GAME DISCUSSION THREAD GDT: Buffalo at New Jersey 11-30-13 at 7:00 PM EST

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BUF (6-20-1) at NJD (10-11-5) – NOV 30 – 7:00PM ET – MSG-B – WGR-AM

 

Sabres, Devils meet after ending losing streaks

 

NOTEBOOK: D'AGOSTINI PLAYS BIG ROLE IN WIN

 

Sabres Digital Press Box (11/30/13)

 

Sabres’ Grigorenko and McNabb should return tonight after healthy scratches

 

Sabres vs Devils Game Notes PDF (11/30/13)

 

Sabres vs Devils Press Clips PDF (11/30/13)

 

Ted Nolan Interview (11/30/13)

 

BUFFALO SABRES

 

Projected Lineup

 

26 Matt Moulson – 19 Cody Hodgson – 21 Drew Stafford

9 Steve Ott ("C") – 23 Ville Leino – 27 Matt D'Agostini

72 Luke Adam – 63 Tyler Ennis– 28 Zemgus Girgensons

82 Marcus Foligno – 65 Brian Flynn – 32 John Scott

 

X: 25 Mikhail Grigorenko

 

52 Alexander Sulzer – 10 Christian Ehrhoff ("A")

20 Henrik Tallinder ("A") – 57 Tyler Myers

6 Mike Weber – 3 Mark Pysyk

 

X: 4 Jamie McBain, 44 Brayden McNabb

 

1 Jhonas Enroth

30 Ryan Miller

 

Lineup News & Notes

 

Buffalo scratched Jamie McBain, Brayden Mcnabb, and Mikhail Grigorenko in last night's 3-2 OT Win over Toronto

Grigorenko and McNabb are expected to return to the lineup tonight.

Cody McCormick (UBI) remains on injured reserve, but could return Saturday.

 

Weekly Transactions

 

Buffalo claimed Matt D'Agostini off waivers from Pittsburgh on Wednesday, waiving Corey Tropp, who was lost to Columbus.

 

NEW JERSEY DEVILS

 

Projected Lineup (pending warmups - no morning skate)

 

8 Dainius Zubrus - 19 Travis Zajac ("A") - 68 Jaromir Jagr

17 Adam Henrique - 26 Patrik Elias ("A") - 12 Damien Brunner

9 Mattias Tedenby - 16 Jacob Josefson - 17 Michael Ryder

20 Ryan Carter - 21 Andrei Loktionov - 18 Steve Bernier

 

X: 25 Cam Janssen

 

22 Eric Gelinas - 2 Marek Zidlicky

6 Andy Greene ("A") - 7 Mark Fayne

34 Jon Merrill - 28 Anton Volchenkov

 

X: 5 Adam Larsson, 10 Peter Harrold

 

35 Cory Schneider

30 Martin Brodeur

 

Lineup News & Notes

 

New Jersey scratched Adam Larsson, Peter Harrold, and Cam Janssen in last night's 5-2 Win over Carolina

Devils forward Stephen Gionta (ankle) is on injured reserve, defenseman Adam Larsson (lower body) is questionable,

and forward Ryane Clowe (head) and defenseman Bryce Salvador (foot) are doubtful.

 

Weekly Transactions

 

New Jersey reassigned Seth Helgeson to Albany/AHL on Wednesday.

[Eleven]

Where do the projected lineups come from?

[26CornerBlitz]

Where do the projected lineups come from?

 

In this case from last nights games for each team. Impossible to know more until morning skate and warmups.

[Eleven]

In this case from last nights games for each team. Impossible to know more until morning skate and warmups.

 

Got it. I was wondering if you had an inside source, or an outside source, or something.

 

In any event, the GDTs that you've started this season are great. Thanks.

[Two or less]

Ted Nolan said yesterday to expect both McNabb and Grigorenko back in the lineup for tonight.

[26CornerBlitz]

Got it. I was wondering if you had an inside source, or an outside source, or something.

 

In any event, the GDTs that you've started this season are great. Thanks.

 

You're very welcome. I just gather whatever info I can find based on team sites, practices, injuries, and coach interviews.

 

Ted Nolan said yesterday to expect both McNabb and Grigorenko back in the lineup for tonight.

 

Definitely said that in his presser. I noted it under lineup and notes in the Thread OP. Will be interesting to see who they draw back in for.

[wjag]

I also remember seeing somewhere that Enroth was getting a start

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@BuffaloSabres

#Sabres will hold a team meeting in lieu of a morning skate in New Jersey. We'll have lineup news and updates from Ted Nolan this evening.

[nfreeman]

Where does Griggy go? The lines last night seemed to work pretty well -- I don't want to mess up the scrap of chemistry we saw.

 

I'd guess McNabb comes in for Weber.

[LGR4GM]

Where does Griggy go? The lines last night seemed to work pretty well -- I don't want to mess up the scrap of chemistry we saw.

 

I'd guess McNabb comes in for Weber.

John Scott sits and that line ends up as Foligno - Grigorenko - Flynn?

[26CornerBlitz]

John Scott sits and that line ends up as Foligno - Grigorenko - Flynn?

 

That could work.

[nfreeman]

 

John Scott sits and that line ends up as Foligno - Grigorenko - Flynn?

 

Good call. I'd actually be kinda interested to see that line.

[LGR4GM]

Good call. I'd actually be kinda interested to see that line.

As would I. Grigorenko needs sheltered 4th line minutes and Foligno and Flynn are decent linemates as well.

[Weave]

No need for Scott given NJ's roster.

[Eleven]

Agree w/ the above four or five posts. Scott is the logical choice to sit.

[TrueBlueGED]

Also agree with the above posts. Foligno and Flynn may not have a ton of offensive talent, but they're two of our better possession forwards. I think that line could at least get some decent offensive zone time.

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NOTEBOOK: D'AGOSTINI PLAYS BIG ROLE IN WIN

 

 

Newly acquired right wing Matt D’Agostini had a solid performance in his first appearance with the Buffalo Sabres. D’Agostini was held off the score sheet, but he managed to record three shots on goal in 15:39 of ice time and finished the game with a plus-1 rating.

 

D’Agostini came in with a simple mindset, ready to work hard for the team, and he said he feels like he accomplished that against Toronto.

 

“I was just trying to work hard and contribute in any way I can,” D’Agostini said after Buffalo’s 3-2 overtime victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at First Niagara Center on Friday. “Early on, I didn’t want to try and do anything special, just work hard and shoot the puck. I think I passed up a couple opportunities, but it felt good to get the first one under my belt.”

 

Center Mikhail Grigorenko and defensemen Jamie McBain and Brayden McNabb were the healthy scratches for the Sabres.

 

Grigorenko was made a healthy scratch for the ninth time this season after playing in the last three games.

 

With the Sabres carrying eight defensemen, Nolan has been consistently rotating defensemen in and out of the lineup. McBain was a healthy scratch for his third straight game, while this was McNabb’s first game as a scratch since being called up from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. Mike Weber returned to the ice in place of McNabb.

 

Center Cody McCormick remained on injured reserve, but interim coach Ted Nolan said that McCormick could possibly be active for Saturday’s game in New Jersey. The Sabres and Devils will square off at 7 p.m. from Prudential Center.

[qwksndmonster]

It's so nice that I don't have an aneurysm every time I find out what the lines are going to be anymore. Stafford and Leino playing well helps that a lot.

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@BuffaloSabres

Nolan says no lineup changes for the #Sabres except in goal. Enroth will get the start.

[inkman]

@BuffaloSabres

Nolan says no lineup changes for the #Sabres except in goal. Enroth will get the start.

So much for 25 & 44 getting in the line up

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So much for 25 & 44 getting in the line up

 

Yep. No need for Scott tonight IMO Also, ICYMI:

 

@BuffaloSabres

Regarding Patrick Kaleta, Nolan says #Sabres planned to call him up to play Thursday, but a long-term injury will prevent that.

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Ted Nolan speaks with the media prior to Saturday night's game against the Devils at the Prudential Center: Ted Nolan Interview (11/30/13)

[hockeyhound]

Let's Go Buffalo!

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@BuffaloSabres

#Sabres starters: Moulson-Hodgson-Stafford. Tallinder/Myers. Enroth. #Devils starters: Zubrus-Zajac-Jagr. Greene/Fayne. Schneider.

[Stoner]

It's so nice that I don't have an aneurysm every time I find out what the lines are going to be anymore. Stafford and Leino playing well helps that a lot.

 

People don't "have" aneurysms.

 

And it's not peri-less fight.