GDT: #55 ⋅ ANA @ BUF ⋅ 9:30 AM PST

[Terry Yake]

sabers being this bad in year 500 of their "rebuild" is hilarious

 

[duckaroosky]

Alright, ready for a nap now

 

[Leonardo87]

That was a rollercoaster of a road trip. Still ended up 2-2.

 

[duxfan1101]

sabers being this bad in year 500 of their "rebuild" is hilarious

It is, but I’m also trying not to revel in it too much because it’s not out of the question we wind up in the same position.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

So then… fire Strome?

I dont mind upgrading Strome.... or him being stuck as a 3rd liner.

 

[Sniperberg]

That was a pretty bad showing again but a win is still a win i guess.

 

[Kalv]

Buffalo should be ashamed.

I cannot believe we went 2-2 on this trip.

Next few games is vs bad opponenta as well. Likely that we win some of those

 

[Leonardo87]

That was a pretty bad showing again but a win is still a win i guess.

It really goes to show how bad the Senators and Sabres are. Does it make me feel a little better about Anaheim? Not really, lol.

 

[branmuffin17]

I dont mind upgrading Strome.... or him being stuck as a 3rd liner.

Really sad/scary thing is that he's our 5th highest point-getter currently.

 

[robbieboy3686]

Really sad/scary thing is that he's our 5th highest point-getter currently.

Strome is absolutely fine as a 3rd line vet presence. He also has around 6 fights since becoming a duck, and each fight as I remember lit a fire under our team. We are losing silf Henrique and probably carrick too. We need some veterans in the lineup. Also isn’t guaranteed that Vatrano resigns after his current deal.

 

[branmuffin17]

Strome is absolutely fine as a 3rd line vet presence. He also has around 6 fights since becoming a duck, and each fight as I remember lit a fire under our team. We are losing silf Henrique and probably carrick too. We need some veterans in the lineup. Also isn’t guaranteed that Vatrano resigns after his current deal.

Yeah I'm just commenting that we slam Strome (and sometimes rightfully so) but he's still one of our highest scorers. I also do think he's a great locker room presence and it's definitely nice that even as he's not an enforcer he definitely sticks up for his teammates. Agreed we need some vet presence and with other guys potentially on the outs (sad for Uncle Rico), we can't really afford to move a lot of others at this point.

And they need to prepare for the future when the kids need raises, can't just go grabbing a bunch of guys from free agency, and I hope they don't start moving our prospects or any more young kids yet (outside of Groulx).

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Yeah I'm just commenting that we slam Strome (and sometimes rightfully so) but he's still one of our highest scorers. I also do think he's a great locker room presence and it's definitely nice that even as he's not an enforcer he definitely sticks up for his teammates. Agreed we need some vet presence and with other guys potentially on the outs (sad for Uncle Rico), we can't really afford to move a lot of others at this point.

And they need to prepare for the future when the kids need raises, can't just go grabbing a bunch of guys from free agency, and I hope they don't start moving our prospects or any more young kids yet (outside of Groulx).

The guys im worried about is Lundy. Was hoping hed be more of a lock as our future 3c, but right now hes lookin more like a 4c.

 

[Henrique Iglesias]

I don’t think Strome has a ton of value with his contract being what it is. We’re stuck with him

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I don’t think Strome has a ton of value with his contract being what it is. We’re stuck with him

I dont mind him that much, kinda the Henrique replacement.. versatile player that can play wing/center.

 

[lwvs84]

The guys im worried about is Lundy. Was hoping hed be more of a lock as our future 3c, but right now hes lookin more like a 4c.

He looked good for a few games with Mac and Silf. Maybe wing is the longterm solution for him. Either with McTavish if we run 3 scoring lines or Gaucher if the 3rd line is a defensive line. I like Carlsson, Zegras, McTavish down the middle, but seems like Cronin wants Z on the wing with Carlsson.

 

[DavidBL]

Strome as a 3rd liner really opens up options. Dare I say:
Killorn-Carlsson-Offseason addition
Vatrano-McTavish-Terry
Gauthier-Zegras-Strome
Jones-Lundy-Carrick
McGinn
Johnston.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Good to see them get a win despite not looking very good.

Vatrano has looked like the best duck in years this season. He and McTavish should be glued together, they just get it done.

 

[Sniperberg]

It really goes to show how bad the Senators and Sabres are. Does it make me feel a little better about Anaheim? Not really, lol.

I feel for the Sabres-fans. That team has been such a tirefire for so long now and nothing ever seems to change.

 

[Terry Yake]

I feel for the Sabres-fans. That team has been such a tirefire for so long now and nothing ever seems to change.

most of the sabers fans i've encountered on here have been absolute assholes

 

[Hockey Duckie]

The guys im worried about is Lundy. Was hoping hed be more of a lock as our future 3c, but right now hes lookin more like a 4c.

I'd actually like to see a Vatrano-Lundy-Strome. That kinda reminds me of Comtois-Lundy-Rakell. Lundy can do the heavy work and be defensively responsibly with anyone he plays with. He's one of five Ducks who have played at least 10 games to be +0 or above. Gudas, Lindstrom, Silf, and Vaak are the other four.

As for position, I think Lundy is our best 3C and probably our best defensive forward who has improved his FO Pct to 52.4%. And with the presumed departure of Silf and Rico, we're gonna be missing some defensive savvy forwards. I don't want to gamble on gifting Gaucher the 3C position at the NHL level next year.

 

[Sniperberg]

most of the sabers fans i've encountered on here have been absolute assholes

If i had to watch my team be generationally shit id be quite assholeish myself so it makes sense

 

[WhatTheDuck]

The guys im worried about is Lundy. Was hoping hed be more of a lock as our future 3c, but right now hes lookin more like a 4c.

We have so much "filler" among our forwards, and he really doesn't stand out enough to not be considered part of that group.

 

[Henrique Iglesias]

I'd actually like to see a Vatrano-Lundy-Strome. That kinda reminds me of Comtois-Lundy-Rakell. Lundy can do the heavy work and be defensively responsibly with anyone he plays with. He's one of five Ducks who have played at least 10 games to be +0 or above. Gudas, Lindstrom, Silf, and Vaak are the other four.

As for position, I think Lundy is our best 3C and probably our best defensive forward who has improved his FO Pct to 52.4%. And with the presumed departure of Silf and Rico, we're gonna be missing some defensive savvy forwards. I don't want to gamble on gifting Gaucher the 3C position at the NHL level next year.

Sure…let’s take the one guy who’s been somewhat consistently scoring goals this year and put him with 2 offensive duds.

Vatrano needs guys who can open up space for him and get him the puck.

 

[McDonald19]

One of Johnston’s better games as a Duck. Really nice play on the Henrique goal and two or three massive hits.

 

[McDonald19]

I'll admit it, Fowler looks pretty good so far.

It’s always the most random RHD that ends up working well with Fowler. (I’m thinking Lovejoy) Is that happening with Lindstrom?