Thorny Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 Hopefully Edmonton ties it and it goes to OT and we live in the universe where no one scores and the final is eventually cancelled. Next year counts for 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 That fee Bob paid the witch doctor is paying off in spades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 I'm kind of glad it's not the game I thought it would be. At least this way it's far more fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 Florida getting outplayed and still winning is bad news for the Oil 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 The officiating is in line with my expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 Good night EDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 Incredible pace to that game. Florida as relentless as they've been all playoffs. If Bobrovsky keeps playing like that this is already over. I laughed out loud when the announcer said Kyle was "a late addition from the Isalnders" Time in Buffalo just a bad dream, already forgotten. 🙂 E-Rod playing like the 3C we need. Go figure. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 12 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said: If Bobrovsky keeps playing like that this is already over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 16 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said: Incredible pace to that game. Florida as relentless as they've been all playoffs. If Bobrovsky keeps playing like that this is already over. I laughed out loud when the announcer said Kyle was "a late addition from the Isalnders" Time in Buffalo just a bad dream, already forgotten. 🙂 E-Rod playing like the 3C we need. Go figure. And our fans will learn a painful lesson about squandering usefull playe... Nope, they'll continue to do things like demand Peyton Krebs be traded for a 5th round pick (even funnier/sadder given people wishing to acquire Sam Bennett). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 (edited) The next game may be a coaches' dual. What adjustments do the Oilers make? The Panthers' defensive structure works just well enough to compliment Bob's strengths as a goalie. And Bob's strengths as a goalie are suited for the kind of game the Oilers brought when the aforementioned defense is applied. The Panthers are masters at taking advantage of mistakes. They can roll more lines than the Oilers and all are effective in their own ways. The adjustment options, as I see them, are: 1. Play the same game but with more intensity. 2. Crash the net. 3. Mix up the lines. What would I choose? I'd blend options 1 and 3, hoping that option 3 begets option 1. Option 2 is the worst because every Panther line can handle that kind of play and can also, again, take advantage when the Oilers are bound up at the Panthers' net. What do I think the Oilers choose to do? My guess is option 1, blaming tonight on puck-luck and other intangibles, plus I can see the hubris of the team leadership thinking the rest of the team has "more" in them. 4 minutes ago, sabremike said: And our fans will learn a painful lesson about squandering usefull playe... Nope, they'll continue to do things like demand Peyton Krebs be traded for a 5th round pick (even funnier/sadder given people wishing to acquire Sam Bennett). Edited June 9 by ... h is for "hockey" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 12 minutes ago, Doohickie said: Is that Sasha’s grand dad Bob Barkov? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorman0519 Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 Cats snuck one out. If that’s the worst they play, which I suspect, this might not go past 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 Is EDM really better than FLA? Last night, they looked it. I don't expect that to continue, but yeahhhh, losing after that performance doesn't bode well. It was a fun game to watch as a fan. It helps that I don't have a major rooting interest. I'm leaning Florida, but wouldn't mind seeing McDavid raising the cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 (edited) 8 hours ago, sabremike said: And our fans will learn a painful lesson about squandering usefull playe... Nope, they'll continue to do things like demand Peyton Krebs be traded for a 5th round pick (even funnier/sadder given people wishing to acquire Sam Bennett). I've never seen anyone demand we trade Krebs for a 5th but at some point Buffalo can't wait 6yrs in the nhl to develop ppl. Buffalo needs to find teams shedding a Rodriguez or a Reinhart that's already done the development instead of being the feeder team. I'd also challenge you to tell us which of Benson, Quinn, JJP, Tuch, Tage, Skinner, Cozens has Krebs been better than? Edited June 9 by LGR4GM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoted Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 (edited) 8 hours ago, Gatorman0519 said: Cats snuck one out. If that’s the worst they play, which I suspect, this might not go past 5. Winning 3-0 and saying they snuck one out. Yea Panthers in 4, even at their worst they win easily. Edmonton forgot you need to score goals to win and decided to just play well on the ice between the goals. Edited June 9 by Demoted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted June 9 Author Report Share Posted June 9 Booby is gonna get the Conn. He played so well and his guys did enough when they had their chances. I still say this series will go 6. Florida is what I want the Sabres to be. All rounnd very talented team that plays hard and knows what it takes to win in the playoff. With a stone cold goaler. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 29 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Buffalo needs to find teams shedding a Rodriguez or a Reinhart Lol - bro, what. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 $9.25M Dman Darnell Nurse has been bad these playoffs, I’ve seen him make a lot of mistakes. I just looked at his stats and he has 3 assists in 19 games and is -15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoted Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 (edited) 48 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Buffalo needs to find teams shedding a Rodriguez or a Reinhart Buffalo is the team that sends those players to other teams not the other way around. Sabres are a farm team for other NHL teams. Edited June 9 by Demoted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Lee Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 29 minutes ago, Sabres Fan in NS said: Booby is gonna get the Conn. He played so well and his guys did enough when they had their chances. I still say this series will go 6. Florida is what I want the Sabres to be. All round very talented team that plays hard and knows what it takes to win in the playoff. With a stone cold goaler. It would be difficult I think for us to emulate either of the current cup final teams. We just don't have the high-end forward talent (there is no emerging McDavid, Draisaitl, Barkov or Tkachuk here). We are perhaps close to a different team that just lost though, Dallas. We have a Heiskanen (maybe a couple in Dahlin and Power). We might have an Oettinger (UPL, maybe Levi). We have several candidates to be Robertson (Quinn, Peterka...). I think we have a Hintz (Cozens). We have a Stankoven (actually, a better Stankoven in Benson). Not quite the same, but we have some vets who can play high end roles like Seguin, Duschene and Pavelski did for Dallas (Thompson, Tuch, maybe Skinner still). We have a Lindell (Samuelsson). We need a Marchment, a Faksa, a Dadonov, a Tanev. Oh, and a Wyatt Johnston would be nice (maybe we get that kind of boost from the big trade everyone is hoping for, not someone as young as Johnston but perhaps as impactful over a 3-4 year period). If well managed, this is quite doable I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 1 hour ago, Sabres Fan in NS said: Booby is gonna get the Conn. He played so well and his guys did enough when they had their chances. I still say this series will go 6. Florida is what I want the Sabres to be. All rounnd very talented team that plays hard and knows what it takes to win in the playoff. With a stone cold goaler. Can't argue with any of this. Unless FL falls apart, highly unlikely, Bobo wins Conn Smythe. I said before, FL is the model I chase. No weakness, team game. toughness, grit, outstanding in net, opportunistic scoring. Mirror that. I had FL in 7. I suspect they'll make some adjustments to quell EDM from getting behind the D. They do that, it could be done in 5. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 1 hour ago, Demoted said: Winning 3-0 and saying they snuck one out. Yea Panthers in 4, even at their worst they win easily. Edmonton forgot you need to score goals to win and decided to just play well on the ice between the goals. This was the quintessential example of a goalie "stealing one". EDM didn't do anything wrong. They were flat out stone walled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Archie Lee said: It would be difficult I think for us to emulate either of the current cup final teams. We just don't have the high-end forward talent (there is no emerging McDavid, Draisaitl, Barkov or Tkachuk here). We are perhaps close to a different team that just lost though, Dallas. We have a Heiskanen (maybe a couple in Dahlin and Power). We might have an Oettinger (UPL, maybe Levi). We have several candidates to be Robertson (Quinn, Peterka...). I think we have a Hintz (Cozens). We have a Stankoven (actually, a better Stankoven in Benson). Not quite the same, but we have some vets who can play high end roles like Seguin, Duschene and Pavelski did for Dallas (Thompson, Tuch, maybe Skinner still). We have a Lindell (Samuelsson). We need a Marchment, a Faksa, a Dadonov, a Tanev. Oh, and a Wyatt Johnston would be nice (maybe we get that kind of boost from the big trade everyone is hoping for, not someone as young as Johnston but perhaps as impactful over a 3-4 year period). If well managed, this is quite doable I think. McD and Draisaitl are obviously high end sports cars. They can't break through alone. Yes, Hyman and Bouchard are great and who wouldn't want them. Give FL roster all day. Edited June 9 by stinky finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 3 hours ago, That Aud Smell said: Lol - bro, what. Both players that moved teams, what do you mean what? That isn't a comparison of player ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 1 hour ago, LGR4GM said: Both players that moved teams, what do you mean what? That isn't a comparison of player ability. Two men who have never been in my kitchen, Cliffy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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