Pimlach Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, K-9 said: Of course they aren’t good enough and so that’s why I wonder: are they aware that they aren’t good enough? I wonder if sooner or later that self realization begins to set in as they’re continually exposed to the reality in practice and games day after day after day. Just a thought. Sure, at this stage of their careers they know they are marginal NHL/AHL talent. They key for them Is to work hard and play for a coach that can get the most out of them. When you play on the fourth line on a bottom tier team you know what you are. 7 minutes ago, Trettioåtta said: Two deflections off skates that lead to goals - no luck tonight Better positional hockey was the problem on the Armia goal. Not bad luck, bad play. Quote
thewookie1 Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 I do not like the Fitzgerald and Samuelson pairing at all. Fitz has so many giveaways where he just does behind the back passes or just sending the puck through the middle. Quote
Norcal Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Thorny said: They should look for improvements wherever they can be found I agree. If there's improvements to be made, you make them. That's why the 3 guys could take a hike. I think Janko could anchor a 4th line and kill penalties on a decent team. Quote
Thorner Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, jad1 said: Skinner is the comeback player of the year for the Sabres. Ralph Krueger deserves a special place in hockey hell. If only someone had predicted this while he was being torpedoed on this board all last year.. 😎 1 Quote
Norcal Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 Just now, thewookie1 said: I do not like the Fitzgerald and Samuelson pairing at all. Fitz has so many giveaways where he just does behind the back passes or just sending the puck through the middle. They did MB loves em and thinks they're doing a good job earlier in the game 🤷♂️ Quote
thewookie1 Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Pimlach said: Better positional hockey was the problem on the Armia goal. Not bad luck, bad play. Bit of both, bad positioning but also a unlucky bounce on the pass Quote
Pimlach Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, Thorny said: If only someone had predicted this while he was being torpedoed on this board all last year.. 😎 The coach quit on him, and Skinner did the same. Quote
Doohicksie Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 27 minutes ago, K-9 said: No. I mean they know they aren’t very good, they aren’t part of the plan moving forward, and that their play reflects a “what’s the use” kind of acquiescence. I don’t think it’s a conscious thing though. They know they're not very good. They're just happy to be making almost a million dollars a year. They will take it while they can get it and relish it. 1 Quote
DarthEbriate Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, thewookie1 said: I do not like the Fitzgerald and Samuelson pairing at all. Fitz has so many giveaways where he just does behind the back passes or just sending the puck through the middle. They're currently a top-minutes pairing... in the AHL. After a first couple solid games, teams are now matching top lines against them and forechecking them viciously. They need time for the game to slow down. Fitz could become a #7. He adds grit the rest of the D doesn't have and that's good. The Muel is promising. But this is the year to get away with a pairing of their caliber. Hopefully, Muel gets a vet beside him next season. Quote
LGR4GM Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 Just like to note if you watch the full goal sequence, Dahlin makes a great play to give Skinner the puck in space 1 Quote
dudacek Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, Thorny said: Aim higher. Look at our record and where we match up today against a truly awful team. We need to look for improvement in every area possible to turn this around in a period shorter than another 5 years, and that’s not hyperbole. The bottom 6 needs to be good enough that Cozens, Krebs, Olofsson and Asplund have to earn top 9 ice time, not be gifted it. The first three have been mostly passengers tonight. It’s OK to have a Jankowski and a Hayden as your 13th and 14th forwards. It’s not OK to have Jankowski, Hayden, Eakin and Bjork as 9, 10, 11, and 12. Girgensons, Mitts, Hinostroza and Caggiula are be better than those 4, but we still need to aim higher. 1 1 Quote
LGR4GM Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said: They're currently a top-minutes pairing... in the AHL. After a first couple solid games, teams are now matching top lines against them and forechecking them viciously. They need time for the game to slow down. Fitz could become a #7. He adds grit the rest of the D doesn't have and that's good. The Muel is promising. But this is the year to get away with a pairing of their caliber. Hopefully, Muel gets a vet beside him next season. Idk, Dahlin has been pretty physical of late Quote
DarthEbriate Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Idk, Dahlin has been pretty physical of late Dahlin's getting there. Quote
Doohicksie Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 I don't like the way they started this period defensively. Quote
Thorner Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 9 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Skinner makes a great play opening up that lane for him, too 7 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Just like to note if you watch the full goal sequence, Dahlin makes a great play to give Skinner the puck in space On this goal or the one Dahlin had the assist? I thought Skinner got this one through a turnover Quote
DarthEbriate Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 We're playing like we've got a 2-goal lead. Quote
Thorner Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 1 shot this period. Make the next one count Quote
Radar Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 We're looking so shaky in our own end. Scary. Quote
nfreeman Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 Nice backcheck by Skinner. He's clearly energized by winning @GASabresIUFAN's SabreSpace comeback player of the year award. Quote
Cityo'Rasmii Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 Appear as un-coached in our end Quote
LGR4GM Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, Thorny said: Skinner makes a great play opening up that lane for him, too On this goal or the one Dahlin had the assist? I thought Skinner got this one through a turnover Dahlin makes a great pass to Skinner, right at the beginning of the season. Quote
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