If you watched alot of college hockey you weren't shocked. Denver is a giant killer and had one of the toughest schedules in college hockey. Michigan was good but young and made so many mistakes through the season. Although I will say they played a great game for 2 and a half periods on thursday
Denver had a great strategy against Michigan and they had 100% buy-in from their players. They clogged up every lane, disrupted transitions, and forechecked ceaselessly. Denver also created their offense out of so many steals and disruptions.
In the context of NCAA hockey it's not that surprising, because it's an environment where raw skill and potential are somewhat useful but having experience and strength are probably even more important, so future potential very much does not automatically translate to success. If you look back at past champions and Frozen Four teams, they tend to be teams which have a mix of NHL-level talent and 3-4 year players who are just bigger/stronger/more experienced than the young guys. (Denver is actually a great example of this; they had 4 ppg scorers this season and Savoie was a sophomore taken in the 2nd round, but the other 3 are all guys who were late picks and are either juniors or seniors).
Honestly I could see him coming back for his junior year. He was shuffled down the lineup because of the talent and depth we had at center and still scored at a point-per-game, but he can come back in a huge role and have an even bigger impact.
there has only been 4 or 5 Dmen picked 1OA this century. Power, Dahlin, Ekblad, and Erik Johnson, unless I missed someone, so just not a lot of bodies to work with for your question
I imagine Quinn will come back to get up to 9 games this year, does anyone know if Peterka is likely to see some time as well? I've heard he's been good in the A, but idk if Buffalo can easily make room for 3 more players on their roster.
Sabres only have 1 call up left for the season. The paper transaction to send krebs, Samuelson, and Fitzgerald down so they would be eligible for ahl playoffs and back up used 3 of the 4 post deadline call-ups.
I actually wouldn't bet on either of those. Sabres are pretty much healthy at forward and the GM is talking a big game about the AHL club making a playoff run, which they need all the help they can get for that
We have a preview of our LD depth of Dahlin Power and Samuelsson for the next few games. They're all young and exciting to watch and fuck I can't wait to see them grow together
What has been his problem with Buffalo? Dude has been a complete weirdo, acting like hes some 17 year old jock stuffing the freshman sabres in a locker. Is there some sort of beef he had with Buffalo when he was a fringe fourth line player?
Major W
Signing Power or whatever sweet life Weekes is living while making that video?
I love these Kevin Weekes videos. Waiting for him to announce something from space
“Y’all know I can’t swim” lmao
Sabres fans rn
this will go well with a Krebby patty
You know we all want fight the power during his first home fight
Can’t believe that Michigan team lost to DU, that’s wild.
Minnesota beat Michigan twice badly, Michigan was good but they were so young.
If you watched alot of college hockey you weren't shocked. Denver is a giant killer and had one of the toughest schedules in college hockey. Michigan was good but young and made so many mistakes through the season. Although I will say they played a great game for 2 and a half periods on thursday
Denver had a great strategy against Michigan and they had 100% buy-in from their players. They clogged up every lane, disrupted transitions, and forechecked ceaselessly. Denver also created their offense out of so many steals and disruptions.
it’s michigan. no matter the sport, no matter the team, they will always disappoint
Denver is good as fuck too though and much older
Michigan didn’t get 1 single powerplay in 75 minutes of hockey
Power just couldn’t wait to join the Sabres
I haven't watched any of Michigan this year but they really didn't look great yesterday.
In the context of NCAA hockey it's not that surprising, because it's an environment where raw skill and potential are somewhat useful but having experience and strength are probably even more important, so future potential very much does not automatically translate to success. If you look back at past champions and Frozen Four teams, they tend to be teams which have a mix of NHL-level talent and 3-4 year players who are just bigger/stronger/more experienced than the young guys. (Denver is actually a great example of this; they had 4 ppg scorers this season and Savoie was a sophomore taken in the 2nd round, but the other 3 are all guys who were late picks and are either juniors or seniors).
Savoie > Michigan State
DU was just as talented, just doesn’t have the name power as the Michigan team.
Hope to see Bordeleau in teal in the next couple weeks.
*days
I thought this said Boudreau and I was very confused/angry.
Honestly I could see him coming back for his junior year. He was shuffled down the lineup because of the talent and depth we had at center and still scored at a point-per-game, but he can come back in a huge role and have an even bigger impact.
This is going to make it tough for him to wait out college and be a free agent like everyone said.
Dumdums online may have said that but no one else believed it right? That take has to be one of the worst I've ever heard on here.
There wasn’t even any evidence to suggest that’s what he wanted outside of “Sabres bad lololol” was there?
I’ll believe his signing when I see him on the ice in a Sabres jersey, and not a minute before /s
He'll probably play before this season ends, right?
Who said this?
Now do Beniers
Tough loss last night for Mich. I wonder how many of those top 5 picks will sign and if any will play another year of college.
kaplan said yesterday that hughes plans on staying but that the other three will leave.
Hughes probably... the rest are gone.
Awesome for the Sabres. When was the last time a team had two dmen who had gone 1st overall (much less 2 guys who's ages were so similar).
there has only been 4 or 5 Dmen picked 1OA this century. Power, Dahlin, Ekblad, and Erik Johnson, unless I missed someone, so just not a lot of bodies to work with for your question
Can't wait to see this dude in the show for sure!
Word is he might start vs the Leafs Tuesday.
Look out Pitbull, Kevin Weekes is the new Mr. Worldwide
I imagine Quinn will come back to get up to 9 games this year, does anyone know if Peterka is likely to see some time as well? I've heard he's been good in the A, but idk if Buffalo can easily make room for 3 more players on their roster.
Sabres only have 1 call up left for the season. The paper transaction to send krebs, Samuelson, and Fitzgerald down so they would be eligible for ahl playoffs and back up used 3 of the 4 post deadline call-ups.
I actually wouldn't bet on either of those. Sabres are pretty much healthy at forward and the GM is talking a big game about the AHL club making a playoff run, which they need all the help they can get for that
Will Luke Hughes sign too?
Think the word on him was that he was going back for 1 more year
No he’s expected to go back for his second year
Kaplan said not this season on espn. Taking the summer to make a choice, but leaning towards going back for another year.
He’s not ready for the NHL
HOLY W
Just in time for the playoffs.
We have a preview of our LD depth of Dahlin Power and Samuelsson for the next few games. They're all young and exciting to watch and fuck I can't wait to see them grow together
Commas help
It seems reports of our death were greatly exaggerated.
What has been his problem with Buffalo? Dude has been a complete weirdo, acting like hes some 17 year old jock stuffing the freshman sabres in a locker. Is there some sort of beef he had with Buffalo when he was a fringe fourth line player?
The Sabres LD might be all 2000s born kids. Crazy.
This burns a year on his ELC
Hey there you’re an all star get the blades on. Bulge that twine. Have a great career. I’ll be watching for sure.