I think this game shows that Hodgson and Pommer can play well together without Vanek. Time to set up some new lines to even out the scoring and get other people going.


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I think this game shows that Hodgson and Pommer can play well together without Vanek. Time to set up some new lines to even out the scoring and get other people going.


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- theblueandgold

Great point!
Rolston should spread out the scoring, or at least try to!

I think this game shows that Hodgson and Pommer can play well together without Vanek. Time to set up some new lines to even out the scoring and get other people going.


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- theblueandgold

I like those lines. Scoring & toughness on the top 3.

Great game. Not to upset about them winning because they have been playing pretty good hockey. Being able to win and score without Vanek is good to see and Miller playing at such a high level.

Gerbe has gone from a AHL guy in my books to a guy that deserves a roster spot. Glad to see him turn it around after such a terrible start to the season.

Also Ennis and Gerbe play best with guys like ott of foligno

Also Ennis and Gerbe play best with guys like ott of foligno
- Smittyx36

Yeah, I would also put Foligno with Gerbe and Ennis and Stafford with Vanek and Grigo aside from what I had above. Gives him 2 goal scoring vets. I think playing with Vanek would get Grigo happy and Stafford going.

I think this game shows that Hodgson and Pommer can play well together without Vanek. Time to set up some new lines to even out the scoring and get other people going.


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- theblueandgold

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foligno looked good, maybe keeping him with pommer will help with his motivation

if vanek can't get staff going, nothing will

my 2 cents

I think this game shows that Hodgson and Pommer can play well together without Vanek. Time to set up some new lines to even out the scoring and get other people going.


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- theblueandgold

I'm sorry but Ott should be on no one's first line. I like the idea of spreading the scoring around but one game doesn't warrant moving Vanek to the second line and leaving Ennis with stafford.

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foligno looked good, maybe keeping him with pommer will help with his motivation

if vanek can't get staff going, nothing will

my 2 cents
- homiedclown

This.

I'm sorry but Ott should be on no one's first line. I like the idea of spreading the scoring around but one game doesn't warrant moving Vanek to the second line and leaving Ennis with stafford.
- Sabresfan-365

I think he was trying to create 3 lines to roll

I think

at least that what was I was doing

I'm sorry but Ott should be on no one's first line. I like the idea of spreading the scoring around but one game doesn't warrant moving Vanek to the second line and leaving Ennis with stafford.
- Sabresfan-365

Theres plenty of possibilities for the lineup. I dont look at this as a "top line", "second line", "third line". We dont have nearly enough depth to make our team that way.

As the Devils and Kings showed in last years playoffs. You should have 3 lines that are going to score and 1 line that can play defense and provide energy, as well as chip some goals in.

The key to shifting our lineup, and going towards 3 lines that can score and 1 defensive/energy line is to create pairings.

I've chose Hodgson-Pommer, Vanek-Grigo, and Ennis-Gerbe. Sure, the other wingers you can interchange and I think the lines will still look good. Vanek and Ennis are players that I think can play on anybodys line and produce. I dont think Hodgson could produce away from Vanek or Pommer, he needs 1 of them.

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foligno looked good, maybe keeping him with pommer will help with his motivation

if vanek can't get staff going, nothing will

my 2 cents
- homiedclown

Those would be my lines also... You have to have a bastard with Ennis and Gerbe if you are to keep those two together. That 4th line could be a 10 to 12 minute line also. With Kaleta getting extra PK time of course.

Lol.. Pommers with the fur coat!
- BuffaloKyle

When Gerbe gets the fur coat, I wonder if it drags on the floor. He admitted he's 5'4".

I've talked to multiple families who have kids with disabilities who have interacted with the sabres and they **always** praise gerbe. They say he stays the longest, interacts with the kids the most, and doesn't act superior.

I've talked to multiple families who have kids with disabilities who have interacted with the sabres and they **always** praise gerbe. They say he stays the longest, interacts with the kids the most, and doesn't act superior.
- styphon

Gerbe has a big heart, on and off the ice.

Not that I mind, but does anyone else get a kick out of how Pommer takes the same shot to just about the same place every time he is in a shootout? I mean, if I am an opposing goalie, I am cheating to that side of the net! It is virtually exactly the same thing every time, yet he scores more often than not. It's kind of funny, but it really should never happen as much as it does.

On a side note, fun game today. Getting a little swagger never hurt anyone. Too early to know if it means anything yet, but hey.....at least we're not falling asleep during the games lately. Get a win tomorrow and it will be time to really start looking at things a little differently.

What a great game, loved the bad blood throughout, too.
- nfph

Yes the passion was there. Gotta love Kaleta and Ott. Gerbe too. They are finally making use of him. And the way he hit that guy late. Too awesome!

I've talked to multiple families who have kids with disabilities who have interacted with the sabres and they **always** praise gerbe. They say he stays the longest, interacts with the kids the most, and doesn't act superior.
- styphon

You just have to root for that guy. I've female doged about him a but this year. But (frank)in a the guy is unreal. Bigger man than I've ver been.

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foligno looked good, maybe keeping him with pommer will help with his motivation

if vanek can't get staff going, nothing will

my 2 cents
- homiedclown

LOVE the idea of Vanek-Grigorenko-Stafford
1) Vanek is gonna produce no matter who he's with
2) Grigorenko needs to play with guys that put the puck in the net
3) Stafford really hasn't been that bad, he's getting plenty of shots on goal... Having Vanek on his line will create more room to get better shots and have a great guy by the net for rebounds

I think this could finally get us three lines that score consistently
And if stafford takes off, then he'll probably be tradable for something decent
I think everyone would like to see that

beat the rangers....and i will be onboard for playoff hopes...just need that bit of proof

beat the rangers....and i will be onboard for playoff hopes...just need that bit of proof
- feetontheair22

Finally someone with reason. Garth talks about the sabres dominating in OT. Yeah that's what 2 powerplays do

Finally someone with reason. Garth talks about the sabres dominating in OT. Yeah that's what 2 powerplays do
- sliprock65

We had enough power plays in the game it never should have made it that far.

Finally someone with reason. Garth talks about the sabres dominating in OT. Yeah that's what 2 powerplays do
- sliprock65

C'mon. You've read (rehd) Garth before and you know better. Shame, shame

Are we good yet?

C'mon. You've read (rehd) Garth before and you know better. Shame, shame
- keptupl8

This