Taro T Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Posted December 23, 2014 So we're shooting for a Sabres win in regulation, a Canes OT loss, and an Oilers OT loss.... Sabres would pickup 2 points, while ARI/NJ pickup a single point, and EDM/CAR stay put. Yep. No OT tonight for the boys. A clean 2 would be, as Billy Fuscillo loves to say, HUUUUUGE. (Sorry about the plagerism, FP. Great minds, or something like that. ;)) gotta lose tonight... tonight is HUGE If they don't end up with one of the big two after all this it is REALLY REALLY going to suck essentially not having hockey for a couple years Sadly it looks like the Sabres are in trouble in this one, as the Red Wings are down to their 3rd goalie Detroit is 13-0-1 (nhl stats) in their last 14 in Detroit vs Sabres. Regardless of the goalie, the Sabres (even in good years) rarely matchup well w/ the Wings. So it has the makings for a good night in the CHL. (Of course, Sunday started out well for the Bills, and we know how that worked out.)
pi2000 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Posted December 23, 2014 Detroit is 13-0-1 (nhl stats) in their last 14 in Detroit vs Sabres. Regardless of the goalie, the Sabres (even in good years) rarely matchup well w/ the Wings. So it has the makings for a good night in the CHL. (Of course, Sunday started out well for the Bills, and we know how that worked out.) It helps that Buffalo is essentially dressing an AHL lineup... missing Myers, Moulson, Gionta, Foligno, Mitchell and Weber (also Strachan and McCormick but I consider them AHL caliber). Should be interesting to watch the young guns tho.
Taro T Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Posted December 23, 2014 It helps that Buffalo is essentially dressing an AHL lineup... missing Myers, Moulson, Gionta, Foligno, Mitchell and Weber (also Strachan and McCormick but I consider them AHL caliber). Should be interesting to watch the young guns tho. Both should be correct.
kas23 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 Sadly it looks like the Sabres are in trouble in this one, as the Red Wings are down to their 3rd goalie Really? I'm starting the rumor now: Enroth+Myers for Mantha.
Hoss Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 Welp. Going to keep getting these types of games. Playing like ###### but still losing 3-1. Errr something like that
Brawndo Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) Welp. Going to keep getting these types of games. Playing like ###### but still losing 3-1. Errr something like that Back up Goaltenders are going to take the shart away from the Sabres. Edited December 24, 2014 by BRAWNDO
Hoss Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 Back up Goaltenders are going to take the shart away from the Sabres. 8 of 13 wins against backups.
Brawndo Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 8 of 13 wins against backups. Are we be sure the NHL hasn't mandated the other 29 teams to play back ups against the Sabres?
SabresFuture Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 Great win tonight boys. We looked like we were going to lose early, but our play came back to bite us. Carolina lose tonight and Arizona is likely to lose (yikes Edmonton). Overall, a solid night in the CHL for the Sabres. Also, Colorado getting blown out, the Devils getting 1 point, and the Islanders winning. A great night. Now, about Edmonton...
pi2000 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 almost a perfect night in the CHL. at least Buffalo is staying within striking distance of the Oilers.
Hoss Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 Current standings through games played 12/22. Team ----- GP - L - W - OT - PTS Edmonton 35 21 7 7 49 Carolina 34 20 10 4 44 Buffalo 35 19 13 3 41 New Jersey 36 17 12 7 41 Arizona 34 18 12 4 40 Columbus 33 16 14 3 35 Colorado 34 13 13 8 34 Philadelphia 34 14 14 6 34 Ottawa 34 14 14 6 34 Dallas 33 14 14 5 33 No games until Saturday the 27th. Only team not in action that day is the Kittens. Heading into the break in third is a nice win after the losing streak.
WildCard Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 Really? I'm starting the rumor now: Enroth+Myers for Mantha. Please.
inkman Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 Really? I'm starting the rumor now: Enroth+Myers for Mantha. This rumor was undoubtedly already suggested somewhere, most likely this forum.
TrueBlueGED Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 Sabres meet Reality. Reality, Sabres. Edmonton may seem like an unstoppable juggernaut, but they're going to lose some games eventually. Shame on everyone who jumped ship early!
... Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 I still contend that it's too early to gauge the trends. We really won't know how this is likely to sort itself out until the trade deadline.
TrueBlueGED Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 I still contend that it's too early to gauge the trends. We really won't know how this is likely to sort itself out until the trade deadline. If we want to be much more certain, sure. But trying to make an accurate prediction ahead of time and being able to do a post mortem on why it was good/bad is part of the fun to me :)
... Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 I just think the situation this season is far more volatile than usual. This Sabres team, in particular, is capable of swinging further to either extreme than many of the past seasons.
Taro T Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Posted December 24, 2014 Sabres meet Reality. Reality, Sabres. Edmonton may seem like an unstoppable juggernaut, but they're going to lose some games eventually. Shame on everyone who jumped ship early! Yep. The Eulers won't run the table. They're due for some downtime. Hopefully, it'll be enough.
X. Benedict Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 Yep. The Eulers won't run the table. They're due for some downtime. Hopefully, it'll be enough. They will find their mediocrity.
wjag Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 Read on CBS Sports today... Tyler Myers has the league worst on-ice Corsi rating of -33.02.. Tyler doing his best as Tank Commander of the Sabres.
Hoss Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 Read on CBS Sports today... Tyler Myers has the league worst on-ice Corsi rating of -33.02.. Tyler doing his best as Tank Commander of the Sabres. Likely has a lot to do with playing the other teams' top lines.
Brawndo Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 Likely has a lot to do with playing the other teams' top lines. Plus he is playing top minutes on a woeful defensive team
TrueBlueGED Posted December 25, 2014 Report Posted December 25, 2014 Read on CBS Sports today... Tyler Myers has the league worst on-ice Corsi rating of -33.02.. Tyler doing his best as Tank Commander of the Sabres. Likely has a lot to do with playing the other teams' top lines. And starting in the defensive zone the vast majority of the time. I hate reading about people using statistics without any context whatsoever. http://war-on-ice.com/playertable.html?mansit=2&scoresit=1&homeawaysit=1&shotattsit=&names=&team=BUF&pos=6&xaxis=41&yaxis=70&caxis=31&saxis=77&mintoi=0&panel=&usedaterange=0&start0=20142015&end0=20142015&start1=2014-10-01&end1=2014-12-25&splitseasons=0
wjag Posted December 25, 2014 Report Posted December 25, 2014 (edited) And starting in the defensive zone the vast majority of the time. I hate reading about people using statistics without any context whatsoever. http://war-on-ice.co...&splitseasons=0 I hate people who complain about people using innocuous statistics in a thread dedicated to losing on an anonymous message board. :P Edited December 25, 2014 by wjag
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