Michael Pachla: What Buffalo's lineup might look like in 2021 w/extra goalie + taxi squad

Michael Pachla: What Buffalo's lineup might look like in 2021 w/extra goalie + taxi squad
- Michael Pachla

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Also going back to the previous blog


The people I surround myself with. My close knit friends.

4 of 8. Currently working remote
3 of 8. Currently in the Medical field (not hospital related)
1 of 8. Laid off sitting on their butt.

All are couples

The friends we don’t trust being safe. Never ever get invited.

If a person has any covid symptoms. They have gotten tested and even after a negative test. Stayed away For 2 weeks.

And didn’t gather during prime time games.

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- Sabretooth9

did you bring pizza and wings?

Not just pizza and wings, but beer also.

Not just pizza and wings, but beer also.
- The Don

did you bring pizza and wings?
- Michael Pachla

Pizza and wings are ordered for 4:15

Getting beer after the gym

Pizza and wings are ordered for 4:15

Getting beer after the gym
- Sabretooth9

does that mean mich ultra?

does that mean mich ultra?
- Michael Pachla

Mix. Some craft. Some blue a some claws for the ladies.

Mix. Some craft. Some blue a some claws for the ladies.
- Sabretooth9

well done

I’m curious most people speculating the sabres lineup have cozens starting on the 3rd line. What’s your reasoning for dropping olofsson there over him or anyone else?

I’m curious most people speculating the sabres lineup have cozens starting on the 3rd line. What’s your reasoning for dropping olofsson there over him or anyone else?
- RedC21

Cozens is most likely 2nd line RW.

Our RW depth without him is ..... ahhh not good.

Without cozens

Reinhart
Okposo
Tage Thompson


That’s why the Sabres will also give Quinn a shot.

I’m curious most people speculating the sabres lineup have cozens starting on the 3rd line. What’s your reasoning for dropping olofsson there over him or anyone else?
- RedC21

For me it starts with Cozens. If he's ready to make the jump, I'm of the belief he'll be in a great situation playing wing next to Staal. Not only will the wing alieveiate some rookie pressure, but Cozens will be able to learn the NHL game from a true, veteran professional like Staal.
As for Olofsson having him on the third line adds more scoring depth to the top nine and he'll more than likely still be on the top PP unit.

https://twitter.com/ForeP...tatus/1340353402577047555


Are you kidding me....

Cozens is most likely 2nd line RW.

Our RW depth without him is ..... ahhh not good.

Without cozens

Reinhart
Okposo
Tage Thompson


That’s why the Sabres will also give Quinn a shot.
- Sabretooth9

In most of the lineups I’ve seen olofsson was moved to the right wing otherwise I would agree.

For me it starts with Cozens. If he's ready to make the jump, I'm of the belief he'll be in a great situation playing wing next to Staal. Not only will the wing alieveiate some rookie pressure, but Cozens will be able to learn the NHL game from a true, veteran professional like Staal.
As for Olofsson having him on the third line adds more scoring depth to the top nine and he'll more than likely still be on the top PP unit.
- Michael Pachla

Thanks, cozens does have a great opportunity to showcase himself at the world Juniors and already having the rust knocked off already he may have a leg up on his competition in training camp.

My thought was that no matter the line they were on part of staal’s job was going going to be to mentor cozens but if cozens proves himself good enough I suppose it would be best to put them together.

Lastly on olofsson, I wasn’t sure if the sabres would be too keen on splitting up him and eichel (whether that means moving him to the right side of Jack and hall).

https://twitter.com/ForePlayPod/status/1340353402577047555


Are you kidding me....
- Stripes77

they are tearing it up

smart move to show it at 6 tonight

Thanks, cozens does have a great opportunity to showcase himself at the world Juniors and already having the rust knocked off already he may have a leg up on his competition in training camp.

My thought was that no matter the line they were on part of staal’s job was going going to be to mentor cozens but if cozens proves himself good enough I suppose it would be best to put them together.

Lastly on olofsson, I wasn’t sure if the sabres would be too keen on splitting up him and eichel (whether that means moving him to the right side of Jack and hall).
- RedC21

Yeah. A lot of possibilities this year heading into camp. And you're right, playing at the WJC in a premium role, is gonna give him a big head start.

I would rather have Thompson or Ruotsalainen on the roster than Okposo, personally

Cozens is most likely 2nd line RW.

Our RW depth without him is ..... ahhh not good.

Without cozens

Reinhart
Okposo
Tage Thompson


That’s why the Sabres will also give Quinn a shot.
- Sabretooth9

I think skinner gets a shot at rw on top line, as he has said he is comfortable playing rw

hall-eichel-skinner
olofsson-cozens-reinhart
casey/tage-staal-quinn/tage
girgens-eakins-okposo/rieder

Felt really weird driving down the QEW to Niagara and not going over the border to catch a Sabres game.

Good luck today gentleman.

Hope my Broncos keep it close but would not mind at all if the Bills capture the AFC Championship today at my expense.

I’d expect the Broncos to try to establish the run early and often to set up the play action game that Lock seems to do well with.

If the Bills defence forces the Broncos into long down and distances situations it will be a long day for the Broncos and the game could be over at half time.

Broncos are depleted in the secondary so it could mean another big passing day for the Bills offence. The Broncos do a great job of clamping it down in the red zone though but I’d have a prop bet on an Allen rushing TD today as they seem to be vulnerable on the ground in the red zone.

Ciao for now and enjoy the game Bills Mafia.

I would rather have Thompson or Ruotsalainen on the roster than Okposo, personally
- jcragcrumple

bills 41
broncos 13

and go northwestern

ohio state does not belong in final 4

- homiedclown

This team should focus on upside, not placating veterans. Yes Okposo has a higher floor than Thompson and Ruotsalainen, but he has a much lower ceiling. Hopefully he'll be on a short leash. He needs to produce, and not just defensively

they are tearing it up

smart move to show it at 6 tonight


- homiedclown

He's 11!

No 11 year old should be able to shape the ball like that...