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[Chainshot]

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Too bad it’s not the guy who Dangle says tilts the games against the Leafs

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Wasn't all UPL's fault, but the performance last night has opened the door again. Let's see if Levi can stake his claim to the starter's net tonight.

 

[MOGlLNY]

I know it's been a rough ride for him so far, but Cozens playing between Biro and Rousek is so dumb.

 

[Chainshot]

I know it's been a rough ride for him so far, but Cozens playing between Biro and Rousek is so dumb.

Yeah, it drags down the direct game Biro and Rousek were trying to play.

 

[BowieSabresFan]

They should be well rested...

 

[Bobby Bottle Service]

Sabres play to the level of their opponent so I am cautiously optimistic about tonight. They have also played well during the 2nd of BTB games.

Going to be at a local bar, so I'm either going to dishing out snarky remarks or taking them.

 

[Ace]

Toronto will probably be trying to prove their faux tough guy status after the lack of response on Marchand injuring their guy. So some cheap runs from plugs coming. Either leading to a frustrating lack of calls or an even more frustrating series of powerplays.

That third line is something alright. I guess if you can’t send Cozens down to Rochester this is basically the same thing.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

Time to get shellacked. 6-0 Toronto.



(which means we'll win 5-2)

 

[Ace]

They struggle against teams that play hard. Toronto doesn’t play hard. I’d favor them against the Leafs over Philly every time.

 

[DapperCam]

They struggle against teams that play hard. Toronto doesn’t play hard. I’d favor them against the Leafs over Philly every time.

I would much rather play the Leafs in a best of 7 series vs the Islanders or Flyers. Even if the Leafs won the President’s trophy.

Something about they way certain teams play just completely shuts us down.

 

[slip]

The ability to bounce back after last night's stinker will say a lot about the character of this team.

Frankly I don't know what to expect with this Jekyll and Hyde squad.

 

[newfiejesus]

The ability to bounce back after last night's stinker will say a lot about the character of this team.

Frankly I don't know what to expect with this Jekyll and Hyde squad.

If this Squad is Jekyll and Hyde, they better treat Toronto like the Invisible Man tonight.

(fans of Alan Moore's League of Extraordinary Gentlemen will get that one.)

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

The ability to bounce back after last night's stinker will say a lot about the character of this team.

Frankly I don't know what to expect with this Jekyll and Hyde squad.

Everyone said that after the last Philly game and here we are saying it again. I’m not sure it’s about character, it’s about not having a well built team in the present. They’re too focused on the distant future with team construction.

They also aren’t a Jekyll and Hyde squad since they’ve mostly only looked bad, outside of the Avs game.

 

[slip]

If this Squad is Jekyll and Hyde, they better treat Toronto like the Invisible Man tonight.

(fans of Alan Moore's League of Extraordinary Gentlemen will get that one.)

Their performance last night was more like the Son of the Invisible Man from "Amazon Women on the Moon."

 

[Matt Ress]

Pretty nonchalant play so far in a pivotal season.

We all think we could have added some talent in the off-season but we can probably all agree that they are playing below their talent level. I love what Granato has done with some players but there was always a question of whether or not he can take the next step. Add to that a disengaged preseason and as a big DG fan, he simply hasn't had the team ready for a big season.

I'll add Okie to the pile of mismanagement as well. If the boys aren't coming to play, the captain should have something to say about it. Hold each other accountable. The only guys consistently playing well have an obvious reason to do so and the rest aren't, which is deeply concerning.

 

[newfiejesus]

Pretty nonchalant play so far in a pivotal season.

We all think we could have added some talent in the off-season but we can probably all agree that they are playing below their talent level. I love what Granato has done with some players but there was always a question of whether or not he can take the next step. Add to that a disengaged preseason and as a big DG fan, he simply hasn't had the team ready for a big season.

I'll add Okie to the pile of mismanagement as well. If the boys aren't coming to play, the captain should have something to say about it. Hold each other accountable. The only guys consistently playing well have an obvious reason to do so and the rest aren't, which is deeply concerning.

It's like last season concluded and the whole organization, Pegula on down to the ushers, decided "Well, playoffs are inevitable now. We're all set." and figured all hands can just show up and hang out until April. Similar, yet the opposite of a few years ago "OK, we've signed Staal and Hall, rebuild over, we're relevant again, yay."

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Pretty nonchalant play so far in a pivotal season.

We all think we could have added some talent in the off-season but we can probably all agree that they are playing below their talent level. I love what Granato has done with some players but there was always a question of whether or not he can take the next step. Add to that a disengaged preseason and as a big DG fan, he simply hasn't had the team ready for a big season.

I'll add Okie to the pile of mismanagement as well. If the boys aren't coming to play, the captain should have something to say about it. Hold each other accountable. The only guys consistently playing well have an obvious reason to do so and the rest aren't, which is deeply concerning.

“Talent level” is a strange term. How do we know they’re playing below their talent level?

Talent is only a small piece of the puzzle, and just amassing raw talent will only get you so far. (I guess this isn’t responding to your point, it’s more of a side point).

It's like last season concluded and the whole organization, Pegula on down to the ushers, decided "Well, playoffs are inevitable now. We're all set." and figured all hands can just show up and hang out until April. Similar, yet the opposite of a few years ago "OK, we've signed Staal and Hall, rebuild over, we're relevant again, yay."

But they’re “always looking to improve!” Just can’t find deals good enough for Kevyn “princess and the pea” Adams.

 

[Matt Ress]

“Talent level” is a strange term. How do we know they’re playing below their talent level?

Talent is only a small piece of the puzzle, and just amassing raw talent will only get you so far. (I guess this isn’t responding to your point, it’s more of a side point).

I think we're working along the same lines here but Cozens, Power, Tuch, Dahlin, Tage are so far playing below the level that we've seen them play at a time in their career when they should all really be progressing.

However you view the talent level of the team, those team leaders have not been at their best and the team would clearly be better if they came to play out of the gate.

 

[debaser66]

So far they followed exactly what I predicted for the next 10 gms in terms of W/L.
Lets hope they continue to do so which should lead to a W tonight.
Also its the last game I am able to watch until most of North America changes to daylight saving time.
So they better show up lol

 

[MOGlLNY]

I think we're working along the same lines here but Cozens, Power, Tuch, Dahlin, Tage are so far playing below the level that we've seen them play at a time in their career when they should all really be progressing.

However you view the talent level of the team, those team leaders have not been at their best and the team would clearly be better if they came to play out of the gate.

I think Tage has been up to snuff besides the first 2 maybe 3 games.

 

[joshjull]

I think Tage has been up to snuff besides the first 2 maybe 3 games.

He had 1pt in his first 6gms.

 

[MOGlLNY]

He had 1pt in his first 6gms.

Ok? That doesn't mean he was playing badly. He was still getting his shots and they weren't going in, playing well on the PK and not neglecting his own zone.

 

[oldgoalie]

the pain continues.

not going to be watching (prepping for son's wedding in 2 days and frankly, don't care.)