WildCard Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Here it is folks, Larkin vs. Eichel 4.0. Both red-shirt rookie phenoms stand tied at 30 points and 14 goals a piece, each 1 point behind Max Domi and a distant 15 behind Artemi Panarin for the rookie leading scorers. Whereas Larkin came out blazing from the gate, earning himself an ASG nod and plenty of well-deserved hype, Eichel took a little while longer to find his legs, and still may be doing so, indicating the best is yet to come. Since the start of December, only Panarin has more points than Eichel, and it's those two, then the rest. Eichel comes into tonight with 16 points in his last 15 games, and will look to build on his last success vs Detroit, a contest that saw Jack post 2 beautiful goals and Reinhart contribute a ppg in a 4-3 loss after the Wings scored late on a softie let in by Johnson. The Sabres will look to even the season series tonight at 2 games a piece, and continue to make a push up the standings. The Red Wings, 5-41 in their last 10 and coming off a 2-1 loss vs. St.Louis on Wednesday night, will look to further entrench themselves in a playoff picture that has seen the collapse of the Canadiens and the resurgence of the Lightning. Detroit, the only EC playoff team with a negative goal differential (-6), has only 4 more goals than the Sabres on the season, and 9 less allowed. The Wings provide a great test for our young team; filled with savvy vets and on ice-smarts that make us all look like Ted Cruz, the Wings are a team where our system and positioning is absolutely essential if we have any chance of winning. Look for Johnson and Mrazek to go. Both of these are complete guesses. Reinhart left the Avs game with an UBI, no news on his status yet, and both Zemgus and Ennis are also out with UBI's. Our team really needs to hit the gym Game Preview (Available now) STATS: All Stats Buffalo @ Detroit (5-4 SO loss) All Stats Buffalo @ Detroit (2-1 win) All Stats Detroit @ Buffalo (4-3 losS) All Team Rankings Team Comparison Chart Buffalo: Forwards: (Holy hell is this forward lineup just ###### brutal) 9 Evander Kane – 90 Ryan O’Reilly – 26 Matt Moulson COR – 15 Jack Eichel – 88 Jamie McGinn 82 Marcus Foligno – 22 Johan Larsson – 12 Brian Gionta 84 Phil Varrone – 59 Tim Schaller -17 David Legwand Defense: 47 Zach Bogosian – 55 Rasmus Ristolainen 4 Josh Gorges – 46 Cody Franson 6 Mike Weber – 3 Mark Pysyk 29 Jake McCabe Johnsons: 31 Chad Johnson 40 Robin Lehner Edited January 22, 2016 by WildCard Quote
GoPre Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 Was hoping Lehner would be starting tonight. Didn't get to watch him play the other night. :( Oh well, go Sabres! Quote
Stoner Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 At right, Jack Eichel cheers his own goal, the most interesting hockey player in the world. Quote
Rasmus_ Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 Another interesting game. McCabe is in the dog house I guess. Two straight scratches? Quote
SwampD Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 At right, Jack Eichel cheers his own goal, the most interesting hockey player in the world. I swear I was just about to post this exact thing. :lol: Quote
jsb Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 Another interesting game. McCabe is in the dog house I guess. Two straight scratches? I'm guessing it is more likely they are showcasing Franson, Weber and Gorges. Quote
Neo Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 I have returned to my home and will attend my first FNC game since 2003 (I believe). I'm starting a tour of downtown and all the changes and development. I can't wait. I'll have a beverage at 716 and I've made reservations at Chefs. Spaghetti Parm, my first in 19 years ... Go Sabres, and PM me for a drink, dinner, meet up if you're close! Quote
MODO Hockey Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 I have returned to my home and will attend my first FNC game since 2003 (I believe). I'm starting a tour of downtown and all the changes and development. I can't wait. I'll have a beverage at 716 and I've made reservations at Chefs. Spaghetti Parm, my first in 19 years ... Go Sabres, and PM me for a drink, dinner, meet up if you're close! Man, That sure sounds awesome. Wish i could attend! Quote
LGR4GM Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 Artemi Panarin, undrafted? yes, and he took less money then he could have to play for Chicago. Quote
darksabre Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 I have returned to my home and will attend my first FNC game since 2003 (I believe). I'm starting a tour of downtown and all the changes and development. I can't wait. I'll have a beverage at 716 and I've made reservations at Chefs. Spaghetti Parm, my first in 19 years ... Go Sabres, and PM me for a drink, dinner, meet up if you're close! If I wasn't getting my butt on the road back to Rochester at the stroke of 5:00 I would come find you. Enjoy the new Buffalo! Quote
That Aud Smell Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 I have returned to my home and will attend my first FNC game since 2003 (I believe). I'm starting a tour of downtown and all the changes and development. I can't wait. I'll have a beverage at 716 and I've made reservations at Chefs. Spaghetti Parm, my first in 19 years ... Holy Shnikes, dude! Welcome home! I'm all excited now. It may be worthwhile to bang over and check out RiverWorks (just over the bridge pass Swannie, on Ganson Street). Pretty bad ass. Quote
LGR4GM Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 Riverworks really needs to get their tap system up and runnin. Loved the location and it was awesome to see some little kids out the window playing hockey. Friends ate there and said the food was really good too. Quote
Stoner Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 I swear I was just about to post this exact thing. :lol: My brother! Quote
French Collection Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 Hope Sam can go, our forward depth has taken a hit. Call up for Bailey or Baptiste if Sam is down? Quote
Brawndo Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 Cal O'Reilly called up Per everyone So Samson is probably a no go tonight Quote
LGR4GM Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 Bill Hoppe @BillHoppeNHL 2m2 minutes ago Don't see Sam Reinhart on the ice this morning. #Sabres Quote
Brawndo Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 Lines 19 15 88. 84 59 17. 82 22 13 9 90 26 Defense 29 46. 6 3. 47 55. Gorges and Reinhart not out there. Quote
LGR4GM Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 Buffalo Sabres @BuffaloSabres 3m3 minutes ago Sabres lines this AM: Kane-R.O'Reilly-Moulson C.O'Reilly-Eichel-McGinn Foligno-Larsson-Gionta Varone-Schaller-Legwand Quote
Brawndo Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 Moulson with ROR-Kane, this is his best chance to break out of his scoring slump Quote
That Aud Smell Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 Is this just a lost season with Ennis? I honestly can't recall what's become of him. Has he had two separate injuries? Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 That's an ugly line up Beat me to it. Not tank-level ugly, but certainly bottom-5 ugly. Quote
#freejame Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 Moulson scores, both O'Reilly's get a point, Eichel continues to gather points while looking meh and Lehner stops 30 on the way to a 3-2 victory! Quote
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