ExiledInIllinois Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 12 minutes ago, Kelly the Dog said: I get the condensed game replays from my NHL Center Ice package but thanks for linking them from YouTube like that. It's a great way to relive/rewatch a game like that. 26 takes guff... But He's My go to Source for this. Even next game time info. Ez-Pz... We just don't want to see any clunkers!!!?
BillsFan4 Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-winning-streak-kyle-okposo-sam-reinhart/c-302136150 good article. Worth a read. 1
Kelly the Dog Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said: https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-winning-streak-kyle-okposo-sam-reinhart/c-302136150 good article. Worth a read. Yeah it was interesting to me that when asked about the biggest change in this year's team (IIRC the exact question), Housley's answer was "conditioning." 1
BillsFan4 Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, Kelly the Dog said: Yeah it was interesting to me that when asked about the biggest change in this year's team (IIRC the exact question), Housley's answer was "conditioning." Yeah he actually said that during last season, too. He said they had to spend a lot of time teaching guys the new systems, and it didn’t leave as much time as he wanted to get their conditioning right. Plus, he came from a veteran team. One with a bunch of guys who knew what type of contitiniong it took to win consistently in the NHL and make the playoffs. I think he was a bit surprised by the Sabres lack of conditioning. Housley said that a lot tougher training camp was coming and he didn’t lie. I think almost every single Sabres player said that this was the toughest training camp they’ve ever been through. We are finally starting to see this team mature and learn what it takes to win in the NHL on a nightly basis. 1
ChevyVanMiller Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 3 hours ago, JohnC said: So what you are saying is that we should root for them to be in the 11th spot. Yeah, 11th spot is ideal.
Cripple Creek Posted November 20, 2018 Posted November 20, 2018 20 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: FINAL: Sabres 5 - Penguins 4 (OT) Jack Eichel completes a 4-goal comeback against Pittsburgh for Buffalo's 6th win in a row. FINAL STATS // STAY TUNED FOR POSTGAME COVERAGE Game Summary Event Summary Full Play By Play Sabres Ice Time Damn, those kids are having fun out there. Fantastic to see. 2
JohnC Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 1 hour ago, ChevyVanMiller said: Yeah, 11th spot is ideal. We could end up with three first round picks in the next draft. We could make a deal for a couple or all of them to move to near the top of the draft to get a high end prospect or just take three prospects. It will be interesting to see how the GM uses its assets. 1
PromoTheRobot Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 2 hours ago, ChevyVanMiller said: Yeah, 11th spot is ideal. Orrrrr....they end up 9th this year, keep their pick, push to the pick to next year, then win the lottery in 2020. Womp, womp. 1
eball Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 Think good ol' KeyBank Center will be rocking tonight? It had better be! 1
26CornerBlitz Posted November 21, 2018 Author Posted November 21, 2018 5. Buffalo Sabres The trade for Jeff Skinner (14 goals) looks like a stickup. Jack Eichel is a beast. Jason Pominville has rediscovered his game at the 1,000 mark. Rasmus Dahlin should be on the Calder ballot. And Carter Hutton is proving (so far) that, yes, he can be a No. 1 goaltender. The Sabres are relevant again, and it feels good. Grade: A+
26CornerBlitz Posted November 21, 2018 Author Posted November 21, 2018 Super 16: Sabres Crack Top 10 by Dan Rosen @drosennhl / NHL.com Senior Writer 8. Buffalo Sabres (13-6-2) Total points: 112 Last week: No. 12 Hit: The Sabres are on a six-game winning streak for the first time in nearly nine years (Dec. 27, 2009-Jan. 8, 2010). Each win has been by one goal, with four in overtime or a shootout. They are 7-0-2 in one-goal games this season. Miss: Marco Scandella sustained a lower-body injury blocking a shot in a 5-4 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. The defenseman's status for the game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday is unclear.
JohnC Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 Let's not get carried away. The Sabres are definitely moving up the ranks but they are not better than Washington or Columbus. In almost every game that we have won in the six game streak we were outplayed yet escaped with a victory. That's a tribute to the grittiness of the team and good fortune. That good fortune usually balances out in the season. I'm not diminishing our accomplishments but trying to put it into perspective. There is still a lot to do to be a really good team. The core is forming and there has to be some additions to support and enhance the core. In my view the quality goaltending has been the biggest reason why our fortunes have changed. I'm not discounting the additions of players like Skinner but the goaltending has been very consistent throughout the season. It has kept us in games where before the erratic goaltending allowed the game to slip away. 1
4merper4mer Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 17 minutes ago, JohnC said: Let's not get carried away. The Sabres are definitely moving up the ranks but they are not better than Washington or Columbus. In almost every game that we have won in the six game streak we were outplayed yet escaped with a victory. That's a tribute to the grittiness of the team and good fortune. That good fortune usually balances out in the season. I'm not diminishing our accomplishments but trying to put it into perspective. There is still a lot to do to be a really good team. The core is forming and there has to be some additions to support and enhance the core. In my view the quality goaltending has been the biggest reason why our fortunes have changed. I'm not discounting the additions of players like Skinner but the goaltending has been very consistent throughout the season. It has kept us in games where before the erratic goaltending allowed the game to slip away. "The core is forming" are the most important four words in your post. The winning streak is awesome, your other points are valid, but these wins counted for two points each. The Sabres will be better in May than they are now and having banked these points while learning is awesome. I can see bumps coming in 18-19 but it is becoming difficult to see anything but success for this core long term. 1
26CornerBlitz Posted November 21, 2018 Author Posted November 21, 2018 Game Preview: 11/21/18 vs. Philadelphia GAME-DAY RESOURCES Game Notes NHL Stats Press Clips LAST GAME Monday, November 19 Buffalo 5 at Pittsburgh 4 (OT) Goals: Thompson, Bogosian, Nelson, Mittelstadt, Eichel Goalie: Hutton (36 saves/40 shots) PP: 0/3; PK: 3/3; Shots: Buffalo 40 – Pittsburgh 40 CURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 71) Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missed Matt Hunwick (neck, Oct. 4; injured reserve) – 21 games Scott Wilson (ankle, Oct. 4; injured reserve) – 21 games TRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS N/A UPCOMING GAMES Friday, Nov. 23: Montreal at Buffalo, 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24: Buffalo at Detroit, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27: San Jose at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29: Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30: Buffalo at Florida, 7 p.m. TONIGHT’S GAME FLYERS AT SABRES This is the first of three meetings between the Sabres and Flyers this season. Last meeting: Philadelphia defeated Buffalo 4-1 in Philadelphia on Jan. 7 Next meeting: Saturday, Dec. 8 in Buffalo The Sabres are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games vs. the Flyers; 5-4-1 at home This is the 177th game all-time between Buffalo and Philadelphia; Buffalo has a 68-84-24 series record. The Sabres are 43-33-10 at home against the Flyers all-time.
PromoTheRobot Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) 25 minutes ago, JohnC said: Let's not get carried away. The Sabres are definitely moving up the ranks but they are not better than Washington or Columbus. In almost every game that we have won in the six game streak we were outplayed yet escaped with a victory. That's a tribute to the grittiness of the team and good fortune. That good fortune usually balances out in the season. I'm not diminishing our accomplishments but trying to put it into perspective. There is still a lot to do to be a really good team. The core is forming and there has to be some additions to support and enhance the core. In my view the quality goaltending has been the biggest reason why our fortunes have changed. I'm not discounting the additions of players like Skinner but the goaltending has been very consistent throughout the season. It has kept us in games where before the erratic goaltending allowed the game to slip away. Fortunately games are won on the scoreboard and not with judges scores ala figure skating. I doubt the Penguins, Jets or Wild give a crap they "mostly outplayed" the Sabres. Edited November 21, 2018 by PromoTheRobot
Bray Wyatt Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Fortunately games are won on the scoreboard and not with judges scores ala figure skating. I doubt the Penguins, Jets or Wild give a crap they "mostly outplayed" the Sabres. It's not so much about how you start, but how you finish. Sabres have been dominating the 3rd period
ricojes Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) 30 minutes ago, JohnC said: Let's not get carried away. The Sabres are definitely moving up the ranks but they are not better than Washington or Columbus. In almost every game that we have won in the six game streak we were outplayed yet escaped with a victory. That's a tribute to the grittiness of the team and good fortune. That good fortune usually balances out in the season. I'm not diminishing our accomplishments but trying to put it into perspective. There is still a lot to do to be a really good team. The core is forming and there has to be some additions to support and enhance the core. In my view the quality goaltending has been the biggest reason why our fortunes have changed. I'm not discounting the additions of players like Skinner but the goaltending has been very consistent throughout the season. It has kept us in games where before the erratic goaltending allowed the game to slip away. Ah, the customary "pump the breaks" post. The Sabres are winning games, that's exciting. They are riding a hot streak and it's fun to watch them again. I haven't seen any declarations of Stanley Cup Champion posts yet, I don't think anyone believes they are an elite team. But they are young, having fun, and winning the close games for the first time in a very very long time and it really make the future that much more exciting. The only perspective I care about is that the Sabres are once again must watch TV, and I haven't felt that way in years. Edited November 21, 2018 by ricojes
JohnC Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Doc said: You are what your record is. You are what your record is when the season is concluded. It's a long season with a lot of ups and downs. We are in an up cycle and I am ecstatic about it. But I don't believe that we are better than Columbus and Washington. It's not a criticism of the team but it's where I see this team is from a talent standpoint compared to the elite teams. 18 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Fortunately games are won on the scoreboard and not with judges scores ala figure skating. I doubt the Penguins, Jets or Wild give a crap they "mostly outplayed" the Sabres. Your response is predictable. I'm not commenting on a particular game so much as comparing where I believe this team actually ranks compared to what was listed. Although I am a fan of the Sabres I don't believe that they are better at this stage of their turnaround than Columbus or Washington. That's my opinion. If you think otherwise then so be it. 17 minutes ago, ricojes said: Ah, the customary "pump the breaks" post. The Sabres are winning games, that's exciting. They are riding a hot streak and it's fun to watch them again. I haven't seen any declarations of Stanley Cup Champion posts yet, I don't think anyone believes they are an elite team. But they are young, having fun, and winning the close games for the first time in a very very long time and it really make the future that much more exciting. The only perspective I care about is that the Sabres are once again must watch TV, and I haven't felt that way in years. You missed the point of my original post. I simply made the point that I believed that they were ranked higher than they should be. I consider Columbus and Washington better teams. I'm not denigrating the Sabres or dismissing their current success. It's exciting and fun to watch. But I don't believe that they are better than Washington and Columbus. If you do then that's fine.
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