the entire east is within a 1-2 wins of each other, and buffalo is in the middle of that.. so that is good. its good they reset the season after the first 3 games. but lets not pretend, as some do (not you guys), like they are going to sail into the playoffs just because they have had a good little run here. they are still not as deep as some other teams they are competing with. a nice trade would solve some stuff. but thats easier said than done. i would be happy if they play .500 hockey until the new year and go from there. avoid losing streaks. get healthy. and what about norris?
I wouldn’t trade UPL. He’s the number three and he may not play for a while. But as far as short notice or knowing the day before, he plays the same way
If he comes up with the overtime, it’s going to shoot out and we all know what happens then
Great show. Re: UPL, for me, the contract doesn’t come into the equation when it comes to assessing him as a player. The org. decided to give him that contract, and in a rising cap environment, it’s not the boat anchor that it may have been 2-3 years ago.
That said, my perspective on UPL is that the Sabres should sort of know what they have. He’s not the goalie he was for the second half of the 23/24 season, but he has improved from where he was when he first broke into the league. There’s no way Lindy stops riding the hot hand in Lyon, so we know he’ll still be getting a lot of the game reps. Then there’s Ellis, who I would argue deserves to be getting more time than UPL so that you can see what you have and potentially improve his standing as an asset.
Anyone else tired of seeing the highly talented line of #19, #29 & #44 starting off games and periods? Think Drury in 2005 or Peca in 1997 wouldn't have asked Lindy wtf he was thinking? It can't be very reaffirming for the stars on this team sitting watching night in night out.
For me, I never said trade UPL my thoughts hold onto him measure number three, but he may not see the net for a while and certainly not very much unless something happens
listened in the car today but came to youtube to give a like and comment. I think some people are getting a little quick to judge a rookie on his first game and a veteran coming off an injury after a subpar year playing in front of a not so good defense. Just my 2¢.
I think 500 hockey is very realistic for the Sabre's . It keeps you in the mix at least, till a push at the end to get in, instead of a push at the end just to get to 500…
Putting aside current form and potential, the difference between Lyon and UPL seems to be connection to the team's emotional state, and the ability to influence it. I hate to say it, but UPL just seems like a goalie disconnected from the team. That is replaceable.
Fairburn needs to realize UPL has played well during ONE 4 month stretch throughout the course of his ENTIRE career. That’s both in the minors AND with the Sabres. We owe him nothing. Time to move on.
Kinda wild to me that Benson is the Sabres second leading scorer after missing three games, and he has… ZERO GOALS. Yes, your second leading scorer hasn't scored yet. How Sabres is that?
Also when Bakes asks 'did UPL cost them a point' I say no, he cost them THREE points. That was a 4-0 weekend in the back to back, instead its 3-2, as Matthew said, a three point swing. Leafs had exactly ONE scoring chance in the third period and scored on it. Brutal. This also continues the baffling streak of not being able to win three games in a row. Its amazing, they simply can't do it. Any team wanting to make the playoffs needs to rip off multiple 3, 4 and 5 games winning streaks, and the Sabres can't get close to that. Maddening.
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Why is Ryan Johnson ( a 1st round draft pick) in limbo in Rochester. Is he not more reliable than Metsa?
the entire east is within a 1-2 wins of each other, and buffalo is in the middle of that.. so that is good. its good they reset the season after the first 3 games. but lets not pretend, as some do (not you guys), like they are going to sail into the playoffs just because they have had a good little run here. they are still not as deep as some other teams they are competing with. a nice trade would solve some stuff. but thats easier said than done. i would be happy if they play .500 hockey until the new year and go from there. avoid losing streaks. get healthy. and what about norris?
I wouldn’t trade UPL. He’s the number three and he may not play for a while.
But as far as short notice or knowing the day before, he plays the same way
If he comes up with the overtime, it’s going to shoot out and we all know what happens then
Great show. Re: UPL, for me, the contract doesn’t come into the equation when it comes to assessing him as a player. The org. decided to give him that contract, and in a rising cap environment, it’s not the boat anchor that it may have been 2-3 years ago.
That said, my perspective on UPL is that the Sabres should sort of know what they have. He’s not the goalie he was for the second half of the 23/24 season, but he has improved from where he was when he first broke into the league. There’s no way Lindy stops riding the hot hand in Lyon, so we know he’ll still be getting a lot of the game reps. Then there’s Ellis, who I would argue deserves to be getting more time than UPL so that you can see what you have and potentially improve his standing as an asset.
Anyone else tired of seeing the highly talented line of #19, #29 & #44 starting off games and periods? Think Drury in 2005 or Peca in 1997 wouldn't have asked Lindy wtf he was thinking? It can't be very reaffirming for the stars on this team sitting watching night in night out.
BAKER FAIRBURN SHOW RULES
For me, I never said trade UPL my thoughts hold onto him measure number three, but he may not see the net for a while and certainly not very much unless something happens
Owen Power is a total meathead, with zero heart or feistiness
listened in the car today but came to youtube to give a like and comment. I think some people are getting a little quick to judge a rookie on his first game and a veteran coming off an injury after a subpar year playing in front of a not so good defense. Just my 2¢.
New Sabres fan here. Absolutely love this pod. I don’t miss an episode now. Keep it up fellas.
Also, yall need to drop some merch. Just some simple shirts with the pod name on it.
I think 500 hockey is very realistic for the Sabre's . It keeps you in the mix at least, till a push at the end to get in, instead of a push at the end just to get to 500…
even par on points and GF/GA, but 3rd in combined net special teams %, and dead last (again) in faceoffs.
Putting aside current form and potential, the difference between Lyon and UPL seems to be connection to the team's emotional state, and the ability to influence it. I hate to say it, but UPL just seems like a goalie disconnected from the team. That is replaceable.
Fairburn needs to realize UPL has played well during ONE 4 month stretch throughout the course of his ENTIRE career. That’s both in the minors AND with the Sabres. We owe him nothing. Time to move on.
By far the best Sabres podcast, keep it goin', guys! Your insight on Sabres is second to none.
Kinda wild to me that Benson is the Sabres second leading scorer after missing three games, and he has… ZERO GOALS. Yes, your second leading scorer hasn't scored yet. How Sabres is that?
Kris I saw you at Wegmans in Hamburg recently, didn't get close enough to say hi. I'm happy to hear you like 1812. We've been meaning to check it out.
Also when Bakes asks 'did UPL cost them a point' I say no, he cost them THREE points. That was a 4-0 weekend in the back to back, instead its 3-2, as Matthew said, a three point swing. Leafs had exactly ONE scoring chance in the third period and scored on it. Brutal. This also continues the baffling streak of not being able to win three games in a row. Its amazing, they simply can't do it. Any team wanting to make the playoffs needs to rip off multiple 3, 4 and 5 games winning streaks, and the Sabres can't get close to that. Maddening.
How’s the outlook on Jake Richard signing?
Another contract mismanagement from Adams. Pays UPL who is then outplayed by a journeyman and a waiver claim.