GDT: Sabres @ Islanders - October 14, 2023 - 7:30PM, MSG-B/MSGSN/ESPN+📺WGR📻

[nfreeman]

From the Athletic today, regarding the Zemgus-Krebs-KO line:

“Okposo and Girgensons were brought back for their ability to play a reliable and direct game as part of Buffalo’s fourth line. That line has leaked chances against in both games, though. On Saturday, the Islanders had more than 94 percent of the expected goals when that line was on the ice at five-on-five. In two games, that line has generated only one high-danger chance and allowed eight against at even strength.”

[Thorner]

For goal scorers next game I’ve got Benson, Krebs, Power, and Cody Franson

[Carmel Corn]

1 hour ago, Pimlach said:

Just like he did last season carrying two rookies and playing with numerous line combos, plus PP and PK - and still scoring 31 goals at 21 years of age.  

Cozens is among the least of my worries right now.  

 

He needs to get going though, along with a few others.

[Stoner]

37 minutes ago, Thorny said:

For goal scorers next game I’ve got Benson, Krebs, Power, and Cody Franson

Too bad about Horton.

[Thorner]

12 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

Too bad about Horton.

True enough. But it was only temporarily closed for renos, that’s why I got Chinese 

[Scottysabres]

1 hour ago, nfreeman said:

From the Athletic today, regarding the Zemgus-Krebs-KO line:

“Okposo and Girgensons were brought back for their ability to play a reliable and direct game as part of Buffalo’s fourth line. That line has leaked chances against in both games, though. On Saturday, the Islanders had more than 94 percent of the expected goals when that line was on the ice at five-on-five. In two games, that line has generated only one high-danger chance and allowed eight against at even strength.”

Translation?

I'll give it a go........

Jost - Krebs - Kulich

Bring Okposo in to the press box, groom him for coaching. Trade Girgs? Or just have him and Jost swap out every few games?

And for all that is right in Sabres hockey world, trade VO and get a better D man, a 3 / 4 D man that makes an impact. Spend some assets Kyven.

/roster rant

[Broken Ankles]

1 hour ago, Thorny said:

Re: Tage Thompson 

Last season, Tage had 12 streaks of 2 games or more where he didn’t register a goal 

Tage was goal-less in 44 of 78 games played: 56%. The majority of Sabres hockey games, Thompson did not score. He finished 6th overall for goals

this is sorta just how goal scorers do and how math does 

in a broader sense it’s why McDavid doesn’t win the cup

build a great team!

Quality stats and strong take. The conversation is elevated when you are here!  

[Thorner]

3 minutes ago, Broken Ankles said:

Quality stats and strong take. The conversation is elevated when you are here!  

Because I am so short 

[SABRES 0311]

I’ve said it in a couple posts that maybe different combinations are in order. I’m not saying anyone (aside from Bryson/Clifton) sucks. Mitts came on strong playing with top six linemates last year. Now he is arguably leading an offensively dangerous third line.

A change of scenery, in house, might lead to some good results for other players as well.

[LGR4GM]

Benson does so much on the first goal by Greenway. When he gets the sticks lifts on the back check he immediately taps the puck into space for himself. The defender (A) who lost the puck turns towards that way and Benson is already pushing the puck under him the opposite way. This results in that defender finishing his turn to find Benson a full stick length away while the defenders momentum pulls him further away.

Benson continues on the angle he has because it cuts the hands of the nearest islander who is in a full sprint backwards (the trailer), this gives Benson the body position he needs. After he has the step he continues towards the defender (B) who is facing him, at this point Benson has neutralized 2 islanders. Once that B defender drifts out wide enough for Benson, he cuts hard back towards the center of the ice and for a 2nd time cuts the hands of the trailing defender. At this point the only defender in a position to do much is the B defender who steps into Benson and allows the trailer to also get to Benson.

However Benson has created space. The B defender has to slide to the middle and trailer is also in the middle. The A defender he turned around is still out of the play but has to slide out as Benson slides into the middle. Again we now have 2 players Benson pulled to the middle of the ice and the A defender he beat has to keep moving further outside to maintain his gap as Benson goes east west while being engaged. Once Benson fights through the double check he knows that there is space where he cut from and lays the puck into it. This forces that A defender to come all the way across the ice but there is no one to take the space he vacates except, Greenway. Greenway takes the pass from Mitts and again you see him cut the hands of the trailing defender and we get a goal. 

It all happens because Benson gets 1 guy turned around, then attacks towards the B defender while cutting the hands of the trailer, once engaged with the other defender he cuts hard towards the middle and using his size, slips through the double check to lay the puck back across into space. When I talk about manipulation this is what I mean. His route is planned to move people and give him options. By turning the A defender, cutting the hands of the trailer and driving at an angle towards the B defender, Benson is forcing those players to react to him. 

[erickompositör72]

44 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

Benson does so much on the first goal by Greenway. When he gets the sticks lifts on the back check he immediately taps the puck into space for himself. The defender (A) who lost the puck turns towards that way and Benson is already pushing the puck under him the opposite way. This results in that defender finishing his turn to find Benson a full stick length away while the defenders momentum pulls him further away.

Benson continues on the angle he has because it cuts the hands of the nearest islander who is in a full sprint backwards (the trailer), this gives Benson the body position he needs. After he has the step he continues towards the defender (B) who is facing him, at this point Benson has neutralized 2 islanders. Once that B defender drifts out wide enough for Benson, he cuts hard back towards the center of the ice and for a 2nd time cuts the hands of the trailing defender. At this point the only defender in a position to do much is the B defender who steps into Benson and allows the trailer to also get to Benson.

However Benson has created space. The B defender has to slide to the middle and trailer is also in the middle. The A defender he turned around is still out of the play but has to slide out as Benson slides into the middle. Again we now have 2 players Benson pulled to the middle of the ice and the A defender he beat has to keep moving further outside to maintain his gap as Benson goes east west while being engaged. Once Benson fights through the double check he knows that there is space where he cut from and lays the puck into it. This forces that A defender to come all the way across the ice but there is no one to take the space he vacates except, Greenway. Greenway takes the pass from Mitts and again you see him cut the hands of the trailing defender and we get a goal. 

It all happens because Benson gets 1 guy turned around, then attacks towards the B defender while cutting the hands of the trailer, once engaged with the other defender he cuts hard towards the middle and using his size, slips through the double check to lay the puck back across into space. When I talk about manipulation this is what I mean. His route is planned to move people and give him options. By turning the A defender, cutting the hands of the trailer and driving at an angle towards the B defender, Benson is forcing those players to react to him. 

Not that I have anything to add, other than that it is amazing to see such a young kid with these killer instincts, and the skill to execute it in the NHL.

[lowsabre]

On 10/14/2023 at 8:49 PM, Mango said:

If you stopped watching hockey before Greenway scored you aren’t allowed to watch anymore. 

Don't worry, I always stick to games through the end.

Even if at some random sports event, we're losing, and its raining. Never give up!