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JohnC Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 What an addition Skinner is. He not only has sparked this team but he has elevated it. This loose barn burning style of game for the Sabres is very entertaining but it's not the type of style of play that is going to get this team anywhere meaningful. The goal tending is this game was less than mediocre. Carey Price is not what he once was. He looked very pedestrian in this game. As so many here and commentators have said there is a big need for secondary scoring. We got it in this game. Observation: Slowly but steadily Mittlestadt is getting better and playing with more confidence. The Sabres needed a win and they got it. The longer this team stays in the hunt for a playoff spot the more confidence it will get. The Buffalo fans deserve a good playoff run. This is not a complete team but it is an entertaining team. The GM did a terrific job in reshaping the roster in the offseason. He deserves a lot of credit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bbb Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 7 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: <br /> Is my memory totally shot? I thought we totally sucked in the season opener? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 hour ago, 26CornerBlitz said: God, I love hockey players. 15 minutes ago, bbb said: Is my memory totally shot? I thought we totally sucked in the season opener? The first game against the Canadians, not the first game of the season. Strange wording there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 After the first of the year I want to go to another Sabres game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) https://www.nhl.com/video/buf--mtl/t-278313242/c-62745503 Condensed game : Sabres vs .Montreal Edited November 9, 2018 by Buffalo Barbarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GETTOTHE50 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 7 hours ago, ChevyVanMiller said: Now that was a fun game to watch. And that pass from Eichel to tie it at 5 in the third - that was straight-up filthy. my favorite goal yet this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) Some intel on the next opponent for the Sabres. Edited November 9, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 8 hours ago, Bray Wyatt said: Change to Hutton in the third seemed to spark the team I throughtvit was the wrong move, but maybe Housley does know a touch more bout hockey than me. What an awesome gAme. Thought Risto blew it , then he wins it!!! and @JohnC, are you the guy who can’t enjoy Christmas morning cause all the wrapping makes a mess on the floor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ricojes Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) I was exhausted just watching that game! Jack's face off move was amazing! From the way he baited them into thinking he was going to draw the puck, to the slick move to sidestep the opponent, it was sweet. the Montreal guy was still down for the face off when the puck went in the net. You could tell they practice that, but Skinner was shocked it actually worked. I was thinking they should pull Ullmark for Hutton after the second period, but didn't think they would do it. Not necessarily for bad play, but because he has already faced 30+ shots at that point and I thought getting a fresh guy in there could be the difference. It worked, so good move, but would have got a lot of heat if it went the other way. But they also tightened up the D, giving up only 5 shots in the third! Fun game, but it was ugly for the first two periods as far as the Sabres passing and defense. A win is a win, GO SABRES! Edited November 9, 2018 by ricojes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 hour ago, plenzmd1 said: I throughtvit was the wrong move, but maybe Housley does know a touch more bout hockey than me. What an awesome gAme. Thought Risto blew it , then he wins it!!! and @JohnC, are you the guy who can’t enjoy Christmas morning cause all the wrapping makes a mess on the floor? You simply don't have me figured out. I have no problem with a mess as long as it is purposeful. In the long run being tidy is more productive than being sloppy. The best game of the year for the Sabres was an away game against Anaheim. That was a big boy game played with a two way playoff style of game. If you want to go far do it right. I'm far from being a purist but a responsible game will get you far beyond where an irresponsible game will get you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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plenzmd1 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 37 minutes ago, JohnC said: You simply don't have me figured out. I have no problem with a mess as long as it is purposeful. In the long run being tidy is more productive than being sloppy. The best game of the year for the Sabres was an away game against Anaheim. That was a big boy game played with a two way playoff style of game. If you want to go far do it right. I'm far from being a purist but a responsible game will get you far beyond where an irresponsible game will get you. I ike messy and fun!!! I am Delta House..you are Omega...and the Delta dudes got more chicks! Chicks dig goals, not defense!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: I ike messy and fun!!! I am Delta House..you are Omega...and the Delta dudes got more chicks! Chicks dig goals, not defense!!!! Don't get caught up in your own hubris. Chicks also like one night stands and then move on to better long term prospects. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bbb Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 hour ago, BillsFan4 said: What the hell is individual expected goals?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BillsFan4 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 29 minutes ago, bbb said: What the hell is individual expected goals?!? Here are some more detailed explanations, if you’re interested - https://www.blueshirtsbreakaway.com/2017/10/19/the-importance-of-expected-goals/ http://www.corsica.hockey/blog/2016/03/03/shot-quality-and-expected-goals-part-i/ https://hockey-graphs.com/2015/10/01/expected-goals-are-a-better-predictor-of-future-scoring-than-corsi-goals/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 15 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: I think Marty is great! They ripped the heart and soul out of that team when they traded him!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 51 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: I think Marty is great! They ripped the heart and soul out of that team when they traded him!!! Marty has that lovable infectious personality. But that shouldn't distract from the fact that he is a terrific analyst who can clearly explain with his endearing french accent the point he wants to make about the play. He is also someone who is well plugged in to what is going on in the league. I also like Rob Ray for his sarcasm and Paul Hamilton for his knowledge of the Sabres. But because of his knowledge of the game and engaging personality I like the talkative Marty the most. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) So why did Carolina trade Skinner again?? Edit: didnt mean to quote Edited November 9, 2018 by Bray Wyatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Just now, Bray Wyatt said: So why did Carolina trade Skinner again?? Good question, but let's be happy that they decided to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 19 minutes ago, JohnC said: Marty has that lovable infectious personality. But that shouldn't distract from the fact that he is a terrific analyst who can clearly explain with his endearing french accent the point he wants to make about the play. He is also someone who is well plugged in to what is going on in the league. I also like Rob Ray for his sarcasm and Paul Hamilton for his knowledge of the Sabres. But because of his knowledge of the game and engaging personality I like the talkative Marty the most. I love Marty, but he is so hard to listen to I wish they would move on from him. 15 hours ago, ChevyVanMiller said: Now that was a fun game to watch. And that pass from Eichel to tie it at 5 in the third - that was straight-up filthy. That entire face-off play was so perfectly executed and showed off so much skill from both guys I was honestly stunned for a moment watching it. I greatly enjoyed that game. It occurred to me that the team is now good enough that it can impress with raw talent in a way that I do not think has been possible for like the last 6+ years. I don't know how it happened, but the team seems to have rounded some type of momentous corner and is FINALLY on the rise. I think we have a genuine shot to make the playoffs this year, and that's something I didn't think would happen during the pre-season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, Fadingpain said: I love Marty, but he is so hard to listen to I wish they would move on from him. To each their own. Everyone has their own preference. He's not as well polished as some but that is one of the reasons why I like him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, Fadingpain said: I love Marty, but he is so hard to listen to I wish they would move on from him. Really? I think it is rather easy. But coming from me, I guess that is expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Just now, JohnC said: To each their own. Everyone has their own preference. He's not as well polished as some but that is one of the reasons why I like him. He seems to be a little hard to please, but there are quite a few like that around here. I agree with you, I love Marty on the Sabres broadcast as well as on the instigators. I don't find him difficult to listen to at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 25 minutes ago, Bray Wyatt said: So why did Carolina trade Skinner again?? Edit: didnt mean to quote There were a couple reasons, I think. At least from what I’ve read. They have a new owner (Tom Dundon). He is VERY involved in the day to day decisions (and is even included in roster decision making from what has been written/said). He was really gung-ho about making changes - everywhere from the front office to the coaching staff to the roster. Dundon felt the team needed a culture change since they have the longest playoff drought in the NHL. Skinner was one of their longest tenured players. So I think they targeted him as a guy to move. Plus their new coach (who was their asst. coach for years) was rumored to not be the biggest Jeff Skinner fan. He fired their long tenured GM (Ron Francis) who was overly cautious about making moves (hardly ever made a trade) and hired the only guy he could find to take the job for what Dundon was willing to pay (Don Waddell). So that helped open up the ability to make moves. What really helped buffalo is that Skinner had a full no movement clause. He is from the Toronto area and Supposedly was only willing to come to a couple of teams (mainly buffalo and Toronto). So we got him cheaper than if there was an open bidding war. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 minute ago, ricojes said: He seems to be a little hard to please, but there are quite a few like that around here. I agree with you, I love Marty on the Sabres broadcast as well as on the instigators. I don't find him difficult to listen to at all. Putting aside his accent and communications skills (which I think is good) he is an excellent analyst and is good at communicating his point. And as I said in the prior post he is knowledgeable not only about the Sabres but also about the league. There is nothing phony about Marty. Marty is Marty. And that is why I like the lively little rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bray Wyatt Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: When we drafted him, I thought he was going to be more of a proficient goal scorer than playmaker. I am pleasantly surprised how good he has been in the assist department this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Just now, Bray Wyatt said: When we drafted him, I thought he was going to be more of a proficient goal scorer than playmaker. I am pleasantly surprised how good he has been in the assist department this year Apple Jack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Mittelstadt slowly keeps looking better and more comfortable each game. We are going to have quite a few studs on this team once Mittelstadt and Dahlin get more experience under their belt. Eichel is hitting that point right now and it is amazing to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 3 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Have Bucky and Sully addressed this attack against freedom of the press? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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