Can this defender become a daily player for Sabers? – saber noise

Dennis Gilbert did not find a home in his career at the NHL, as he struggled to stick to a team in his six -year career. Gilbert played with Chicago, Colorado and Calgary before finding his foundation here in Buffalo. Gilbert has made the most of his latest opportunities and it is a big reason for Sabers to be in their current four -game winning series.

Gilbert is from Buffalo, New York and has the rare opportunity that many players do not have, which is to play for their team in their hometown. Gilbert was a big piece in the victories against New Jersey and Columbus, especially in the Columbus game, where he threw away his gloves and went into the battle of the Facoff opening with Blue Jackets Mathieu Olivier wing. This came the same day when Sabers had a meeting of the Tage Thompson response team that hit the game before. Thompson took the elbow of the devils forward Stefan Nosen at the end of the third period, and his teammates just watched as he lay on the ground and no one talks or got involved with a worn. This became national news, as reporters and commercial sites of journalism have torn Sabers that they did not return their star players. It took a veteran like Gilbert to get his hands off and start this Sabers team. In addition to just fighting, Gilbert has two features that have helped protect Sabers in many ways since he made his way into the squad.

Physicism

This protection for Sabers lacks physical play throughout the year. They are on boards, lose the battle for 50/50 washers and take too many punishments because they cannot throw a check or body in most plays. Gilbert did a great job of reducing and making it difficult to play on the boards. He managed to force numerous taking on Columbus and New Jersey for that. The more physically you are, the less likely the other team is to want to challenge you in these washers battles. Gilbert has caused a different attitude to this protection and helps them turn things around.

Patience

Gilbert did an excellent job, leaving to develop in front of himself, both in the offensive and in the protective areas. Buffalo is ranked 10th in the distribution of a defense area and this is because of their inexperience and high power supply. Sabers want to play quickly, but the game quickly leads to turnover and the strange person rushes. Gilbert did a great job, leaving his crime to adjust and remove the washer from the area, therefore limited the speed. The same can be said in the offensive region, Gilbert does not rush into plays and creates his teammates for better chance. Including his beautiful assist that night, in their victory against Columbus. Gilbert falsified his shot, waited and found Alex Tuch for a goal.

With the onset of the deadline of trade, no one knows for sure who will stay or leave Sabers. Most trade rumors surround the Sabers offensive players such as Dylan Cozen, but that doesn’t mean protection is out of bounds. If there are several deals, Gilbert will be the next person and can be a daily person for this team. As a local product, I think Gilbert has a lot more to give for this team, as that just means more to him. This will also give Gilbert a chance to prove himself and fight for a contract next year. It may be a reserve for now, but be careful to prove Dennis Gilbert during the second half of the season.