GDT: 11/14/19 Carolina vs Buffalo at 7pm ET, MSG &WGR550

[Sabres Fan in NS]

The second and third periods will be ours.  Yup.

[Thorner]

3 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

That risk is back to morgue status 

 

PK is a problem.  If McCabe doesn’t hit, or enforce, or play a good PK then what good is he? 

He's not. Unless Laine is playing. 

2 minutes ago, French Collection said:

One of the things that annoys me with him and Dahlin is they seem to lack a sense of urgency. Their calmness can be an asset at times but they are too relaxed for important moments.

I'm not ready to compare Dahlin to Eichel in that regard. Dahlin at times looks tentative or overconfident with it, but their body language isn't similar, and Dahlin also doesn't have to worry about driving the net, really. 

[darksabre]

Just now, Torpedo Forecheck said:

Ray blames Mitts ( not open) for a pass in his skates to our slot from the corner. What a meathead

Mittelstadt was slapping his stick on the ice for the pass. 

[Torpedo Forecheck]

2 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Why was Okposo on it ?

Makes no sense

Just now, darksabre said:

Mittelstadt was slapping his stick on the ice for the pass. 

I didn't see that, he was in no position to receive a pass

[Huckleberry]

Just now, Torpedo Forecheck said:

Makes no sense

Actually one of the few things he is good at, shooting from the right spot into the top of the net on the PP.

[Nitro60]

IMO this game will dictate what the rest of the season will be.  So far this team has underwhelmed.  Lose tonight and the outlook is bleak.  

[Torpedo Forecheck]

Just now, Huckleberry said:

Actually one of the few things he is good at, shooting from the right spot into the top of the net on the PP.

Is he really the best option though? I mean he is a shadow of himself at this point

[Torpedo Forecheck]

Canes with an edge in expected goals .55 to sabres .34 in first

[Huckleberry]

3 minutes ago, Torpedo Forecheck said:

Is he really the best option though? I mean he is a shadow of himself at this point

The PP isn't working have to try something.

[Scottysabres]

Just now, PASabreFan said:

Eichel plays the game waaaay too casually.

Boston would love him. The whole local boy thing and their star centers are aging into the mid 30's rapidly.

Buffalo needs goal scoring, along with tenacity.

Pastrnak and Coyle for Eichel? I'd pull that trigger, Pastrnak is a beast on the puck.

[Torpedo Forecheck]

1 minute ago, Huckleberry said:

The PP isn't working have to try something.

Missing MoJo 

[Thorner]

1 minute ago, Scottysabres said:

Boston would love him. The whole local boy thing and their star centers are aging into the mid 30's rapidly.

Buffalo needs goal scoring, along with tenacity.

Pastrnak and Coyle for Eichel? I'd pull that trigger, Pastrnak is a beast on the puck.

Pastrnak is producing at about double the rate for about half the cost so, I don't think the Bruins make that move

Edited November 15, 2019 by Thorny

[SwampD]

17 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

Eichel plays the game waaaay too casually.

How do you mean?

I've been converted on this issue. When he is away from the puck, he does look casual, but he is big enough and skilled enough to be in the right place while conserving energy. Watch McDavid. He does the same thing. They both kick it into gear when they get the puck. But my problem is when he has the puck, he doesn't use his line mates anymore (like he did at the beginning of the season.) I can't think of a meaningful pass not on the PP by him to a line mate in the last 10 games.

Edited November 15, 2019 by SwampD

[SABRES 0311]

Anyone else see that National Fatherhood commercial? I went on the website to kill some time. Never again.

[Thorner]

2 minutes ago, SwampD said:

How do you mean?

I've been converted on this issue. When he is away from the puck, he does look casual, but he is big enough and skilled enough to be in the right place while conserving energy. Watch McDavid. He does the same thing. They both kick it into gear when they get the puck. But my problem is when he has the puck, he doesn't use his line mates anymore (like he did at the beginning of the season.) I can't think of a meaningful pass by him to a line mate in the last 10 games.

He doesn't drive to the net, he's kind of a perimeter player. A very good one, but one nonetheless. 

Quick, name the last time he roofed one from the slot. Ala Briere on that breakaway vs Carolina in 06, I think game 3. 

Edited November 15, 2019 by Thorny

[Scottysabres]

1 minute ago, Thorny said:

Pastrnak is producing at about double the rate for about half the cost so, I don't think the Bruins make that move

Could be. I know there was talk of them wanting Eichel badly his seat year and the year after.

[SwampD]

1 minute ago, Thorny said:

He doesn't drive to the net, he's kind of a perimeter player. A very good one, but one nonetheless. 

He tries, but he's usually met by three defenders and loses the puck. That should be two the uncovered guys. Where are they?

Edited November 15, 2019 by SwampD

[Brawndo]

The Sabres PK is running at 50% the last ten games, that cannot be right 

[Cheektorado]

Bolts up 4-1 on the Rangers.  They are right on the Sabres tail.

[Huckleberry]

1 minute ago, Cheektorado said:

Bolts up 4-1 on the Rangers.  They are right on the Sabres tail.

Yeah I said two weeks ago it was a crucial two games, we could have put them in a hole.

[Thorner]

3 minutes ago, SwampD said:

He tries, but he's usually met by three defenders and loses the puck. That should be two the uncovered guys. Where are they?

But I mean it never happens. I get he's usually covered, but he never does it. 

He's a 28 goal scorer with the talent of a 50 goal guy

Edited November 15, 2019 by Thorny

[Brawndo]

FFS

[Tondas]

JBOT, get on the phone.

[bob_sauve28]

So it’s all over. But the band will play on...

[Scottysabres]

Well, pretty much the same roster as last season save what? 3, 4 players?

The definition of insanity.