GDT: Edmonton Oilers @ Buffalo Sabres 3/6/2023 at 7:30PM EST on ESPN+

[bob_sauve28]

3 minutes ago, steveoath said:

You cannot preach a culture of earning the right to play, then sit a contributor while playing a non-factor like Olofsson. 

Non-factor? He’s on pace for thirty goals 

 

That line was creating chances all over the place last game. Give that line a chance

 

I don’t like sitting Yost, I mean Jost, though 

[That Aud Smell]

2 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:

It was the game that Boushh killed (cleanly!) Dylan Holloway.

Looked it up - yowza did he ever.

[Mustache of God]

1 hour ago, LGR4GM said:

He's here but unsure if he is playing. I would assume we get a morning skate update soon, if they have one. (usually they are at 10am)

Dahlin could do something amazing tonight. 

 

It'll be amazing when he passes 60 assists later this year.

[mjd1001]

41 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

 

Plus Dahlin didn't look exactly 100% to me last game.  Hopefull he'll be back to 100% tonight, but if you have less than a 100% Dahlin, no Stillman or Sameulsson....could be a long night on the back end.

[Brawndo]

 

[Mustache of God]

12 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said:

Non-factor? He’s on pace for thirty goals 

 

That line was creating chances all over the place last game. Give that line a chance

 

I don’t like sitting Yost, I mean Jost, though 

Non-factor indeed, if we're talking about his last 12 games. 0 goals, 3 assists (none in his last 8), -10. 

When he's not scoring he brings nothing to the table. I'm so sick of watching him turn away from defenders on the point and allowing passing lanes to open up. 

[Stoner]

Something something streaky scorer. Skinner gets the benefit but not Victor?

[dudacek]

1 minute ago, PASabreFan said:

Something something streaky scorer. Skinner gets the benefit but not Victor?

Pretty sure Skinner hasn’t had any stretches like that this year.

(Yes, I remember the Krueger era)

[steveoath]

21 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said:

Non-factor? He’s on pace for thirty goals 

 

That line was creating chances all over the place last game. Give that line a chance

 

I don’t like sitting Yost, I mean Jost, though 

Wrong choice of words, but he hasn't contributed meaningfully in the last few gamea

[DarthEbriate]

8 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

Gah! Heal up, Jost --- if only so that 'Space can argue over VO to sit.

[Scottysabres]

Tage puts the team on his back, carries the day.

Sabre Win!

Go Sabres!!!

[DarthEbriate]

Now, VO is going to net a hat trick for the win. Yes, one of them will be an ENG, but that's fine. ENGs = victories.

[inkman]

58 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

And this is why you trade for Jacob Chychrun.  

[DarthEbriate]

Just as long as Muel and Jost (and yes, Stillman, too) are available vs. NYI tomorrow.

Let's let this game be 12-10 Sabres. Or... you know, 3-0 Sabres.

[Doohicksie]

3 hours ago, Night Train said:

Which means he'll probably have a 5 point night tonight. Jinx.  Gulp ! 

And Tage will have a SIX point night!  Sabres 8, Eulers 5.

[bob_sauve28]

18 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

Something something streaky scorer. Skinner gets the benefit but not Victor?

Reminds me of how Dave Andreychuk got run out of town 

[Doohicksie]

48 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said:

I don't understanding sitting Jost. Am I missing something?

Maybe he's dinged a bit too?

3 hours ago, Flashsabre said:

All run and fun, questionable understanding of defensive responsibilities

That's starting to change for the Sabres.  Their deadline deals were with defense and toughness in mind.  Also, Lyubushkin is stepping up in that department.  I think EDM might be surprised at how the Sabres can be tough AND talented. 

Oh crap.  Just read Stillman and Muel are both out.

[RochesterExpat]

32 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

 

I was about to rant about sitting Jost vs others in that lineup. Guess I'll put the pitchfork away for now.

[bob_sauve28]

4 minutes ago, RochesterExpat said:

I was about to rant about sitting Jost vs others in that lineup. Guess I'll put the pitchfork away for now.

Keep it handy! There's always a good reason for a riot! 😅

[Flashsabre]

21 minutes ago, inkman said:

And this is why you trade for Jacob Chychrun.  

They tried. Armstrong wasn’t having it.

[inkman]

15 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said:

Reminds me of how Dave Andreychuk got run out of town 

Ray Sheppard anyone?

[matter2003]

2 of the highest scoring teams in hockey(#1 Oilers and #3 Sabres) and 2 of the worst defensive teams(#8 worst Sabres and #12 worst Oilers).

2 of the best PP units(#1 Oilers/#5 Sabres) versus 2 of the worst PK units(#2 worst Sabres/#8 worst Oilers).

Defense optional in this one?  7-5 Sabres?

Edited March 6, 2023 by matter2003

[inkman]

1 minute ago, Flashsabre said:

They tried. Armstrong wasn’t having it.

I know the deets.  GMKA didn’t want to give up Kulich or Savoie.  I’m good with not shipping either of them off but man the Sabres D is painfully thin.  One injury to any of the top 3 and they are in a tough spot. Two injuries within the top 6.  AHL D here we come.  I guess just play Power and Dahlin 28 minutes each. 

[bob_sauve28]

2 minutes ago, inkman said:

Ray Sheppard anyone?

Ya, that was Rick Dudley who didn't like him? He just scored goals 

[inkman]

Just now, bob_sauve28 said:

Ya, that was Rick Dudley who didn't like him? He just scored goals 

Sounds familiar (Skinner vs Krueger)