jsb Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) VS. In the final game of a back to back and 5th game in 7 days the Flyers take on the Sabres this afternoon in Buffalo. After yesterdays game in which the Sabres were not only out coached but it wasn't even close. Yes those are toy sabres in the logo section because until this team puts on their big boy pants they don't deserve to carry a real sabre. Please spare us the Elliott in goal for the Flyers because the Sabres seem intent in getting this guy into the HOF for some reason. I can't remember a game where they figured this average at best GK out. I can't imagine the Pegulas wanting to fire HCRK during the season but unless there's a major turnaround for the team in the last 2/3rds of the season, I can't see him around next year. As for Jeff Skinner if that wasn't the worst case scenario for this player in yesterday's game, I don't know what it could have been. He gets sat for 3 games and instead or coming out with his pants on fire, he basically showed all why he was sat in the first place. A terrible performance and if you're making 9M a year, with the incentive to get your reputation back after an embarrassing situation, you can't blame anybody but yourself for not driving play. If you're going to change the culture of this team you have to rid yourself of this guy and most likely the coach as well. This GDT is turning into a rant but the Sabres someway and somehow have to rid themselves of losing and Break The Habit In some bright spots yesterday, Hutton didn't play badly yesterday, his team failed him more that he failed them, it was nice to get Risto back but you could tell he was struggling especially in the 3rd period, Casey M. in my opinion earned a spot on the team over the past 4 games and with the season virtually over already, you need to play him and some of the other young guys to see what they have to offer. Bryson made some rookie errors but he looks like a keeper if he continues his development. FLYERS at SABRES This is the fourth of eight meetings between the Sabres and Flyers this season. Last meeting: Philadelphia defeated Buffalo 3-0 in Buffalo on Feb. 27 Next meeting: Tuesday, March 9 in Philadelphia The Sabres are 3-7-0 in their last 10 games vs. the Flyers; 4-6-0 at home. This is the 185th game all-time between Buffalo and Philadelphia; Buffalo has a 70-90-24 series record. The Sabres are 44-35-10 at home against the Flyers all-time. THIS DATE IN SABRES HISTORY The Sabres are 10-6-3 all-time on February 28. February 28, 1971: Steve Atkinson scores three goals against the Minnesota North Stars in a 5-2 win at the Aud. Atkinson, Ron Anderson and Gilbert Perreault all score in a span of 1:15 in the third period to break a 2-2 tie and earn the win. February 28, 2000: The Sabres score four goals on their first 19 shots, including two from Stu Barnes, on the way to a 5-2 victory at Florida. GOOD DAY FOR A MATINEE Today’s game is the sixth of 14 afternoon games for the Sabres this season. They are 3-2-0 in the first five. Buffalo went 7-2-2 in afternoon games during the 2019-20 season, including a 6-2-0 record at home and a 1-0-2 mark on the road. BACK-TO-BACK Today’s game wraps up Buffalo’s sixth of 12 sets of back-to-back games this season, which began with a 3-0 loss yesterday vs. Philadelphia. The Sabres are 2-4-0 in the first game of back-to-back sets and 1-4-0 in the second game so far this season. Buffalo’s goal breakdown in previous back-to-back sets is: four goals(0), three goals (0), two goals (3), one goal (0) and zero goals (2). That goal per game totals sure doesn't bode well for this afternoons tilt. NHL News: Connor McDavid leads the league with 40 points with his teammate Draisaitl is 2nd with 34. Auston Matthews leads the league in goals scored with 18 while McDavid is 2nd with 14. Patrick Kane failed to score a goal yesterday versus the Red Wings and holds at 399 for his career. Quinn Hughes leads all Dmen in scoring with 21 points with Hedman and Carlson tied for 2nd with 19. Tampa Bay leads the league in goal differential with a +30 while Toronto is 2nd with +23 and surprisingly the Jets are 3rd with a +16, the leader in the Eastern Division is Boston with a +6 followed by the Islanders with a +5 LETS GO Some information was gathered from this site: https://sabresdigitalpressbox.com Edited February 28, 2021 by jsb 2 1 Quote
Sabre1974 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 Wonder what the changes will be? Who's coming in to freshen things up. System will choke any change. Quote
steveoath Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 26 minutes ago, Sabre1974 said: Wonder what the changes will be? Who's coming in to freshen things up. System will choke any change. Ralph to step in at 1C Quote
Sabre1974 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 40 minutes ago, steveoath said: Ralph to step in at 1C 😀😀 Quote
bob_sauve28 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 If Skinner doesn’t score a goal today it will be a full calendar year since he got one. 1 Quote
Kristian Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said: If Skinner doesn’t score a goal today it will be a full calendar year since he got one. If Derek Roy was around, he’d throw a toga party to celebrate. 1 Quote
Carmel Corn Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Sabre1974 said: Wonder what the changes will be? Who's coming in to freshen things up. System will choke any change. How about swapping HC's for a game. Come on over Alain Vigneault! 1 Quote
Cal Naughton Jr Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 I’m going to say Philly gets at least 5 today. But Mittlestadt will play well, so at least we’ll have that going for us.. 2 Quote
Kristian Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, Carmel Corn said: How about swapping HC's for a game. Come on over Alain Vigneault! Wouldn’t be fair to Philly... Quote
Zamboni Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 Pessimistic about this one. Flyers ... 4 Sabres ... 2 Skinner, Lazar or Risto with a goal. Quote
Sabre1974 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 26 minutes ago, Carmel Corn said: How about swapping HC's for a game. Come on over Alain Vigneault! Wonder what he would get out of our roster if he was coach. Would allow the players to play the game for a certainty. Quote
ubkev Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Kristian said: If Derek Roy was around, he’d throw a toga party to celebrate. I will not stand for any besmirching of Derek Roy's good name. 1 Quote
Doohicksie Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Zamboni said: Pessimistic about this one. Of course you are. The Sabres are broken. 1 1 Quote
DarthEbriate Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 6 hours ago, Sabre1974 said: Wonder what the changes will be? Who's coming in to freshen things up. System will choke any change. Second day of a back-to-back... we should see Johansson this afternoon. 2 Quote
Torpedo Forecheck Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Zamboni said: Pessimistic about this one. Flyers ... 4 Sabres ... 2 Skinner, Lazar or Risto with a goal. I don't know about pessimism, you've got us scoring twice.😝 2 Quote
DarthEbriate Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 Aside: Hey ESPN, I know you're the "worldwide leader in sports" and therefore very busy with "people with takes" shows and all, but do you think you could update your NHL Rosters pages? It's 2021. Dalton Smith is not a Sabre. Casey Nelson is not a Sabre. And, as cool as it is... David Ayres is a Zamboni ice resurfacer driver in Toronto and not on the Carolina Hurricanes roster. 5 1 Quote
Norcal Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, Let's Go B-Lo said: Johansson in net? 5-1 Flyers. I'm rooting for him, he's the underdog. 20 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said: Second day of a back-to-back... we should see Johansson this afternoon. RK will prolly play Hutton unfortunately Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 Just beat these dastardly ones. Any way any how. MUST WIN!! GO SABRES!! If Skinsie plays he will score a hattie. 1 Quote
Carmel Corn Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, New Scotland (NS) said: Just beat these dastardly ones. Any way any how. MUST WIN!! GO SABRES!! If Skinsie plays he will score a hattie. I'll settle for baby steps....hoping Skinner plays and can get an assist today. 2 Quote
pi2000 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 Will there be more goals scored than goalposts hit? 2 Quote
DarthEbriate Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, pi2000 said: Will there be more goals scored than goalposts hit? Philly I'll take the goals. Sabres I'll take the posts. 1 Quote
LTS Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 No excuses today. I have to watch this game and suffer. *****. 1 Quote
inkman Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, DarthEbriate said: Second day of a back-to-back... we should see Johansson this afternoon. 1 hour ago, Let's Go B-Lo said: Johansson in net? 5-1 Flyers. 1 hour ago, Norcal said: I'm rooting for him, he's the underdog. RK will prolly play Hutton unfortunately Less than a zero percent chance Johansson plays Quote
bob_sauve28 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 1 minute ago, inkman said: Less than a zero percent chance Johansson plays So....you are saying there is still a chance! 1 Quote
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