The game plan against Buffalo? Pressure them. They are absolutely atrocious at moving the puck with any speed or urgency. Even when they're winning.
- Powerslave

I saw a bit of this in the last game against the Rangers but moreso tonight. They just never seemed to have their feet under them. 5 of the first 6 games were better than the last two. They need more urgency and tenacity.

They all owe Ullmark a steak dinner to-go from the chop house. That's a big point he stole. Theyre still alive at 3-3-2

Feaningful fames in February

2 back to back 1pm games this weekend against NJ, better wake up.

I would much appreciate anyone who posts the Dahlin hip check as a gif. That was incredible

This team is pretty annoying.

Can we ever have a game where we both dictate play and get good goaltending ?

Why does it have to be one or the other.

Some concerning trends have started to emerge the past two-t0-three games. Risto and McCabe are starting to look back to their normal selves, Montour stunk tonight as well.

Kreuger is insistent on playing the Eakin line as a shutdown line but they have been terribe the last 3 games and are not "shutdown" type players. If Ralph had any stones Okposo wouldn't play again this year as its clear he's 3 steps behind the play.

Eichel and Hall have to figure out whatever is making them ovulate.

Play Cozens more, he's been one of the best forwards this year despite limited minutes.

I would much appreciate anyone who posts the Dahlin hip check as a gif. That was incredible
- jcragcrumple

6 of the left 8 points available.

Only played 2 good games..... so .....

Loving olofsson's game. Looks fast with the puck.
Some guy's just get the game, puck finds him

This team is pretty annoying.

Can we ever have a game where we both dictate play and get good goaltending ?

Why does it have to be one or the other.

Some concerning trends have started to emerge the past two-t0-three games. Risto and McCabe are starting to look back to their normal selves, Montour stunk tonight as well.

Kreuger is insistent on playing the Eakin line as a shutdown line but they have been terribe the last 3 games and are not "shutdown" type players. If Ralph had any stones Okposo wouldn't play again this year as its clear he's 3 steps behind the play.

Eichel and Hall have to figure out whatever is making them ovulate.

Play Cozens more, he's been one of the best forwards this year despite limited minutes.
- Pegullaville

Speaking of, any word on Cozens?

Speaking of, any word on Cozens?
- Powerslave

Ralph has been shortening the bench in the third.

Cozens only played 10 minutes the other night as well.

I don’t think he’s hurt I think they are sheltering him.

However it is possible I guess I wasn’t really paying attention to see if he was on the bench or not

Ralph has been shortening the bench in the third.

Cozens only played 10 minutes the other night as well.

I don’t think he’s hurt I think they are sheltering him.

However it is possible I guess I wasn’t really paying attention to see if he was on the bench or not
- Pegullaville

leaned on reo line too much


again

Ralph has been shortening the bench in the third.

Cozens only played 10 minutes the other night as well.

I don’t think he’s hurt I think they are sheltering him.

However it is possible I guess I wasn’t really paying attention to see if he was on the bench or not
- Pegullaville

Cozens had a few hard collisions with grown men tonight. Hope he's ok.

Irony : maybe they bench cozens hoping he doesn't make a key mistake costing them the game.

Not sure how I feel about eichel's games tonight?
Mixed bag of tricks

Cozens had a few hard collisions with grown men tonight. Hope he's ok.

Irony : maybe they bench cozens hoping he doesn't make a key mistake costing them the game.

Not sure how I feel about eichel's games tonight?
Mixed bag of tricks
- Boss34

your coach leans on rieder in a close game over skinner

something has to give

your coach leans on rieder in a close game over skinner

something has to give
- homiedclown

That was an incredible pass by Sam. 👍

Skinner can't take that penalty at a key time.
Especially with 1 point in 8 games



9 big one's per

leaned on reo line too much


again
- homiedclown

Maybe Ralph can’t fight this feeling anymore so it was time for me to fly?

Maybe Ralph can’t fight this feeling anymore so it was time for me to fly?
- dadeadhead

He's gotta Roll With the Changes. Or perhaps he was Ridin the Storm Out.

Skinner's gotta Take it on the Run.

Ok, I'll stop.

He's gotta Roll With the Changes. Or perhaps he was Ridin the Storm Out.
- Wetbandit1

We just out Garthed, Garth.........

We just out Garthed, Garth.........
- dadeadhead

Yeah, that's never a good thing.

Yeah, that's never a good thing.
- Wetbandit1

I feel shame.........

This team is pretty annoying.

Can we ever have a game where we both dictate play and get good goaltending ?

Why does it have to be one or the other.

Some concerning trends have started to emerge the past two-t0-three games. Risto and McCabe are starting to look back to their normal selves, Montour stunk tonight as well.

Kreuger is insistent on playing the Eakin line as a shutdown line but they have been terribe the last 3 games and are not "shutdown" type players. If Ralph had any stones Okposo wouldn't play again this year as its clear he's 3 steps behind the play.

Eichel and Hall have to figure out whatever is making them ovulate.

Play Cozens more, he's been one of the best forwards this year despite limited minutes.
- Pegullaville

Was thinking the same today. It is frustrating

This team is pretty annoying.

Can we ever have a game where we both dictate play and get good goaltending ?

Why does it have to be one or the other.

Some concerning trends have started to emerge the past two-t0-three games. Risto and McCabe are starting to look back to their normal selves, Montour stunk tonight as well.

Kreuger is insistent on playing the Eakin line as a shutdown line but they have been terribe the last 3 games and are not "shutdown" type players. If Ralph had any stones Okposo wouldn't play again this year as its clear he's 3 steps behind the play.

Eichel and Hall have to figure out whatever is making them ovulate.

Play Cozens more, he's been one of the best forwards this year despite limited minutes.
- Pegullaville

This was definitely a game they should have been able to win. Any team with an identity should have been able to crank it up and get the W. Even if that meant in overtime.

They clung on for dear life the entire third in the last game and carried that play over to tonight. They have the ability to play down to any situation for some reason. This is really just an a$$ roster littered with mistakes. I feel like there is a future the involves Cozens being the man and a supporting cast around him that looks NOTHING like todays Sabres. And I think that's a future wer're going to enjoy. If we have a GM with the balls and skills to pull it off.

*Side note. I feel like our commitment to the Pachla blog and refusal of the Pino blog is like the retail traders clinging to Gamestop and AMC stocks to buck the system

I really think Eichs is hurt. Whatever kept him out of the first few days of camp is not healed. His puck control has been sloppy, he hasn't shot the puck as much as he usually does, and it looks to effect him on the dot as well. I'm guessing it's not his core or back because his skating & agility seem normal. Maybe wrist, forearm or elbow? They're obviously keeping it quiet but it will come out eventually.

The guy is a competitor. And he's now surrounded by the most talent since he became a Sabre. There's no way he's checked out. He's hurt and trying to play through it.

IMO

We just out Garthed, Garth.........
- dadeadhead

oh my

This was definitely a game they should have been able to win. Any team with an identity should have been able to crank it up and get the W. Even if that meant in overtime.

They clung on for dear life the entire third in the last game and carried that play over to tonight. They have the ability to play down to any situation for some reason. This is really just an a$$ roster littered with mistakes. I feel like there is a future the involves Cozens being the man and a supporting cast around him that looks NOTHING like todays Sabres. And I think that's a future wer're going to enjoy. If we have a GM with the balls and skills to pull it off.

*Side note. I feel like our commitment to the Pachla blog and refusal of the Pino blog is like the retail traders clinging to Gamestop and AMC stocks to buck the system
- Buffalo--Sabres

last night was so frustrating

not sure if it's the system or the players


guys like hall, eakin, and staal are just standing there not moving their legs

it's like they are a half step behind due to the lack of movement

Interesting...
How the Capitals with a so many good players still out, continue to find ways to win and post points

How the Bruins who have lost a lot of talent upfront and on D continue to find ways to win

The Sens are tracking just fine to land the highest odds for Owen Power, a nice add to their burgeoring stockpile of good young talent...
Chabot, Tkachuk, Norris, Pinto, Stutzle, Sanderson, Brannstrom, Chlapik, Thomson
Give them a couple years...holy crap.

last night was so frustrating

not sure if it's the system or the players


guys like hall, eakin, and staal are just standing there not moving their legs

it's like they are a half step behind due to the lack of movement
- homiedclown

I hate the stupid 1-1-2 PK they're using. It leaves the D on the points with too much time to make plays because our high guy goes from point to point. The Rangers were not successful last night but better teams will make us pay. Why can't we play a box like every other freaken hockey team ever?

Interesting...
How the Capitals with a so many good players still out, contincue to find ways to win and post poi ts

How the Bruins who have lost a lot if talent upfront and on D continue to find ways to win

The Sens are tracking just fine to land the highest odds for Owen Power, a nice add to their burgeoring stockpile of good young talent...
Chabot, Tkachuk, Norris, Pinto, Stutzle, Sanderson, Brannstrom, Chlapik, Thomson
Give them a couple years...holy crap.
- IonSabres

caps were down 3-0 last night
won 6-3