GDT: Sabres vs Penguins 7PM - TV MSG/NHL Network- Radio WGR 550

[Ehran]

For those looking for the game, its on the NHL Network today.

 

[DapperCam]

Just paid for MSG+, hopefully it works well this season. Game appears to be working.

 

[Ralonzo]

I don't think Rousek's hands will ever catch up enough to his feet to be one of the 12 on an NHL roster.

 

[TheBarnIsElectric]

That 4th line was love at first sight.

 

[Zman5778]

I don't think Rousek's hands will ever catch up enough to his feet to be one of the 12 on an NHL roster.

I was just thinking that outside of hands, Rousek has a LOT of qualities that Ruff loves in a player -- he's a dog on the puck, never stops moving, is fairly fast and isn't afraid to play along the boards.

 

[WeDislikeEich]

They are looking pretty good so far. I was annoyed at the start of the game with that terrible pass by Byram, and then the Thompson penalty + Pens immediately scoring on the PP. My first thought was “yep, Sabres hockey is back…” lol

But I feel like they’ve settled in since then.

It’s still obvious this is preseason game 1, in a new system. But I like a lot of what I’m seeing. I like how they’re moving the puck and trying to set up scoring chances. I like the structure in the d zone (for the most part…). I really like the effort back checking. I like the focus on a more north/south game and the speed they’re attacking with.

And the PP looked good. I didn’t know they were allowed to do something other than try to feed Tage 1 timers! lol

 

[Fearnot]

I don't think Rousek's hands will ever catch up enough to his feet to be one of the 12 on an NHL roster.

Same with Bryson.

 

[Ace]

First period thoughts

- it’s so weird watching a new Zemgus/KO line assignment without them and seeing consistent body contact and keeping the puck in play in the zone

- ton of 5 on 5 shots with no finish…which, if I were to rank my questions for this season given Lindy’s ability to coach his team into chances and this roster’s missing top six pieces/bottom six that isn’t going to score would have been number 1 with a bullet

- I counted no less than five times Benson was on the wall in a puck battle. While he didn’t personally win all of them…the Sabres ended up with possession every single time

- Byram man…calm it down and stop tossing pucks to bad places

 

[vcv]

Just paid for MSG+, hopefully it works well this season. Game appears to be working.

That’s a lot to expect for $30 a month, man

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

I wouldn't mind if Lindy swaps Benson and JJ.. first line couldn't really get anything going that period

 

[Ehran]

NM, answered my own questions.

 

[Djp]

For those looking for the game, its on the NHL Network today.

Not for me in DC. It showed the first 2 minutes then switched to blackout programming feed like I was in buffalo.

 

[Ralonzo]

Peterka seems to be working better on the top line now

 

[SabresFan26]

Peterka! Good passing leads to it.

 

[Reddawg]

Something, something, German Engineering.

 

[Ehran]

Not for me in DC. It showed the first 2 minutes then switched to blackout programming feed like I was in buffalo.

I checked their website and your zip code has to be in their "broadcast" area. Not sure if DC would qualify for that.

Plus... $30 a month? Eeks.

 

[Ralonzo]

Power has a clapper now?

No assist for Krebs but let's recognize making the easy pass.

 

[Fezzy126]

I just tuned in a few minutes ago

You're all welcome...

 

[Ace]

Most important question of the season has been answered. Ray is going to tell us what Seth Appert had to say between periods 82 times in a row

 

[SabresFan26]

Would be great for Ruff to unlock Power. He was brutal last year

 

[Ehran]

Power has a clapper now?

No assist for Krebs but let's recognize making the easy pass.

OMG! I thought the exact same thing!

 

[Ralonzo]

How many coaches have the Sabres been through before arriving at this system:

1) Bodies to the net
2) Pucks at the net

 

[MarkusKetterer]

I just tuned in a few minutes ago

You're all welcome...

I grabbed another slice of pizza

 

[Zman5778]

A legit starting NHL goalie stops that Power shot 9 times out of 10 (or so).

JJP's shot? Notsomuch.

 

[DapperCam]

If Jokiharju is sniping it, you know it's a bad day for the goalie.