Practice Lines 11/21

[Sidc3000]

  On 11/22/2022 at 1:11 AM, Crusader1969 said:

I wouldn’t mind seeing Krebs sent down to Rochester, let him play big minutes in all situations. 
 

get some confidence.   
 

 

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I think most, if not all of us feel that way except for two people. Those two people are Krebs and Granato. I don’t see Donnie boy sending anyone down to the Amerks until the season is over to help with the Amerks playoffs (if its the case). 

[shrader]

  On 11/22/2022 at 12:39 AM, LTS said:

My point was that people have been complaining about the changing of lines and pairings like Granato is pulling lottery balls from the barrel and not because of the injuries.  So I figured those who had not been paying attention as to what was happening and why it was happening would probably complain about Samuelsson being put back into the line up because it would just be another change to them.

There's a healthy contingent on here who are content to just complain about everything that's happening without applying an iota of brain power to it.

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Be careful, old man PA might thumbs down your post for pointing out chronic complainers.

[Porous Five Hole]

  On 11/22/2022 at 2:21 AM, Sidc3000 said:

I think most, if not all of us feel that way except for two people. Those two people are Krebs and Granato. I don’t see Donnie boy sending anyone down to the Amerks until the season is over to help with the Amerks playoffs (if its the case). 

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I know Krebs hasn’t played a ton in the AHL (20 pts in 20 games), but I guess I’m in the minority here.  I don’t think playing in the AHL is going to make him a better player long term. 
 

I see hustle in his game. I see a weak shot. I see vision and playmaking upside, and I see him struggling. But the AHL game isn’t fast enough for AHL reps to be meaningful.  At least to me.  I think he needs to acclimate his game to the NHL tempo rather than using a slower AHL game to translate to being a better long term player.  
If it was a matter of confidence, then yes the AHL would be beneficial. But I don’t think that’s his problem.  I think his problem is he’s a young player and needs the best competition to grow and figure it out. 

[Curt]

  On 11/21/2022 at 8:12 PM, Toilet_Mop said:

Granato seems to be unraveling 

Reminds me of Housley CONSTANTLY changing lines 

Taking Tuch out is absurd at best 

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The lines and pairs look pretty normal honestly.

Generally when you see a guy missing and scrub in his place, it’s just that, a scrub holding his place in practice for the day.  Handy thing to keep in mind to avoid future freak outs.

[Refuting]

  On 11/22/2022 at 3:52 AM, Curt said:

The lines and pairs look pretty normal honestly.

Generally when you see a guy missing and scrub in his place, it’s just that, a scrub holding his place in practice for the day.  Handy thing to keep in mind to avoid future freak outs.

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Next time that happens I'll definitely be thinking of you, Kurt 

[inkman]

  On 11/22/2022 at 4:36 AM, Toilet_Mop said:

Next time that happens I'll definitely be thinking of you, Kurt 

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I do enjoy the mad disrespect by intentionally spelling his name wrong.  It’s like Mean Girls.   

[PerreaultForever]

  On 11/22/2022 at 3:52 AM, Curt said:

The lines and pairs look pretty normal honestly.

Generally when you see a guy missing and scrub in his place, it’s just that, a scrub holding his place in practice for the day.  Handy thing to keep in mind to avoid future freak outs.

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Exactly. Much ado about nothing. Tuch a little banged up. No big deal. 

[Refuting]

  On 11/22/2022 at 4:51 AM, inkman said:

I do enjoy the mad disrespect by intentionally spelling his name wrong.  It’s like Mean Girls.   

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Danny Devito I love your work 

[SABRES 0311]

  On 11/22/2022 at 4:51 AM, inkman said:

I do enjoy the mad disrespect by intentionally spelling his name wrong.  It’s like Mean Girls.   

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That’s so fetch.

[Curt]

  On 11/22/2022 at 4:36 AM, Toilet_Mop said:

Next time that happens I'll definitely be thinking of you, Kurt 

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Did you really think that they were going to scratch Tuch and put Jost on the 1st line?

[LTS]

  On 11/22/2022 at 2:37 AM, shrader said:

Be careful, old man PA might thumbs down your post for pointing out chronic complainers.

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Yeah. I would hope I'm on the ignore list there.

  On 11/22/2022 at 11:52 AM, Curt said:

Did you really think that they were going to scratch Tuch and put Jost on the 1st line?

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Probably did but can't own up to it and would rather continue to deflect at everyone else. We're all guilty of being emotional regarding this team, that's probably what appealed to us to join a fan forum. Everyone has a different breaking point, but just because a person reaches their point doesn't mean they should then make it a mission to try and break everyone else.

Let others pull you up rather than trying to pull them down.

[Refuting]

  On 11/22/2022 at 11:52 AM, Curt said:

Did you really think that they were going to scratch Tuch and put Jost on the 1st line?

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No 

[mjd1001]

  On 11/22/2022 at 1:11 AM, Crusader1969 said:

I wouldn’t mind seeing Krebs sent down to Rochester, let him play big minutes in all situations. 
 

get some confidence.   
 

 

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Confidence in the offensive zone, but he needs some legit work on his overall game.  In almost every aspect of his game he looks like a journeyman minor league guy who is totally outmached in the NHL.

Edited November 22, 2022 by mjd1001

[Mb278]

i agree with the idea of sending Krebs down; besides his glaring turnovers he hasnt really done much for the sabres. His play is outmatched and he seems overwhelmed when he is on the ice in most cases. 

i agree with the idea of sending Krebs down; besides his glaring turnovers he hasnt really done much for the sabres. His play is outmatched and he seems overwhelmed when he is on the ice in most cases. 

[Refuting]

  On 11/22/2022 at 12:37 AM, Taro T said:

BUT PILUT AND FITZGERALD ARE THE TOP PAIRING.  WE READ IT ON THE INTERNET.  It MUST be true.

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Crickets

Nice try tho 

[Crusader1969]

  On 11/22/2022 at 3:35 AM, Porous Five Hole said:

I know Krebs hasn’t played a ton in the AHL (20 pts in 20 games), but I guess I’m in the minority here.  I don’t think playing in the AHL is going to make him a better player long term. 
 

I see hustle in his game. I see a weak shot. I see vision and playmaking upside, and I see him struggling. But the AHL game isn’t fast enough for AHL reps to be meaningful.  At least to me.  I think he needs to acclimate his game to the NHL tempo rather than using a slower AHL game to translate to being a better long term player.  
If it was a matter of confidence, then yes the AHL would be beneficial. But I don’t think that’s his problem.  I think his problem is he’s a young player and needs the best competition to grow and figure it out. 

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I would have agreed but soon he will be the 13th forward. A few games in the press box is ok but if it’s a long stint, then I think AHL is an option for a few games at least 

That’s my Boy JJ !!

[Curt]

  On 11/22/2022 at 7:26 PM, Mb278 said:

i agree with the idea of sending Krebs down; besides his glaring turnovers he hasnt really done much for the sabres. His play is outmatched and he seems overwhelmed when he is on the ice in most cases. 

i agree with the idea of sending Krebs down; besides his glaring turnovers he hasnt really done much for the sabres. His play is outmatched and he seems overwhelmed when he is on the ice in most cases. 

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You can say that again!