I have said this for 2 years. He is a perfect 3-4 defensemen. When he has to take on the load of being a top pairing guy that has to kill penalties and be more stay at home, he struggles. IMO he's underpaid considering the play of our other D
- sbroads24

I think he can be a 1-2 on a team like the Sabres and do well at even strength. But he definitely struggles playing shorthanded. The team knows that though, because he has some of the lowest minutes on PK among our defensemen.

I actually can't remember the last time I had franks on wings to be honest.

I've actually only eaten somewhere in the neighborhood of 40 wings since the new year.

Gave them up, sort of.
- dadeadhead

thats pop for me have it so infrequent you kinda stop wanting them. Other than work getting them for us only seek them out with people in town

Hello you shifty eyed bastards!

I think he can be a 1-2 on a team like the Sabres and do well at even strength. But he definitely struggles playing shorthanded. The team knows that though, because he has some of the lowest minutes on PK among our defensemen.
- theblueandgold

I think he can be a 1-2 on a team like the Sabres and do well at even strength. But he definitely struggles playing shorthanded. The team knows that though, because he has some of the lowest minutes on PK among our defensemen.
- theblueandgold

He struggled last season when Myers and Hoff were hurt. Same with the year before when Myers played poorly and Sekera had more responsibilities. I don't doubt he could be a top pairing guy if he's playing next to a guy like Suter or Weber.

You can't really look at Corsi stats to determine if a player is good or not. If Sekera shoots the puck 10 ft wide of the net but Vanek shoots one on goal and then Weber blocks a shot, Sekera gets a +2 rating. The numbers are flawed. Watching the games you realize he isn't a top 1-2 d-man and would struggle to be a 3-4 on most teams.

You can't really look at Corsi stats to determine if a player is good or not. If Sekera shoots the puck 10 ft wide of the net but Vanek shoots one on goal and then Weber blocks a shot, Sekera gets a +2 rating. The numbers are flawed. Watching the games you realize he isn't a top 1-2 d-man and would struggle to be a 3-4 on most teams.
- adambuffalo

Unfortunately that is a completely false statement as that is exactly where he thrives best.

thats pop for me have it so infrequent you kinda stop wanting them. Other than work getting them for us only seek them out with people in town
- hubie

Been working around them for 19 yrs. Wings kind of lost their luster for me.

Been working around them for 19 yrs. Wings kind of lost their luster for me.
- dadeadhead

that will do it worked in a fine dining steak house in cincy and honestly now dont think ill ever pay the prices for them when I can do just as good myself.

Not me.

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- Powerslave

I can't stand the Bruins but I have to admire how they somehow get teams' average collective hockey IQ to drop about 50 points when they play them. The way they got Pittsburgh to try to run them out of the building instead of playing their own game has been nothing short of masterful. The team that beats Boston is the team that plays their game despite anything that Boston does. Basically, make yourself immune to the bully tactics. Boston becomes an average team that plays stupid if they sense that they don't intimidate you.

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I can't stand the Bruins but I have to admire how they somehow get teams' average collective hockey IQ to drop about 50 points when they play them. The way they got Pittsburgh to try to run them out of the building instead of playing their own game has been nothing short of masterful. The team that beats Boston is the team that plays their game despite anything that Boston does. Basically, make yourself immune to the bully tactics. Boston becomes an average team that plays stupid if they sense that they don't intimidate you.
- buffalofan19

and every single player they have we wish we had

I can't stand the Bruins but I have to admire how they somehow get teams' average collective hockey IQ to drop about 50 points when they play them. The way they got Pittsburgh to try to run them out of the building instead of playing their own game has been nothing short of masterful. The team that beats Boston is the team that plays their game despite anything that Boston does. Basically, make yourself immune to the bully tactics. Boston becomes an average team that plays stupid if they sense that they don't intimidate you.
- buffalofan19

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He struggled last season when Myers and Hoff were hurt. Same with the year before when Myers played poorly and Sekera had more responsibilities. I don't doubt he could be a top pairing guy if he's playing next to a guy like Suter or Weber.
- sbroads24

He actually did very well playing top pairing with Regher.

I cant stress enough how much we need a guy like Santini though. I really hope Buffalo finds a way to get him. If the Sabres dont move up at all and get Lindholm at 8, I think they will draft Santini at 16.

We should try and move up 1 spot with the Oilers to guarantee us getting Lindholm. 8 + 55 for 7 + 58. Oilers still can use 8 to trade back with other teams who may want to draft one of the other defenseman (Nurse, Ristolainen or Zadarov) if thats how the board falls.

You can't really look at Corsi stats to determine if a player is good or not. If Sekera shoots the puck 10 ft wide of the net but Vanek shoots one on goal and then Weber blocks a shot, Sekera gets a +2 rating. The numbers are flawed. Watching the games you realize he isn't a top 1-2 d-man and would struggle to be a 3-4 on most teams.
- adambuffalo

Im not sure why so many people are against these kind of statistics. Stats are a measure of a players performance.

They essentially told us that Sekera was top 2 in toughest competition, played with the lowest quality of teammates, had a higher percentage of his shifts start in the DZ, had a higher percentage of his shifts end in the OZ, was top 2 on the team in shot differential, and had the lowest goals against per 20 min when hes on the ice.

I can't stand the Bruins but I have to admire how they somehow get teams' average collective hockey IQ to drop about 50 points when they play them. The way they got Pittsburgh to try to run them out of the building instead of playing their own game has been nothing short of masterful. The team that beats Boston is the team that plays their game despite anything that Boston does. Basically, make yourself immune to the bully tactics. Boston becomes an average team that plays stupid if they sense that they don't intimidate you.
- buffalofan19

That's a legitimate statement. However, they also have:

A) players that work their asses off

B) above-average, if not great, goaltending

C) cerebral players such as Krejci and Bergeron thataren't your typical top line centers, yet they are a great 1-2 punch up the middle

Im not sure why so many people are against these kind of statistics. Stats are a measure of a players performance.

They essentially told us that Sekera was top 2 in toughest competition, played with the lowest quality of teammates, had a higher percentage of his shifts start in the DZ, had a higher percentage of his shifts end in the OZ, was top 2 on the team in shot differential, and had the lowest goals against per 20 min when hes on the ice.
- theblueandgold

It's the same old timer mentality baseball had with small ball IMO.

Im not sure why so many people are against these kind of statistics. Stats are a measure of a players performance.

They essentially told us that Sekera was top 2 in toughest competition, played with the lowest quality of teammates, had a higher percentage of his shifts start in the DZ, had a higher percentage of his shifts end in the OZ, was top 2 on the team in shot differential, and had the lowest goals against per 20 min when hes on the ice.
- theblueandgold

stats can be skewed

new blog.

And guess what? It's not about the Sabres.

what a shock.

stats can be skewed
- hubie

Some stats can.

Do I feel corsi is the end all be all? No

Do I feel corsi stats are skewed? No.

We should try to sign Mike Smith and then trade Miller to Phoenix either for the 12th pick overall or a package of Miller, Sekera and #8 for either Michalak or Yandle and the #12. Miller would be much closer to his wife and Phoenix could use him for PR especially if he plays in the Olympics.
- adambuffalo

Are you proposing we trade for the rights to Mike Smith before the draft?

stats can be skewed
- hubie

I would say the stats that are skewed are things like hits, turnovers, giveaways since the home team is usually responsible for counting those. Reason why people gave a stink over Matt Martin for the Isles a couple years ago had so many hits because he was getting a lot of hits on home ice.

When it comes to zone starts, goals against when youre on the ice, the quality of teammates you play with, the quality of competition you face, the amount of shots (both on/off target or blocked) youre giving up when youre on the ice, or the amount youre taking when youre on the ice arent statistics that are skewed...

There a rumors that Edmonton are looking to trade Yakupov because they know they will not be able to afford Eberle, Hall, RNH and Yak in 2 years. It is obvious that they need defensive help. What would everyone think about a trade of Miller, Sekera and our 8th pick for Yakupov. Or maybe we could do Miller, Stafford, Sekera and our 8th for Yak and Edmonton's 2nd round pick. We could agree to pay half of Miller's salary. This would leave Edm with the 7th and 8th picks in which they could get a top D prospect like Nurse and Zadorov and we would get last year's #1 pick. It may seem like an overpayment, but what is an overpayment for a #1 pick?
- adambuffalo

edm does not do this.

first, edm does NOT KNOW they CANTsign all of those kids. they can if they're smart with their finances. do your homework.
just as Chicago has been able to sign their core. Pittsburgh etc etc

also, we aint ready to give up on dubs as he wasn't at all the problem this year. and he's signed to a reasonable number. the oil are looking for a backup, but wont give up a bunch of assets for a position we aren't desperate at.
u change miller to tyler myers as the main piece, and ud certainly have edms attention.

still don t think they deal yakupov though. he's an explosive talent and gonna be great.

edm does not do this.

first, edm does NOT KNOW they CANTsign all of those kids. they can if they're smart with their finances. do your homework.
just as Chicago has been able to sign their core. Pittsburgh etc etc

also, we aint ready to give up on dubs as he wasn't at all the problem this year. and he's signed to a reasonable number. the oil are looking for a backup, but wont give up a bunch of assets for a position we aren't desperate at.
u change miller to tyler myers as the main piece, and ud certainly have edms attention.

still don t think they deal yakupov though. he's an explosive talent and gonna be great.
- hugefemale dog77

Agreed, plus why would they be in a hurry to move Yakupov when he has 2 more ELC years left? If this was true then they would move him the off season he is RFA.

Plus the idea of moving Yakupov to get Miller's & Sekera's salary added on is dumb.

If Edmonton was seriously thinking of adding Miller (which they are not) they can deal their 7th overall pick. And before anyone says that Miller is worth more than a Monahan, Nurse, or Lindholm, he only has one year left until he is UFA. Unless he re-signs with Buffalo before being moved, the Sabers will never get a massive package. I would even say that unless Miller is re-signed, no one will give up a top 10 pick for a rental, no matter how good.