26CornerBlitz Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) GAME DISCUSSION THREAD GAME #57: PIT (39-15-2) at BUF (15-32-8) – WED FEB 5 – 7:30 PM EST – NBCSN, TSN2 – WGR-550 BUFFALO SABRES Final Lineup 17 Linus Omark – 63 Tyler Ennis – 21 Drew Stafford 9 Steve Ott ("C") – 19 Cody Hodgson – 27 Matt D'Agostini 84 Phil Varone – 28 Zemgus Girgensons – 65 Brian Flynn 32 John Scott – 37 Matt Ellis – 82 Marcus Foligno X: 23 Ville Leino (healthy), 24 Zenon Konopka (healthy) 10 Christian Ehrhoff ("A") – 52 Alexander Sulzer 20 Henrik Tallinder ("A") – 5 Chad Ruhwedel 6 Mike Weber – 4 Jamie McBain X: 57 Tyler Myers (LBI) 30 Ryan Miller 1 Jhonas Enroth Lineup News & Notes D Chad Ruhwedel, F Ville Leino, and F Zenon Konopka were scratches in Monday's 3-2 loss vs Edmonton. F Cody McCormick (UBI) and F Matt Moulson (UBI) are on IR. Weekly Transactions 02/03: Placed F Matt Moulson (UBI) on IR; Activated F Drew Stafford from IR. 01/30: Placed F Drew Stafford (UBI) on IR; Activated F Matt D'Agostini from IR. According to the Stats In the last 10 games, Buffalo has gone 2-5-3. Steve Ott has two goals in the past three games. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS Final Lineup 14 Chris Kunitz ("A") – 87 Sydney Crosby ("C") – 49 Brian Gibbons 36 Jussi Jokinen – 71 Evgeni Malkin ("A") – 18 James Neal 15 Tanner Glass – 16 Brandon Sutter – 59 Jayson Megna 39 Harry Zolnierczyk – 27 Craig Adams – 5 Deryk Engelland X: 17 Taylor Pyatt (LBI), 12 Chuck Kobasew (healthy) 44 Brooks Orpik – 7 Paul Martin 4 Rob Scuderi – 41 Robert Bortuzzo 3 Olli Maatta – 2 Matt Niskanen X: 58 Kris Letang (illness) 29 Marc-Andre Fleury 37 Jeff Zatkoff Lineup News & Notes Pittsburgh scratched C Andrew Ebbett, C Jayson Megna, and D Kris Letang in Monday's 2-1 OT win vs Ottawa. F Chris Conner (hand), F Beau Bennett (wrist), F Pascal Dupuis (ACL), F Joe Vitale (wrist), and G Tomas Vokun (blood clot) are on IR. Weekly Transactions 02/04: Re-assigned C Andrew Ebbett to Wilkes/Barre-Scranton (AHL); Recalled F Harry Zolnierczyk from Wilkes/Barre-Scranton (AHL). According to the Stats In the Last 10 games, Pittsburgh has gone 7-3-0. Jussi Jokinen (1G/4A), Evgeni Malkin (2G/2A), and James Neal (1G/2A) each have 3 game point streaks. PREGAME LINKS 02/03 – GAME RECAP: STAFFORD SCORES AGAINST OILERS IN RETURN (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 02/03 – GAME RECAP: Neal scores in OT to lift Penguins past Senators (Wes Crosby – NHL.com) 02/04 – Sabres host Penguins in Wednesday Night Rivalry (Brian Hunter – NHL.com) 02/04 – Miller hasn’t talked to management much; Myers could play Wednesday (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) 02/04 – BEYOND THE BOARDS: MYERS MAY PLAY AGAINST PITTSBURGH (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 02/04 – Game Preview: 2/5/14 vs Pittsburgh Penguins (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 02/05 – Goalie Ryan Miller knows his days with Sabres could be numbered (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) 02/04 – WGR: Ted Nolan's weekly segment on the Howard Simon Show <15:17> 02/03 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following Tuesday's practice at First Niagara Center. <10:07> 02/04 – WGR: Henrik Tallinder on with Schopp and the Bulldog <21:36> 02/05 – Sabres vs Penguins Game Notes PDF (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 02/05 – Press Clips: 2/5/14 vs Pittsburgh Penguins (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 02/04 – Sam Kasan talks about what the Pens can expect from Ryan Miller and the Sabres tomorrow night. <1:54> 02/05 – Penguins Report: Game Day at Buffalo (penguins.nhl.com) 02/05 – Dan Bylsma: Ryan Miller’s play tonight won’t influence Olympic goaltending decision (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) 02/05 – Dan Dunleavy previews Wednesday night's game against the Penguins at First Niagara Center. <2:34> 02/05 – THE MORNING SKATE: MYERS OUT FOR BUFFALO'S OLYMPIC SENDOFF AGAINST PENGUINS (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 02/05 – Drew Stafford speaks with the media following Wednesday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <2:02> 02/05 – Chad Ruhwedel speaks with the media following Wednesday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <3:40> 02/05 – Matt Ellis speaks with the media following Wednesday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <1:48> 02/05 – Katie O'Malley and Michelle Crechiolo bring us the latest from Buffalo before tonight's game. <2:11> 02/05 – Weekes on the Web: Penguins-Sabres matchup offers several subplots (Kevin Weekes – NHL Network) 02/05 – Joe Sacco speaks with Sabres.com prior to Wednesday night's game against the Penguins at First Niagara Center. <1:09> POSTGAME LINKS 02/05 – POST-GAME NEWSLETTER: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Buffalo Sabres (NHL.com) 02/05 – Post-Game Report: 2/5 vs. PIT (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 02/06 – GAME RECAP: SABRES UNABLE TO HOLD BACK PENGUINS ATTACK (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 02/05 – Dan Dunleavy recaps the Sabres 5-1 loss to the Penguins. <2:19> 02/05 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following the Sabres 5-1 loss vs Pittsburgh. <2:17> 02/05 – Jamie McBain speaks with the media following the Sabres 5-1 loss to the Penguins. <1:22> 02/05 – Steve Ott speaks with the media following the Sabres 5-1 loss to the Penguins. <1:51> 02/05 – Ryan Miller speaks with the media following the Sabres 5-1 loss to the Penguins. <1:35> Edited February 6, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote
LGR4GM Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 My guess is this will be Ryan Miller's last game. I hope he salutes the fans and turns in his best performance to date. Quote
Doohicksie Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 My guess is this will be Ryan Miller's last game. I hope he salutes the fans and turns in his best performance to date. Agree. Yes. Probably not. Quote
Derrico Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Although I want this to be his last game, I just have this feeling it won't be for some reason. A salute would be nice. Quote
Wyldnwoody44 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Well I would say our chances of winning this game are the equivalent of us drafting last in the draft this year.... How many points/games lost before we are actually eliminated from the playoffs??? I'm almost positive I won't watch tonight, I'm on call anyways so I may just hang around buffalo Quote
Kristian Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Is the season over yet.... ? :( Quote
IKnowPhysics Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Two game tank streak. TRAIN KEPT A'ROLLIN'. Quote
Robviously Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Anyone else completely terrified that the Pens sleep through this one and we come away with 2 points we shouldn't? Quote
SwampD Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Anyone else completely terrified that the Pens sleep through this one and we come away with 2 points we shouldn't? No. Quote
Derrico Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Two game tank streak. TRAIN KEPT A'ROLLIN'. I don't know where you keep finding these pics but good job man, I laughed out loud at this one. Quote
Robviously Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) No. Well, I'm going to buy some extra cigarettes and liquor for JoBu anyway. EDIT: Rum. I forgot that JoBu's drink of choice is rum. Edited February 5, 2014 by Robviously Quote
SwampD Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Well, I'm going to buy some extra cigarettes and liquor for JoBu anyway. Couldn't hurt. I just think that even asleep, the Penguins are so much better it won't matter. Although, I could see the league (and more importantly NBC) doing what they can to make this a good contest so they can promote the Olympics more. Look for a lot of PP for us in this one. Hi deluca. How's that for some conspiracy? Quote
CallawaySabres Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Anyone else completely terrified that the Pens sleep through this one and we come away with 2 points we shouldn't? Miller is going to have the game of his life tonight and I have no doubt the Sabres are going to win for his last home game ever. Quote
Derrico Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Miller is going to have the game of his life tonight and I have no doubt the Sabres are going to win for his last home game ever. I could easily see this happening too. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Posted February 5, 2014 02/05 – Sabres vs Penguins Game Notes PDF (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 02/05 – Press Clips: 2/5/14 vs Pittsburgh Penguins (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) Quote
Robviously Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Miller is going to have the game of his life tonight and I have no doubt the Sabres are going to win for his last home game ever. It's a neck and neck race to see what comes first: the Sabres long-overdue, massive firesale or the Rapture. Any minute now..... Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Myers out tonight per Nolan. May be ready tomorrow for Ottawa. 02/04 – Sam Kasan talks about what the Pens can expect from Ryan Miller and the Sabres tomorrow night. <1:54> Edited February 5, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote
Byebye Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 I'm confident this will not be Mr Miller's final home game Quote
Hoss Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 @BuffaloSabres: We want our fans to enjoy the game but do so responsibly. Metro Rail will be free thanks to @MillerLite today from 5pm to 12:30am. Quote
sabre snipe Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 How about this? A tank within a tank. Its beautiful. I call it, Tankception Quote
Hoss Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 This is the last matchup with Pittsburgh all year. Likely the last Miller-Crosby matchup as we know it. Not like Miller ever came up big against Crosby, though. As far as it possibly being Miller's last home game: we play three straight at home coming off the Olympic break so if he's not moved before the break it won't be his last home game. Quote
Byebye Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) This is the last matchup with Pittsburgh all year. Likely the last Miller-Crosby matchup as we know it. Not like Miller ever came up big against Crosby, though. As far as it possibly being Miller's last home game: we play three straight at home coming off the Olympic break so if he's not moved before the break it won't be his last home game. All signs say he will not be moved prior to the Olympic freeze out Edited February 5, 2014 by Naulter8 Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Posted February 5, 2014 Same forward lines as on Monday with Leino and Konopka scratched. Quote
Hoss Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 All signs say he will not be moved prior to the Olympic freeze out Don't think we really have signs pointing either way. Quote
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