GDT: 2/23/20 Winnipeg @ Sabres 3pm ET, MSG & WGR550

[PromoTheRobot]

35 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

KO:  "This is our playoffs right now."

 

He used to be a scorer with the Islanders. What if he's getting his touch back?

[triumph_communes]

They’re closing gaps and attacking in the neutral zone. Everyone is forechecking hard except Eichel and Skinner who.. forecheck in their own way

 

Only players Id sell are Sheary and Rodrigues.  Otherwise hockey trade a defenseman for the best forward he can find. 

[North Buffalo]

Even Sheary's speed does things to certain teams... situational player but not against big physical teams.

[PerreaultForever]

So where'd this Okposo come from? Finally, after all this time playing like the player we thought we had when Murray signed him. Kreuger effect? I dunno, but he's awesome right now.

Even game, solid effort. Unexpectedly watching the Sabres is fun again.  

Too late? Probably, but fun all the same. 

[Randall Flagg]

Zemgus' confidence with the puck hasn't been this high since 2014-15. Those guys have to love playing together.

[bob_sauve28]

9 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:

So where'd this Okposo come from? Finally, after all this time playing like the player we thought we had when Murray signed him. Kreuger effect? I dunno, but he's awesome right now.

Even game, solid effort. Unexpectedly watching the Sabres is fun again.  

Too late? Probably, but fun all the same. 

I thought he looked a little thinner when he came back. Maybe lost a few pounds? 

[Derrico]

More jets fans in the building then I had envisioned but great time overall.  That was a big win.  I had wrote this team off for dead at Christmas but nice to see some life.  The small things both Jack and Dahlin do are incredible.  We have two superstars on our team and not much else but you can see the potential is there.  JJ was excellent today. 

[Doohicksie]

1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said:

He used to be a scorer with the Islanders. What if he's getting his touch back?

I honestly think it might be happening.  I think the major concussion problems might actually be behind him. He commented in the past that he was fully aware that he wasn't living up to his contract.  I think he's a standup guy who's done and continues to do everything he can to get to that level again.  His scoring touch is returning, but I don't think he played such a "heavy" game in his younger days.  Wouldn't it be funny if he turned into exactly the kind of player this team needs?

[Thorner]

1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said:

 

He used to be a scorer with the Islanders. What if he's getting his touch back?

KO’s contract turning from an albatross into actually useful is nothing short of a spectacular turn of events. 

Please, please, please don’t trade Larsson and Girgs, Botterill. Especially Larsson. Can we still negotiate a deal with Larsson after the deadline? 

[Doohicksie]

1 minute ago, Derrico said:

More jets fans in the building then I had envisioned but great time overall.  That was a big win.  I had wrote this team off for dead at Christmas but nice to see some life.  The small things both Jack and Dahlin do are incredible.  We have two superstars on our team and not much else but you can see the potential is there.  JJ was excellent today. 

I've noticed in the last few games... since Reinhart's controller unplugged moment against Ottawa, he's played with a lot more speed and tenacity, especially on the back check.

[Thorner]

1 minute ago, Doohickie said:

I honestly think it might be happening.  I think the major concussion problems might actually be behind him. He commented in the past that he was fully aware that he wasn't living up to his contract.  I think he's a standup guy who's done and continues to do everything he can to get to that level again.  His scoring touch is returning, but I don't think he played such a "heavy" game in his younger days.  Wouldn't it be funny if he turned into exactly the kind of player this team needs?

He’s also a massive Harry Potter fan. Love me some KO. 

[Andrew Amerk]

5 minutes ago, Thorny said:

He’s also a massive Harry Potter fan. Love me some KO. 

And apparently he can name more Disney princesses than most little children.  

[Zamboni]

1 minute ago, Andrew Amerk said:

And apparently he can name more Disney princesses than most little children.  

Too soon man... too soon ?

[inkman]

1 minute ago, Andrew Amerk said:

And apparently he can name more Disney princesses than most little children.  

All of whom should go without reward!

/Terry Pegula Probably

[Stoner]

45 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said:

Zemgus' confidence with the puck hasn't been this high since 2014-15. Those guys have to love playing together.

Thanks, Ralph.

[bob_sauve28]

We play the Avs and Golden Knights next...oof! 

[Andrew Amerk]

3 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said:

We play the Avs and Golden Knights next...oof! 

The Pens and Jets have a combined 69 wins. 

The Avs and Vegas have a combined 69 wins. 

We don’t have to suck or blow, just like we just didn’t this weekend. 

[PerreaultForever]

18 minutes ago, Thorny said:

. Can we still negotiate a deal with Larsson after the deadline? 

Of course you can, but unless you offer far more than his agent feels is market value it's unlikely a player signs until after he tests the market. Agents usually advise against that. Only exceptions are hometown loyalty things.

[Wyldnwoody44]

Live look at Jbot 

[matter2003]

Don't look now but the Sabres are 6 points behind Toronto with a game in hand for the 3rd playoff spot in the division.

[Thorner]

37 minutes ago, Andrew Amerk said:

The Pens and Jets have a combined 69 wins. 

The Avs and Vegas have a combined 69 wins. 

We don’t have to suck or blow, just like we just didn’t this weekend. 

It's why, if we are going to lose, losing in OT is imperative. 

[Doohicksie]

45 minutes ago, Andrew Amerk said:

And apparently he can name more Disney princesses than most little children.  

Sounds like a regular Stu Grimson.

[Doohicksie]

40 minutes ago, Wyldnwoody44 said:

Live look at Jbot 

If we can ride this roster into the playoffs, I'm okay with that.

[Randall Flagg]

1 hour ago, PASabreFan said:

Thanks, Ralph.

Thanks, Phil. Stubborn Ralph would have never landed on that by himself, if they hadn't had significant success together before him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

;D

[Weave]

3 hours ago, Second Line Center said:

They're playing the exact opposite that they did last year down the stretch when they essentially mailed it in.  

I've been very critical of Ralph but this current stretch is encouraging.  

That's it.  Still don't know yet if the GM knows what he's doing.   

 

They have the exact record as this time last season.  From this point on they only won 4 games to finish.  The mail it in was just aobut to happen in earnest.  Hopefully it doesn't repeat.