GDT: Buffalo at Calgary, 9:00 PM ET, 10/18/2016

[SabresBaltimore]

I always end up missing the West Coast games. I get up at 4am, so a 9pm start is a pretty late for me. I'll probably catch the first period then go to bed. I'll record the rest and assuming I can avoid the score (very easy here since few people like hockey) I'll watch the rest after work tomorrow instead.

 

Calgary is 0-2-1 right now I think, so they are going to be hungry for a win. And Chad Johnson was pretty solid for us, so I expect him to come up big.

 

Definitely hoping we see the Sabres from game 2 and not the lunks in game 1.

[Mustache of God]

The Sabres should chip the pucks in deep and hope Chad comes out to handle them behind the net.

[pi2000]

I always end up missing the West Coast games. I get up at 4am, so a 9pm start is a pretty late for me. I'll probably catch the first period then go to bed. I'll record the rest and assuming I can avoid the score (very easy here since few people like hockey) I'll watch the rest after work tomorrow instead.

 

Calgary is 0-2-1 right now I think, so they are going to be hungry for a win. And Chad Johnson was pretty solid for us, so I expect him to come up big.

 

Definitely hoping we see the Sabres from game 2 and not the lunks in game 1.

 

If the Sabres play the same they did against EDM, they'll lose this one.   Lehner made some Hasek like stops and Talbot was... well.... Talbot.   This is a revenge game for Chad Johnson, I see 2 PP goals from Moulson and that's about it.... Gaudreau is due to explode he's had chances left and right but can't find the net... he get a few tonight.

[Randall Flagg]

Let today be the start of a ten year stretch where the Sabres never see a record below .500 again.

[thewookie1]

5-3 Buffalo, Gudreau scores with 5 left in the 3rd but too little too late.

 

Goals

Risto x2

Okposo

Larsson

Moulson PP

 

Assists

Reinhart x3

OReilly x2

Foligno

Gionta

Kulikov

Okposo

Risto

 

 

Girgs hits the post

Foligno fights

Rob Ray says acrost

Edited October 18, 2016 by thewookie1

[SabresBaltimore]

If the Sabres play the same they did against EDM, they'll lose this one.   Lehner made some Hasek like stops and Talbot was... well.... Talbot.   This is a revenge game for Chad Johnson, I see 2 PP goals from Moulson and that's about it.... Gaudreau is due to explode he's had chances left and right but can't find the net... he get a few tonight.

 

That true, we benefited from the goaltending matchup on both sides, but they still played with a lot more energy the whole game than in game 1.

 

The Folino-Larson-Gionta line was great on both ends of the ice picking up where they left off last season.

 

Plus the chemistry of RoR, Opsoso and Samson looked promising.

 

I'm having a hard time telling whose being serious about Moulson and whose ragging on him. He was good for us once upon a time and I hope his play through 2 games isn't a fluke. If he can get 20+ goals this season that'd be a huge help, especially early in the season with Eichel and now Kane out.

 

Ennis though is looking a bit lost out there. He seems to be working hard, but not seeing much results. I can see him getting frustrated and spiraling out like Moulson did last year.

 

Time will tell. Not enough data yet to know what we'll be getting on a regular basis.

[pi2000]

I'll go 5-2 CGY.

 

Moulson 2 PP goals.

 

Gaudreau 3 goals.   Power play, even strength, empty net.

 

Bennett/Tkachuk goal each. 

 

Johnson 36 saves, Lehner 28 saves.

That true, we benefited from the goaltending matchup on both sides, but they still played with a lot more energy the whole game than in game 1.

 

The Folino-Larson-Gionta line was great on both ends of the ice picking up where they left off last season.

 

Plus the chemistry of RoR, Opsoso and Samson looked promising.

 

I'm having a hard time telling whose being serious about Moulson and whose ragging on him. He was good for us once upon a time and I hope his play through 2 games isn't a fluke. If he can get 20+ goals this season that'd be a huge help, especially early in the season with Eichel and now Kane out.

 

Ennis though is looking a bit lost out there. He seems to be working hard, but not seeing much results. I can see him getting frustrated and spiraling out like Moulson did last year.

 

Time will tell. Not enough data yet to know what we'll be getting on a regular basis.

 

Me... I predicted a 30g season for Moulson, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, he'll be rewarded for all the work he put in this offseason.  

 

LGR4GM not a Moulson fan.   

 

Anyway, yeah Ennis is still searching for his game.   He does seem to be working hard and looks fit and fast out there, so hopefully he polishes up the mental side and starts making more plays.   I think he'll get there, but it might be another 3 or 4 weeks.     Which could be around when Eichel comes back, so theoretically you'd slot Ennis into Reinhart's spot with O'Reilly and Okposo, and put Reinhart back with Eichel and Moulson (who'll have +10 goals by then and moved up to the top 6 :P )

[Brawndo]

First look at #Sabres lines: 21-90-23 82-22-12 63-28-44 26-27-73. No 52 in line rush. Defense: 4-55 47-29 77-6

 

Nelson and Fasching out?

[dudacek]

Chad made a smart decision going to Calgary. Elliott is junk and Chad has a good shot at wresting number one away from him.

I predict a couple outstanding saves tonight and a bad goal late,as the Sabres win their first close game.

[Wyldnwoody44]

Man I have yet to see a game yet, and will miss tonight at work.... I need to maybe fork over the cash to get some nhl streaming on my phone

[LGR4GM]

I'm a big Moulson fan. I really like him. But he's at the end of his career. Just what it is. With lots of pp time, I can see 18 goals for him.

[Huckleberry]

I'm a big Moulson fan. I really like him. But he's at the end of his career. Just what it is. With lots of pp time, I can see 18 goals for him.

 

might be the plan for him, hope that vegas picks him up :p

[Brawndo]

Baptiste in.

 

D-Lo over Fasching.

 

Confirmed

 

True's Critques on DD's Coaching Choices incoming in 3...2...1...

[Randall Flagg]

I'd love Fasching to be getting big minutes in Rochester

[Doohicksie]

Rob Ray says acrost

 

No duh.

[darksabre]

Baptiste in.

 

D-Lo over Fasching.

 

Confirmed

 

True's Critques on DD's Coaching Choices incoming in 3...2...1...

 

Fasching played pretty hard in Edmonton. I wonder if he's a little banged up?

[Doohicksie]

First look at #Sabres lines: 21-90-23 82-22-12 63-28-44 26-27-73. No 52 in line rush. Defense: 4-55 47-29 77-6

 

Nelson and Fasching out?

 

Thanks.  Updated the first post.

[PromoTheRobot]

Fug. I have my own games to play tonight @ 9 and Thursday @ 10. Then of course the obligatory post-game beers.

[MODO Hockey]

So stoked for tonights game!!! 

 

Btw, where is WC ??

[Cereal]

Btw, where is WC ??

Probably checking on the cheese in the rat traps

[Doohicksie]

I don't feel very appreciated for starting this thread.  Just sayin'.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ungrating bastages.

[darksabre]

I don't feel very appreciated for starting this thread. Just sayin'.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ungrating bastages.

Your use of 'Kuli' is making everyone uncomfortable.

[wjag]

I don't feel very appreciated for starting this thread.  Just sayin'.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ungrating bastages.

 

How can we take you seriously when you have that bird on your head?  Says the man with the cartoon character....

[beerme1]

Oilers crush Flames

We crush Oilers

 

Make sure the conclusion is logical tonight, Sabres.

 

 

 

This is the natural progression init?

[LGR4GM]

Johnny Hockey not worried about his slow start.

http://www.tsn.ca/video/flames-not-concerned-about-slow-starts-from-gaudreau-monahan~974726