26CornerBlitz Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) GAME DISCUSSION THREAD GAME #50: CAR (21-19-9) at BUF (13-28-7) – JAN 23 – 7:00 PM EST – MSG-B, BELL TV – WGR-550 BUFFALO SABRES Final Lineup 26 Matt Moulson – 63 Tyler Ennis – 21 Drew Stafford 9 Steve Ott ("C") – 19 Cody Hodgson – 28 Zemgus Girgensons 82 Marcus Foligno – 84 Phil Varone – 65 Brian Flynn 37 Matt Ellis – 24 Zenon Konopka – 23 Ville Leino X: 17 Linus Omark (healthy), 32 John Scott (healthy) 20 Henrik Tallinder ("A") – 57 Tyler Myers 10 Christian Ehrhoff ("A") – 52 Alexander Sulzer 6 Mike Weber – 4 Jamie McBain X: 3 Mark Pysyk (undisclosed) 1 Jhonas Enroth 30 Ryan Miller Lineup News & Notes D Alexander Sulzer, D Mark Pysyk, and F Zenon Konopka were scratches in Tuesday's 4-3 loss vs Florida. F Cody McCormick (UBI) and F Matt D'Agostini (UBI) are on IR. Weekly Transactions 01/21: Placed F Matt D'Agostini on IR; Activated Henrik Tallinder from IR. 01/22: Assigned F Kevin Porter and D Brayden McNabb to Rochester; Recalled F Phil Varone from Rochester According to the Stats In the last 10 games, Buffalo has gone 3-4-3. Drew Stafford has three goals and one assist in his past two games. Tyler Ennis has two goals and four assists during a five-game point streak. CAROLINA HURRICANES Final Lineup 19 Jiri Tlusty – 12 Eric Staal ("C") – 28 Alexander Semin 53 Jeff Skinner – 11 Jordan Staal ("A") – 16 Elias Lindholm 14 Nathan Gerbe – 22 Manny Malhotra ("A") – 15 Tuomo Ruutu 21 Drayson Bowman – 20 Riley Nash – 18 Radek Dvorak X: 39 Patrick Dwyer (undisclosed) 4 Andrej Sekera – 27 Justin Faulk 65 Ron Hainsey – 26 John-Michael Liles 5 Mike Komisarek – 44 Jay Harrison X: 73 Brett Bellemore (healthy), 7 Ryan Murphy (healthy) 31 Anton Khudobin 35 Justin Peters Lineup News & Notes Carolina scratched F Drayson Bowman, D Brett Bellemore, and D Ryan Murphy in Wednesday's 3-2 win at Philadelphia. F Joni Pitkanen (heel) and G Cam ward (LBI) are on IR. Weekly Transactions None According to the Stats In the Last 10 Games, Carolina has gone 7-3. F Alexander Semin has four goals in his past three games. F Eric Staal has one goal and four assists during a three-game point streak. PREGAME LINKS 01/21 – GAME RECAP: STAFFORD SCORES TWICE IN LOSS TO PANTHERS (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 01/22 – GAME RECAP: Tlusty's goal lifts Hurricanes past Flyers (NHL.com) 01/22 – GAME PREVIEW: Hurricanes continue hectic week by facing Sabres (Brian Hunter – NHL.com) 01/22 – BEYOND THE BOARDS: GOALS COMING, SABRES WORK ON TIGHTENING UP DEFENSE (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 01/22 – Nolan doesn’t believe he’s softened, still likes aggressive hockey (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) 01/22 – Drew Stafford feeling good about game, grateful for Nolan's opportunities (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) 01/22 – Game Preview: 1/23/14 vs Carolina Hurricanes (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 01/22 – SABRES RECALL FORWARD PHIL VARONE (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 01/22 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following Wednesday's practice at First Niagara Center. <6:49> 01/22 – Dan Dunleavy recaps Wednesday's practice at First Niagara Center. <1:45> 01/23 – WGR: Steve Ott's weekly segment on the Howard Simon Show <16:22> 01/23 – Sabres vs Hurricanes Game Notes PDF (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 01/23 – Press Clips: 1/23/14 vs Carolina Hurricanes (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 01/23 – Sabres rookie Phil Varone set for NHL debut, emotional over first recall (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) 01/23 – THE MORNING SKATE: VARONE TO MAKE NHL DEBUT (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 01/23 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following Thursday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <5:25> 01/23 – Dan Dunleavy previews Thursday night's game against the Hurricanes at First Niagara Center. <3:01> 01/23 – Marcus Foligno speaks with the media following Thursday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <1:38> 01/23 – Alexander Sulzer speaks with the media following Thursday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <1:26> 01/23 – Phil Varone speaks with the media following Thursday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <4:02> 01/23 – Teppo Numminen speaks with Sabres.com prior to Thursday night's game against the Hurricanes. <1:23> POSTGAME LINKS 01/23 – POST-GAME NEWSLETTER: Carolina Hurricanes @ Buffalo Sabres (NHL.com) 01/23 – Post-Game Report: 1/23 vs. CAR (Ian Ott – Sabres.com) 01/23 – GAME RECAP: SABRES UNABLE TO WEATHER CAROLINA RALLY (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 01/23 – Dan Dunleavy recaps the Sabres 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes. <2:47> 01/23 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following the Sabres 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes. <1:11> 01/23 – Steve Ott speaks with the media following the Sabres 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes. <1:43> 01/23 – Tyler Ennis speaks with the media following the Sabres 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes. <1:13> 01/23 – Phil Varone speaks with the media following the Sabres 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes. <2:45> Edited January 30, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote
billsrcursed Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 Is it ok to eat Baby Soup even though they're playing in Buffalo? I'm leaning toward yes but wanted to verify. Quote
dEnnis the Menace Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 Is it too much to ask for Varone to fill in for Leino tonight? then we can be considered to have iced a full team for once. Seriously, if I have to watch Leino do absolutely nothing but constantly turn the puck over again tonight, I may just go crazy! Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Posted January 23, 2014 01/23 – WGR: Steve Ott's weekly segment on the Howard Simon Show <16:22> Quote
Claude_Verret Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 I went to the Canes-Lightning game on Sunday and the Canes looked pretty bad giving up 4 goals on the first 14 shots. Gerbe got benched for a large portion of the 1st/2nd periods after going -2 early. Had a discussion with a Canes fan friend at the game on the proper pronunciation of 'Sekera'. To me the PA guy and voice of the Canes on the radio were not pronouncing it the same as I heard in Buffalo with RJ etc. The Canes guys were saying "Sec-er-uh". As opposed to the Buffalo/RJ pronunciation.. So I found this on the canes website. Reggie says his name, then a Canes rep does his best representation of what the player said, then Reggie says it again. To me it sounds like the Buffalo pronunciation is closer. http://downloads.hurricanes.nhl.com/pronunciation/sekera.mp3 Quote
CallawaySabres Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 Maybe I am off base here but is it wrong to think the Girgs belongs on the 2nd line where he could open up the scoring? I see him as a staple on the 2nd line power wing spot. Quote
dudacek Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 I hope Leino sits for Varone, but I'm thinking it might be Brian Flynn's time. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) I hope Leino sits for Varone, but I'm thinking it might be Brian Flynn's time. That bone headed D zone pass attempt to Weber might be reason enough for Flynn to have a seat. Not to mention his line with Foligno and Girgensons was a non factor against Florida. Leino's in the lineup most likely as he practiced on the 2nd line yesterday as the RW. Edited January 23, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Posted January 23, 2014 01/23 – Sabres vs Hurricanes Game Notes PDF (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 01/23 – Press Clips: 1/23/14 vs Carolina Hurricanes (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) Quote
apuszczalowski Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 My prediction, Sabres lose in a shootout 4-3, Gerbe and Sekera with the goals for the Canes, Justin Peters looks fantastic after a shaky start in the first period where the Sabres get their goals................ Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Posted January 23, 2014 @BuffaloSabres Optional AM skate. D'Agostini, Ellis, Foligno, Flynn, Girgensons, Konopka, Leino, McCormick, Scott, Varone are here. #Sabres @BuffaloSabres Pysyk, Sulzer, Tallinder only defensemen at optional AM skate. Miller, Enroth both on the ice. #Sabres #GameDay Quote
nfreeman Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 Is Omark confirmed as a healthy scratch? Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Posted January 23, 2014 Is Omark confirmed as a healthy scratch? He isn't. Have to wait for Nolan's presser later this morning. @BillHoppeNHL Looks like Jhonas Enroth starts tonight. #Sabres Quote
Samson's Flow Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 When your RWs consist of Drew Stafford on your top line and Ville Leino as the second liner, it's a wonder why this team is bottom of the league in scoring and record/points. That would be my first rebuilding priority, some GD right wingers... Quote
LGR4GM Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) When your RWs consist of Drew Stafford on your top line and Ville Leino as the second liner, it's a wonder why this team is bottom of the league in scoring and record/points. That would be my first rebuilding priority, some GD right wingers... Jake Virtanen, Alex Tuch, Kasperi Kapanen, Conner Bleackley I just have to add this on "Tuch was an immediate standout in Syracuse youth hockey, and also enjoyed special tutelage from next-door-neighbor Tim Connolly, a long-time NHLer." Edited January 23, 2014 by LGR4GM Quote
apuszczalowski Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 He isn't. Have to wait for Nolan's presser later this morning. @BillHoppeNHL Looks like Jhonas Enroth starts tonight. #Sabres well then let me revise my prediction, 3-1 Canes, Gerbe and Sekera with goals (along with an empty netter), Peters/Khudobin still looks shakey giving up one in the first then shuts the Sabres down Quote
Samson's Flow Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 Jake Virtanen, Alex Tuch, Kasperi Kapanen, Conner Bleackley I don't recognize them all but I believe those are RW draft prospects. I'd also be looking to target some RW NHL prospects like Toffoli, just so I don't have to watch Stafford/Leino as 'top 6 RWs' next year Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Posted January 23, 2014 Varone with Foligno and Flynn tonight per Nolan. Quote
CallawaySabres Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 Maybe I am off base here but is it wrong to think the Girgs belongs on the 2nd line where he could open up the scoring? I see him as a staple on the 2nd line power wing spot. Well I got my wish, back to line 2 for the Latvian Locomotive..... Quote
apuszczalowski Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 I don't recognize them all but I believe those are RW draft prospects. I'd also be looking to target some RW NHL prospects like Toffoli, just so I don't have to watch Stafford/Leino as 'top 6 RWs' next for the rest of this year Fixed itAlthough Nolan has been able to turn Stafford around right now so upgrade him on the top line and I'm not as worried with him continuing to perform like he has one the 2nd line....... Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Posted January 23, 2014 Konopka back in tonight per Nolan. Quote
Samson's Flow Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 Varone with Foligno and Flynn tonight per Nolan. So does that put Zemgus up with Hodgson/Ott and remove Leino from the lineup? Here's hoping :flirt: Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) So does that put Zemgus up with Hodgson/Ott and remove Leino from the lineup? Here's hoping :flirt: Either Leino or Omark is watching from upstairs. Maybe both if Ellis is in the lineup. Edited January 23, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Posted January 23, 2014 01/23 – Sabres rookie Phil Varone set for NHL debut, emotional over first recall (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) Per Hoppe, Wingers Linus Omark and John Scott will sit. So will banged-up defenseman Mark Pysyk, a scratch last game. Quote
G-Daddy Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 No time to be emotional Phil, score some goals! Quote
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