R_Dudley Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 A must win game!! :blink: But of course, until they are cracking the top 8 they all should be. There is also that little matter of leaving me feeling like a bear with a sore arse for 9 days before they play again with a chance for redemption. Let's go Buf'a'lo make it so.
CallawaySabres Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 It would be nice to get a real drubbing on the Sens. When was the last time the Sabres won a 7-1 type of game......Time to catch the real 8 seed (Carolina)
spndnchz Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Posted January 25, 2011 Gragnani sent back down.. Looks like Stafford is good to go.
Stoner Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 This seems like a real litmus test. A loss, or even a grudging win, would bolster the cynics. But a big win might change some minds. It is Ottawa, after all.
nfreeman Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 This seems like a real litmus test. A loss, or even a grudging win, would bolster the cynics. But a big win might change some minds. It is Ottawa, after all. Indeed. I want to see if they come out determined, or whether the play is in the Sabres' end for the first 4 minutes, leading to Montador taking a penalty, Ottawa scoring and the Sabres delivering another terrible first period against a lousy opponent. I'd also really like to see Myers have a strong game, giving him some confidence going into the break.
SwampD Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 Gragnani sent back down.. Looks like Stafford is good to go. So the D pairings will be Leo/Monty Weber/Morrison Shakira/Stafford?
Iron Crotch Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 So the D pairings will be Leo/Monty Weber/Morrison Shakira/Stafford? You left out our favorite 6'8 defenseman. :)
SwampD Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 You left out our favorite 6'8 defenseman. :) So did Lindy the last three games.
shrader Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 This seems like a real litmus test. A loss, or even a grudging win, would bolster the cynics. But a big win might change some minds. It is Ottawa, after all. I wonder at this point how many people are like me and have completely ignored any of the playoff possibilities. If I actually watch a game (been busy with stuff for the last few), I'm just looking for entertainment and the W.
R_Dudley Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 I wonder at this point how many people are like me and have completely ignored any of the playoff possibilities. If I actually watch a game (been busy with stuff for the last few), I'm just looking for entertainment and the W. QFT. Thats basically been my approach as well even though I am aware of it and mentioned in my original GDT post.
kishoph Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 So did Lindy the last three games. He (MYERS) ended up with 20 minutes the last game and was a +2, one of his better outings for sure.
inkman Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 Are Byron & Ellis going to be in the lineup? Last game was a bit of a blur, is like to see what Byron is like.
spndnchz Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Posted January 25, 2011 Are Byron & Ellis going to be in the lineup? Last game was a bit of a blur, is like to see what Byron is like. Yes. With Connolly and Kaleta out there's room. from Vogl: Thomas Vanek-Jochen Hecht-Jason Pominville Paul Byron-Tyler Ennis-Stafford Nathan Gerbe-Paul Gaustad-Cody McCormick Rob Niedermayer-Matt Ellis-Mike Grier
NowDoYouBelieve Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 Yes. With Connolly and Kaleta out there's room. from Vogl: Thomas Vanek-Jochen Hecht-Jason Pominville Paul Byron-Tyler Ennis-Stafford Nathan Gerbe-Paul Gaustad-Cody McCormick Rob Niedermayer-Matt Ellis-Mike Grier Looking for more good things from that 3rd line today.
darksabre Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 Sabres win tonight. The Sens are a mess.
nfreeman Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 Sabres win tonight. The Sens are a mess. One of the problems with this Sabres team though is that they think the same way, and that they can just show up and these allegedly inferior teams will just roll over for them. Then, what actually happens is that these opponents come out hard, because they don't like losing and they think they have a pretty good chance at beating the Sabres, since the Sabres aren't that good. The Sabres are then knocked back on their heels, play a terrible first period, give up a lead, lose the game, fall back in the standings and drive all of us crazy. One indicator of whether the Sabres come out determined is whether someone mixes it up with Chris Neil in the first period, since Neil will almost certainly come out swinging.
itbeatswalking Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 I wonder at this point how many people are like me and have completely ignored any of the playoff possibilities. If I actually watch a game (been busy with stuff for the last few), I'm just looking for entertainment and the W. I keep watching no matter what in hopes that they can clinch a playoff position before we have to start listening to how it's still "mathematically possible" for them to make it. Go Sabres!
Calvin Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 but didn't the Sens declare their season a wash, and say that they wanted a top 5 pick too? coming out hard and trying to win does not help achieve their aim. i'm actually excited about that second line.. there's some serious skill there if only they can work together and battle to get the puck
shrader Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 One of the problems with this Sabres team though is that they think the same way, and that they can just show up and these allegedly inferior teams will just roll over for them. Then, what actually happens is that these opponents come out hard, because they don't like losing and they think they have a pretty good chance at beating the Sabres, since the Sabres aren't that good. The Sabres are then knocked back on their heels, play a terrible first period, give up a lead, lose the game, fall back in the standings and drive all of us crazy. One indicator of whether the Sabres come out determined is whether someone mixes it up with Chris Neil in the first period, since Neil will almost certainly come out swinging. Other than those Islander games, it really seems like they've moved away from that problem this year. They're beating the underlings but struggling with the teams ahead of them.
Calvin Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 Other than those Islander games, it really seems like they've moved away from that problem this year. They're beating the underlings but struggling with the teams ahead of them. we simply couldn't beat the Panthers, and the Isles either in the first two games. not too many underlings with where we stand.
Weave Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 we simply couldn't beat the Panthers, and the Isles either in the first two games. not too many underlings with where we stand. troof !!
Weave Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 It'll be interesting to see how the Sens play. The owner has already written off the year and publicly said so. I can't see the players reacting positively to that pronouncement. And they do seem to have alot of players that are prone to giving up and folding. They know the season is lost. I just hope noone on the Sens does something stupid to a Sabre out of frustration (looking at you Neil and Ruuttu). A win is certainly necessary, but I don't think beating the Senators at this point is very telling in any way.
BuffaTB Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 The flesh eating zombie that is Jarkko Ruutu isnt playing and hopefully neil gets a puck between the eyes. Few things would make me happier..
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