability.  I know, defensemen take a long time to develop their skills and I'm just frustrated that it seems like he is causing more goals and opportunities for the other team than he is for the Sabres right now