LGR4GM Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 3:32 PM, Sabres Fan in NS said: Bjork will sit this one out. I presume. Expand yes, he was an extra skater On 10/13/2022 at 3:29 PM, dudacek said: Throwing him to the wolves again against the team that usually put up 6 or 7 against us last year 😉 Expand they fired their coach and shipped away 2 important pieces, i see that team regressing. Quote
Taro T Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 3:29 PM, dudacek said: Throwing him to the wolves again against the team that usually put up 6 or 7 against us last year 😉 Expand Which is actually why Granato went with this rotation the 1st 2 games. On paper the Otters are a much easier opponent for the goalie to face than the Swamp Cats are. Had the order of the opponents been flipped, tonight's starter likely would've been flipped too. Quote
inkman Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 2:39 PM, LGR4GM said: Expand On 10/13/2022 at 3:32 PM, Sabres Fan in NS said: Bjork will sit this one out. I presume. Expand Quote
Taro T Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 3:33 PM, LGR4GM said: yes, he was an extra skater they fired their coach and shipped away 2 important pieces, i see that team regressing. Expand They very well could, but it's more likely that regression comes from even worse D play than significantly reduced scoring. On paper the Swamp Cats have more fire power than the Otters. Quote
Digger Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 Sabres will win tonight. They do need to keep a close eye on their new sniper DeBrincat though. Quote
LGR4GM Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 3:42 PM, Taro T said: They very well could, but it's more likely that regression comes from even worse D play than significantly reduced scoring. On paper the Swamp Cats have more fire power than the Otters. Expand Oh for sure. Quote
Doohickie Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 3:03 PM, LGR4GM said: That's a ***** mistake. It illustrates my only real concern with this regime, valuing some idea about wanting to be and play the right way over talent to the teams detriment. Expand They're still playing to learn how to win, not so much to win. Habits and attitudes are still being formed, and something like this, if they start Andy and he wins, can eventually feed into a self-fulfilling prophecy of sorts. I don't know if Andy gives us the best chance to win; he probably doesn't. But if they do win, great. I also think there's a message hear to Comrie that if he wants to be The Starter he has to earn it; it won't be handed to him. 1 Quote
Claude Balls Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 Sabres hockey is back. I'm in the minority here on how I feel about the team this year. I still don't see them in the playoffs, or on the bubble yet. Waiting for them to prove me wrong. 1 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 3:41 PM, inkman said: Expand I know he was an extra skater, Inky. They will not dress 14 forwards. Hiney-Stroka was an extra skater and he will dress for the game. If for no other reason than his name being sweeter. Fitz (7D) will dress for the game tonight. Who is the backup backup goaler? Quote
Taro T Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 3:56 PM, Doohickie said: They're still playing to learn how to win, not so much to win. Habits and attitudes are still being formed, and something like this, if they start Andy and he wins, can eventually feed into a self-fulfilling prophecy of sorts. I don't know if Andy gives us the best chance to win; he probably doesn't. But if they do win, great. I also think there's a message hear to Comrie that if he wants to be The Starter he has to earn it; it won't be handed to him. Expand Or, the message might simply be that early on they'll get a comparable # of starts with Comrie taking Edward's role & facing the stiffer competition & Anderson assuming Sauve's role against the weaker competition. Really hoping Comrie proves out, because doubt Anderson can give them any more than 25 quality starts & probably no more than 20. Quote
Thorner Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 2:51 PM, Brawndo said: Expand On 10/3/2022 at 8:32 PM, Thorny said: It’ll prob be Comrie, but people shouldn’t be shocked if it’s Anderson. “How could they possibly start someone so old with such mediocre numbers?!” isn’t really a bridge too far when, well, they did exactly that a mere season ago. Expand Can’t say I’m shocked Quote
steveoath Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 Anyone going to the game? Those flags they're giving out look neat. 1 Quote
LGR4GM Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 4:48 PM, nfreeman said: Expand In honor of a new season. 1 Quote
Taro T Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 4:46 PM, steveoath said: Anyone going to the game? Those flags they're giving out look neat. Expand They do. Will stink to be among the 6,000+ that don't get one. Quote
Pimlach Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 3:09 PM, LGR4GM said: Well at least Comrie will go Saturday. Expand I think it’s a good strategy. I will be at the Panthers game. Can’t wait. Quote
DarthEbriate Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 Lock Sabre-foils in attack position! 2 1 Quote
Mustache of God Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 4:46 PM, steveoath said: Anyone going to the game? Those flags they're giving out look neat. Expand Are they full size flags or fun sized flags? Quote
Palm Trees And Taxes Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) Anyone a little upset that Cozens isn't the 2nd line C? Or not much should be made of that? Edited October 13, 2022 by Ruff Around The Edges Quote
#freejame Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 4:48 PM, Thorny said: Expand Very strong chance our middle-6 gets absolutely caved for a long stretch of games until they find their footing. Quote
DarthEbriate Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 5:29 PM, Ruff Around The Edges said: Anyone a little upset that Cozens isn't the 2nd line C? Or not much should be made of that? Expand Think nothing of it at this time. Granato rolls all 4 lines and it's all about who gels with whom. Thus far, it seems like Mitts-Tuch is a combo. And Cozens will get PP and likely PK time, so it'll work out. 1 Quote
LGR4GM Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 5:29 PM, Ruff Around The Edges said: Anyone a little upset that Cozens isn't the 2nd line C? Or not much should be made of that? Expand I think we see the 2nd and 3rd lines get similar amounts of ice time most games (depending on if they are flowing well) so not really for me. 1 Quote
Thorner Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) On 10/13/2022 at 5:29 PM, Ruff Around The Edges said: Anyone a little upset that Cozens isn't the 2nd line C? Expand Only by traditional designations. I’d say he’s the centre being counted on second-most among centres to provide offence, after Thompson. The lines are just being balanced to the extend that there’s another line with a player, Tuch, which might get more offensive opportunities. Generally Cozens would be on that loaded up line, but with an eye to balance, Casey gets the help he needs instead. If Mittestadt struggles and it’s looking like Cozens could slide in and provide more offence, there would certainly be situations I’d prefer an approach that loads up the lines a bit. Tied late, down a goal or two. In a situation we can control matchups, etc Edited October 13, 2022 by Thorny 2 Quote
DarthEbriate Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 5:33 PM, #freejame said: Very strong chance our middle-6 gets absolutely caved for a long stretch of games until they find their footing. Expand Relying on a rookie on each line is daunting, but gotta see what they can do. Quote
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