GDT: Senators @Sabres 4-13-2023 7pm MSG

[Gatorman0519]

Anderson is brutal tonight. Team looks dead. 

[DarthEbriate]

Anderson looks like he hasn't played in a month or so and the Sabres look like they're starting to show their [edit:] resignation. And a kicked goal...

I take Anderson out at the first stoppage in the third period. Let him take this time, get a curtain call...  and galvanize the team, (with Levi very aware he's going in and the team can prepare for it during the intermission), and let the crowd get wild, then use that energy for the comeback.

Edited April 14, 2023 by DarthEbriate

[Billznut]

The reaction time between Levi and a 41 year old Anderson has never been more apparent after tonight. Anderson has had the post save him multiple times when he has been too slow reacting. 

[HumanSlinky39]

3 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Matches the 23-10 face off deficit. 

And for those who scoffed at Ottawa picking up Giroux, that was his 35th of the season.  35th.  

He's been an underappreciated player for a long time.

[Pimlach]

Special Teams a factor.  Ottawa 1-2 on PP.  Sabres 0-4 on the PP. 

Edited April 14, 2023 by Pimlach

[Zamboni]

50/50 is at $251,000 😮

[Randall Flagg]

It's a little scary what Tage looks like 

[Carmel Corn]

8 minutes ago, Stads said:

Hits are 23-6 in favor of the Sens according to nhl.com

This simply is NOT acceptable in our own building....are they afraid or do they have no pride?   It is supposed to be fan appreciation night, but it's not very satisfying to watch us taking hits like a punching bag and not showing any bite in our game at all.

[Ctaeth]

Alright boys.  I'm back for the third period.  I'm in my happy place:

Sabres game on, got a Dibella's sub for dinner, just finished our adult league soccer game (we lost, but it was still fun/good exercise), and the kid has gone to bed.  Just going to enjoy this moment of zen watching the Sabres game, awaiting the crazy shakeup that is coming within the next month.. our second child.  

[Stoner]

I can't believe I devote so much of my time and mental energy to a league that 1. Wants that to be a goal or 2. Blows that call.

[Randall Flagg]

The league's explanation literally makes me want to [redacted] 

[K-9]

4 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said:

It's a little scary what Tage looks like 

Scary good or scary bad?

[Believer]

Disappointing period… More chances, no goals… More Ottawa hits, no Sabre response… 24-6… Pathetic

Hockey is a physical game… It includes an element of domination off the scoreboard… The unspoken message the Senators are giving to our players is “We are dominant… You are submissive.”… In physical sports, the scoreboard usually reflects this at the end of the game… 

Do better, Boys… Do better.

[Randall Flagg]

1 minute ago, K-9 said:

Scary good or scary bad?

Bad. I really hope he has been significantly injured the last couple weeks

[Quint]

5 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said:

It's a little scary what Tage looks like 

Don't know what's wrong with Tage. Ribs? Wrist? Too weak on his skates? Seems easy to knock down. I think he could use another 10-15 lbs. 

[DarthEbriate]

If the Sabres lose by a goal today (or are down a goal with 30 seconds remaining and give up an ENG), and then win tomorrow, it could be legitimately argued that they lost 2-4 points in the standings because Toronto refused to call a lifted foot and movement of the leg toward the net (and intentionally done by both skaters) as a kick. It's not an unwitting deflection/carom in either case.

[DarthEbriate]

1 minute ago, DarthEbriate said:

If the Sabres lose by a goal today (or are down a goal with 30 seconds remaining and give up an ENG), and then win tomorrow, it could be legitimately argued that they lost 2-4 points in the standings because Toronto refused to call a lifted foot and movement of the leg toward the net (and intentionally done by both skaters) as a kick. It's not an unwitting deflection/carom in either case.

And miss the playoffs by 4 points.

[Sidc3000]

11 minutes ago, Carmel Corn said:

This simply is NOT acceptable in our own building....are they afraid or do they have no pride?   It is supposed to be fan appreciation night, but it's not very satisfying to watch us taking hits like a punching bag and not showing any bite in our game at all.

This is a team of soft players. There is no way to make them hit. They have been told all season long goals goals goals. 

[French Collection]

Ottawa feed said Stutzle is at 90 points. He has pulled way in front of Lafreniere and Byfield who were drafted 1-2 ahead of him.

[Spoonman]

3 minutes ago, Quint said:

Don't know what's wrong with Tage. Ribs? Wrist? Too weak on his skates? Seems easy to knock down. I think he could use another 10-15 lbs. 

MY guess is that they would sit him like Muel, but he was shooting for 50G 100Pts.,  Also, my guess is that the issue for TAGE is a pain management, AND TAGE wants to play.....

[Carmel Corn]

Just now, French Collection said:

Ottawa feed said Stutzle is at 90 points. He has pulled way in front of Lafreniere and Byfield who were drafted 1-2 ahead of him.

He's been impressive and clearly part of the reason I think Ottawa will be a thorn in our side for years to come.

[French Collection]

C’mon boys make this PP count.

[Doohicksie]

Now that's a penalty the refs can't ignore 😄

[Sidc3000]

1 minute ago, Carmel Corn said:

He's been impressive and clearly part of the reason I think Ottawa will be a thorn in our side for years to come.

On top of them being way more physical. That will be harder to overcome for the sabres

[Believer]

Make it count.