- Hank Balling

So the two teams that made the cup final had players with more hits than anyone else just due to games played is supposed to prove a point ?

So the two teams that made the cup final had players with more hits than anyone else just due to games played is supposed to prove a point ?
- Pegullaville

You asked for a correlation between hits and winning. There it is. Does correlation equal causation? It's certainly debatable, but there is definitely a correlation

You asked for a correlation between hits and winning. There it is. Does correlation equal causation? It's certainly debatable, but there is definitely a correlation
- Hank Balling

Only three teams have thrown less hits than the Devils this year.

19-4-1.

The Avalanche finished 22nd in hits last year.

If UPL makes a damn save this week we aren’t talking about hits lol

Only three teams have thrown less hits than the Devils this year.

19-4-1.

The Avalanche finished 22nd in hits last year.

If UPL makes a damn save this week we aren’t talking about hits lol
- Pegullaville

There are certainly different ways to build a mouse trap, and I'm not here to argue that hits are the end-all-be-all, but it would be nice to have a couple bottom six forwards who throw their weight around with some regularity, especially if those forwards aren't contributing offensively

There are certainly different ways to build a mouse trap, and I'm not here to argue that hits are the end-all-be-all, but it would be nice to have a couple bottom six forwards who throw their weight around with some regularity, especially if those forwards aren't contributing offensively
- Hank Balling

It would be nice to have a goalie make a save and special teams that weren’t god awful.

Fix those two and you are winning hockey games.

Not because we don’t hit enough

It would be nice to have a goalie make a save and special teams that weren’t god awful.

Fix those two and you are winning hockey games.

Not because we don’t hit enough
- Pegullaville

I agree those two points are more important. I also think having the fewest hits in the league is indicative of a flawed roster.

I dont know where the lack of hits falls on the list of problems but I think it deserves a place on the list somewhere

Let's go Cincinnati and SF just tied it up. Yeah Baby!!

https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/3791374
Just having fun, really wanted to put Kulich where Olofsson is, but I know I am moving to fast.
- Buff36

Why would either team trade either player?

It would be nice to have a goalie make a save and special teams that weren’t god awful.

Fix those two and you are winning hockey games.

Not because we don’t hit enough
- Pegullaville

Idk, but somehow when it is said “they should hit more” some assume they are saying that more hitting will fix any and all problems, when (imo) those who say it understand it is only a part of the whole picture of being a successful team, and I don’t think any who say it are advocating for them to win the hit count every game.

Why would either team trade either player?
- sabrebuzz

Because both were available last TDL and Crouse was until he signed. I don't know if they still are, but it's worth a try.

The Sabres being one of the highest scoring teams in the league isn’t entertaining ?
- Pegullaville

Said the last 10 years
Ain't we in year 11

There's way to hit people and a time to hit people
Not the ristolanen way

Said the last 10 years
Ain't we in year 11

There's way to hit people and a time to hit people
Not the ristolanen way
- Anderdog

👏👏

Said the last 10 years
Ain't we in year 11

There's way to hit people and a time to hit people
Not the ristolanen way
- Anderdog

👏👏
- Buff36

There's not a defenseman in the league who is looking over his shoulder when the Sabres forwards dump the puck in.

The threat of a possible hit is a real psychological tool and the Sabres aren't bluffing anyone. The opposition knows they won't pay any price, and as a result, there aren't many unforced error turnovers

- Hank Balling

Soupy gets no love 😆

There's not a defenseman in the league who is looking over his shoulder when the Sabres forwards dump the puck in.

The threat of a possible hit is a real psychological tool and the Sabres aren't bluffing anyone. The opposition knows they won't pay any price, and as a result, there aren't many unforced error turnovers
- Hank Balling

Totally Agree, it's like a day at the Beach

Idk, but somehow when it is said “they should hit more” some assume they are saying that more hitting will fix any and all problems, when (imo) those who say it understand it is only a part of the whole picture of being a successful team, and I don’t think any who say it are advocating for them to win the hit count every game.
- Ratsreign

Physicality has a place in winning hockey. Some confuse that with knuckle-dragging fisticuffs that I have literally seen one person advocate for. Unfortunately, that poster is vocally "loud", aggressive and purely reactive, so he draws alot of attention...mostly in a bad way.

I agree, most on here who post about becoming more physical, and adding that presence are doing so in a constructive manner...like, for one example using Lawson Crouse for a 3rd line role to add that flavor to the softest team in the league.

Some just absolutely refuse to recognize it citing NJD as the gold standard. Well, to that I cite the Wash Capitals from a few years ago who absolutely bullied their way to a SC Campionship, destroying along the way a Tampa team that folded hard and succumbed to the physicality of that series...was that the only way they won, hell no...but it WAS a major, major component in taking Kucherov and Stamkos out of the series 3 or 4 games in. Tampa then sourced Barklay Goodrow and Blake Coleman and won 2 SC Champuonships from major contributions from their 3rd line.

Without question, physicality is one ingredient. It's importance to a single team varies according to its' identity. Some teams thrive on speed and high-end talent... it is rare to survive 24 games without some level of physicality.

Personally, I enjoy a well timed hit in the neutral zone to seperate puck from player in a turnover...or an absolute manhandling of an opponent in front of the net to remove a scoring chance in the "dirty areas", or a hard check along the boards to end a board cycle possession game.

Such a stupid fvcking argument due to extremism from posters who just fell the need to be a contrarian in any argument no matter the subject.

SF with the lead at halftime

So the two teams that made the cup final had players with more hits than anyone else just due to games played is supposed to prove a point ?
- Pegullaville

Take the L peg'sville.

Hank proved you wrong ☝️

Because both were available last TDL and Crouse was until he signed. I don't know if they still are, but it's worth a try.
- Buff36

Murphy is in the first year of a four year contract. Crouse is in the first year of a five year contract. What does last year's trade deadline have to do with anything now? Personally, I think nothing. What is there now that makes you think that either team would want to trade either of these players after 1/4 of a season after they just signed them to long term contracts? Not saying that it could not happen or be the case, it just seems very unlikely. So what evidence do you have other than you would like them to want to trade players they just signed to your favorite team? It a legitimate question.

I wonder if Kaprizov feels just a little bit more confident with Reavo in the lineup for the Wild the last 5 games. 4 and 1 record. Kaprizov dumping the puck in the net at will. Boldy with nothing to worry about. I'm guessing Wild forwards don't routinely get cheap-shotted like Krebs, Asplund, or Peterka does on a nightly basis. Asplund's already missed games because of it. Guys like Reaves are useless though.

Murphy is in the first year of a four year contract. Crouse is in the first year of a five year contract. What does last year's trade deadline have to do with anything now? Personally, I think nothing. What is there now that makes you think that either team would want to trade either of these players after 1/4 of a season after they just signed them to long term contracts? Not saying that it could not happen or be the case, it just seems very unlikely. So what evidence do you have other than you would like them to want to trade players they just signed to your favorite team? It a legitimate question.
- sabrebuzz

Both teams trying to tank for their rebuild in a strong draft year.
Idk, might have an impact?

Verizon raised the package for MSG go so I no longer can use it.

Someone posted some fancy links for last game in the last blog.

Help a guy out….. please?

It would be nice to have a goalie make a save and special teams that weren’t god awful.

Fix those two and you are winning hockey games.

Not because we don’t hit enough
- Pegullaville

you need to bring more than baked cookies to a playoff game though

assuming we ever get there

Donnie Meatballs heavily implies Dahlin's pass to Tuch was, indeed, an intended pass off the boards as it sure looked.

He's great.