HumanSlinky39 Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 23 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Nature is healing Don’t ya just hate to see it? 1 Quote
Cityo'Rasmii Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 Our great play and beating the Leafs T 2 Quote
JohnC Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) Just a few quick impressions on this game. A word that describes how the the Sabres played in this game is dogged. Their stickwork was excellent. And this is the best I have seen them blocking shots. Olofsson is starting to play with more confidence. If he can get his game back it is like adding another good player to the roster. I liked the play of Cozens. He has a bulldog style of game with little flash to it. Finesse is one word that doesn't apply to his game. I thought all the defensive pairings played well. Bryson played better than I expected. He can motor. Under Granato Skinner has been resuscitated. He can skate, shows grit, shoot, pass and more than anyone else exhibit passion. We have a genuine first line. I'm going to be patient with Mitts because he has been out so much. If he can get back to the form that he had when Granato took over last year it would be big boost for this team. The most consistent player on this team is Okposo. He is admirable. Anderson is not a workhorse goalie. When he is not overused, he plays well. In the first two periods you can see the offensive potency of the Leafs. The brand of play is not going to work in the playoffs where it is a tighter and tougher game. I enjoyed this game. In the grand scheme of things does it mean much. Not really. But after watching a game like this you do get a glimmer of hope. Edited March 3, 2022 by JohnC 7 1 Quote
Doohicksie Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 12 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: So at the start of the 3rd I put $5 on my betting app for the Leafs to come back and win. I figured I would put 2 irresistible forces against each other: the Sabres ability to hold a 2-goal lead, against my ability to win a bet. 3 Quote
Doohicksie Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, JohnC said: Bryson played better than I expected. He can motor. If you didn't previously know Bryson can motor, you haven't been paying attention. He's always been very, very fast. That might be what's kept him in the league. There might not be room for him in the Top Six going forward, but he would make an excellent #7. 8 minutes ago, JohnC said: We have a genuine first line. YES. 1 Quote
JohnC Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 1 minute ago, The Ghost of Yuri said: If you didn't previously know Bryson can motor, you haven't been paying attention. He's always been very, very fast. That might be what's kept him in the league. There might not be room for him in the Top Six going forward, but he would make an excellent #7. YES. I was aware that he can skate. But I thought in this game and paired with Dahlin that his speed was a factor. 1 Quote
inkman Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 56 minutes ago, Carmel Corn said: He almost looks old enough to order a beer! Technically, anyone can order a beer Quote
sabresouth Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 THAT IS HOW YOU PLAY HOCKEY!!!! Relentless and tenacious for 60 minutes 4 Quote
inkman Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 49 minutes ago, Believer said: Wouldn’t you love to be in the locker room now??… Lots of man ass and penii to be seen there 4 Quote
Doohicksie Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, JohnC said: I was aware that he can skate. But I thought in this game and paired with Dahlin that his speed was a factor. There was talk about the pairing before the game started. Marty said both players like to jump up into the rush and it would be a challenge to make sure they covered for each other. I think they did exactly that... seamlessly. 1 minute ago, inkman said: Lots of man ass and penii to be seen there Cool your twig & berries, dude. Edited March 3, 2022 by The Ghost of Yuri 1 Quote
Believer Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 1 minute ago, inkman said: Lots of man ass and penii to be seen there Keep your eyes on the big grins… you perve… 2 Quote
inkman Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 1 minute ago, The Ghost of Yuri said: There was talk about the pairing before the game started. Marty said both players like to jump up into the rush and it would be a challenge to make sure they covered for each other. I think they did exactly that... seamlessly. Cool your twig & berries, dude. Girlfriend in College did that. The trick is keeping fresh ice nearby. 2 Quote
JohnC Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 1 minute ago, The Ghost of Yuri said: There was talk about the pairing before the game started. Marty said both players like to jump up into the rush and it would be a challenge to make sure they covered for each other. I think they did exactly that... seamlessly. As you noted each of them read each other well and on the fly adjusted to each other. I can't remember an occasion where they didn't cover for one another. That's pretty good cohesion for not playing together very much. 2 Quote
GoPuckYourself Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 24 minutes ago, Curt said: Skinner never scored 50, only 40. I like Bryson and he did have a good game, but I wonder about how he fits on the team going forward. Dahlin has been great. He started coming on even before the break. Power will be in Buffalo as soon as Michigan’s season is over. Samuelsson certainly brings something that this group needs. I can see him being a very important piece for quite a long time. I think we need to let Mittelstadt have some time before knowing what is there. He finished last season great. I think he has been better at C than W throughout his career. Ok he looks like the 40 goal scorer ...Better? I really haven't been a fan of Bryson either but I give players props who deserve it and he had an overall excellent game imo. I disagree on Dahlin but it doesn't matter either way because if this is going to be who he turns into then it doesn't matter when it started, as long as it continues. Again, I don't follow college hockey so I have no clue when that will be but I imagine it's soon. I agree i think Samuelsson will be special. I have no choice but to give Middlestadt time because he's on the team that I watch, right now and even last season it seems like the only time he does his scoring is when there is nothing on the line for the season. He came on late last year when we already were out of the playoff picture, He got hurt again this year and rinse repeat. He's 23 years old and the time is ticking on him for sure. Quote
Broken Ankles Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 1 minute ago, The Ghost of Yuri said: More stats on Eakin and his line…. He was 2 for 10 on face -offs, their Corsi was 20.8%, he had 2 give aways, zero take aways and yet….his line saw 5 more minutes than Asplund, 3 more than Krebs and Olofsson and more 5v5 TOI than that line. How? Why? WTF? 1 2 Quote
PromoTheRobot Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 25 minutes ago, The Ghost of Yuri said: Money well spent. 2 Quote
inkman Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 12 minutes ago, The Ghost of Yuri said: Mommy, what does shitpumping someone mean 5 Quote
Doohicksie Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, inkman said: Mommy, what does shitpumping someone mean I think you, of all people, should know this, little inky. 3 Quote
7+6=13 Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 45 minutes ago, JohnC said: Just a few quick impressions on this game. A word that describes how the the Sabres played in this game is dogged. Their stickwork was excellent. And this is the best I have seen them blocking shots. Olofsson is starting to play with more confidence. If he can get his game back it is like adding another good player to the roster. I liked the play of Cozens. He has a bulldog style of game with little flash to it. Finesse is one word that doesn't apply to his game. I thought all the defensive pairings played well. Bryson played better than I expected. He can motor. Under Granato Skinner has been resuscitated. He can skate, shows grit, shoot, pass and more than anyone else exhibit passion. We have a genuine first line. I'm going to be patient with Mitts because he has been out so much. If he can get back to the form that he had when Granato took over last year it would be big boost for this team. The most consistent player on this team is Okposo. He is admirable. Anderson is not a workhorse goalie. When he is not overused, he plays well. In the first two periods you can see the offensive potency of the Leafs. The brand of play is not going to work in the playoffs where it is a tighter and tougher game. I enjoyed this game. In the grand scheme of things does it mean much. Not really. But after watching a game like this you do get a glimmer of hope. Very nice write up. Only thing I'd change is Tage being the most consistent player. 1 Quote
Doohicksie Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, 7+6=13 said: Very nice write up. Only thing I'd change is Tage being the most consistent player. No, I'd give it to Okie. Tage hasn't been consistent. That's a good thing; he's been constantly improving. He's literally on the brink of stardom. Quote
Doohicksie Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 Did anyone get the sense in the third period that the Sabres were almost.... toying.... with the Leaves? Quote
thewookie1 Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 57 minutes ago, The Ghost of Yuri said: Did anyone get the sense in the third period that the Sabres were almost.... toying.... with the Leaves? After the Skinner goal, yes. Seemed like the Leafs just threw up their hands in defeat. 1 Quote
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