JohnC Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 When GMTM made the trade for Lehner, he got a lot of flack. Nowadays, the hockey boards are generally conceding that Lehner may work out well. In addition to Johnson, who I agree is worth keeping, Ullmark has potential. We just signed Jason Kasdorf to an entry level contract. I am actually not worried about goaltending. We need a top LHD and a couple of top six wingers. Let's see what Fasching and Baptiste bring to the table. Maybe Ennis gets healthy and can contribute. Who knows on that? We have plenty of ammo to trade in the off-season and one more top of the draft add. How nice if the lottery worked in our favor the year the draft is in Buffalo. Anyway, I agree the Sabres give one plenty of reason for optimism. With the goalie position you just never know. One year the player can look like he is going to be a player anchoring the position for the next decade. Then the next year he turns into an erratic player who has lost his confidence. How often do teams trade for an appealing goalie to then have that player be a major disappointment? There is a finickiness to that position that the other positions don't have. Our GM scouted Lehner and was instrumental in drafting Lehner. He then traded a first round pick for him. So obviously he has a strong conviction about him. When watching him play at times you can see him make making scintillating plays. Then there are times when you can see him lose his composure and focus. To me he seems to have more upside than Johnson but Johnson seems to be more steady than the bigger goalie. The bottom line is that they make a good tandem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 The organization seems intent on finding out how good Lehner is and is going to be. What has to remembered when evaluating him this year is that he is not fully healed from his high ankle sprain. It's won't completely heal until he has an offseason to rest it. I'm very glad that the organization didn't trade Johnson. He is a good safety valve goalie for us. I just wonder what Johnson thinks he is in this league right now. If he thinks he can be a starter, he'll probably sign somewhere else. Even if he is content sticking around in an obvious backup situation, there may not be much shelf life for him in that role either. I'd imagine he'd only get a one year deal in that role here. Is he happy with that? Of course, this completely ignores the other question of whether or not the team wants that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 @CraigCustance Murray says Sabres can be aggressive this summer in adding vets via trade/free agency: http://es.pn/1Mky7Zx [in] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 @BillHoppeNHL The latest on rookie goalie Jason Kasdorf, who could play for the #Sabres this season http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/goalie-jason-kasdorf-could-play-for-sabres-this-season/ #Buffalo "Incredibly excited." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 @drosennhl What ideas do some GMs have to promote scoring chances? What's another impact of smaller goalie equipment? All here: https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-gm-meetings-scoring-on-power-play/c-279641962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 @BillHoppeNHL The latest on rookie goalie Jason Kasdorf, who could play for the #Sabres this season http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/goalie-jason-kasdorf-could-play-for-sabres-this-season/ #Buffalo "Incredibly excited." Darren Puppa was an RPI goalie too IIRC. He was ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 You should have taken it as me no longer caring about what you have to say on the matter and I have chosen to ignore the point. Someone else in that thread answered you in much the same way that I would have and there was no need for me to expound upon his response. Your idea of an obese goaltender is just more silliness that doesn't merit any serious consideration. When we were kids, the fat kid played goal! The organization seems intent on finding out how good Lehner is and is going to be. What has to remembered when evaluating him this year is that he is not fully healed from his high ankle sprain. It's won't completely heal until he has an offseason to rest it. I'm very glad that the organization didn't trade Johnson. He is a good safety valve goalie for us. I think you meant ingest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) VS. CANADIENS (32-32-6) at SABRES (28-33-9)WED MAR 16, 2016 @ 7:00 PM ETTV: MSG-B/SPORTSNETNHL.TV FREE GAMENHL.com Game Preview: Sabres could get Ryan O'Reilly back vs. Canadiens Season series: The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres have split their first four games. Montreal evened the season series with a 3-2 win at Bell Centre on Thursday. Montreal defenseman Andrei Markov has one goal and seven points. Center Alex Galchenyuk and right wing Dale Weise, who now plays for the Chicago Blackhawks, each has three goals. Buffalo forward Marcus Foligno has three goals and one assist and forward Ryan O'Reilly has one goal and three assists. They are among 18 Sabres players who have at least one point against Montreal, which has outscored Buffalo 16-14. Sabres Digital Press Box Game PreviewCURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 298)Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missedCody McCormick (blood clot, Oct. 8; injured reserve) – 70 gamesTyler Ennis (upper body, Dec. 31; injured reserve) – 33 gamesCody Franson (neck, Feb. 21) – 11 gamesRyan O’Reilly (lower body, Feb. 21; injured reserve) – 11 gamesTRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS3/14: Signed G Jason Kasdorf to an entry-level contractUPCOMING GAMESFriday, March 18: Ottawa at Buffalo, 7 p.m.Saturday, March 19: Buffalo at Toronto, 7 p.m.Tuesday, March 22: Buffalo at Carolina, 7 p.m.Saturday, March 26: Winnipeg at Buffalo, 1 p.m.Monday, March 28: Buffalo at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.TONIGHT’S GAMECANADIENS at SABRESThis is the fifth and final meeting between the Sabres and Canadiens this season.Last meeting: Montreal defeated Buffalo, 3-2, in Montreal on March 10The Sabres are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games vs. the Canadiens; 5-4-1 at homeThis is the 271st game all-time between Buffalo and Montreal; Buffalo has a 124-108-38 series record.The Sabres are 71-38-25 at home against the Canadiens all-time.Morning Skate: March 16, 2016 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at First Niagara Center @BuffaloSabres Coach Bylsma discusses the newest goalie part of our organization, Jason Kasdorf: http://bufsabres.co/hXYxs9 Kasdorf thrilled to join Sabres. Practice report: http://bufsabres.co/3riLtm Edited March 16, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Darren Puppa was an RPI goalie too IIRC. He was ok. Yup. I saw a weird factoid on nhl network, Puppa has the third most shutouts in Lightning history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I think you meant ingest You have me befuddled? I said what I meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 @amymoritz From @collegehockey to NHL: Kasdorf joins the Sabres http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2016/03/15/kasdorf-trying-to-take-it-all-in-with-sabres/ You have me befuddled? I said what I meant. Always ingest the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) Game NotesNHL StatsPress Clips Edited March 16, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 @SportsCentre UPDATE: #NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says salary cap with escalator is about $74M next season, flat without it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 @BuffaloSabres Coach Bylsma confirms Lehner as our starter tonight & Ryan O'Reilly WILL be in the lineup. Catenacci out. #MTLvsBUF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 @BuffNewsVogl O'Reilly is back, wants to win: "It’s going to show a lot about our character and the direction the team’s going.” http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2016/03/16/sabres-oreilly-is-back-and-wants-to-win/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 @BillHoppeNHL New #Sabres blog: You might see less of Ryan O'Reilly tonight in his return from a broken foot. Or you might not ... http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-ryan-oreilly-might-have-ice-time-limited-in-return/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 @amymoritz From @collegehockey to NHL: Kasdorf joins the Sabres http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2016/03/15/kasdorf-trying-to-take-it-all-in-with-sabres/ Always ingest the truth. I can't digest that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 @BuffaloSabres Ryan O'Reilly returns; Catenacci assigned to @AmerksHockey. Morning Skate Report http://bufsabres.co/dbfGIx #MTLvsBUF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Here are the projected lineups: CANADIENSMax Pacioretty - Alex Galchenyuk - Sven AndrighettoPaul Byron - Tomas Plekanec - Torrey MitchellLars Eller - Michael McCarron - Lucas LessioJacob De La Rose - Phillip Danault - Mike Brown Andrei Markov - Mark BarberioAlexei Emelin - Greg PaterynVictor Bartley - Nathan Beaulieu Ben ScrivensMike Condon Injured: P.K. Subban (neck), Carey Price (lower body), David Desharnais (broken left foot), Brendan Gallagher (lower body), Daniel Carr (knee), Jeff Petry (sports hernia surgery), Brian Flynn (lower body), Tom Gilbert (left knee) Scratched: Stefan Matteau SABRESEvander Kane - Ryan O'Reilly - Nicolas DeslauriersZemgus Girgensons - Jack Eichel - Sam ReinhartMarcus Foligno - Johan Larsson - Brian GiontaCal O'Reilly - David Legwand - Matt Moulson Josh Gorges - Rasmus RistolainenJake McCabe - Zach BogosianCarlo Colaiacovo - Mark Pysyk Robin LehnerChad Johnson Injured: Cody Franson (neck), Tyler Ennis (concussion), Jason Kasdorf (groin), Cody McCormick (blood clot) Scratched: none Status update: Eller takes the place of Matteau in the Canadiens lineup. Defenseman Darren Dietz was assigned to St. John's of the American Hockey League with Beaulieu returning. … The Sabres assigned forward Dan Catenacci to Rochester of the AHL. Who's hot: Pacioretty has a five-game point streak in which he has a goal and six assists. Barberio has a three-game point streak with one goal and three assists. … Gionta has a goal and three assists during a three-game point streak. Kane has three assists during his two-game point streak. Eichel has five goals and two assists in the past six games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I can't digest that! Are you saying this ingest or are you being serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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