Popular Post jsb Posted January 22, 2021 Popular Post Report Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) VS The Buffalo Sabres with a golden opportunity to get back into the MassMutual East Division race against the Covid infected Washington Capitals. With Ovie, Kuznetsov, Orlov and Samsonov all out for at least 4 games it is a must to take advantage of this and have this be a must win. We can only hope the grieving Linus U. can find his way back into the lineup and save this franchise from losing all hope this early in the year. The Sabres all in all have not played bad hockey in their last 3 games but have to find a way to consistently score some goals and in some minds get better GK-ing. If Ullmark does not play again who would have ever thought we'd have any chance with JJ. The thought of that just ain't that pretty at all. With Asplund back on the taxi squad that must mean that Tage (the giraffe man) Thompson is back in the lineup tonight but it would be a big assist with improved play from Stall, Olofsson and Skinner finding his scoring touch again. What line does TT play on, which line does Cozens play on, apparently only HCRK knows for sure. Can the Sabres find a way to beat Vanecek this time, we'll find out tonight Sabres fans. If Ullmark doesn't play again tonight does trading/finding another GK to fill in now just becomes an act to divert catastrophe?? With the Capitals losing 2 games to the Penguins do they come out desperate even though shorthanded. Craig Anderson was called up from their taxi squad to take the place of Samsonov. Are the Sabres a snake bitten organization that not only can't seem to find some luck but are doomed to failure even with a better lineup. Tonights game should be the start of finding hope or throwing another season away. I don't think they can overcome a 1-4 start in this division to not only satisfy the fan base but also their star players. THIS DATE IN SABRES HISTORY The Sabres are 10-6-1 all-time on January 22. January 22, 1988: Phil Housley records his second career hat trick in a 7-3 win over New Jersey. Housley still holds the Sabres’ franchise record for most career hat tricks by defenseman (2). January 22, 1989: Lindy Ruff scores his 100th NHL goal in a 6-4 win at home against the Bruins. DOMINANT DEFENSE Entering play Thursday, four Sabres defensemen rank in the league’s top 40 in shot attempts percentage (min. 30 minutes played): Jake McCabe(15th, 58.1%), Rasmus Ristolainen (24th, 56.7%), Brandon Montour(35th, 55.0%) and Rasmus Dahlin (40th, 54.0%). According to NaturalStatTrick.com, McCabe and Ristolainen rank 10th among NHL pairs who have played at least 30 minutes together this season. They have a SAT% of 58.0 percent when skating together at even strength despite an offensive zone start rate of just 44.7 percent. Is Ristolainen taking fewer minutes the key to his much better play or has HCRK worked his magic in revitalizing his career?? He doesn't have any competition on the team for most physical player this year and he's done it smartly for a change. UPDATE: Apparently Ullmark and Okposo practiced with the team so the possibility presents itself that we'll have another new lineup tonight. NHL NEWS: Is a PLD trade in Columbus now just waiting for the shoe to drop and do the Sabres have any interest in him, are they willing to trade Cozens to make it happen, is Montreal for real and can Toffoli keep this hot streak going?? What is going on in Colorado losing to the LA Kings last night. Is the North (Canada) Division the most fun to watch right now?? Will Dallas ever play a game again and when they do what a packed schedule they're going to inherit. Is Vegas and Tampa Bay the class of the league this year?? CAN THE SABRES BE THIS DESPARATE FOR A GK?? LETS GO BUFFALO!! Edited January 22, 2021 by jsb 6 4 1 Quote
Mustache of God Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 These two games are actual must wins in my mind. With those four players sitting out the Sabres need to pull up to 3-3 to keep this season from slipping away. There's no excuses. 2 Quote
CallawaySabres Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 I'll be snowboarding tonight, but don't worry, I'll be sending all my inspirational positivity straight from the mountain! 2 Quote
dudacek Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 Cozens getting his first rest tonight if KO is ready? I expect Tage back in for Asplund. Quote
Sabre fan Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 if ever there were two games that have to and must win these are them. Lose here and I give up...mind you we seem to find a way to lose games just as other teams find ways to win games. This should be real interesting Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 Very nice @jsb. Awesome job on the GDT kickoff. GO SABRES!! MUST WIN!! The Caps are pretty damn dastardly ... 1 Quote
Taro T Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 Really hope they aren't smart enough to play Anderson either, nor both, nights. Like Elliott, he's a middling goalie on the back side of his career who has had unreasonable success against the Sabres. If Okposo is back tonight, GA might get his wish and see a non-defensive specialist on Skinner's opposite wing. (Of course, it's just as likely that either Cozens or Thompson is the 13th F and Skinner gets his normal linemates. Would call it a coin flip right now whether it's 1 of them or Lazar/ Sheahan that sits. Let's guess it's Lazar as the odd man out just for kicks.) Quote
sabresouth Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 I'd like our chances slot better with a true number one goalie. We shouldn't have to be hoping we win. With the caps having so many out tonight we should beat them handily but our goaltending is a crap shoot so here we are hoping. 1 Quote
Cityo'Rasmii Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, sabresouth said: I'd like our chances slot better with a true number one goalie. We shouldn't have to be hoping we win. With the caps having so many out tonight we should beat them handily but our goaltending is a crap shoot so here we are hoping. True dat Go Sabres Quote
Rasmus_ Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 Wow, right back to Washington, that's weird, but okay. Let's go! Quote
lost in dc Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 Kick their *****, I hate the craps Quote
Mustache of God Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 Ullmark starting, per Krueger. Go win one for your Dad, Linus! Okposo a game time decision. 6 2 Quote
Trettioåtta Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 This feels like either a shutout or a rout for Ulmark, given his personal life Quote
steveoath Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 Go Sabres. Will probably be drunk by the time puckdrop comes around, but that's half the fun! Cheers. Happy Friday and all that. Thanks for the awesome GDT @jsb 1 2 Quote
Cityo'Rasmii Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 Getting my IPA goggles ready 2 Quote
Mustache of God Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, Trettioåtta said: This feels like either a shutout or a rout for Ulmark, given his personal life The boys are going to be skating hard for him. Coupled with the shutout last game I'm predicting a bounce back game. Eichel with his first goal, Dahlin with his first point and Ullmark with the Miller SO Quote
dudacek Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 Somebody's getting off the schneid today. I'm going with Eichel. In fact, I think it will be a big day for the first line. Quote
JohnC Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, dudacek said: Somebody's getting off the schneid today. I'm going with Eichel. In fact, I think it will be a big day for the first line. Could you add Skinner to your list? It would wonders for not only him but the team? 🙂 Quote
Taro T Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 10 minutes ago, dudacek said: Somebody's getting off the schneid today. I'm going with Eichel. In fact, I think it will be a big day for the first line. Well, w/ Ovechkin & Kuznetzov both out, whichever line they're matched against will be the weakest they've faced "all" year. So, that's hopefully a pretty safe prediction. Quote
Rasmus_ Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I like our chances here. Also, Dahlin needs to punk O'Dowd. Scum! Quote
Curt Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 I think this is a game where Buffalo needs to stay focused and not get distracted by Caps shenanigans. Caps will probably try to turn this into an uneventful slog and might ratchet up the physicality. Buffalo needs to focus on executing. Quote
JujuFish Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 The only game I haven't watched this season, we won 6-1. So, fellow fans, do I watch or take one for the team? Quote
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