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Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Feb 12 @ 9:47 PM ET
Or a backup
Or a goalie making his first start
Or a goalie on his last legs (Ward)

- PrinceChill



Luongo too. Can't beat that (frank)er to save their lives.

Edit: Luongo is 20-9-2 all time with a 2.02 and a .932 5 SO against the Sabres. Which is the best against any team other than the Panthers, but he only played them 7 times.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Feb 12 @ 9:48 PM ET
Or maybe they are holding onto the hope of winning a Calder to a fault. He could be better off or maybe it makes no difference?
- MCGUIZZY


He needs to play on the left with Eichel or Erod at center. A right shot center. Give him 12 minutes with Erod and ease him into PP2
MCGUIZZY
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bay Area, CA
Joined: 06.20.2012

Feb 12 @ 9:52 PM ET
CJ Smith was making the AHL his b**** when he went back down. He is just another player on the big team. If Oloffsson is going to be an NHL player he'll have to stick in the top 6. When he dominates that league and has consistency (he's had a few cold streaks down there) he will then be on the big team imo. He might get a game or two up here this year however.
- Pegullaville



CJ Smith is just ok in my book. Doesnt have nearly the same skill set at Olofsson. I would say hes shown enough to get a stint here. And giving him 1 game at the end of the year is not going to help him learn how to play in the NHL. If he was givin the same chances to learn as Thompson did, he would be ages ahead of where he is now in my opinion. Tage Thompson didnt had to dominate the AHL to get his shot
SDSabre
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.05.2014

Feb 12 @ 9:53 PM ET
Vanek was better than Skinner will ever be. He was a pure sniper with underrated playmaking ability

Never had a center

- jcragcrumple


This might be the worst take ever. Didn't read up if anyone already mentioned the fact that he had Roy going against other teams third lines. I watched him play since he was 16 in the USHL. This "play making" consisted of hanging at the red line, hoping to get sprung. Don't get me wrong, if it happened, it was a goal. Just didn't happen a whole lot. I never saw much change in the show. Sniper and garbage sweep. Again, don't get me wrong he was the best at it. Skinner is better. Way better.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 12 @ 9:57 PM ET
CJ Smith is just ok in my book. Doesnt have nearly the same skill set at Olofsson. I would say hes shown enough to get a stint here. And giving him 1 game at the end of the year is not going to help him learn how to play in the NHL. If he was givin the same chances to learn as Thompson did, he would be ages ahead of where he is now in my opinion. Tage Thompson didnt had to dominate the AHL to get his shot because he never did
- MCGUIZZY


The problem is that he's a natural LW. We have a ton. To make matters worse, our top 2 see 70% ozone starts. So if you call up Olofsson, he's looking at 4th line minutes in a defensive role, he sits, and/or he plays his off-wing. If they wanted him to play RW, you'd think they play him there in Roch. The timing just isn't right. Smith has a much stronger two way game.
PrinceChill
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.06.2014

Feb 12 @ 9:58 PM ET
Luongo too. Can't beat that (frank)er to save their lives.

Edit: Luongo is 20-9-2 all time with a 2.02 and a .932 5 SO against the Sabres. Which is the best against any team other than the Panthers, but he only played them 7 times.

- Wetbandit1

Ouch. That is no bueno.
As a Sabre fan, I’ve been conditioned to fear backup goalies more than the opposition’s starters. And goalies making their debut? Forget it, were sunk.
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Feb 12 @ 9:58 PM ET
The problem is that he's a natural LW. We have a ton. To make matters worse, our top 2 see 70% ozone starts. So if you call up Olofsson, he's looking at 4th line minutes in a defensive role, he sits, and/or he plays his off-wing. If they wanted him to play RW, you'd think they play him there in Roch. The timing just isn't right. Smith has a much stronger two way game.
- Lunaion


Then we wait for him to have an opening .
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Feb 12 @ 9:59 PM ET
Housleys side pose reminds me of the Cindy Loos father in the Grinch
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 12 @ 10:01 PM ET
Then we wait for him to have an opening .
- cabin


I'm shocked that we've had so few this year.
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Feb 12 @ 10:01 PM ET
I'm shocked that we've had so few this year.
- Lunaion

No injuries . knock on wood
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Feb 12 @ 10:02 PM ET
The problem is that he's a natural LW. We have a ton. To make matters worse, our top 2 see 70% ozone starts. So if you call up Olofsson, he's looking at 4th line minutes in a defensive role, he sits, and/or he plays his off-wing. If they wanted him to play RW, you'd think they play him there in Roch. The timing just isn't right. Smith has a much stronger two way game.
- Lunaion

I don’t know why people want this.

It will just make them angry

I want him here if he’s put in a position to do well. He won’t be
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Feb 12 @ 10:03 PM ET
No injuries . knock on wood
- cabin


To answer your earlier question I have no faith in nylander. Haven’t had any since this past offseason.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Feb 12 @ 10:03 PM ET
This might be the worst take ever. Didn't read up if anyone already mentioned the fact that he had Roy going against other teams third lines. I watched him play since he was 16 in the USHL. This "play making" consisted of hanging at the red line, hoping to get sprung. Don't get me wrong, if it happened, it was a goal. Just didn't happen a whole lot. I never saw much change in the show. Sniper and garbage sweep. Again, don't get me wrong he was the best at it. Skinner is better. Way better.
- SDSabre


He still produced as a 1LW with Roy at 1C who was a 2C at best. He and Pominville had an uncanny connection.

Let me know when Skinner gets 40 assists (twice).

Looks like Eichel will help Skinner get 40 goals for the 1st time.

Skinner has more moxie, no doubt, but Vanek in his prime was the superior offensive player
PrinceChill
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.06.2014

Feb 12 @ 10:04 PM ET
I don’t know why people want this.

It will just make them angry

I want him here if he’s put in a position to do well. He won’t be

- sbroads24

I agree with you. Full year in the AHL for him. There should be spot for him next year. Unless we’re eliminated and he comes up for the last five or so.
MCGUIZZY
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bay Area, CA
Joined: 06.20.2012

Feb 12 @ 10:13 PM ET
I agree with you. Full year in the AHL for him. There should be spot for him next year. Unless we’re eliminated and he comes up for the last five or so.
- PrinceChill



He isnt a 20 year old prospect coming out of junior. Hes a 23 year old that has been playing pro hockey for 4 + years. A full year in the AHL does what for him? Not sure how you can look up and down this failure of a line up and not find a spot for him
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 12 @ 10:13 PM ET
I don’t know why people want this.

It will just make them angry

I want him here if he’s put in a position to do well. He won’t be

- sbroads24


Calling up a new toy will always be popular. 'It can't get any worse'....but if Olofsson is defending Barzal, it can get worse in a hurry.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 12 @ 10:15 PM ET
He still produced as a 1LW with Roy at 1C who was a 2C at best. He and Pominville had an uncanny connection.

Let me know when Skinner gets 40 assists (twice).

Looks like Eichel will help Skinner get 40 goals for the 1st time.

Skinner has more moxie, no doubt, but Vanek in his prime was the superior offensive player

- jcragcrumple


I'm with you on this one. Odd place for Vanek to be underrated.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Feb 12 @ 10:17 PM ET
Calling up a new toy will always be popular. 'It can't get any worse'....but if Olofsson is defending Barzal, it can get worse in a hurry.
- Lunaion

Yup
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Feb 12 @ 10:18 PM ET
Reinhart pointless in 3 straight.

And he’s playing well

Tough to produce with bad linemates
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Feb 12 @ 10:19 PM ET
Reinhart pointless in 3 straight.

And he’s playing well

Tough to produce with bad linemates

- sbroads24


So true, but it's very encouraging how he continues to play.
PrinceChill
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.06.2014

Feb 12 @ 10:19 PM ET
He isnt a 20 year old prospect coming out of junior. Hes a 23 year old that has been playing pro hockey for 4 + years. A full year in the AHL does what for him? Not sure how you can look up and down this failure of a line up and not find a spot for him
- MCGUIZZY

Cuz Phil would play him on Sobotka’s line...for a game or two, then the press box for ten.
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Feb 12 @ 10:20 PM ET
So true, but it's very encouraging how he continues to play.
- kingcong39


Yes . We have a few that don't that need the attention
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Feb 12 @ 10:22 PM ET
So true, but it's very encouraging how he continues to play.
- kingcong39

And he seems to have the skill set to get better. Doesn't seem to have reached his ceiling .
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Feb 12 @ 10:25 PM ET
Cuz Phil would play him on Sobotka’s line...for a game or two, then the press box for ten.
- PrinceChill


Erod with Olofsson would be nasty. If Housley is worried about Olofsson's defense, I wouldn't be mad if he played Olofsson with Sobotka on the road if that made Housley feel better when he doesn't get the last change(still not a good idea)
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Feb 12 @ 10:26 PM ET
Pommer with the game winner.
Not many current Sabres put that in the net.


#livinglegend


Sabres played well on defense tonight
Bogo not in the lineup

Not coincidence
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