That's a shame - I actually think he would be a hell of a defensemen on a team that attacks. He would be a great fit out west.
- Slump Buster

There's been a lot of research done on Montour's style of play and his metrics, and what has shown is while he's excellent with outlet passing, moving the puck up the ice, and controlled offensive zone entries, he's borderline inept after entering the offensive zone as the play most often dies on his stick.

He said he didn't take this job to be popular.
- SABRES 89

well that worked out exactly that way

I thought he was coming here a few years back
- SABRES 89

When do we start the Reinhart for Captain chant?

I mean, the kid IS Buffalo. He goes hard to the front of the net, does his job each and every night, slaps pucks out of mid air, makes breathtaking passes to poop players on his team that can't cash...

AND he pisses Boss34 off badly.

Give him the C already. Kids' earned it, the A isn't enough. This is the Samson Sabres now.
- RhinoFan

He will never carry a team to the cup.
- MGK

You obviously haven't been paying attention.

- homiedclown

https://images.app.goo.gl/Sb9fYWaCwEMoqQwZ6

Hopefully Asplund sticks around he doesn't look out of place actually played a great game yesterday.

You obviously haven't been paying attention.
- RhinoFan

So does he take over the back seat on the tandem bike

- homiedclown

Shoots like Ovi, skates like McD, dangles like Mac...

So does he take over the back seat on the tandem bike
- Buff36

Jack sits in the basket.

Hopefully Asplund sticks around he doesn't look out of place actually played a great game yesterday.
- DirtyDan

Youngins bringing a little energy to the team, hopefully they bring up Rusto soon, get him some experience.

Jack sits in the basket.
- RhinoFan

They need to add another seat for VO

Jack sits in the basket.
- RhinoFan

That would be a photo

Rasmus Dahlin is looking great

There's been a lot of research done on Montour's style of play and his metrics, and what has shown is while he's excellent with outlet passing, moving the puck up the ice, and controlled offensive zone entries, he's borderline inept after entering the offensive zone as the play most often dies on his stick.
- kingcong39

I've seen that as well - you never really see him carry it in but he is very good at jumping up to create an odd-man rush. Unfortunately another remnant of Housley's failure and the promise of attacking D.

Hopefully Asplund sticks around he doesn't look out of place actually played a great game yesterday.
- DirtyDan

Is it just me or does Asplund look faster all around on the ice this year too?

They need to add another seat for VO
- DirtyDan

If the kid keeps scoring a goal a game on the PP, I think you're right.

PP specialist or not, that shot last night was a thing of beauty.

Rasmus Dahlin is looking great
- sbroads24

^^

Phew.

Shoots like Ovi, skates like McD, dangles like Mac...
- RhinoFan

My two favorite attributes are his toughness and the fact that nothing was ever handed to him. Boss has noted that many times but I think it flies under the radar a bit

I've seen that as well - you never really see him carry it in but he is very good at jumping up to create an odd-man rush. Unfortunately another remnant of Housley's failure and the promise of attacking D.
- Slump Buster

Bryson's first shift yesterday where he jumped up into the play and hit the post showed what you would love to see from Montour, but what he doesn't have in him to do.

Montour is very willing to carry the puck in, but he has little idea what to do with it from that point.

Is it just me or does Asplund look faster all around on the ice this year too?
- kingcong39

always had wheels

needs better players to showcase the skill

My two favorite attributes are his toughness and the fact that nothing was ever handed to him. Boss has noted that many times but I think it flies under the radar a bit
- jcragcrumple

Agreed, he's earned it and takes a beating every game.

I just poke Boss from time to time, he's been on good behavior though, you're right.

Be interesting to see how synergy Ralph plays this with Asplund and Bryson.

Is it just me or does Asplund look faster all around on the ice this year too?
- kingcong39

I think he's adapting to the North American game/ice, I've always liked him, me and my brother were hoping we would get him for our respective teams when he was drafted (my brother is leafs fan. My whole family for that matter except me and my late grandpa<3)

Agreed, he's earned it and takes a beating every game.

I just poke Boss from time to time, he's been on good behavior though, you're right.
- RhinoFan

If I had to pick a 3rd favorite attribute, it's that Sam plays almost identically to Pominville but he's more likeable because he has a better personality