GDT: Florida at Buffalo Sabres, October 11th, 7pm ET, MSG, ESPN+ and WGR550

[Randall Flagg]

Probably can't watch this one. 

Somebody better beat up Yandle.

This game already sucks. Screw the panthers

[French Collection]

Nice job on the GDT!

Play more like the first two games and they will win.

If Bob is in net for them it will be a good test. I think they will see fewer backup goalies if this point gathering continues.

Let’s go Buffalo!

[That Aud Smell]

Let’s go, Buffalo!!

Fingers crossed for a strong effort throughout. Additional fingers crossed for Mittlestadt to get on the score sheet at ES.

[dudacek]

As others have said, Sabres generally save their worst for the Panthers.

If we're going to make noise in the wild card this year, we need to beat teams like Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Columbus Montreal and Florida.

[Sabel79]

On the bright side, it would appear the Panthers have cut ties with that pointless goon Petrovic (famous for getting his face smashed in three times in that one game by Evander Kane).  Yay.

[...]

Krueger vs. Quenneville, mark it.

The guy we have vs. the guy a lot of Sabres fans wanted.  This game means more than just the historical win/loss record.

[LGR4GM]

Our defense is better. Best them in the hockey game. 

[Randall Flagg]

12 minutes ago, Sabel79 said:

On the bright side, it would appear the Panthers have cut ties with that pointless goon Petrovic (famous for getting his face smashed in three times in that one game by Evander Kane).  Yay.

The Panthers left Jon Marchessault (who had just scored 30 goals for them) exposed to Vegas so they could protect Petrovic. 

Marchessault has put up 52 goals and 134 points in the 2 seasons since for Vegas. They also traded Reilly Smith to the Knights for a 4th since they couldn't protect him either because they went the 4-4 route solely for Petrovic. Smith has 41 goals and 113 points since.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

Very nice job @jsb to get us going.

A statement game considering the recent track record against the big cats from Florida.

MUST WIN!!

GO SABRES!!

[dudacek]

Florida and Minnesota are proof that you just let Seattle pick your 12th best player and make sure you have the depth or cap space available to replace him.

[Sabel79]

2 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said:

The Panthers left Jon Marchessault (who had just scored 30 goals for them) exposed to Vegas so they could protect Petrovic. 

Marchessault has put up 52 goals and 134 points in the 2 seasons since for Vegas. They also traded Reilly Smith to the Knights for a 4th since they couldn't protect him either because they went the 4-4 route solely for Petrovic. Smith has 41 goals and 113 points since.

Annnnd, he's currently in the A for the Bruins.  Roster Management!

[LGR4GM]

1 minute ago, dudacek said:

Florida and Minnesota are proof that you just let Seattle pick your 12th best player and make sure you have the depth or cap space available to replace him.

Yupppp. 

Remember when ppl got upset we lost Carrier? 

[Sabres Fan in NS]

21 minutes ago, Sabel79 said:

On the bright side, it would appear the Panthers have cut ties with that pointless goon Petrovic (famous for getting his face smashed in three times in that one game by Evander Kane).  Yay.

This happened some time ago.  Seems the Panthers traded him to Edmonton last season and he signed with the dastardly (seems fitting) Bruins, but he was sent down.

His name is Yugoslav (Petrovic = Son of Peter) and Petro is typically Serbian name, so there you go.

[Broken Ankles]

1 hour ago, MakeSabresGrr8Again said:

Is JBotts on your team?

No, but Tim Murray is.  He has lots of free time and we all know he loves the drink. ?

[Taro T]

3 hours ago, Beer said:

This should be another good test for the Sabres.  Florida has had their number.  Is Hutts back in net?

LET'S GO BUFFALO!  

beer

 

2 hours ago, StuckinFL said:

I always hate Florida games. They tend to be the team we look worst playing. Hopefully the boys can change that tonight. 

As stated above this team seems to be Kryptonite to the Sabres.  This'll be a good test.  And this Krueger Kool-aid DrinkerTM expects them to pass with flying colors.

Really expect for no particular reason for Ralph to have the boys flying tonight.

[Huckleberry]

2 hours ago, CallawaySabres said:

If you ever need a ringer ?

haha always welcome ?

47 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

Yupppp. 

Remember when ppl got upset we lost Carrier? 

People were upset over that ? 

[LGR4GM]

5 minutes ago, Huckleberry said:

haha always welcome ?

People were upset over that ? 

Yea. It was weird. 

We're going to lose someone. Don't compound the error. If you can trade a 3rd to get them to take zemgus or whatever, awesome. If not, and they want a defender, well you still have Dahlin, Montour, and someone else good plus that prospect pool.

[DarthEbriate]

1 hour ago, Randall Flagg said:

The Panthers left Jon Marchessault (who had just scored 30 goals for them) exposed to Vegas so they could protect Petrovic. 

Marchessault has put up 52 goals and 134 points in the 2 seasons since for Vegas. They also traded Reilly Smith to the Knights for a 4th since they couldn't protect him either because they went the 4-4 route solely for Petrovic. Smith has 41 goals and 113 points since.

The Panthers have been known to make mistakes. From time to time. Dear, oh dear.

1 hour ago, LGR4GM said:

Yupppp. 

Remember when ppl got upset we lost Carrier? 

I'm one of those. I wanted to expose Ennis over Carrier. Still glad we protected Ullmark.

[Beer]

[Carmel Corn]

5 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:

The Panthers have been known to make mistakes. From time to time. Dear, oh dear.

 

And I thought Panthers smelled bad on the outside....

[Randall Flagg]

33 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

Yea. It was weird. 

We're going to lose someone. Don't compound the error. If you can trade a 3rd to get them to take zemgus or whatever, awesome. If not, and they want a defender, well you still have Dahlin, Montour, and someone else good plus that prospect pool.

This isn't quite how it went. People were mad we actively protected Ennis, who was horrific that season, over Carrier, who was a part of the best possession line the Sabres had had in years up to that point. 

Once it became clear that Ennis was protected because Minnesota wanted him as part of the Scandella trade, the anger evaporated, as the move then made a lot more sense.

[DarthEbriate]

5 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said:

Once it became clear that Ennis was protected because Minnesota wanted him as part of the Scandella trade, the anger evaporated, as the move then made a lot more sense.

But that was with the gift of hindsight. At the time we were eager to feel our anger and use it.

Looking ahead, as a Seattle-area person I'm excited to get a local team and to pillage other rosters. I'm also excited that JBott is going to have a protected young core and then likely a bunch of folks on one-year deals. If we swing a trade to keep a certain someone, that's good too.

[OverPowerYou]

Sabre’s always seem to lay an egg against the irrelevant teams. Also, besides the Jacksonville Jaguars and Phoenix Coyotes, is there a more bleh team out there? 

Edited October 11, 2019 by OverPowerYou

[MODO Hockey]

@darksabre

Linus in net, Friday night, just opened a bottle of red wine, worked 14 hours today.. but im still staying up to watch the game, you better to!

[matter2003]

Panthers are typically the Sabres achilles heel no matter how good or bad either team is...they generally do not play well against them and usually lose...