GDT: #18 – Sabres at Leafs – Thu Feb 21 – 7:00PM ET – TV: MSG-B – Radio: WGR-AM

[sba]

Did they ever give us an idea of what the line combos are?

 

[Woodhouse]

Did they ever give us an idea of what the line combos are?

They "practiced" for 30 minutes today .. no line rushes, mostly 2-on-1's and shooting .. so no line hints yet.

 

[SabresFan26]

Got to be weird for Rolston tonight. Cannot really implement a new system in a day, let alone try to tweak much. I'm guessing he is relying on the assistants such as Patrick for this one. With a shortened season it will be really hard for Rolston to change much considering they never really get much time off in between games.

 

[Beerz]

4 mins Bill Hoppe Bill Hoppe ‏@BillHoppeNHL

Ron Rolston said on video he sees a lot of shortcuts and rest within shifts! #Sabres

 

[McCauleyChirps]

If you want a positive:

David Shoalts Globe and Mail
@dshoalts
In 1st press conference as head coach of Buffalo Sabres, Ron Rolston basically called the players lazy. Said they take "a lot of shortcuts."



This is his message. Always has been in Rochester. They may lose, make mistakes, but hell if they're not going to work hard.

 

[sba]

Got to be weird for Rolston tonight. Cannot really implement a new system in a day, let alone try to tweak much. I'm guessing he is relying on the assistants such as Patrick for this one. With a shortened season it will be really hard for Rolston to change much considering they never really get much time off in between games.

He's being given a chance to get the gig full time, but you're right. This is a thank you to him for his service, he's not going to realistically get the gig after the season anyway because of what you said.

 

[S319R11S16]

1 quote I saw on twitter was refreshing...

Rolston on what he saw when watched #sabres on tape: "a lot of short cuts" and "a lot of rest during shifts".

 

[Fire Lindy]

The kid is simply not good enough to contribute in the NHL.

Exactly, which is why he should be sent down. I think Darcy is just unwilling to admit they made a mistake, so he'd rather try to save face instead of thinking about Grig's future. He knows he's next..

 

[joshjull]

@reporterchris: The #sabres will scratch 18-year-old centre Mikhail Grigorenko tonight in Toronto. Fourth time this season he's sat out.

 

[Woodhouse]

(Cross-post) .. Rolston presser in sum .. still waiting on A/V:

Lance Hornby ‏@sunhornby
New Sabres coach Ron Rolston looks at the massive media field at ACC and jokes it's the same as Rochester of the AHL.

Link: https://twitter.com/sunhornby/status/304645738145673216

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Mark Masters ‏@markhmasters
Ron Rolston on getting the call: 'It was a good thing I was sitting down ... You work your whole career to get an opportunity like this'

Link: https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/304646372102127616

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Adam Benigni ‏@AdamBenigni
#Sabres Rolston: "no real system changes... Players know what needs to be done." @wgrz

Link: https://twitter.com/AdamBenigni/status/304646768942014464

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Lance Hornby ‏@sunhornby
Rolston on sagging Sabres: "Players know what has to be done. From what (video) I saw, there were a lot of short cuts we have to eliminate."

Link: https://twitter.com/sunhornby/status/304646822247419906

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Mark Masters ‏@markhmasters
Rolston: 'My job is to jumpstart this team' ... Says his approach will be more analytical

Link: https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/304647438491348992

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Adam Benigni ‏@AdamBenigni
#Sabres Rolston: This will be a process... My job to make sure the tone is set @wgrz

Link: https://twitter.com/AdamBenigni/status/304648013077422081

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Mark Masters ‏@markhmasters
Rolston says he hasn't spoken to Ruff since lockout ended

Link: https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/304648065644634113

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Mark Masters ‏@markhmasters
Rolston on adjustment: 'I don't think you can change who you are ... but you certainly have to be flexible'

Link: https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/304648395467915268

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Jeff Russo ‏@JeffRussoWKBW
#Sabres Rolston "Will work to remove interim label.. First focus get things headed right way.. Rest will take care of self."

Link: https://twitter.com/JeffRussoWKBW/status/304648549398900738

 

[joshjull]

someone had to

I do really wish they'd stop the charade that this is a playoff team and just use this season to get the younger guys playing time.

The younger guys (Hodgson, Ennis, Foligno) have gotten playing time. It's part of the reason we are where we are. Grigs is the only exception.

 

[sba]

The younger guys (Hodgson, Ennis, Foligno) have gotten playing time. It's part of the reason we are where we are. Grigs is the only exception.

I was thinking more nuclear like McNabb and more of the ROC guys who could be in the mix for next year like Pysyk.

You might see that after the trade deadline.

As long as they don't do something boneheaded like trade for Iginla or other rentals.

 

[OkimLom]

If you want a positive:

David Shoalts Globe and Mail
@dshoalts
In 1st press conference as head coach of Buffalo Sabres, Ron Rolston basically called the players lazy. Said they take "a lot of shortcuts."



This is his message. Always has been in Rochester. They may lose, make mistakes, but hell if they're not going to work hard.

Another reason why it was smart to get rid of Ruff. If Ruff couldn't see these shortcuts, or even if he did and didn't correct them, then it was time for him to go. Now If these players still play with the same energy and make the same shortcuts without having them corrected, then they need to go.

The problem with the Sabres is not just one position or with one particular area, it all needs to be looked at by Ted and a brand new set of eyes.

 

[sba]

Whatever happens, just don't be boring anymore please. I want to enjoy watching again, and winning doesn't need to be critical in that.

 

[tsujimoto74]

@reporterchris: The #sabres will scratch 18-year-old centre Mikhail Grigorenko tonight in Toronto. Fourth time this season he's sat out.

Ugh, just send the kid back down. If you're not going to give him any chance to contribute in the NHL, there's no point in him being here. Give him back to Roy and let him try to lead his team to a Memorial Cup.

 

[couture23]

I actually miss Ruff already

I want to see Grigs play damnit!

 

[joshjull]

I was thinking more nuclear like McNabb and more of the ROC guys who could be in the mix for next year like Pysyk.

You might see that after the trade deadline.

As long as they don't do something boneheaded like trade for Iginla or other rentals.

Oh ok. I thought you meant the current roster.

 

[couture23]

I'm with you sba.

I'd like to see McNabb definitely, and Pysyk if the season goes under even more.

 

[Woodhouse]

Note: OP Additions - A/V

2.21 – Randy Carlyle speaks with the media following Toronto's morning skate. <6:46>

2.21 – Ron Rolston speaks with the media following Buffalo's morning skate. <11:40>

 

[S319R11S16]

Let's just say I'm more than a wee bit suspicious of Leopold's "upper-body"..... He skated fine Tuesday AM. Gotta be deal coming.

http://www.twitter.com/bnharrington

Edit nevermind. Grasping at straws. LOL

HMMMMMMMMM...Wait a sec.. Leopold thing MAY be legit. He took a shot to the left hand late in practice and was shaking it yesterday

 

[Lowkey]

Will TJ Brennan still be on the number one PP unit tonight? I'm considering using him in a daily fantasy league but only if he's going to see that PP time. Can you tell me a little bit about his game? I'm aware that he has a big shot but that is about all i know.

 

[DeadGhost]

No Grigs? Fire Rolston.

 

[S319R11S16]

Will TJ Brennan still be on the number one PP unit tonight? I'm considering using him in a daily fantasy league but only if he's going to see that PP time. Can you tell me a little bit about his game? I'm aware that he has a big shot but that is about all i know.

Hard telling if he will be. I'm sure he's going to get some decent ice time, probably some pp tgime but nothing is confirmed if he will be on PP1 PP2 or neither.

 

[vcv]

Will TJ Brennan still be on the number one PP unit tonight? I'm considering using him in a daily fantasy league but only if he's going to see that PP time. Can you tell me a little bit about his game? I'm aware that he has a big shot but that is about all i know.

He's been rough on the PP, I would NOT play him. His shot accuracy has been a joke. No points yet this year either.

 

[Sabreality]

Will TJ Brennan still be on the number one PP unit tonight? I'm considering using him in a daily fantasy league but only if he's going to see that PP time. Can you tell me a little bit about his game? I'm aware that he has a big shot but that is about all i know.

yeah, i used him last game due to injuries hoping for some luck, he at least put up +1 4sog 1hit 3blocks, might use him again tonite, I'm just assuming he'll get some PP time again due to Rolstons familiarity with him