RuntheDamnBall Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 If true, that's some awesome news. Hopefully he doesn't come down with leg flu just before puck drop.
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 Take it FWIW. 701526[/snapback] As a defenseman?
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 As a defenseman? 701532[/snapback] I see your point. Yet, there are a few things that it would bring and negate the point you made. 1. Motivational. You saw the effect that Teppo had on the bench, even if he played under 5 minutes. 2. Offense. Sometimes your best defense is your best offense. It is always good to get back your leading scorer. The Sabres might not need to totally shut the door on defense... And that takes pressure of the rooks.
jester43 Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 whay hasn't anyone eles on either board heard this report? i am listening to WGR right now and they aren't reporting it...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted June 1, 2006 Author Posted June 1, 2006 Don't know. But I heard rumblings of McKee's leg infection about 8 hours before WGR got wind of it. And I'd echo EII. Motivation/inspiration and best defense is a good offense.
SilverNRed Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 I'd understand a report that Connolly might play tonight, but where did they pull they 80% from? Bizarre. No, this doesn't help our defense but it'd be huge for our powerplay. We're a way better team with Connolly. That said, this is a little hard to believe.
MadBuffaloDisease Posted June 1, 2006 Author Posted June 1, 2006 Prior to game 6, Teppo said there was an 80% chance he'd play. Hopefully Connolly's 80% is better than Teppo's was.
Kiwi Bills fan Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 McKee out and Connolly in? Good God... this should be a crazy game. Let's just hope we can keep the puck in there end today. What's the vibe been like up there? I bet people are going nuts with the Sabres playing this well. (Especially with this gritty style of play.)
SilverNRed Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 Prior to game 6, Teppo said there was an 80% chance he'd play. Hopefully Connolly's 80% is better than Teppo's was. 701538[/snapback] The rumor on Connolly was that he was OK but mentally he wasn't ready to go back in a game (could you blame him?). If that rumor was true, this wouldn't be far fetched.
JoeFerguson Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 The rumor on Connolly was that he was OK but mentally he wasn't ready to go back in a game (could you blame him?). If that rumor was true, this wouldn't be far fetched. 701541[/snapback] I thought that he wasn't even traveling with the team due to the problems associated with air travel and post-concussion syndrome.
IBTG81 Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 I see your point. Yet, there are a few things that it would bring and negate the point you made. 1. Motivational. You saw the effect that Teppo had on the bench, even if he played under 5 minutes. 701534[/snapback] Just like having Jagr on the bench helped the Rangers? These men are professional athletes. If they need him on the bench to motivate them, then there are some serious problems.
SilverNRed Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 Just like having Jagr on the bench helped the Rangers? 701548[/snapback] Jagr? Yeah, he's inspirational. I bet everyone looks to him for leadership.
IBTG81 Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 Jagr? Yeah, he's inspirational. I bet everyone looks to him for leadership. 701550[/snapback] Guess you haven't followed the Rangers too much this year...
SilverNRed Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 Guess you haven't followed the Rangers too much this year... 701551[/snapback] Jagr's talented but he's a piece of crap.
IBTG81 Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 Jagr's talented but he's a piece of crap. 701554[/snapback] But he did play a leadership role on the Rangers this year. The younger guys looked up to him.
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 2. Offense. Sometimes your best defense is your best offense. It is always good to get back your leading scorer. The Sabres might not need to totally shut the door on defense... And that takes pressure of the rooks. 701534[/snapback] Except, in hockey, if you can't make the transition from defense to offense, it doesn't matter WHO you have in the line. Sabres have been getting progressively worse in their transition game and center ice play, the more defenders they've lost. I'm looking forward to Connolly being back...but who's going to feed him the puck? Jillson? Paetsch?
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 Except, in hockey, if you can't make the transition from defense to offense, it doesn't matter WHO you have in the line. Sabres have been getting progressively worse in their transition game and center ice play, the more defenders they've lost. I'm looking forward to Connolly being back...but who's going to feed him the puck? Jillson? Paetsch? 701563[/snapback] Shhhhhh... You were not suppose to say that. Think positive!
RayFinkle Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 WGR just reported that Timmy is in Carolina but did not take part in the pregame skate.
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