GDT: Buffalo @ Detroit, 7:30 pm est, 12/1/2015

[WildCard]

The Buffalo Sabres will kick off the month of December by strolling into Joe Louis Arena on Tuesday night for a divisional match-up against Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red wings. The Sabres have come out rolling from their 6 game losing streak, winning 2 straight games against the Canes and Preds, both 4-1 victories. The Sabres will look to continue their offensive groove and therefore their success as they look to edge closer to that playoff spot the Red Wings hold onto. Tonight's game will also see a squaring off of America's hockey future as USA teammates Eichel and Larkin will face one another for the first time in the NHL.
 
The Red Wing are coming in hot though. Going 4-0-3 in their last 7, the Red Wings only have one problem, finishing; which is weird in a league where going into the 3rd leading almost promises you a win (no, I don't know how to spell guaruntee, and I never will). Detroit has blown 3rd period leads in 4 straight, 5/7, and 7 times this season overall. So, if we're down late, grab another cold one and sit back down. The Red Wings sit 6 points up (28) on the Sabres right now, and are coming off a 2-1 OT loss vs. Detroit on Sunday
 
Given Johnson's success lately, he'd be my bet to start. Mrazek will get the nod from the Red Wings, (6-4-3, 2.19, .932%). Carlos Coliacavo (no way that's spelled right) was back at practice Monday and will play tonight, and Pysyk was also back skating. Still no Ennis on the ice.

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STATS:
All Buffalo Players' Stats
All Team Rankings
Team Comparison Chart

 

Monday's Practice Report

David Legwand took the ice for the opening faceoff on Saturday, acting as the starting centerman between Nicolas Deslauriers and Marcus Foligno.

It was a calculated move by Bylsma to start the veteran, a bottom-six forward this season, against the team for which he spent the majority of his career. Franson, another former Predator, also got the nod to start

“We talked about it before the game,” Bylsma said. “David’s already been back to Nashville a couple times but it’s still a pretty significant moment to be a part of the starting lineup and be there in a city where he played so long.”

Forwards:

 

9 Evander Kane – 90 Ryan O’Reilly – 23 Sam Reinhart
 

26 Matt Moulson – 15 Jack Eichel – 12 Brian Gionta
 

44 Nicolas Deslauriers – 28 Zemgus Girgensons – 88 Jamie McGinn
 

82 Marcus Foligno – 59 Tim Schaller – 17 David Legwand

 

Defense:

 

4 Josh Gorges – 55 Rasmus Ristolainen
 

25 Carlo Colaiacovo – 47 Zach Bogosian
 

29 Jake McCabe – 46 Cody Franson
 

6 Mike Weber

 

Insane People Who Stop Pucks:

 

31 Chad Johnson
 

35 Linus Ullmark

 

 

Edited December 1, 2015 by WildCard

[Doohicksie]

This is a Family Feud game for at least two couples involved on this forum.  My wife and I will be on opposite sides.  She became a hockey fan when we lived in Detroit, and the Wings are still her team.  And Josie is from the Detroit area, and even though she's pro-Sabres on this forum, I wouldn't be surprised if there is some needling between her and d4rk.

 

 

GO SABRES!

[Norcal]

Detroit...good time to get Zemgus goin perhaps?https://youtu.be/PYSRbeYswGQ

[Jsixspd]

Going to the game with my son-in-law who is a Wings fan.  He and I went to a Sabres/Wings game last December.   Really looking forward to it!  

[Doohicksie]

Going to the game with my son-in-law who is a Wings fan.  He and I went to a Sabres/Wings game last December.   Really looking forward to it!  

 

Ah!  MOAR FAMILY FEUD.

 

Excellent.

[Huckleberry]

Detroit...good time to get Zemgus goin perhaps?https://youtu.be/PYSRbeYswGQ

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbWmS7GEWAM

[Sabel79]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbWmS7GEWAM

OH MY GOD THOSE JERSEYS.  Quick son, fetch me the eye bleach.

 

Going to be a fun one tonight, Sabres win.  This is a metaphysical certainty. 

[wjag]

Still no Ennis on the ice.

 

 

 

 

 

And the team has won without him....  Coincidence?

[North Buffalo]

OH MY GOD THOSE JERSEYS.  Quick son, fetch me the eye bleach.

 

Too late damn We have been scarred for life :(

[darksabre]

Must win.

[Brawndo]

Bylsma on Pysyk timetable: a longer time frame than Ennis, probably week to week in terms of his return to lineup

[LGR4GM]

Bylsma on Pysyk timetable: a longer time frame than Ennis, probably week to week in terms of his return to lineup

I hate it when the Pysser is broke.

[sabresouth]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbWmS7GEWAM

I didn't know big Z played for the preds....

 

Oh wait, man I hate those jerseys.

 

 

 

When we were playing the preds I was thinking how awful those jerseys are.

[Doohicksie]

I never felt the antipathy the rest of y'all have for those jerseys. I don't miss them, but I never thought they were awful.

[woods-racer]

The Red Wing are coming in hot though. Going 4-0-3 in their last 7, the Red Wings only have one problem, finishing; which is weird in a league where going into the 3rd leading almost promises you a win (no, I don't know how to spell guaruntee, and I never will). Detroit has blown 3rd period leads in 4 straight, 5/7, and 7 times this season overall. So, if we're down late, grab another cold one and sit back down. The Red Wings sit 6 points up (28) on the Sabres right now, and are coming off a 2-1 OT loss vs. Detroit on Monday

 

Given Johnson's success lately, he'd be my bet to start. Mrazek will get the nod from the Red Wings, (6-4-3, 2.19, .932%). Carlos Coliacavo (no way that's spelled right) was back at practice Monday and will play tonight, and Pysyk was also back skating. Still no Ennis on the ice.

 

 

 

The Red Wings last game they lost to the Florida Panthers on Sunday night. Just letting you know we appreciate your effort and time and I actually read your right ups.

I will never correct your spelling. Those that live in glass spelling houses shall never correct the misspelled word. I guarenty that, else I am a hyporcrit. 

Edited December 1, 2015 by Woods-Racer

[SwampD]

The Red Wings last game they lost to the Florida Panthers on Sunday night. Just letting you know we appreciate your effort and time and I actually read you right ups.

I will never correct your spelling. Those that live in glass spelling houses shall never correct the misspelled word. I guarenty that, else I am a hyporcrit. 

I thought they beat themselves in that game.

[woods-racer]

I thought they beat themselves in that game.

 

That would make two teams on Sunday that are along Lake Erie that beat themselves.

Edited December 1, 2015 by Woods-Racer

[DirtDart]

The Buffalo Sabres will kick off the month of December by strolling into Joe Louis Arena on Tuesday night for a divisional match-up against Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red wings. The Sabres have come out rolling from their 6 game losing streak, winning 2 straight games against the Canes and Preds, both 4-1 victories. The Sabres will look to continue their offensive groove and therefore their success as they look to edge closer to that playoff spot the Red Wings hold onto. Tonight's game will also see a squaring off of America's hockey future as USA teammates Eichel and Larkin will face one another for the first time in the NHL.

 

The Red Wing are coming in hot though. Going 4-0-3 in their last 7, the Red Wings only have one problem, finishing; which is weird in a league where going into the 3rd leading almost promises you a win (no, I don't know how to spell guaruntee, and I never will). Detroit has blown 3rd period leads in 4 straight, 5/7, and 7 times this season overall. So, if we're down late, grab another cold one and sit back down. The Red Wings sit 6 points up (28) on the Sabres right now, and are coming off a 2-1 OT loss vs. Detroit on Monday

 

Given Johnson's success lately, he'd be my bet to start. Mrazek will get the nod from the Red Wings, (6-4-3, 2.19, .932%). Carlos Coliacavo (no way that's spelled right) was back at practice Monday and will play tonight, and Pysyk was also back skating. Still no Ennis on the ice.

 

Game Preview

 

 

STATS:

All Buffalo Players' Stats

All Team Rankings

Team Comparison Chart

 

Monday's Practice Report

Forwards:

 

9 Evander Kane – 90 Ryan O’Reilly – 23 Sam Reinhart

 

26 Matt Moulson – 15 Jack Eichel – 12 Brian Gionta

 

44 Nicolas Deslauriers – 28 Zemgus Girgensons – 88 Jamie McGinn

 

82 Marcus Foligno – 59 Tim Schaller – 17 David Legwand

 

Defense:

 

4 Josh Gorges – 55 Rasmus Ristolainen

 

25 Carlo Colaiacovo – 47 Zach Bogosian

 

29 Jake McCabe – 46 Cody Franson

 

6 Mike Weber

 

Insane People Who Stop Pucks:

 

31 Chad Johnson

 

35 Linus Ullmark

 

 

I would rather see McGinn on Jacks wing.

[shrader]

Sending out a guy to start against his former team.  Didn't Rex get crucified for doing something similar?  Sorry, wrong thread.

[Rasmus_]

Another good tough opponent.  I cannot wait to see Eichel and Reinhart against Larkin!

[apuszczalowski]

And the team has won without him.... Coincidence?

same could be said about Kane, there best stretch of the season so far has come with him out of the lineup.....

[WildCard]

We are terrible to start and they are terrible to finish, should be interesting

[bcsaberks]

I would rather see McGinn on Jacks wing.

I agree.  Or Foligno.  Or 44.  Our easiest line to play against:

 

26 Matt Moulson – 15 Jack Eichel – 12 Brian Gionta

[LGR4GM]

According to the analytics stuff I have read the Sabres are due to start winning games. Our possession metrics are great but our puck luck is terrible.  They should start evening out very soon.

[Iron Crotch]

Tonight would be a good night for Samson's first NHL fight!  Yeah, I know, I know...

 

 

   :devil: