Game Discussion Thread GDT: Flyers at Sabres 7:30 PM 3-7-17 on NBCSN

[spndnchz]

Um....

 

 

Here's what you need to know.

 

With a win tonight, the Sabres will have won the season series between the teams for the second consecutive year. A win would also give the Sabres wins in three consecutive home games against the Flyers for the first time since Oct. 17, 2006 to Dec. 21, 2007.

 

Eichel enters tonight's game on a career-best 10-game point streak (3+10). It's the longest active streak in the NHL and the longest by a Sabre since Tim Connolly tallied points in 16 straight from Dec. 23, 2009 to Jan. 25, 2010.

In the time since his Nov. 29 return from an injury that sidelined him for 21 games, Eichel is tied for 10th among all NHL skaters with 42 points (16+26) and leads the league with 185 shots on goal.

 

Eichel's .93 points per game this season rank him 14th among all players with at least 20 games played this season.

 

Kane has 18 points (11+7) in his last 20 games, including nine goals in his last 13.

 

Risto has a point in 11 of his last 16 games (1+10).

 

O'Reilly has recorded six points (3+3) during his current four-game point streak.

 

(That is all from the Game Notes, courtesy of our friends at @SabresPR.)

[Cereal]

I'll emphasize that the game is on NBCSN, and puckdrop not until 7:30pm.  Woof.

[Derrico]

With all of those stats it's amazing we've won only 1 of our last 7 games.....

[Brawndo]

#Sabres lines:

Kane-ROR-Gionta

Foligno-Eichel-Reinhart

Moulson-Rodrigues-Bailey

Deslauriers-Girgensons-Ennis

 

#Sabres defense:

McCabe-Ristolainen

Falk-Bogosian

Gorges-Franson

[Doohicksie]

Nice balance in those lines, considering DLo has to play somewhere.

 

D pairings..... I which we had more speed on the third pair, but then again hopefully being the third pair, those two won't see too much ice time.

[R_Dudley]

Nice balance in those lines, considering DLo has to play somewhere.

 

D pairings..... I which we had more speed on the third pair, but then again hopefully being the third pair, those two won't see too much ice time.

 

Meh, I am not sure spreading your too weakest physical players, Moulson and Ennis across 2 lines is better than relegating them to the 4th line for reduced minutes.

 

For shaugts and giggles might actually suggest they try something different for the bottom 2 lines like

 

Girgensons-Rodrigues-Bailey

Deslauriers-Ennis-Moulson  

 

I think that 3rd line would have a lot of speed and grit and Ennis did have one of his better seasons back in the day when he was at center for awhile.

 

Spoiler role is still something fun to do especially if were spoiling Philly's chances.   Lets go Buffalo, 

[OverPowerYou]

Is it impossible to think that buffalo can go on a 5-6 game winning streak ?

[darksabre]

Is it impossible to think that buffalo can go on a 5-6 game winning streak ?

Uh, yeah?

[That Aud Smell]

Seeing the Flyers jersey always gets my blood boiling.

 

I would love to see Eichel get his first hat trick before the season's over. Why not tonight?

 

Let's Go Buffalo!

[TheAud]

Is it impossible to think that buffalo can go on a 5-6 game winning streak ?

After reading your post, I just thought about it, so yes that's possible.

It's highly unlikely the Sabres will win 5 or more in a row in the real world however.

If not for your post this thought would not have entered my mind since it seems like they haven't won 5 in a row since Donnie Edwards was in net although it probably hasn't been that long.

[Derrico]

Is it impossible to think that buffalo can go on a 5-6 game winning streak ?

Very hard to imagine.  This is crunch time and we've won 1 of our last 7 games.  With three of them coming against 2 of the worst teams in the league. 

[WildCard]

I literally only watch these games for Eichel

[Sabres Fan in NS]

I hate the Flyers with an enduring passion ... is that wrong?  Does that make me a bad person?

 

BEAT THESE GUYS ANY WAY YOU CAN!!

 

GO SABRES!!

[LTS]

I'll likely miss the game tonight.  Not necessarily a bad thing...

 

Go Sabres.. always Go Sabres.. never stop.  Go Sabres.

[nfreeman]

There's always the possibility of Kaner beating Gudas to a bloody pulp.

[jsb]

Is it impossible to think that buffalo can go on a 5-6 game winning streak ?

Word to the wise........ Don't bet your avatar on it!!!

[darksabre]

There's always the possibility of Kaner beating Gudas to a bloody pulp.

That would make me feel so much better about the whole season. 

Word to the wise........ Don't bet your avatar on it!!!

:lol:

[Weave]

There's always the possibility of Kaner beating Gudas to a bloody pulp.

I might now watch just for that possibility.

[pi2000]

Sabres are what... 27-27-12?   So this is a game they win, they might even win the next game, and then lose 2 in row.

 

I'm looking for a big game tonight from O'Reilly.  

[That Aud Smell]

I hate the Flyers with an enduring passion ... is that wrong?  Does that make me a bad person?

 

Um, no. That makes you a very normal Sabres fan.

 

There's always the possibility of Kaner beating Gudas to a bloody pulp.

 

:w00t:

[Eleven]

F it.

[RonHextallsShoulderPads]

remember when Darcy Regier said there would be some pain and suffering for Sabres' fans? That was April 30, 2013. 

[Huckleberry]

I literally only watch these games for Eichel

 

Can add Samson, McCabe and Risto to my list :P

 

Also perfect game for one of McCabe's open ice hits :D

Edited March 7, 2017 by Huckleberry

[MODO Hockey]

Nice GDT, im in!

[Randall Flagg]

There's always the possibility of Kaner beating Gudas to a bloody pulp.

Hopefully this happens BEFORE he goes after one of our guys.

 

We're gonna win this one, I just know it. More points please, Jack.