GDT: Morning with the Sabres vs Devils in Prague, CZE 10 AM ET - TV: MSG, NHL Network - Radio: WGR550 - Game # 2

[littletonhockeycoach]

I thought it was a very solid period. The Devils are making it tough when the Sabres get it deep…they are going to have to get an ugly goal or two down low. Just keep going to the net.

Exactly. They are going to have to fight for 2nd shot opportunities to score off of.

 

[Ace]

I will, once again, be the guy everyone yells at for saying it…but the fix to the center problem is to move Cozens to wing where he belongs and move everything and anything you have to to get an actual top six Center.

Cozens is not a center. He doesn’t think like a center. He doesn’t play like a center. He doesn’t move like a center. Cut his responsibility in half by putting him on a side instead of the middle which he cannot handle.

As for acquiring that Center…

Get a new GM.

 

[Beerz]

And if I have to watch Tuch drop the gloves and not throw a punch again...

 

[SabresFan26]

Sabres with an open ice style of play while NJ closes on their check immediately and wins the 1 on 1 close in battles.

Jersey clogs the front of the net in their own zone eliminating open lanes or looks to their net. Buff's team D is way more reactive and slower. Surprising. I expected more from Ruff in this part of the game. NJ has much more time and space to work with.

Sabres PP was under constant pressure from the NJ PK and couldn't find the open man. NJ's PP moved the puck with much more authority and precision.

Levi's play is keeping them in the game.

Sabres without any discernible game breaking talent at fwd.

Agree mainly with point 2

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

What’s with Samuelsson letting Haula give him a shot like that at the ending scrum. He’s more than capable of tuning him up.

 

[Sabre the Win]

NHL Network has pretty much been a New Jersey Devils broadcast. The NHL is bias as hell.

 

[SabresFan26]

Imagine NJ with Hughes and Pesce healthy

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

Every day I sit here and stare at the wall thinking about the fact that we have a GM who, for three years straight, has told us with a straight face we can’t add to this failed group in a meaningful way because we need future money to keep said failed group together longer.

Every single day.

Living your best life

 

[SabresFan26]

What’s with Samuelsson letting Haula give him a shot like that at the ending scrum. He’s more than capable of tuning him up.

Soft player. He doesn’t fight

 

[Chainshot]

I will, once again, be the guy everyone yells at for saying it…but the fix to the center problem is to move Cozens to win where he belongs and move everything and anything you have to to get an actual top six Center.

Cozens is not a center. He doesn’t think like a center. He doesn’t play like a center. He doesn’t move like a center. Cut his responsibility in half by putting him on a side instead of the middle which he cannot handle.

As for acquiring that Center…

Get a new GM.

One could argue that all of that is also a description of Thompson when he's struggling. At least Cozens looked like he gave a damn yesterday.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

Power has looked like a much improved player.

 

[Butt Ox]

I missed yesterdays game while traveling. So far today it looks like the Devils have a well coached talented team. Let's see what kind of adjustment Ruff can make. Been a mess.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

NHL Network has pretty much been a New Jersey Devils broadcast. The NHL is bias as hell.

Hradek and Weekes shouldn't be doing games. They're awful at it.

 

[newfiejesus]

I love morning games. Especially with leftover Indian takeout and good quality coffee after a good workout on an unseasonably warm day.

Looking much closer to mid-season form today.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

I suspect JJ is in concussion protocol right now.....

 

[sabremike]

Sabres with an open ice style of play while NJ closes on their check immediately and wins the 1 on 1 close in battles.

Jersey clogs the front of the net in their own zone eliminating open lanes or looks to their net. Buff's team D is way more reactive and slower. Surprising. I expected more from Ruff in this part of the game. NJ has much more time and space to work with.

Sabres PP was under constant pressure from the NJ PK and couldn't find the open man. NJ's PP moved the puck with much more authority and precision.

Levi's play is keeping them in the game.

Sabres without any discernible game breaking talent at fwd.

They literally paid one to just go away.

 

[newfiejesus]

NHL Network has pretty much been a New Jersey Devils broadcast. The NHL is bias as hell.

Going to take a lot to flip the script.

 

[MOGlLNY]

The revised call was the correct one on Dillon, unfortunately. Hope JJ is okay.

Kulich is going to get a long look now.

 

[Butt Ox]

I suspect JJ is in concussion protocol right now.....

As he should be. That was a pretty good lick.

 

[Willgamesh]

Crazy how many times they have shown the head shot on JJ and keep saying its clean, literal glue sniffers.

 

[MOGlLNY]

And if I have to watch Tuch drop the gloves and not throw a punch again...

Dillon would've sent 2 guys to concussion protocol if he actually took him on. Dillon is tough as f***. Good on Tuchy for even going at him.

 

[Ace]

One could argue that all of that is also a description of Thompson when he's struggling. At least Cozens looked like he gave a damn yesterday.

I’m resigned on Thompson because i don’t think wing gets him going. His issues aren’t ability to play the spot related. They’re give a shit related. He hasn’t yet this year. His stick does some work for him in the open ice on both ends when he involved.

Cozens struggles aren’t engagement. They’re rooted in playing a position he isn’t equipped to play. He needs his linemates to drive play…always has. And hes not good defensively at this point. He’s just a guy skating up and back hard who doesn’t know which way to turn. Take the choice away and see what happens. I bet he turns into a fairly productive winger who can close guys off on the wall

 

[SabresFan26]

The revised call was the correct one on Dillon, unfortunately. Hope JJ is okay.

Kulich is going to get a long look now.

I agree. JJ had his head down. And officially ruled out for the game.

 

[Chainshot]

They literally paid one to just go away.

Skinner is not a game breaking forward.

Anywho... back to THIS game.

 

[Vito_81]

f*** Greenway, at least put Zucker in the JJ spot with Tuch and Tage