He’s fast & feisty
Would definitely rather Fiala than Toffoli
Did only score 13goals last year like Toffoli
But with his speed & style of play,
I think he could at least be an effective bottom6 guy if he can’t get back to being a 20goal scorer

If Toffoli can’t find the net again like he used to,
he doesn’t provide much else
- jdfitz77

but his expected goals is 14th

That’s not a terrible comparison

Btw...
Okposo scored 1 more goal that Toffoli did last year
Toffoli only had 13
And he’s getting healthy scratched by a team that could use scoring

I haven’t watched him play this year
But it seems like he might just be done
- jdfitz77

Toffoli scored 13 goals shooting a career low 5.8%. Almost half his career average

If he would’ve shot his career average Sh% of 10.1 he would’ve had 23 goals.

Okposo scored 14 goals shooting 9.5%, pretty much his career average

Toffoli is no where close to “done”

I fully expect Risto to have his best game of the year tonight. 6-3 Buffalo

These options honestly suck, no offense to the people posting them. Brown (my idea), Toffoli, Zucker, Fiala...I think they all really make me want to see a Tage Thompson call up.

13 goals? Tage can do that.

Toffoli scored 13 goals shooting a career low 5.8%. Almost half his career average

If he would’ve shot his career average Sh% of 10.1 he would’ve had 23 goals.

Okposo scored 14 goals shooting 9.5%, pretty much his career average

Toffoli is no where close to “done”
- sbroads24

Ok... like i said, haven’t watched him this year
Can’t imagine he’s playing all that well if he’s getting healthy scratched though

I fully expect Risto to have his best game of the year tonight. 6-3 Buffalo
- hehateme

Because of the Ovie thing? You do realize Ovie scores more goals against the sabres than his career average?

did they get pushed around or something? i'd rather ask them if having anyone who can play defense is important

is boston tough? arent they one of the 5 smallest teams in the league?
- robz228

Yes Boston is absolutely tough. Toughness is not a 1:1 ratio to size. See Tage Thompson.

Thank God, I knew I was talking to the MAN, you are doing a fine job SIR.
Just kidding around, actually hit the list pretty dead on, might tweak a few things, but not bad
- Buff36

You're a good man, and I enjoy your posts. We may disagree on certain things, but such is life...carry on mate!

Because of the Ovie thing? You do realize Ovie scores more goals against the sabres than his career average?
- matty12345

But Risto isn’t afraid of the physicality that comes with getting scored on a ton

Ok... like i said, haven’t watched him this year
Can’t imagine he’s playing all that well if he’s getting healthy scratched though
- jdfitz77

He’s probably not playing all that well. But he’s still capable of scoring goals.

Maybe he doesn’t like the coach, who knows.

He’s a 20-25 goal guy still.

[quote=Michael Pachla]
Whoa there cowboy...
9-2-2. No need to do anything at any point this year, including bringing Montour in...sit his ass in the pressbox.

Ok... like i said, haven’t watched him this year
Can’t imagine he’s playing all that well if he’s getting healthy scratched though
- jdfitz77

I say this cautiously because I see maybe 2 Kings games a year (when the Sabres play them), but people here mentioned Toffoli has already lost a step or 2. If that's true, that's probably a pass from me

but his expected goals is 14th
- Michael Pachla

Surely Girgensons x/GF will mean he nets 15+ this year

I say this cautiously because I see maybe 2 Kings games a year (when the Sabres play them), but people here mentioned Toffoli has already lost a step or 2. If that's true, that's probably a pass from me
- jcragcrumple

Well he did lose the steps, but he is actively looking for them.
In the meantime he is lifting weights and shadow boxing.

I say this cautiously because I see maybe 2 Kings games a year (when the Sabres play them), but people here mentioned Toffoli has already lost a step or 2. If that's true, that's probably a pass from me
- jcragcrumple

Zemgus Girgensons, known sniper/goal scorer, is a career 7% shooter. Toffoli, multi 20 goal and one time 30 goal player shot 5%

Either Toffoli literally became the worst shooter on the planet overnight, or he’s just got unlucky and needs a change of scenery

Zemgus Girgensons, known sniper/goal scorer, is a career 7% shooter. Toffoli, multi 20 goal and one time 30 goal player shot 5%

Either Toffoli literally became the worst shooter on the planet overnight, or he’s just got unlucky and needs a change of scenery
- sbroads24

Like I said, i am pretty ignorant regarding that player. Just that thing I've heard regarding his foot speed concerns me

Like I said, i am pretty ignorant regarding that player. Just that thing I've heard regarding his foot speed concerns me
- jcragcrumple

Did he have some major injury? Because he’s 27 years old.

I think he’s a guy who needs a change.

tage got another point Wed for rochester
- homiedclown

I’ve been saying since day 1 of tage in Rochester .... he’s too good for that league. I really don’t get why he got sent down.

He’s fast & feisty
Would definitely rather Fiala than Toffoli
Did only score 13goals last year like Toffoli
But with his speed & style of play,
I think he could at least be an effective bottom6 guy if he can’t get back to being a 20goal scorer

If Toffoli can’t find the net again like he used to,
he doesn’t provide much else
- jdfitz77

So take a chance on a guy who hasn’t scored 30 because the guy who did score 30 won’t get there again?


Did you know this isn’t a thread for debate, it’s actually a comment section on a bloggers write up.

I humbly await for you to become overwhelmed and flag me or type inconsequential remarks so you can flick your wrist and pretend to feel strong.

Zemgus Girgensons, known sniper/goal scorer, is a career 7% shooter. Toffoli, multi 20 goal and one time 30 goal player shot 5%

Either Toffoli literally became the worst shooter on the planet overnight, or he’s just got unlucky and needs a change of scenery
- sbroads24

The league is getting faster
Especially on defense
Maybe that’s having an effect of him getting his shot off
It’s been a fairly steady decline in the goal scoring department since his 1 30goal season

Maybe he can get back there
But bc of his 4.6mil cap hit, and he’s fairly slow by today’s standards,
I’d rather go in a different direction

Use the assets to get an Ehlers type player
If possible, of course

The league is getting faster
Especially on defense
Maybe that’s having an effect of him getting his shot off
It’s been a fairly steady decline in the goal scoring department since his 1 30goal season

Maybe he can get back there
But bc of his 4.6mil cap hit, and he’s fairly slow by today’s standards,
I’d rather go in a different direction

Use the assets to get an Ehlers type player
If possible, of course
- jdfitz77

Maybe you’re completely wrong

Maybe you’re completely wrong
- washedup20

And maybe you need to stop being antagonistic, you may think that jdfitz77 flags your posts but I'll let you know that several of posters on Michael's blog flag your annoying jabs.

You don't like his posts, ignore then, do not respond, it is as easy as that.

The league is getting faster
Especially on defense
Maybe that’s having an effect of him getting his shot off
It’s been a fairly steady decline in the goal scoring department since his 1 30goal season

Maybe he can get back there
But bc of his 4.6mil cap hit, and he’s fairly slow by today’s standards,
I’d rather go in a different direction

Use the assets to get an Ehlers type player
If possible, of course
- jdfitz77

He's a UFA after this year, you wouldn't be picking up the total cap hit of 4.6right now maybe 3.2 mill, I mean if he doesn't cost much why not, we would have to make it work, but with Mojo and Skinner he might get you that extra scoring that Sobotka isn't

And maybe you need to stop being antagonistic, you may think that jdfitz77 flags your posts but I'll let you know that several of posters on Michael's blog flag your annoying jabs.

You don't like his posts, ignore then, do not respond, it is as easy as that.
- Makita

Personally I don't flag anyone unless it's a mistake. I have big thumbs and the quote button is close to the flag.

Personally I don't flag anyone unless it's a mistake. I have big thumbs and the quote button is close to the flag.
- matty12345

Its a douche move under any circumstances (obviously excluding mistakes).