CrazyPsycho
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Panthers already have their GDT up, so let's start this.
Panthers got only 2 points out of their first 3 games but played against Tampa (x2) and the Canes.
Looks like Dadonov was demoted to the third line and they don't like their defense.
Sabres coach Ralph Krueger: the most interesting man in hockey
1-6-1 in the last 8 vs Florida.
They always give us a fit.
5-3 Florida
Who bag skates their team the first week of the season?And Q bag skated them the other day, so this is sort of like the CBus game were they're going to have a team trying to get the coach off their backs, so they should be motivated.
Who bag skates their team the first week of the season?
I was going to argue it's the system they play more than the personnel, but I completely forgot they hired Q over the offseason. Maybe they'll play a more uptempo game instead of clogging the neutral zone.I gotta disagree, the Panthers offense is dynamic and very exciting to watch. If they don't have the best top 6 in the league they have to be right up there. Their defense and goaltending has led to a lot of high scoring games the last couple years. Of course, I hope that we destroy them tonight.
Not only that, Bob's in net and that always seems like an issue.
VO will have to step up if that's the matchupGood test for the Eichel line again tonight - if they can be even or win 5-on-5 vs. Barkov, that'll be a win. Honestly, I wonder if Ralph tries to get the LOG line out against Barkov.
Not only that, Bob's in net and that always seems like an issue.
Team needs to decide Ullmark's longer term value, and he's an arb.-eligible RFA after this season. Hutton likely isn't in their plans beyond the expiration of his contract next season.Ullmark playing makes it look like the 'starting' goaltender job is still up for the taking. I liked him last game and hope it continues
There are no easy tests. Once opponents take the Sabres for real, they'll stop throwing their backup goalies in net.Tonights gonna be one of the toughest tests so far.
Barkov is a big test for Eichel.Good test for the Eichel line again tonight - if they can be even or win 5-on-5 vs. Barkov, that'll be a win. Honestly, I wonder if Ralph tries to get the LOG line out against Barkov.
I guess youre right my friend. But, thus far, its going to be the toughest.There are no easy tests. Once opponents take the Sabres for real, they'll stop throwing their backup goalies in net.
Barkov is a big test for Eichel.