Michael Pachla: Robin Lehner's steely-eye shutout at Columbus

That was one of the most entertaining hockey games I have ever seen in my life. Just wow. 120 footer is right and what eyes...what crazy eyes!

That was one of the most entertaining hockey games I have ever seen in my life. Just wow. 120 footer is right and what eyes...what crazy eyes!
- RhinoFan

LOL ! Really ? You must be very young or watch very few games.....

Sam Reinhart quietly has 18 goals. Can he get to 30? Discuss.

Sam Reinhart quietly has 18 goals. Can he get to 30? Discuss.
- mhp

last 18 games, 10 goals and 2 helpers

I am shocked he does not have more assists

Michael Pachla: Robin Lehner's steely-eye shutout at Columbus
- Michael Pachla

When did the Bue Jackets sign Toskala?

last 18 games, 10 goals and 2 helpers

I am shocked he does not have more assists
- homiedclown

I kind of expected Reinhart to end up a guy that would be kind of like Marc Savard. 20ish goals, 60ish assists. I like what I've seen. I'd like to see him use his smarts to set up guys a bit more often now. Love the growth we've seen from him this year.

last 18 games, 10 goals and 2 helpers

I am shocked he does not have more assists
- homiedclown

It could be a case of ROR getting the helpers on that line.

I'm still laughing at Ugwand's goal last night.

I kind of expected Reinhart to end up a guy that would be kind of like Marc Savard. 20ish goals, 60ish assists. I like what I've seen. I'd like to see him use his smarts to set up guys a bit more often now. Love the growth we've seen from him this year.
- HonkFortheGoose

agreed, I figured when the dust settles he gets 15-20 goals and 50-60 assists


shocked at the current ratio, pleased with the goal production

Goal of the year not jacks

agreed, I figured when the dust settles he gets 15-20 goals and 50-60 assists


shocked at the current ratio, pleased with the goal production
- homiedclown

more assist would mean someone else has to be scoring goals

It could be a case of ROR getting the helpers on that line.
- mhp

sabres 11th on pp, 9th on pk

they really should have more points in the standings with those rankings

That was one of the most entertaining hockey games I have ever seen in my life. Just wow. 120 footer is right and what eyes...what crazy eyes!
- RhinoFan

it was a hoot, rhino

agreed, I figured when the dust settles he gets 15-20 goals and 50-60 assists


shocked at the current ratio, pleased with the goal production
- homiedclown

I think the part about his goals that surprises me the most is where he is when he scores them. Never expected to see him be the guy standing in front of the goalie. He seems to have found his niche though, that's for sure.

I didn't get to see the game last night, but it seems I missed a good one.

more assist would mean someone else has to be scoring goals
- cabin

I blame Deslauriers

I think the part about his goals that surprises me the most is where he is when he scores them. Never expected to see him be the guy standing in front of the goalie. He seems to have found his niche though, that's for sure.

I didn't get to see the game last night, but it seems I missed a good one.
- HonkFortheGoose

I never envisioned him being the next Rick Vaive or Dave Andreychuk

shows great leadership skills by parking himself down low, when you know he is going to get pounded

Vanek could learn a thing or 2 from the skunk

how does a player who gets 20 goals a year or more for 20 seasons
30 goals or more 9 times


over 1300 points in the nhl

most pp goals in nhl

name on the cup


not get in the hall of fame?

I never envisioned him being the next Rick Vaive or Dave Andreychuk

shows great leadership skills by parking himself down low, when you know he is going to get pounded

Vanek could learn a thing or 2 from the skunk
- homiedclown

I didn't either. I know this season hasn't gone as well as a lot of people around here would like, but to be quite honest, I don't have many complaints. I'd be worried if the vets were the ones doing all the heavy lifting and the kids were struggling, but it's completely the other way around.

I think Bylsma has finally really found some line combinations that are working. O'Reilly and Reinhart. Eichel and Girgensons. Larsson and Gionta. Legwand and Deslauriers. Fill in the 3rd guy on each line with the rest. Finding pairs that work well together has really helped move things in a good direction. Hopefully they can continue to build on the success they've been finding lately for the rest of the year. I'd like to see them play at least .500 hockey from here til the end of the season.

how does a player who gets 20 goals a year or more for 20 seasons
30 goals or more 9 times


over 1300 points in the nhl

most pp goals in nhl

name on the cup


not get in the hall of fame?
- homiedclown

Andreychuk ?

Andreychuk ?
- cabin

I didn't either. I know this season hasn't gone as well as a lot of people around here would like, but to be quite honest, I don't have many complaints. I'd be worried if the vets were the ones doing all the heavy lifting and the kids were struggling, but it's completely the other way around.

I think Bylsma has finally really found some line combinations that are working. O'Reilly and Reinhart. Eichel and Girgensons. Larsson and Gionta. Legwand and Deslauriers. Fill in the 3rd guy on each line with the rest. Finding pairs that work well together has really helped move things in a good direction. Hopefully they can continue to build on the success they've been finding lately for the rest of the year. I'd like to see them play at least .500 hockey from here til the end of the season.
- HonkFortheGoose

the good signs are there

special teams improved big time
risto, eichel, reinhart proving to be legit pieces moving forward
ror being the real deal


lehner, I can honestly say I was wrong about him


a big step was taken this year, make the 2 or 3 right moves and we will be on track

the good signs are there

special teams improved big time
risto, eichel, reinhart proving to be legit pieces moving forward
ror being the real deal


lehner, I can honestly say I was wrong about him


a big step was taken this year, make the 2 or 3 right moves and we will be on track
- homiedclown

I think that win last night passed our point total of last season. still 20 some games left . Yes we are a better team.
I wasn't judging Lehner on a handfull of games. but he did start off pretty bad.

last 18 games, 10 goals and 2 helpers

I am shocked he does not have more assists
- homiedclown

It's really weird, but if ROR isn't scoring plus Sam's favorite spot in front of the net, it's just the way the line works. Only time Rineharddt gets assists I feel like is on the pp when Jimmy runs the net front.

how does a player who gets 20 goals a year or more for 20 seasons
30 goals or more 9 times


over 1300 points in the nhl

most pp goals in nhl

name on the cup


not get in the hall of fame?
- homiedclown

As a captain, no less.