26CornerBlitz Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) GAME DISCUSSION THREAD GAME #70: BUF (19-42-8) at EDM (25-36-9) – THU MAR 20 – 9:30 PM EDT – MSG-B, TSN – WGR-550 BUFFALO SABRES Final Lineup 82 Marcus Foligno – 63 Tyler Ennis – 21 Drew Stafford ("A") 88 Cory Conacher – 19 Cody Hodgson – 17 Torrey Mitchell 44 Nicolas Deslauriers – 65 Brian Flynn – 27 Matt D’Agostini 32 John Scott – 24 Zenon Konopka – 37 Matt Ellis X: 28 Zemgus Girgensons (LBI), 80 Chris Stewart (ankle), 23 Ville Leino (healthy) 10 Christian Ehrhoff ("A") – 55 Rasmus Ristolainen 20 Henrik Tallinder ("A") – 5 Chad Ruhwedel 6 Mike Weber – 4 Jamie McBain X: 52 Alexander Sulzer (LBI), 57 Tyler Myers (elbow) 31 Matt Hackett 50 Nathan Lieuwen X: 1 Jhonas Enroth (LBI), 34 Michal Neuvirth (LBI) Lineup News & Notes F Zemgus Girgensons (LBI), F Chris Stewart (ankle), F Zenon Konopka (healthy), D Alex Sulzer (LBI), D Tyler Myers (elbow), and G Michal Neuvirth were scratches in Tuesday's 3-1 loss at Calgary. Weekly Transactions 03/15: Recalled D Rasmus Ristolainen (emergency basis) from Rochester (AHL). 03/16: Recalled G Nathan Lieuwen (emergency basis) from Rochester (AHL). 03/17: Recalled G Matt Hackett (emergency basis) from Rochester (AHL). According to the Stats In the last 10 games, Buffalo has gone 2-8-0. Drew Stafford has five points (4G/1A) in the past six games. EDMONTON OILERS Final Lineup 4 Taylor Hall – 89 Sam Gagner – 57 David Perron 51 Anton Lander – 93 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – 68 Tyler Pitlick 23 Matt Hendricks ("A") – 27 Boyd Gordon – 94 Ryan Smyth ("A") 20 Luke Gazdic – 28 Ryan Jones X: 6 Jesse Joensuu (ankle), 64 Nail Yakupov (ankle), 14 Jordan Eberle (knee), 33 Steve MacIntyre (healthy) 85 Martin Marincin – 2 Jeff Petry 84 Oscar Klefbom – 21 Andrew Ference ("C") 5 Mark Fraser – 19 Justin Schultz 36 Philip Larsen 30 Ben Scrivens 35 Viktor Fasth Lineup News & Notes Edmonton scratched F Nail Yaukupov and F Jesse Joensuu in Tuesday's 5-1 win vs. Nashville. D Anton Belov (oblique) is on IR. Weekly Transactions 03/19: Recalled F Tyler Pitlick (emergency basis) from Oklahoma City (AHL). 03/19: Recalled F Steve MacIntyre (emergency basis) from Oklahoma City (AHL). According to the Stats In the Last 10 games, Edmonton has gone 5-3-2. Sam Gagner has 10 points in his last 11 games. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins & Jordan Eberle each had three-points in Tuesday's win over Nashville. PREGAME LINKS 03/19 – GAME RECAP: Sabres drop seventh straight in Lieuwen's first start (Kevin Snow – Sabres.com) 03/18 – GAME RECAP: Oilers 5, Predators 1 (Chris Wescott – edmontonoilers.com) 03/19 – Hackett making first start for Sabres (Eric Goodman – NHL.com) 03/19 – BEYOND THE BOARDS: CHANGES ON THE WAY AS SABRES PREP FOR EDMONTON (Kevin Snow – Sabres.com) 03/19 – Inside the Oilers (edmontonoilers.com) 03/19 – Jordan Eberle hurt; Edmonton Oilers recall enforcer Steve MacIntyre (Jonathan Willis – edmontonjournal.com) 03/19 – Sabres goalie Matt Hackett to start against Oilers (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) 03/19 – Game Preview: 3/20/14 at Edmonton Oilers (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 03/19 – Dallas Eakins shares his thoughts on Yakupov and Hendricks and Pitlick call-up.<8:39> 03/19 – Dan Dunleavy recaps Wednesday's practice at Millennium Place in Edmonton. <1:46> 03/19 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following Wednesday's practice at Millennium Place in Edmonton. <3:16> 03/19 – Michal Neuvirth speaks with the media following Wednesday's practice at Millennium Place in Edmonton. <1:57> 03/19 – Matt Hackett speaks with the media following Wednesday's practice at Millennium Place in Edmonton. <4:06> 03/19 – Nicholas Deslauriers speaks with the media following Wednesday's practice at Millennium Place in Edmonton. <2:53> 03/19 – The Panel breaks down recent Injury reports and the team's recent success in this week's episode.<5:12> 03/20 – Sabres at Oilers Game Notes PDF (Sabres.com) 03/20 – Press Clips: 3/20/14 at Edmonton Oilers (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 03/20 – Oilers head coach Dallas Eakins looks ahead to tonight's game against Buffalo.<4:47> 03/20 – THE OTHER SIDE | Sabres Pre-Game Chris Wescott gets a one-on-one with Sabres right-winger Drew Stafford.<3:22> 03/20 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following Thursday's morning skate at Rexall Place.<3:34> 03/20 – Dan Dunleavy previews Thursday night's game against the Oilers at Rexall Place. <2:05> 03/20 – Drew Stafford speaks with the media following Thursday's morning skate at Rexall Place. <2:38> 03/20 – Tyler Ennis speaks with the media following Thursday's morning skate at Rexall Place. <1:56> 03/20 – THE MORNING SKATE: "HACK" IS BACK TO FACE THE OILERS (Kevin Snow – Sabres.com) 03/20 – GAME PREVIEW: Oilers vs. Sabres (Chris Wescott – edmontonoilers.com) 03/20 – Tom Gazzola has the pre-game story as injuries will force the Oilers to tweak the lineup against Buffalo.<2:28> 03/20 – Joe Sacco speaks with Brian Duff prior to Thursday night's game against the Oilers at Rexall Place. <1:27> POSTGAME LINKS 03/21 – GAME RECAP: CONACHER SPARKS BUFFALO WIN OVER EDMONTON (Kevin Snow – Sabres.com) 03/20 – Brian Duff and Dan Dunleavy recap the Sabres 3-1 win against the Oilers. <4:26> 03/20 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following the Sabres 3-1 win against the Oilers. <2:18> 03/20 – Matt Hackett speaks with Brian Duff and Brad May following the Sabres 3-1 win against the Oilers. <2:05> 03/20 – Drew Stafford speaks with the media following the Sabres 3-1 win against the Oilers. <1:54> 03/20 – Cory Conacher speaks with Brian Duff following the Sabres 3-1 win against the Oilers. <3:16> Edited March 21, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote
WildCard Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 I was just gonna make one but I had faith in 26, you never fail us :worthy: Evidently a "must-lose" for tank nation. I don't think I'll be able to catch this one (buddy's are coming back so we're heading into town) but hopefully they'll have it on the tv's there. I'll be lurking in these threads so for those that still post in the GDT, gracias :thumbsup: Quote
Mustache of God Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 Hackett Starting. "Hackett, acquired from Minnesota in the Jason Pominville trade at last year’s deadline, is 13-17-2 in 33 games with the Rochester Americans this season, with a 3.07 GAA and .898 save%" Should be a real doozie of a game. Just how will anybody be able to get through this day and wait until that 9 p.m. puck drop? The anticipation is killing me. Quote
Wyldnwoody44 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 Huge 4 pt game ;) Can Hackett..... Hack it? Quote
LGR4GM Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 Ristolainen in the lineup always makes me happy. He looked a lot better since his time in Rochester. Something about him seems calming and he isn't afraid to let a quick shot go. Glad he is back up and I fully expect him to be up full time next season. I always want us to win but also #ThinkTank Quote
inkman Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 I think Ted Nolan hates Cody Hodgson. I know the Sabres are devoid of talent but Torrey Mitchell on our second line? Ouch. Quote
dEnnis the Menace Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 this one aught to be a doozy :ph34r: Quote
Brawndo Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 Oilers have been playing much better lately. Hackett gave up 7 goals in his last start again the B Sens in the AHL. Oh boy... Quote
G-Daddy Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 Oilers have been playing much better lately. Hackett gave up 7 goals in his last start again the B Sens in the AHL. Oh boy... But that was with an AHL team in front of him....oh wait....never mind. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted March 20, 2014 Author Report Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) The Oilers are really facing the injury bug with Eberle and Yakupov both out. Hendricks might also be out. 03/19 – The Panel breaks down recent Injury reports and the team's recent success in this week's episode.<5:12> 03/20 – Sabres at Oilers Game Notes PDF (Sabres.com) 03/20 – Press Clips: 3/20/14 at Edmonton Oilers (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) Edited March 20, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks 26CB. I will miss these GDT when the season mercifully ends. A 10:30 PM (ADT) start time ... NS will be a healthy scratch for this one. That's way past my bedies time. MUST LOSE!! As always, GO SABRES!! Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted March 20, 2014 Author Report Posted March 20, 2014 I was just gonna make one but I had faith in 26, you never fail us :worthy: Evidently a "must-lose" for tank nation. I don't think I'll be able to catch this one (buddy's are coming back so we're heading into town) but hopefully they'll have it on the tv's there. I'll be lurking in these threads so for those that still post in the GDT, gracias :thumbsup: Thanks 26CB. I will miss these GDT when the season mercifully ends. A 10:30 PM (ADT) start time ... NS will be a healthy scratch for this one. That's way past my bedies time. MUST LOSE!! As always, GO SABRES!! Thanks Gents! Quote
beerme1 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 Evidently per Andrew Peters the Oil have called up a tough guy on an emergency call up. So there will be that kind of entertainment at least in the game. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted March 20, 2014 Author Report Posted March 20, 2014 Evidently per Andrew Peters the Oil have called up a tough guy on an emergency call up. So there will be that kind of entertainment at least in the game. Turned off SHH because the prospect of a Scott-MacIntyre fight is all dumb dumb and Shillvester have been talking about...ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ At any rate, according to Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal, the "tough guy" recall has nothing to do with squaring off against Scott. The Oilers have been beset by injuries up front. Eberle joins Nail Yakupov, Matt Hendricks and Jesse Joensuu as banged up forwards, leaving Edmonton suddenly a little shy on wingers. MacIntyre isn’t the kind of player who can step in for any of those injured forwards, but a) the Oilers’ final position in the standings is of little importance and b) this allows a Barons team already deprived of a number of top players to keep fighting for a playoff spot, something that the team sees as valuable for the development of its young players. Quote
darksabre Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 Looks like I'm starting Professor Scrivens tonight. Quote
MattPie Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 The Oilers have been beset by injuries up front. Eberle joins Nail Yakupov, Matt Hendricks and Jesse Joensuu as banged up forwards, leaving Edmonton suddenly a little shy on wingers. MacIntyre isn’t the kind of player who can step in for any of those injured forwards, but a) the Oilers’ final position in the standings is of little importance and b) this allows a Barons team already deprived of a number of top players to keep fighting for a playoff spot, something that the team sees as valuable for the development of its young players. ZOMG! I hope the NHL is going to do something about this blatant tanking! Quote
Robviously Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 So when is the last time the Sabres started five different guys in goal over one season? Has it ever happened? Quote
Doohicksie Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 Evidently per Andrew Peters the Oil have called up a tough guy on an emergency call up. So there will be that kind of entertainment at least in the game. Hard to imagine another team thinking they have to get tougher to play us. Quote
Stoner Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 So when is the last time the Sabres started five different guys in goal over one season? Has it ever happened? In 88-89, six goalies saw action. Puppa-Cloutier-Barrasso-Malarchuk-Wakaluk-Eliot. I don't know if all of them started a game. Eliot played in two games and logged 67 minutes — he could have replaced the starter in those games. Five goalies also played in 95-96. Quote
JJFIVEOH Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 Interesting stat, since the Miller trade BFLO goaltenders have a .936 save percentage. Quote
inkman Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 Interesting stat, since the Miller trade BFLO goaltenders have a .936 save percentage. That will happen when your goalie face 45 shots a nigjt Quote
darksabre Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 TANK ON! Have you played World of Tanks? Absolutely great free online game. Quote
josie Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 Tank Commander says keep hope and tank on Quote
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