SABRES 0311 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) Hide your wives, daughters, and girlfriends as Mr. No Means Yes and the Blackhawks come to Buffalo to take on our Sabres. Game starts at 7:00PM by which time the Me Too crowd should be in full swing. The Hawks are lighting up the West in 14th place and boasting an 18-24-9 record, 8-14-3 on the road. The Sabres sit at 9th in the East with a 25-16-9 record (Deluca .500?). Sabres are 14-6-3 at home so checking my advanced stats it looks like they have a better chance at wining this one. I think we all hope for Linus to get the start tonight but Phil is like a box of chocolates. For the bad guys Crawford is injured I believe. This leaves either Ward with a 3.87 GAA and .888 SV% or Delia with a 3.00 GAA and .923 SV%. Linus by the way has a 2.83 GAA and Hutton has a 2.79 GAA. The Hawks have a -34 goal differential compared to the Sabres -4. Good luck to those brave souls in that WNY weather who are at the game. May you get a taste of heaven while literally sitting in hell frozen over. LW C RW DRAKE CAGGIULA Rating: 70.2#101 LW JONATHAN TOEWS Rating: 78.0#32 C PATRICK KANE Rating: 84.2#2 RW FL1 Rating Rating: 77.45#18 FL1 ALEX DEBRINCAT Rating: 78.2#14 LW DYLAN STROME Rating: 70.1#161 C DOMINIK KAHUN Rating: 71.4#125 RW FL2 Rating Rating: 73.21#23 FL2 BRANDON SAAD Rating: 73.8#42 LW DAVID KAMPF Rating: 70.3#153 C MARCUS KRUGER Rating: 69.5#172 RW FL3 Rating Rating: 71.17#23 FL3 CHRIS KUNITZ Rating: 69.9#107 LW ARTEM ANISIMOV Rating: 70.5#148 C JOHN HAYDEN Rating: 67.9#135 RW FL4 Rating Rating: 69.44#27 FL4 DEFENSIVE PAIRINGS DUNCAN KEITH Rating: 72.0#74 LD BRENT SEABROOK Rating: 71.5#72 RD DL1 Rating Rating: 71.76#28 DL1 HENRI JOKIHARJU Rating: 71.4#83 LD CONNOR MURPHY Rating: 70.1#94 RD DL2 Rating Rating: 70.71#30 DL2 SLATER KOEKKOEK Rating: 68.5#122 LD ERIK GUSTAFSSON Rating: 74.9#30 RD DL3 Rating Rating: 71.68#13 DL3 LW C RW JEFF SKINNER Rating: 80.4#9 LW JACK EICHEL Rating: 81.0#14 C SAM REINHART Rating: 76.8#24 RW FL1 Rating Rating: 79.38#9 FL1 CONOR SHEARY Rating: 73.2#50 LW CASEY MITTELSTADT Rating: 71.6#117 C EVAN RODRIGUES Rating: 72.8#64 RW FL2 Rating Rating: 72.53#28 FL2 REMI ELIE Rating: 68.6#121 LW VLADIMIR SOBOTKA Rating: 68.3#184 C TAGE THOMPSON Rating: 69.5#170 RW FL3 Rating Rating: 68.81#31 FL3 ZEMGUS GIRGENSONS Rating: 70.1#160 LW JOHAN LARSSON Rating: 68.8#120 C KYLE OKPOSO Rating: 71.0#98 RW FL4 Rating Rating: 69.93#21 FL4 DEFENSIVE PAIRINGS JAKE MCCABE Rating: 72.1#71 LD RASMUS RISTOLAINEN Rating: 76.2#25 RD DL1 Rating Rating: 74.11#21 DL1 RASMUS DAHLIN Rating: 74.8#26 LD ZACH BOGOSIAN Rating: 71.5#73 RD DL2 Rating Rating: 73.11#13 DL2 MARCO SCANDELLA Rating: 71.4#82 LD NATHAN BEAULIEU Rating: 70.7#84 RD DL3 Rating Rating: 71.07#17 DL3 Edited February 1, 2019 by SABRES 0311 1 1 Quote
PerreaultForever Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 Must win. Simple as that. 3 Quote
SabresBaltimore Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 This 7-game home stand will probably make or break the season. We've been playing way better at home this season (for once). We're 14-6-3 instead versus: 11-13-3. I feel like we need to come out with at least 10 points. It starts tonight. Must win! 3 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) Thanks for getting us going @SABRES 0311 ... what time is it on Okinawa when it is 6:00 AM here in Halifax? The world wants / needs to know. I have always found the date line thing rather confusing with how it works as you approach it from east, or west. I believe you are correct that he Sabres are right bang on Deluca 500. I always count the OT losses as ties, so ... stupid NHL. Why are the Hawks so bad? That lineup looks very good. Anyway ... onward ... MUST WIN!! GO SABRES!! Edited February 1, 2019 by New Scotland (NS) never the right amount of letters ... 1 Quote
SABRES 0311 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, New Scotland (NS) said: Thanks for getting us going @SABRES 0311 ... what time is it on Okinawa when it is 6:00 AM here in Halifax? The world want / needs to know. I have always found the date line thing rather confusing with how it works as you approach it from east, or west. I believe you are correct that he Sabres are right bang on Deluca 500. I always count the OT losses as ties, so ... stupid NHL. Why are the Hawks so bad? That lineup looks very good. Anyway ... onward ... MUST WIN!! GO SABRES!! So right now it’s 8:08 PM here and 6:08 AM EST. That puts me 14 hours ahead of you guys. Every time I do a GDT I triple check the date/time so as not to anger the Sabrespace Deep State. Thsnks for confirming what the Deluca 500 is. I was guessing on that one. Off the top of my head I think age is catching up to the Hawks. I also think having a good chunk of their cap tied up by two players doesn’t leave a lot of room to sign younger good players. Essentially they are on the downside of their dynasty moving toward rebuild. In the near future I think the Sabres, Laughs, Lightning, Sharks, Jets and Blue Jackets will take up the mantle of Pens, Hawks, Kings, Bruins, Caps and Preds. Edited February 1, 2019 by SABRES 0311 1 Quote
Weave Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 Man, do I dislike seeing Elie’s name in the lineup projections. Can’t wait for the time when we don’t have contract space for an Ellis/Nolan/Elie. 2 Quote
SABRES 0311 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Posted February 1, 2019 9 minutes ago, Weave said: Man, do I dislike seeing Elie’s name in the lineup projections. Can’t wait for the time when we don’t have contract space for an Ellis/Nolan/Elie. How do guys like those three even get in the NHL? Quote
Wyldnwoody44 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 I am tempted to go on Stubhub and grab some tix, I found some 35$ tix up in the nosebleeds, is it worth traversing the cold waterfront and driving from the south towns, or do I sit on my couch and suffer, choices??!! Quote
inkman Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 50 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said: How do guys like those three even get in the NHL? When coaches don't uses analytics 1 3 Quote
SABRES 0311 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Posted February 1, 2019 If it was a Sabres team destroying the league I’d say brave the weather. This version is a stay at home one. 1 minute ago, inkman said: When coaches don't uses analytics I don’t think advanced stats would’ve been needed. 1 Quote
caseydean Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 25 minutes ago, Wyldnwoody44 said: I am tempted to go on Stubhub and grab some tix, I found some 35$ tix up in the nosebleeds, is it worth traversing the cold waterfront and driving from the south towns, or do I sit on my couch and suffer, choices??!! Go. Tonight is the beginning of the beginning or the beginning of the end on 2019 Sabres hockey. And it's almost Groundhog's Day. Seems like a can't miss game. Quote
SABRES 0311 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Posted February 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, caseydean said: Go. Tonight is the beginning of the beginning or the beginning of the end on 2019 Sabres hockey. And it's almost Groundhog's Day. Seems like a can't miss game. Just saying it’s gonna be colder than a Clinton Valentines Day. The tix are in the nosebleeds and the Hawks suck. Sabres tend to play down to their opponents so I don’t think the juice will be worth the $35 squeeze. Watch the Sabres score 10 goals now. Quote
Wyldnwoody44 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 1 minute ago, SABRES 0311 said: Just saying it’s gonna be colder than a Clinton Valentines Day. The tix are in the nosebleeds and the Hawks suck. Sabres tend to play down to their opponents so I don’t think the juice will be worth the $35 squeeze. Watch the Sabres score 10 goals now. I'm torn, 35 isn't a ton for a night out, but the Sabres are kinda starting to suck, and I fear another 1-0 stinker like in Dallas. If it wasn't so damn cold, it would not be such a difficult decision Quote
SABRES 0311 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Posted February 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Wyldnwoody44 said: I'm torn, 35 isn't a ton for a night out, but the Sabres are kinda starting to suck, and I fear another 1-0 stinker like in Dallas. If it wasn't so damn cold, it would not be such a difficult decision If you got a buddy going with you in case you have car trouble in that weather I say go. Not trying to sound like your mom or anything. Quote
nfreeman Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 27 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said: Just saying it’s gonna be colder than a Clinton Valentines Day. The tix are in the nosebleeds and the Hawks suck. Sabres tend to play down to their opponents so I don’t think the juice will be worth the $35 squeeze. Watch the Sabres score 10 goals now. Cease and desist with these, please. 2 Quote
... Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 28 minutes ago, Wyldnwoody44 said: I'm torn, 35 isn't a ton for a night out, but the Sabres are kinda starting to suck, and I fear another 1-0 stinker like in Dallas. If it wasn't so damn cold, it would not be such a difficult decision I'm going to be there. I'm hoping that they're embarrassed enough over the Dallas game and with the first game of the home stretch they actually take advantage of their situation and win. Quote
grinreaper Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 3 hours ago, New Scotland (NS) said: Thanks for getting us going @SABRES 0311 ... what time is it on Okinawa when it is 6:00 AM here in Halifax? The world wants / needs to know. I have always found the date line thing rather confusing with how it works as you approach it from east, or west. I believe you are correct that he Sabres are right bang on Deluca 500. I always count the OT losses as ties, so ... stupid NHL. Why are the Hawks so bad? That lineup looks very good. Anyway ... onward ... MUST WIN!! GO SABRES!! Look at the rating of their top D pair. Quote
Eleven Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Weave said: Man, do I dislike seeing Elie’s name in the lineup projections. Can’t wait for the time when we don’t have contract space for an Ellis/Nolan/Elie. I would take either of those other two over Elie. Elie brings absolutely nothing to the table. He's like a Wonderbread and mayonnaise sandwich. And I'm going to punch someone if Hutton starts. Quote
That Aud Smell Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 C'mon, team! I saw the factoid about how, following the 10-game magical win streak (and I mean magical) this team is playing the 3rd worst in the league hockey. C'MON. Let's go, Buffalo. Quote
darksabre Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 Ullmark should get this one tonight and I'll be mad if he doesn't. Quote
Brawndo Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 Hutton in net. Ullmark should be in 1 Quote
Wyldnwoody44 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 Yay Phil, he's clueless I picked up some seats, anyone else going 1 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, grinreaper said: Look at the rating of their top D pair. I have no idea what any of that means. Quote
JohnRobertEichel Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 5 hours ago, SabresBaltimore said: This 7-game home stand will probably make or break the season. We've been playing way better at home this season (for once). We're 14-6-3 instead versus: 11-13-3. I feel like we need to come out with at least 10 points. It starts tonight. Must win! That's pretty accurate. 10 of the next 14 points puts us back on a 95-point season pace. Quote
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