I feel for Mike Weber. He seems like a hard working guy who has battled injuries and been more than patient to earn his place on a full time NHL roster. And one pre-season game should not make or break you. However, I'm beginning to think he may not be able to step up to the big-league level. He was atrocious in the preseason last year with constant giveaways and tentative play. He went to the other extreme last night vs the leafs playing over-aggressive and constantly leaving his partner, Andrej Sekera, out to dry. Hope for a major bounce back over the rest of the preseason and that he can reach some level of equilibrium that made him an all star in the AHL.
Turning to another Dman, Dennis Perrson has been a "love him or hate him" prospect by most scouts and pundits. Last night was telling. He simply does not appear to belong on the ice with NHL players. At 22, he should be a lot further along than he showed and I would be surprised if he is given another opportunity to play this preseason.
Overall, lots to like last night about the short-handed Sabres lineup almost beating a lineup filled with NHL-level Leafs. T-minus 10 to opening night!
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