GDT: #14 – Sabres at Senators – Tue Feb 12 – 7:30PM ET – TV: MSG-B – Radio: WGR-AM
- Thread starter Woodhouse
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so thats what they look like with fresh legs? nice stuff.
gap control much much much impoved on D...better support from the F's and transition/outlets best of the year...nothing to show for it, but...baby steps
gap control much much much impoved on D...better support from the F's and transition/outlets best of the year...nothing to show for it, but...baby steps
I wouldn't get too excited, we are playing a team that recently lost their franchise centerman and has only scored 7 goals in their last 5 games.
joshjull
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The 4th line has been fine all year. It's lines 2 + 3 along with the defense thats been the problem.
I agree, however I like that they have 4th line that can be left on the ice against the other teams top line..
dma0034
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Scott is a guy that only plays 3-4 minutes per night though, he shouldn't be an every day player. It is nice to have guys on the 4th line that we can actually play more.
Rhett4
Buffalo Selects Jack
I like fighting (even staged fighting) and like having Scott on the bench. But I'm with you...play him when you go into a warzone, not every game. On other nights, roll a fourth line that can play regular minutes and leave your lines in tact all night. The fourth line has been very good tonight and has been generating chances. Cody McCormick can play hockey, and if it comes to dustups with Ottawa, he can handle Neil just fine.
joshjull
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No they can't. You're forgetting Ottawa has no top line with Spezza out.
McCormick/Hecht/Kaleta is not going out vs Crosby, Giroux or any other top line.
Lets not get carried away.
BowieSabresFan
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First period thoughts...
1. Stafford
You HAVE to bury that chance.
2. So hip checks are now tripping penalties?
3. Referees need to let both teams play.
4. They are looking better on D, even if it is against an offensively challenged team.
1. Stafford
You HAVE to bury that chance.2. So hip checks are now tripping penalties?
3. Referees need to let both teams play.
4. They are looking better on D, even if it is against an offensively challenged team.
joshjull
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Btw I have no issue with Scott not playing or only being dressed in certain situations.
But let's not pretend we have a shutdown line with the current makeup with the fourth line. Or that that lines makeup was the problem the last several games.
But let's not pretend we have a shutdown line with the current makeup with the fourth line. Or that that lines makeup was the problem the last several games.
zenthusiast
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ZZamboni
Puttin' on the Foil
dma0034
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dma0034
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Agreed, it's not like letting him walk down the slot unmolested would be a good option.
RiotAct
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ZZamboni
Puttin' on the Foil
I was thinking the same thing a few minutes ago! In 20 years there's going to be no contact NHL hockey with little stop signs on players backs like some kids jerseys have.
