inkman Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) I think the Sabres should seriously consider putting John Hayden in the lineup against Boston. Enough getting treated like their little brother. Let’s punch them in the face. I know it’s somewhat traditional for superstitious coaches to keep lineups intact so I’ll understand if Donnie Meatballs doesn’t make the change. Edited October 20, 2021 by inkman Quote
Thorner Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 *takes deep breath, choosing to ignore every instinct I usually have on these types of things* I'd put him in and let him kick ass, even if it costs us a penalty or two, and the game. The long-con approach here earned by way of their first 3 games. Quote
dudacek Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 I don’t think the Bruins are who you think they are. https://www.nhl.com/bruins/roster Separately, to your question, sure, why not? Like what I saw from Hayden. Who comes out? Quote
inkman Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Posted October 20, 2021 15 minutes ago, dudacek said: I don’t think the Bruins are who you think they are. https://www.nhl.com/bruins/roster Separately, to your question, sure, why not? Like what I saw from Hayden. Who comes out? R2 I’m guessing Quote
Eleven Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 58 minutes ago, inkman said: I think the Sabres should seriously consider putting John Hayden in the lineup against Boston. Enough getting treated like their little brother. Let’s punch them in the face. I know it’s somewhat traditional for superstitious coaches to keep lineups intact so I’ll understand if Donnie Meatballs doesn’t make the change. 50 minutes ago, Thorny said: *takes deep breath, choosing to ignore every instinct I usually have on these types of things* I'd put him in and let him kick ass, even if it costs us a penalty or two, and the game. The long-con approach here earned by way of their first 3 games. I'm with you guys. Why not? Is Granato going to be fined for player selection? 36 minutes ago, dudacek said: I don’t think the Bruins are who you think they are. https://www.nhl.com/bruins/roster Separately, to your question, sure, why not? Like what I saw from Hayden. Who comes out? I know they're still the Bruins and they need to be taught a lesson. That's enough for me. 2 Quote
SwampD Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 Meh. The key to beating them won’t be by beating on them. It will be how Eakin does in replacing Larry in shutting down their top line. 2 Quote
Thorner Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, SwampD said: Meh. The key to beating them won’t be by beating on them. It will be how Eakin does in replacing Larry in shutting down their top line. Its true. But for one day I'm not put off by the idea of putting it out there into the ether that the buffalo sabres will stand up for themselves against physical intimidation. That the Bruins "aren't that team" anymore doesn't really matter - the perception of what the Bruins are, though, does. The Sabres are getting a smidgen of attention league wide because of their start - that they'd send a bit of a message while they have a few more eyes doesn't seem absurd to me, at least. Edited October 20, 2021 by Thorny 2 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, SwampD said: Meh. The key to beating them won’t be by beating on them. It will be how Eakin does in replacing Larry in shutting down their top line. This I agree with, but I'd still put him in there. He is tough as nails and can still play the game at a decent level. He won't be a hinderance out there. 1 Quote
darksabre Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 If someone needs a rest because they're banged up then sure. I don't see the point in sitting someone that is productive for him. 1 Quote
Thorner Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, darksabre said: If someone needs a rest because they're banged up then sure. I don't see the point in sitting someone that is productive for him. Ruotsalainen, maybe Quote
Digger Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 Yes I put him in, not sure who to take out though. We have practice time before Friday though to see how everyone is feeling health wise. Quote
inkman Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Posted October 20, 2021 54 minutes ago, inkman said: R2 I’m guessing 9 minutes ago, Thorny said: Ruotsalainen, maybe I wouldn’t rule out Cozens either. He hasn’t looked great. Maybe a game from the press box with get him on track. Quote
Thorner Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, inkman said: I wouldn’t rule out Cozens either. He hasn’t looked great. Maybe a game from the press box with get him on track. I don't think you can take him out after he registered two helpers from strong on-puck plays though 2 Quote
inkman Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Posted October 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, Thorny said: I don't think you can take him out after he registered two helpers from strong on-puck plays though Yeah maybe Hiney-Stroka could be in play. He’s done very little to this point. 1 1 Quote
Carmel Corn Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 Maybe not an exact position match, but I would consider sitting Olafsson. Quote
Thorner Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, inkman said: Yeah maybe Hiney-Stroka could be in play. He’s done very little to this point. Ya he's the one guy I haven't seen much from. He's fast though. Edited October 20, 2021 by Thorny Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 Just now, Thorny said: Its true. But for one day I'm not put off by the idea of putting it out there into the ether that the buffalo sabres will stand up for themselves against physical intimidation. That the Bruins "aren't that team" anymore doesn't really matter - the perception of what the Bruins are, though, does. The dastardly Bruins are and will always be 'that team'. 1 Quote
Thorner Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 Granato should bench Skinner as a reminder that the Sabres own him and that the bench is still waiting for him if he goes back to his ineffective play 6 Quote
PromoTheRobot Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, inkman said: R2 I’m guessing Nope. Quote
dudacek Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 27 minutes ago, Carmel Corn said: Maybe not an exact position match, but I would consider sitting Olafsson. This surprises me. I would think Olofsson would be among the least likely to get benched. He's produced, he's looked pretty good, and his line has completely tilted the ice. I think the "might rotate in and out" brigade most likely includes R2, Hayden, Caggiula, Eakin, Bjork and maybe Hinostroza, with Cozens ('just needs to watch a game from the press box') and Okposo ('just needs a rest') on the outskirts. But really, no one would completely shock me. And so far, no one really "deserves" to be pulled. Replaceable parts is really a theme of this roster. 1 Quote
Norcal Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 Tough call. I'd like his toughness in the lineup but I donno who I'd take out at this point. Quote
Weave Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 Hiney not practicing today. Maybe there is your roster move… Quote
darksabre Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 Yup, Hayden with R2 and Caggiula. So maybe they're giving Hino a rest. Quote
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