JohnC Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 If nothing else, these are the types of games you build on for the future. I don't think they get anywhere this year, but it is going to help next year and beyond. One can "what if" oneself to insanity by going over the games where we let slip some points. But if we could have secured just a few points from the shoot out games the outlook would be so different. Most reasonable fans acknowledge that this team is still short of talent, especially on the back end. But there is no doubt that this team is still in the mix with the crowd of teams fighting for a playoff spot. In hindsight some of the deals that I have questioned now seem more reasonable. The Kane and Bogo for Meyers plus players is in my view a plus because of Kane. Bogo is a disappointment. I have been a critic of the Lehner deal because of the first round pick dealt away but Lehner has shown that he can be a number one goalie, so it now seems to be a more balanced deal although I would have rather not traded a number one pick to acquire a goalie. The Kulikov deal for Pysyk is still questionable but it is still an open issue. On balance I'm satisfied how things are developing. This is far from being an elite team but it is moving up the ranks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 @JourdonLaBarber Kane is not participating in line rushes. Lines are: Reinhart-ROR-Okposo Foligno-Eichel-Ennis Bailey-ERod-Gionta Deslauriers-Grant-Moulson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 @JourdonLaBarber Kane is not participating in line rushes. Lines are: Reinhart-ROR-Okposo Foligno-Eichel-Ennis Bailey-ERod-Gionta Deslauriers-Grant-Moulson Love the top line, but losing one good player sure does water down the rest of the lines pretty quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Love the top line, but losing one good player sure does water down the rest of the lines pretty quick another reason to trade Kane..his very style of play means he is going to be hurt a lot. BTW, just back from my run and listened to GR on demand...and the great hockey mind that is Marty Biron agrees with me!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) another reason to trade Kane..his very style of play means he is going to be hurt a lot. BTW, just back from my run and listened to GR on demand...and the great hockey mind that is Marty Biron agrees with me!!!! Only if we get a good, not necessarily great, defenseman in return. Throw in Kulikov if we have to, as he will be gone next year anyway Edited February 9, 2017 by Tiberius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 @BuffaloSabres NEWS: Sabres recall forwards Derek Grant & Evan Rodrigues from @AmerksHockey. @BuffaloSabres Coach Bylsma: Lehner starts; Girgensons has a mid-body injury, day-to-day; another Amerks call-up was made in case Kane can't go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 10 minutes to go, not turning off tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 10 minutes to go, not turning off tonight!No way! Too far behind. When I saw Eichel carry the puck all the way down the ice and no followers, it's over. Up and down...just like the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 3rd game in 4 nights and it showed: And Anaheim is clearly one of the best teams in the NHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Chalk up a loss against the leafs too. Just not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 VS. SABRES (22-22-10) at MAPLE LEAFS (25-17-11)SAT FEB 11, 2017 @ 7:00 PM ETTV: MSG-BRADIO: WGR 550Sabres Digital Press Box Game PreviewCURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 262)Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missedCody McCormick (blood clots, Oct. 13; injured reserve) – 54 gamesJohan Larsson (wrist, Jan. 3; injured reserve) – 18 gamesWilliam Carrier (knee, Feb.4; injured reserve) – 4 gamesZach Bogosian (ribs, Feb. 4; injured reserve) – 4 gamesZemgus Girgensons (middle body, Feb. 9) – 1 gameTRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS2/6: Signed D Justin Falk to a one-year contract extension worth $650,000; Claimed F Derek Grant off waivers from Nashville; Assigned Grant to Rochester (AHL)2/9: Recalled F Derek Grant and F Evan Rodrigues from Rochester (AHL); Placed F William Carrier and D Zach Bogosian on IR2/10: Assigned F Evan Rodrigues to Rochester (AHL)UPCOMING GAMESSunday, Feb. 12: Vancouver at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 14: Buffalo at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 16: Colorado at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 18: St. Louis at Buffalo, 1 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 19: Chicago at Buffalo, 6 p.m.TONIGHT’S GAMESABRES at MAPLE LEAFSThis is the third of five meetings between the Sabres and Maple Leafs this season.Last meeting: Toronto defeated Buffalo 4-3 in Toronto on Jan. 17Next meeting: Saturday, March 25 in BuffaloThe Sabres are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games vs. the Maple Leafs; 2-5-3 on the road.This is the 204th game all-time between Buffalo and Toronto; Buffalo has a 111-66-26 series record.The Sabres are 43-40-18 on the road against the Maple Leafs all-time.Morning Skate: February 11, 2017 at 11:30 am – 12:30 pm at Air Canada Centre @BuffaloSabres Sabres laser-focused on next opponent. "It's a new day and we've got to prepare for Toronto." http://bufsabres.co/3KZkmE @MapleLeafs .@Proteautype: Rookies Play Key Role in Leafs Playoff Hunt. http://atnhl.com/2kegsuI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Chalk up a loss against the leafs too. Just not good. won't see the game tomorrow, not sure if i am happy or sad at that prospect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Another "free preview" of NHL Center Ice starting today...at least for DTV customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Lehner saved the team during that 40 minute turtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Lehner was by far the first star of the game. The first period we were the superior team. The last two periods we were under siege. For those misguided good fellows who insist on having Kane traded my response is simple: Cease and desist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Lehner was absolutely fantastic tonight. Kane was beasting along with Eichel. Surprise player of the game was Evan Rodrigues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 It is just a bit sweeter anytime we beat the Leafs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Lehner was absolutely fantastic tonight. Kane was beast. ng along with Eichel. Surprise player of the game was Evan Rodrigues. I thought Rodrigues was very active and didn't look out of place. The TV analyst made reference to him on a few occasions. Kane slowly but steadily is starting to integrate his play more with his line mates. As the announcer said he is getting to the spots and shooting with a quick draw. Kane plays on the power play and penalty kills. He is also our best scorer on five on five. In addition, he is a hard and determined checker. And still there is a persistent sentiment to trade him. It befuddles me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 VS. CANUCKS (24-25-6) at SABRES (23-22-10) SUN FEB 12, 2017 @ 7:30 PM ET TV: MSG-B RADIO: WGR 550 Sabres Digital Press Box Game Preview CURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 268) Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missed Cody McCormick (blood clots, Oct. 13; injured reserve) – 55 games Johan Larsson (wrist, Jan. 3; injured reserve) – 19 games William Carrier (knee, Feb.4; injured reserve) – 5 games Zach Bogosian (ribs, Feb. 4; injured reserve) – 5 games Zemgus Girgensons (middle body, Feb. 9) – 2 games Cody Franson (foot, Feb. 11) – 1 game TRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS 2/6: Signed D Justin Falk to a one-year contract extension worth $650,000; Claimed F Derek Grant off waivers from Nashville; Assigned Grant to Rochester (AHL) 2/9: Recalled F Derek Grant and F Evan Rodrigues from Rochester (AHL); Placed F William Carrier and D Zach Bogosian on IR 2/10: Assigned F Evan Rodrigues to Rochester (AHL) 2/11: Recalled F Evan Rodrigues from Rochester (AHL) UPCOMING GAMES Tuesday, Feb. 14: Buffalo at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16: Colorado at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18: St. Louis at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19: Chicago at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25: Buffalo at Colorado, 10 p.m. TONIGHT’S GAME CANUCKS at SABRES This is the second of two meetings between the Sabres and Canucks this season. Last meeting: Vancouver defeated Buffalo 2-1 in Vancouver on Oct. 20, 2016 The Sabres are 4-6-0 in their last 10 games vs. the Canucks; 7-3-0 at home. This is the 118th game all-time between Buffalo and Vancouver; Buffalo has a 48-50-19 series record. The Sabres are 31-19-8 at home against the Canucks all-time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Kane is a superstar. The thought of trading him away from a team that needs superstars is mind boggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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