snafu Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 @JourdonLaBarber #Sabres lines: Foligno-Eichel-Okposo Kane-Reinhart-Bailey Ennis-Grant-Moulson Carrier-Girgensons-Gionta Deslauriers is skating with the D. Does Bylsma just pull names out of a hat to make out his roster? I get it with injuries and players coming in and out of the lineup, but he tinkers way too much. It's like he hasn't figured out his own roster after nearly a season and a half and he's making himself look clueless. I'd hate playing for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Leafs have won 5 in a row! They got the real coach...you know..,the one that played the Sabres like a fiddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Does it really matter No generational player in this draft so no it doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 They got the real coach...you know..,the one that played the Sabres like a fiddle That certainly helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 @BuffaloSabres Update on Larsson: Wrist & elbow injury; he had surgery and is out indefinitely, per Coach Bylsma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Johan Larsson out for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Johan Larsson out for the season. well, there our chance to trade him at deadline...assume guarantees on expansion list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Alex Nylander tearing it up in the World Juniors with 5 goals and 6 assists in 5 games to lead the tourney in scoring. Also, Sabres prospect Rasmus Asplund has 7 points in 5 games to place in the top 10. Yes, I'm that phucking desperate for anything to salve the wound of the clusterphuck this season has become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Alex Nylander tearing it up in the World Juniors with 5 goals and 6 assists in 5 games to lead the tourney in scoring. Also, Sabres prospect Rasmus Asplund has 7 points in 5 games to place in the top 10. Yes, I'm that phucking desperate for anything to salve the wound of the clusterphuck this season has become. To soothe your desperation a little more add Guhle to the pipeline that in the not too distant future (hopefully) will make this a less frustrating team to follow. Seeing Toronto on a more rapid pace toward respectability is a kick in the nuuuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 To soothe your desperation a little more add Guhle to the pipeline that in the not too distant future (hopefully) will make this a less frustrating team to follow. Seeing Toronto on a more rapid pace toward respectability is a kick in the nuuuts. They screwed the pooch with Guhle, but I'm not gonna get int a hindsight criticism as I think they know it because it is so obvious. We were starting to hit a groove with him, Falk, and Fedun and then we got "healthy" and promptly watched Disco Dan break up Risto and McCabe and force Kuli to pair with Risto instead, Gorges get even slower, and Bogo commit his nightly hiccup at the worst times. And that's just the back end. But when 50% of a position group shouldn't even be playing, you gotta start there. But our forwards aren't much better, it's just that a full half of them DO at least belong. The other half can leave at any time. Too much tank stink remains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 We were starting to hit a groove with him, Falk, and Fedun and then we got "healthy" and promptly watched Disco Dan break up Risto and McCabe and force Kuli to pair with Risto instead, Gorges get even slower, and Bogo commit his nightly hiccup at the worst times. ain't that the truth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Alex Nylander tearing it up in the World Juniors with 5 goals and 6 assists in 5 games to lead the tourney in scoring. Also, Sabres prospect Rasmus Asplund has 7 points in 5 games to place in the top 10. Yes, I'm that phucking desperate for anything to salve the wound of the clusterphuck this season has become. Nylander has been great, he usually is, but let's not forget that the Swedes haven't really played the tough teams yet as USA, Canada and Russia were all in the other group. Having said that, the Swedes look very skilled and I would not be shocked to see them win the gold. They are the favorites in Wed game against Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 They screwed the pooch with Guhle, but I'm not gonna get int a hindsight criticism as I think they know it because it is so obvious. We were starting to hit a groove with him, Falk, and Fedun and then we got "healthy" and promptly watched Disco Dan break up Risto and McCabe and force Kuli to pair with Risto instead, Gorges get even slower, and Bogo commit his nightly hiccup at the worst times. And that's just the back end. But when 50% of a position group shouldn't even be playing, you gotta start there. But our forwards aren't much better, it's just that a full half of them DO at least belong. The other half can leave at any time. Too much tank stink remains. Breaking up the Risto and McCabe tandem didn't make sense to me. The Pysyk for Kuli has not worked out. We gave up a smart and efficient player for a thoughtless and careless player who constantly makes bone crushing mistakes where the puck ends in the net. Gorges is a prideful earnest veteran player who has nothing left. I don't know what to make of Bogo. He seems to have the required size and skill set to be a good d-man but the parts don't come close to the expected production. He goes out of his way to bang but it seems to take away from his focus of soundly playing the position. In addition, that crunching style of play makes him prone to injury. I get the sense that there is a rising irritation in the room with Bylsma. That is not a good sign for a losing team because the frustration level builds up and then blows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 VS. SABRES (13-15-8) at RANGERS (26-12-1)TUE JAN 3, 2017 @ 7:00 PM ETTV: NBCSN, MSGRADIO: WGR 550Sabres Digital Press Box Game PreviewCURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 177)Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missedCody McCormick (blood clots, Oct. 13; injured reserve) – 36 gamesTyler Ennis (groin, Nov. 9; injured reserve) – 24 gamesRyan O’Reilly (appendix, Dec. 27) – 3 gamesDmitry Kulikov (lower back, Dec. 29) – 2 gamesWilliam Carrier (hand, Dec. 31) – 1 gameJohan Larsson (wrist) – 0 gamesJosh Gorges (hip) – 0 gamesTRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS12/30: Recalled F Justin Bailey from Rochester (AHL)UPCOMING GAMESThursday, Jan. 5: Buffalo at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 7: Winnipeg at Buffalo, 1 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 10: Philadelphia at Buffalo, 7 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 12: Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.Friday, Jan. 13: Buffalo at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.TONIGHT’S GAMESABRES AT RANGERSThis is the second of three meetings between the Sabres and Rangers this season.Last meeting: Buffalo defeated New York 4-3 in New York on Dec. 1, 2016Next meeting: Thursday, Feb. 2 in BuffaloThe Sabres are 2-8-0 in their last 10 games vs. the Rangers; 3-4-3 on the roadThis is the 176th game all-time between Buffalo and New York; Buffalo has an 80-62-33 series record.The Sabres are 32-34-20 on the road against the Rangers all-time. @BuffaloSabres Roles are changing as injuries continue to pile up -- look for Girgensons' role to be elevated: http://bufsabres.co/vRACEd Coach Bylsma provides updates on our injured players & what we focused on at practice today: http://bufsabres.co/9zlX5A Spotlight on Rasmus Ristolainen: @duffersabres catches up with the D-man on his strong play this season - http://bufsabres.co/w9Vcou 1-3: DAN BYLSMA WITH WITH HOWARD AND JEREMY ON WGR (17:56) Bylsma - the last two were big games for us... Big losses. They guys know where we're at and we're disappointed we didn't get points #SabresBylsma - We've let opportunities slip, but we have 40+ games left & we have a goal which we think would be around the playoff mark #SabresBylsma - we have to get more shooting chances on net. Need to get 60+ chances each game #SabresBylsma - no one wants to think it's ok to not win hockey games. I'm no different. #SabresBylsma - Tim and I talk, our talks are no different about the team at any time. We're trying to put a winning team on the ice #SabresBylsma - I report ultimately to Kim and Terry Pegula, but I report daily to Tim Murray. Tim is constantly talking to Kim and Terry #SabresBylsma - Bailey has a ton of speed which can surprise and overwhelm defensemen... That speed is his weapon to be an offensive threat #SabresBylsma - Reinhart's doing a good job playing center for us with Larsson & ROR out. We'll see him at center more over next few games #SabresBylsma - the injury situation with Kulikov does affect the defensive pairings. They would be different with him in the lineup #SabresBylsma - it's great to see Nylander have the tournament he's having with Sweden. He's been a factor and he's gotten points #SabresBylsma - haven't had any discussion yet of post-Junior tournament, but it's great to see him play well. Hope it will jump start him #SabresBylsma - Kulikov is day-to-day, hope to get some news on him today or tomorrow. ROR is still about 7-10 days away... #SabresBylsma - Ennis is still getting back into practice. Hopefully he remains on the 7-10 days timeframe #SabresBylsma - Larsson is out indefinitely... (Wouldn't confirm if it's season-ending or not) #Sabres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 VS. SABRES (13-15-8) at RANGERS (26-12-1) Is that true? Are the Rangers really only going to suit up 9 guys against us? Does that count the goalie? We might have a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 @BuffaloSabres Updates from morning skate http://bufsabres.co/OMqmTj Projected Lineup82 Marcus Foligno - 15 Jack Eichel - 21 Kyle Okposo9 Evander Kane - 23 Sam Reinhart - 56 Justin Bailey48 William Carrier - 28 Zemgus Girgensons - 12 Brian Gionta 44 Nicolas Deslauriers - 27 Derek Grant - 26 Matt Moulson 4 Josh Gorges - 55 Rasmus Ristolainen29 Jake McCabe - 47 Zach Bogosian 41 Justin Falk - 6 Cody Franson 31 Anders Nilsson40 Robin Lehner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 @BuffaloSabres Updates from morning skate http://bufsabres.co/OMqmTj Projected Lineup 82 Marcus Foligno - 15 Jack Eichel - 21 Kyle Okposo 9 Evander Kane - 23 Sam Reinhart - 56 Justin Bailey 48 William Carrier - 28 Zemgus Girgensons - 12 Brian Gionta 44 Nicolas Deslauriers - 27 Derek Grant - 26 Matt Moulson 4 Josh Gorges - 55 Rasmus Ristolainen 29 Jake McCabe - 47 Zach Bogosian 41 Justin Falk - 6 Cody Franson 31 Anders Nilsson 40 Robin Lehner I like seeing Eichel paired with Okposo. Also like that Kane, Reinhart, Bailey line. Would love to beat the Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doc Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Too bad the Sabres can't play the Rangers every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 The player who has changed his game which has resulted in an improved rate of production is Kane. The going to the net started when he was placed on the Gionta and Larsson line. He went from being a feckless perimeter shooter to a tough hard nosed scorer around the net. He has always been a full effort player but it was wasted effort because his game was detached from the unit. It seems now that he is learning to play as a teammate instead of as a lone ranger. Kudos to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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