Yeah, without Pilut, they lost the ability to exit as efficiently. Most of their defense were picking splinters out of their teeth all series because Syracuse was finishing every hit. It’s a hard way to play when off the glass and out is the only option.
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Yeah, without Pilut, they lost the ability to exit as efficiently. Most of their defense were picking splinters out of their teeth all series because Syracuse was finishing every hit. It’s a hard way to play when off the glass and out is the only option.
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The one thing that the Amerks' PP consistently brought was net-front presence. Mersch was the punishment-absorber on PP1 and Murray on PP2 (though sometimes they'd flip). But there was ALWAYS someone in front of the net for the Amerks.
I anticipate that (right now), Greenway is likely to be used in that role on PP2.
That said -- if Buffalo goes with a 5 forward PP1.....I say we riot.
Mittlestadt would have been great in that bumper role. But he's gone.
Quinn might be good - or maybe Byram. I also think Krebs could be a good choice - at least on PP2.
As far as net-front, Reinhart was the last person we may have thought would be good at it and he is now elite. So maybe size isn't the answer - just great hands and a willing to take punishment - Greenway, Quinn, Benson...
Quinn might be good - or maybe Byram. I also think Krebs could be a good choice - at least on PP2.
As far as net-front, Reinhart was the last person we may have thought would be good at it and he is now elite. So maybe size isn't the answer - just great hands and a willing to take punishment - Greenway, Quinn, Benson...
I still laugh thinking how Benson, toward the end of the season, was the only net-front guy outside of Greenway, who was hit and miss. Sometimes Greenway was parked in front, sometimes not. Not sure why. Benson certainly has the courage to be there but omg he is going to be punished over 82 games.
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Bumper as Chief mentioned could be either Quinn or Benson. Net front seems more limited with who is on the team but Greenway on PP2 seems like a thing. They need people to be occupied low and take away eyes. Tuch might be the other, not sure he is into that sort of abuse to be useful in 5-on-5 situations.
They might also be looking harder outside for someone like that. Or they look at Murray again as a specialist and some beef on the fourth line.
Benny as bumper is what I would like to see.
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If Byram is in line get a big contract after next season that’s really good news for us.
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You would think Tuch would be a great net front presence... but he just doesn't do it.
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Tuch has such a good shot and is an underrated passer. I wouldn't be surprised if they signed or traded for a guy who can go there. Iafallo would be interesting if Winnipeg moved him.
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For the bumper I want IQ, vision, passing ability, and a shot that needs to be respected so the opposition can't just collapse towards the net. Quinn is the only forward that posseses all those traits. Benson needs to work on his shot but his ability to quickly transition the puck to open areas can't be underestimated.
Unfortunately they like Cozens in the bumper. His problem is a lack of vision and needing that bit of extra time to process what he should do
Unfortunately they like Cozens in the bumper. His problem is a lack of vision and needing that bit of extra time to process what he should do
Anybody who didn't listen to After The Whistle today should. Lindy Ruff was at least in part hired because New Jersey is paying out his contract, and the cost is minimal. They didn't even give Gallant a formal interview. It might work out because Ruff has talent, and so does staff brought in, but people who continue to insist that Pegula doesn't have financial restraints on the team are living in fantasy land. He says $$$ on all these hires. I fully expect this team to be well below the cap with penny-pinching moves. Dig-another-well days are over. I'm sure people will wade in again and say this is bullocks. The trained seals in the media refuse to ask some tough questions.
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Craigy and Petey have spoken ... The Science Is Settled.
The Rags would have paid part of Gallants contract had we hired him instead so
I like what he did when he first arrived and was a holdover of something he was doing in Vegas. They were more 1-2-2 and the weak side forward would curl back to the blueline and then cut down the weak side of the middle lane mirroring the strong side guy moving toward the net. With the stick down it is a pass option that will open up a tender and also puts the weak side forward at the net if the puck goes there or to the low net front (or net side) guy for either a step out or a short pass to the cutter.
Around the crease though, lots of battery will happen there. They don’t have the guy other than Greenway who can toss himself and a defenseman around. Also I think back to Hecht’s role on the PP in the Briere-Drury era and he was there to double on pucks and go to the net. His PP stats sucked but his job wasn’t scoring it was playing the role needed for the others to score.
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Getting your facts from After The Whistle.....
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Most of the candidates have term left on their contracts. Keefe, Berube, Hakstol, Mclellan, Woodcroft...The Rags would have paid part of Gallants contract had we hired him instead so
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Andy Strickland first said this:
Then on April 25 he tweeted:
"The #Sabres already tried to hire the former #stlblues Head Coach."
Shortly after he took it all away by tweeting:
"Correction on Buffalo…didn’t interview with Sabres".
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The truth lies in there somewhere. Peters/Rivet were saying that Berube was interested in the job.
So was he interested and Sabres wouldn't interview him? Or did they in fact try to hire him? If so, did they not offer enough money/term. Or did Berube turn them down or tell them he wanted to wait to interview for other jobs.
I just can't imagine that Berube wouldn't have wanted to wait to see which "best" team was going to have coach a vacancy.
Then on April 25 he tweeted:
"The #Sabres already tried to hire the former #stlblues Head Coach."
Shortly after he took it all away by tweeting:
"Correction on Buffalo…didn’t interview with Sabres".
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The truth lies in there somewhere. Peters/Rivet were saying that Berube was interested in the job.
So was he interested and Sabres wouldn't interview him? Or did they in fact try to hire him? If so, did they not offer enough money/term. Or did Berube turn them down or tell them he wanted to wait to interview for other jobs.
I just can't imagine that Berube wouldn't have wanted to wait to see which "best" team was going to have coach a vacancy.
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yes it is, the question is if it is a good fit roster wise to spend huge chunks of the cap on 3 D.
I rather would have paid a center that money since the team is obviously lacking there atm.
I hope it works out someway but I am not convinced its a good idea until they make it work.
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Berube clearly has a lot of suitors and maybe Sabres didn't want to get into a potential bidding war over a guy they don't see that different from Lindy. Because he isn't.
I think with the rising salary cap it would be fine.
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My guess is Berube wanted too much money, and Lindy was the only one willing to work for a salary below his previous salary.
Most of them are likely asking for raises, while Lindy is half-retired and will accept any salary from his hometown team that isn't insulting.
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Rivet and Peters view on the coaching staff seem partially agenda driven clouded by their friendship with Matt Ellis and love of Mike Peca.
Rivet describes Ellis as an "insanely good" development coach while Peters says the coaching staff overall is a "weak coaching staff". Peters also says it would be better if they had someone "cool" like Peca.
They had profuse praise of Lindy's coaching ability.
They blamed Granato for the PP because of his "terrible decision" to put Ellis in charge of it.
Rivet describes Ellis as an "insanely good" development coach while Peters says the coaching staff overall is a "weak coaching staff". Peters also says it would be better if they had someone "cool" like Peca.
They had profuse praise of Lindy's coaching ability.
They blamed Granato for the PP because of his "terrible decision" to put Ellis in charge of it.
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