Ilya Sorokin 1st career NHL win; 1st career NHL shutout!

[SI90]

Congratulations to the white whale!! 3-0 shutout to earn his 1st career win! Some highlight reel saves as well.
Long Time Coming!

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[kingsholygrail]

 

[BrockLobster]

This is the performance we have been waiting for for 6 years!

 

[member 329811]

If you need an NHL record, a first goal, or first donut, play the Sabres.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Hmm I thought he was sent down recently. Is he here to stay and will he get starts with Varlamov around?

 

[PWJunior]

Congratulations to the white whale!! 3-0 shutout to earn his 1st career win! Some highlight reel saves as well.
Long Time Coming!
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It's a good thing we didn't trade him before the season, right Dreger?

 

[Poulin 0n My St1ck]

D03Sn’t cOuNt b/c S@bReS

 

[SI90]

It's a good thing we didn't trade him before the season, right Dreger?

I should have posted a pic of Sorokin in his Blackhawks jersey lol

 

[SI90]

Hmm I thought he was sent down recently. Is he here to stay and will he get starts with Varlamov around?

taxi squad for cap purposes. As far as taking Starts away from Varly I don’t see that happening. Varly has been elite for the isles. Trotz however isn’t afraid to play a hot goalie so if Varly were to cool down and Sorokin were to put up better numbers I could see him getting more starts. As it stands, he’s the back up and will most likely play on back 2 back games for now.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Hmm I thought he was sent down recently. Is he here to stay and will he get starts with Varlamov around?

The Isles are slowly breaking him in. He has insane tools, a fast glove hand and lateral movement that would sprain your groin watching. Its just a matter of becoming familiar with the NHL. He is looking better each start after a shaky start. He’s in the right system with the right coaches. Future is bright.

 

[PWJunior]

The Isles are slowly breaking him in. He has insane tools, a fast glove hand and lateral movement that would sprain your groin watching. Its just a matter of becoming familiar with the NHL. He is looking better each start after a shaky start. He’s in the right system with the right coaches. Future is bright.

To celebrate Sorokin popping his cherry...

 

[BFLO]

D03Sn’t cOuNt b/c S@bReS

For real though. Sorokin did make a few impressive looking saves, but the Sabres are in the habit of regularly making just about any goalie look like a Vezina candidate.

 

[jetsforever]

Didn't realise he has only played 4 games, although I think in my mind he's the same person as Samsonov and Shestyorkin

 

[mm11]

ehhh. Need to see alot more but congrats young man. Has some good skills to work with

 

[SCMURRAY]

Looked much calmer last night. Played a little more on top of the crease. Hugged his posts more. His lateral movements remind of the prime J. Quick. He's certainly got the athleticism. Cant wait to see how he looks once he's got 20 games under his belt

 

[BallardEra]

Every time I see his surname I picture a Street Fighter 2 character throwing a fire ball and screaming "SOROKIN!!!"

 

[Future GOAT]

Great performance.

 

[WangMustGo]

Looked much calmer last night. Played a little more on top of the crease. Hugged his posts more. His lateral movements remind of the prime J. Quick. He's certainly got the athleticism. Cant wait to see how he looks once he's got 20 games under his belt

His lateral movement is ridiculous. He is unbelievably quick from post to post.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

For real though. Sorokin did make a few impressive looking saves, but the Sabres are in the habit of regularly making just about any goalie look like a Vezina candidate.

Someone photoshop Vanecek’s head on Hellebuyck

 

[member 329811]

If you need an NHL record, a first goal, or first donut, play the Sabres.

Hmm.. first time Philly had back to back away donuts.

 

[PWJunior]

Sorokin is boom or bust. He loses every game he gives up a goal.

 

[RMimagery]

2 shutouts in a row, and now vs the Pens. Kid is really showing he's up to the hype.

 

[gilfaizon]

This guy should be getting more starts, but Varlamov is also playing lights out. Solid tandem on the Island

 

[SI90]

This guy should be getting more starts, but Varlamov is also playing lights out. Solid tandem on the Island

Varlamov has been awesome. He’s won games for the isles with big saves. Sorokin needs more starts though because the last couple of games it’s evident that Varly is maybe a little fatigued.


Zerokin is looking more and more comfortable

 

[gilfaizon]

Varlamov has been awesome. He’s won games for the isles with big saves. Sorokin needs more starts though because the last couple of games it’s evident that Varly is maybe a little fatigued.


Zerokin is looking more and more comfortable

What a great situation to have. Trotz has these guys buying in and playing hard.