GASabresIUFAN Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago Czechia natives Kulich and Rousek are on the Sabres squad heading into the Sabres opening games, but will either be given the opportunity to play in their native country? Kulich had a great prospect challenge, but given this unique camp he has only played one pre-season game as the new look Sabres seemed very focused on building early cohesion with Lindy's new system for the skaters thought to be in the top 12. I think Rousek may have also played one pre-season game as well. PR wise it would be great for these guys to have a chance to play at home, but is it in the best interest of the Sabres who need a strong start to the season? What about Krebs? He actually played in all 3 "Sabres" centric pre-season games. Aube-Kubel, Greenway, McLeod and Zucker (and Tuch) played 2 each. Was this just a case of Lindy seeing where he can slot Krebs if needed or was he looking for an opening night role for Peyton? Given the back to back games, I think there is a good chance the Sabres utilize all 15 forwards between the two games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFinn Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago (edited) It is Lindy Ruffs first games as a Sabre coach in a NHL game this era. And it is against his former team. I don't think he cares about anything but winning those games. My answer is No on Krebs and Rousek. If there are changes in the line-up for the second game, Kulich gets his chance. And I think/hope Ruff doesn't make changes on a winning team. Edited 2 hours ago by SabreFinn Grammar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago You dress the 12 forwards that give you best chance to win. Two points now are still equal to 2 points in March. I don't see the need to play any of them unless they are doing something special in practice that warrants it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago The Sabres have never telegraphed their starting lineup as clearly as they have this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago unless there is an injury, this is your lineup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 3 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: unless there is an injury, this is your lineup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago The best form of PR is winning some ***** hockey games. Give me the best lineup that can do that. All else be damned. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawerchuk Posted 51 minutes ago Report Share Posted 51 minutes ago Rousek is a career AHLer. He does not excite me at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drag0nDan Posted 38 minutes ago Report Share Posted 38 minutes ago 2 hours ago, dudacek said: The Sabres have never telegraphed their starting lineup as clearly as they have this season. Hopefully we can avoid the slow 20-something game start that seems to plague this team in recent seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd1001 Posted 29 minutes ago Report Share Posted 29 minutes ago 2 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Czechia natives Kulich and Rousek are on the Sabres squad heading into the Sabres opening games, but will either be given the opportunity to play in their native country? Kulich had a great prospect challenge, but given this unique camp he has only played one pre-season game as the new look Sabres seemed very focused on building early cohesion with Lindy's new system for the skaters thought to be in the top 12. I think Rousek may have also played one pre-season game as well. PR wise it would be great for these guys to have a chance to play at home, but is it in the best interest of the Sabres who need a strong start to the season? What about Krebs? He actually played in all 3 "Sabres" centric pre-season games. Aube-Kubel, Greenway, McLeod and Zucker (and Tuch) played 2 each. Was this just a case of Lindy seeing where he can slot Krebs if needed or was he looking for an opening night role for Peyton? Given the back to back games, I think there is a good chance the Sabres utilize all 15 forwards between the two games. Let them sit in the press box, but before the game walk around the Arena, meet some fans, sign some autographs, take pictures, and do the same between periods. Great PR that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted 25 minutes ago Report Share Posted 25 minutes ago 21 minutes ago, Hawerchuk said: Rousek is a career AHLer. He does not excite me at all. Depending on how game #1 goes, Lindy may stay with the same lineup. Someone getting dinged up is changes things. Kulich is the guy going in imo. He is the next man up as far as prospects and has taken a step forward from the end of the last season. If a 4th liner is out, Greenway can drop down a line imo. I am sure the Czech fans are more excited about Kulich’s potential than Rousek’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted 21 minutes ago Report Share Posted 21 minutes ago Seems straightforward. If we lose a C to injury, Krebs rotates in. If we lose a winger it’ll be Kulich or Rousek depending on role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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