Corp000085 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 8:00pm I don't know what to make of this game. With Rivet injured, will the sabres d flop? Does Paetsch step it up and play a stong game? I am concerned over Tallydman, but they have worked well together. Maybe they can forget about last year and play like its 2005 again. Either way, the offense has been good enough and Miller has been the best I've seen him, so I think the Sabres can pull this one off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Gaborik has been day-to-day so maybe that helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMIRNOFF Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 We might want to jump out to an early lead. If our defense is hurting (or thin) we might want to try get a couple quick and then hold them off. Maybe they will start to take chances and make mistakes. This games is tough; we need to score goals. It might take 4 or 5 from us to win this one. Miller stands on his head; 4-3 Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strow Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 This won't be an easy game to watch. I think the Wild control play and keep us pinned in our own zone for almost all the game. If they get the first goal its gonna be a snooze they play the worst trap ever. Gaborik is gonna be out I believe but that doesn't matter because the D still won't show up for this game. 2-1 Wild maybe 3 with an empty netter at the end. Only way we win this is if they come out jumping and get two early fast goals on them. Question is do you start Miller now or for the Avs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 This is going to be a tough one. Expect slow and boring, the only way Sabres take this one is to come out like they did against Vancouver and score a couple of early ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Looks like there is a good chance that Bouchard will be back for the Wild. The Koivu line has been red hot ... well, until last game. They are 4-0, but their opponents have been the Bruins, Thrashers, Panthers and Lightning ( :huh: interesting that they haven't played a WC team yet), who have a combined 8-8-8 record. The Lighting took them to a shootout, so there is hope. Miller will have to be on his game and the offense will have to focus on playing team defense, picking the right opportunities to make their rushes. Definitely looks like a 2-1 type game, with the first goal being very important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 We might want to jump out to an early lead. If our defense is hurting (or thin) we might want to try get a couple quick and then hold them off. Maybe they will start to take chances and make mistakes. This games is tough; we need to score goals. It might take 4 or 5 from us to win this one. Miller stands on his head; 4-3 Buffalo. Ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 We might want to jump out to an early lead. If our defense is hurting (or thin) we might want to try get a couple quick and then hold them off. Maybe they will start to take chances and make mistakes. This games is tough; we need to score goals. It might take 4 or 5 from us to win this one. Miller stands on his head; 4-3 Buffalo. Don't you always want to jump out to an early lead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Looks like there is a good chance that Bouchard will be back for the Wild. The Koivu line has been red hot ... well, until last game. They are 4-0, but their opponents have been the Bruins, Thrashers, Panthers and Lightning ( :huh: interesting that they haven't played a WC team yet), who have a combined 8-8-8 record. The Lighting took them to a shootout, so there is hope. Miller will have to be on his game and the offense will have to focus on playing team defense, picking the right opportunities to make their rushes. Definitely looks like a 2-1 type game, with the first goal being very important. Don't have to type it because because you pretty much summed up my thoughts as well. :thumbsup: I will add , I agree with your Miller choice as I also think Lindy breaks the rotation he has been doing and stays/goes with Miller again tonight because we will need a fantastic game from him and IMHO he gives us a better chance in the SO than Lalime and a SO is a distinct possibility in game like this against the wild. Lalime plays in Denver Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Don't you always want to jump out to an early lead? I'd rather have a late lead :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 It's time to knock off the league's last perfect team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 8:00pm I don't know what to make of this game. With Rivet injured, will the sabres d flop? Does Paetsch step it up and play a stong game? I am concerned over Tallydman, but they have worked well together. Maybe they can forget about last year and play like its 2005 again. Either way, the offense has been good enough and Miller has been the best I've seen him, so I think the Sabres can pull this one off. Paetsch and Teppo will make a solid pairing. Watch for Minnesota to test Nate with soft dumps to the Millers left, other than that don't expect any dramatics but I think the Sabres will leave the LW high except when Vanek is out there. Minnesota...so this could be a snoozer. Objective to get 3 out of 4 pts the next two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Two teams great on the penalty kill. First one with a power play goal wins? GO SABRES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 4-2 Wild 19 days to go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 4-2 Wild 19 days to go.... That would be like a crazy-ass shootout for Minny. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMIRNOFF Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Don't you always want to jump out to an early lead? What I meant was, this might be a team that we can't come back against. If our defense is thin, we have to hope for another stellar game from Miller to keep us in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 What I meant was, this might be a team that we can't come back against. If our defense is thin, we have to hope for another stellar game from Miller to keep us in it. Ohh boy... hopefully Drew Stafford doesn't read that. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 4-2 Wild 19 days to go.... Disagree on the prediction, but very happy to see you're down to 19 days! Thank you very, very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Minnesota...so this could be a snoozer. Objective to get 3 out of 4 pts the next two games. I'd change, could be to will be a snoozer... 3 out of 4 sounds good to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Enabler Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Don't have to type it because because you pretty much summed up my thoughts as well. :thumbsup: I will add , I agree with your Miller choice as I also think Lindy breaks the rotation he has been doing and stays/goes with Miller again tonight because we will need a fantastic game from him and IMHO he gives us a better chance in the SO than Lalime and a SO is a distinct possibility in game like this against the wild. Lalime plays in Denver Saturday. I did glance into Novembers calender and every weekend is back-to-back Friday/Saturdays, I was just interested to see how Lalimes schedule could play out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetweenThePipes00 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I think Miller plays both of these road games ... Lalime will get his share of starts in November with all those back-to-backs, but Miller is playing well and frankly as banged up as they are they need to ride their best guy when they can. Down your best two defensive centers and arguably your best defenseman, that's when your franchise goalie has to get you points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I think Miller plays both of these road games ... Lalime will get his share of starts in November with all those back-to-backs, but Miller is playing well and frankly as banged up as they are they need to ride their best guy when they can. Down your best two defensive centers and arguably your best defenseman, that's when your franchise goalie has to get you points. I thought of caveating my predicted Lalime start for Saturday with depends how well Miller plays tonight,,,, I could definitely see Lindy working him for a few games in a row following his strong game Tuesday... until as you say the November back to backs start up... Have not checked it yet this year but hopefully we do not lead the league in back to back games played again this year.. That should be one of the SC finals team's perks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Get the feeling that we are gonna hurt the Wild tonight. We played very poor the last time we played them (5-1) and Miller got murdered (4 goals on 22 shots). Hopefully this will be his, you scored enough last time so you ain't getting any tonight, game. Either way, this will probably be another slow start game. If the sabres can get out early and show them what they are capable of, I think they can get this one from them. 4-2 Sabres EDIT: Voices is starting, FYI NHL Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JujuFish Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I'm going to jinx it before the game even starts. Miller wins 3-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth73 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Tough game tonite, ladies. Doesn't MINN play that NJ Devil style of boring hockey? I see a lot of questions about Miller playing or not.... I dont get it! We have played 6 games so far...why does he need so many rests already? Lalime has looked decent but cant they spread it out a LITTLE more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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