GDT: Sabres at Flyers-04-01 7:00PM MSG+/NBCS/ESPN+/WGR

[Brawndo]

 

[Mango]

4 hours ago, Jävə Keith said:

The flags were given away at game earlier this year (first 10,000 fans kind of thing). I got one, they are nice. Mine is currently hanging just below my TV for inspiration.

Perhaps the BFLO Store will have them. They recently partnered with the Sabres and have lots of swag. Especially at their flagship store.

 

I looked there, no luck. I am debating throwing a Hail Mary and reaching out to the org. 

[LGR4GM]

"The quest stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little and it will fail to the ruin of all." 

Florida is a daunting challenge. But for tonight, we can celebrate a win. 

[Taro T]

10 minutes ago, Mango said:

I looked there, no luck. I am debating throwing a Hail Mary and reaching out to the org. 

Doubt they have any left that they're good with giving away/selling.  Pretty sure there were more people at that game than there were flags given away.

But maybe you might get lucky with an E-bay search.

 

[Mango]

5 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Doubt they have any left that they're good with giving away/selling.  Pretty sure there were more people at that game than there were flags given away.

But maybe you might get lucky with an E-bay search.

 

I was just hoping they’d point me in the fire too of where to purchase. 

[FrenchConnection44]

 

[inkman]

25 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

 

Totes adorbs 

3 minutes ago, FrenchConnection44 said:

 

That’s what she said 

[GASabresIUFAN]

Quick thoughts:  

Greenway looking much more comfortable here.

Mitts is our Minnesota Army Knife. Looks like he’ll do whatever DG asks.  He is clearly one of best passers and playmakers on this team. Casey one point from 50 and only skater to play in every game.  

Tuch just loves being a Sabre.  He really elevated today with TNT out.  

Skinner is a better player today then when he got here.  Takes so much more joy when playing now.

UPL made some great plays, but also some that leave you scratching your head. 
 

Milestone watch

Tnt  1g from 45 and 1 pt from 90

Skinner 2 goals from 35 and 2 points from 75.  Now 10 pts past his previous career high.

Tuch’s hattie gave him 35 and he’s 2 pts from 75.  Previous highs were 20 goals and 52 pts.

Dahlin 3 pts from 70.

Cozens 2 goals from 30 and 3 pts from 65

VO still needs 4 for 30.

Quinn 1 goal from 15 and 4 pts from 40.

Edited April 2, 2023 by GASabresIUFAN

[PromoTheRobot]

1 hour ago, Mango said:

I looked there, no luck. I am debating throwing a Hail Mary and reaching out to the org. 

Check on Amazon for "Buffalo City flag."

[sabresouth]

UPL with a good game. Only let three in. I'm all in for Levi against Florida. 

[pi2000]

UPL looked good, still out of position at times and fighting pucks.

.929 sv%, 3 GA on 2.72 xGA

Levi putting him and Comrie on notice can only help. 

[Doohicksie]

14 hours ago, Believer said:

Great game Mitts

He doesn't dominate like Tage but he was very effective tonight; seems like he's synching up with Tuch and Skins (and they with him).

Edited April 2, 2023 by Doohickie

[triumph_communes]

UPL made a bunch of good saves and let some stinkers in.  They better go with Levi on Tuesday 

[nucci]

7 hours ago, CTJoe said:

Levi will play Tuesday.  We were so awful with turnovers tonight - my guess is the sh*tty ice surface led to at least some of this

how do you know the ice was bad?

[sweetlou]

15 hours ago, sweetlou said:

Just to make next week even more interesting the Sabres continue this hot streak and smash the Flyers 6-3. 

Quinn, Jost, Tuch, Dahlin, Mitts, and Krebs with goals.

Got the score correct.  Tuch and Mitts with big games.

[Weave]

We won. And thats all that matters.  But they won’t get away with all the unforced turnovers against FL.  Way, way too many intercepted passes and pucks sent to nowhere.  That was living dangerously.  Good thing Philly is a bad hockey team.

I thought Looby and Stillman were pleasantly invisible for the most part.

I also though Power and Joki struggled much of the game.  Power needs to learn to use his body to separate pucks from skaters.  He rarely makes contact and its gotten more noticeable as the games have gotten more intense.

[JustOneParade]

12 minutes ago, Weave said:

We won. And thats all that matters.  But they won’t get away with all the unforced turnovers against FL.  Way, way too many intercepted passes and pucks sent to nowhere.  That was living dangerously.  Good thing Philly is a bad hockey team.

I thought Looby and Stillman were pleasantly invisible for the most part.

I also though Power and Joki struggled much of the game.  Power needs to learn to use his body to separate pucks from skaters.  He rarely makes contact and its gotten more noticeable as the games have gotten more intense.

Unforced errors. Intercepted passes. Pucks sent to nowhere. Pretty good synopsis of the whole season. If you combine all of that with their awful performance at the face off dot and losing puck battles with regularity (all possession killers) it’s stunning that this team is in the top 3 in the league in scoring. Is that an indication of the skill this team possesses or a sign of them abandoning defensive responsibility for the sake of activating offense?

Clean up or improve upon those things at the top and …. oh my. 😲

[Night Train]

22 minutes ago, Weave said:

We won. And thats all that matters.  But they won’t get away with all the unforced turnovers against FL.  Way, way too many intercepted passes and pucks sent to nowhere.  That was living dangerously.  Good thing Philly is a bad hockey team.

I thought Looby and Stillman were pleasantly invisible for the most part.

I also though Power and Joki struggled much of the game.  Power needs to learn to use his body to separate pucks from skaters.  He rarely makes contact and its gotten more noticeable as the games have gotten more intense.

 Joki and Brysons slots are open for roster improvement next year. 

 I have been down on Mitts since last year. I give him credit for his hustle and some passing but he blows so many opportunities with the puck being lost so often. Always shoots wide.  To me, he's a 3rd, 4th liner on his best day and another contract offer should be modest at best, if they wish to keep him over a young guy who can actually shoot. . JMO. 

[Pimlach]

10 hours ago, Brawndo said:

 

Q. Are you good? 
A. Yes. 
 

“oh, I like that answer!”  

Edited April 2, 2023 by Pimlach

[Pimlach]

2 hours ago, Weave said:

We won. And thats all that matters.  But they won’t get away with all the unforced turnovers against FL.  Way, way too many intercepted passes and pucks sent to nowhere.  That was living dangerously.  Good thing Philly is a bad hockey team.

I thought Looby and Stillman were pleasantly invisible for the most part.

I also though Power and Joki struggled much of the game.  Power needs to learn to use his body to separate pucks from skaters.  He rarely makes contact and its gotten more noticeable as the games have gotten more intense.

Way too many chances to breakout and then they turn it over with poor passes or weak board play.  The forwards are just as guilty as the defense for this.   There are forwards on just about every line that struggle in our zone.  

1 hour ago, JustOneParade said:

Unforced errors. Intercepted passes. Pucks sent to nowhere. Pretty good synopsis of the whole season. If you combine all of that with their awful performance at the face off dot and losing puck battles with regularity (all possession killers) it’s stunning that this team is in the top 3 in the league in scoring. Is that an indication of the skill this team possesses or a sign of them abandoning defensive responsibility for the sake of activating offense?

Clean up or improve upon those things at the top and …. oh my. 😲

Face offs matter and they need to keep working on it.  D and O zone face offs are very important.  

[French Collection]

My favourite play was Quinn knocking the puck down, keeping possession and the spinning pass to Tuch for the shortie.

Clutch and high skill.

[Stoner]

Tuch with the touch to tuck it home! Touché!

@dantheman

[SDS]

3 hours ago, Night Train said:

 Joki and Brysons slots are open for roster improvement next year. 

 I have been down on Mitts since last year. I give him credit for his hustle and some passing but he blows so many opportunities with the puck being lost so often. Always shoots wide.  To me, he's a 3rd, 4th liner on his best day and another contract offer should be modest at best, if they wish to keep him over a young guy who can actually shoot. . JMO. 

A 49 point fourth liner? What league are you watching?

[GASabresIUFAN]

12 hours ago, pi2000 said:

Levi putting him and Comrie on notice can only help. 

Levi’s dedication to his craft and attention to detail will make both UPL and Comrie better goalies. They will have to work OT just to keep up.  Don’t be surprised if they start mediating.

[Weave]

3 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Levi’s dedication to his craft and attention to detail will make both UPL and Comrie better goalies. They will have to work OT just to keep up.  Don’t be surprised if they start mediating.

Was there a dispute?