DarthEbriate Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 Absolute must-win for playoff hopes. 3 games against the Isles and need to take 2-of-3 without the third going to OT to make up ground, otherwise the games in hand become meaningless. Same with PIT, WSH, and FLA. The team has risen up for every big/event game since the outdoor game. Let's hope it continues. Quote
MattPie Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said: Absolute must-win for playoff hopes. 3 games against the Isles and need to take 2-of-3 without the third going to OT to make up ground, otherwise the games in hand become meaningless. Same with PIT, WSH, and FLA. The team has risen up for every big/event game since the outdoor game. Let's hope it continues. I think you mean 3-of-3, really. 1 Quote
CallawaySabres Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 Was really thinking about going to this one but to be in the seats at 5:50pm for a 7:30pm puck drop....ouch Quote
Indabuff Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 So this is a ceremony for Miller AND a Captain Gorton tribute?!  1 Quote
That Aud Smell Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 Got my "What you need to know" email from the Sabres - this is definitely a 7:30 puck drop. Quote
DarthEbriate Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, MattPie said: I think you mean 3-of-3, really. Ideally, yes. But I kept it at 2-1 because the Sabres would still mathematically be within striking distance of the Isles with the 3 games in hand if they won all of those games in hand. The Sabres already need help from someone (say PIT since they're already flagging) faltering down the stretch. And of the 6 remaining games amongst their chief competition for the final wild card, they must go 4-2 or better and really cannot even afford to go to OT in any of those wins (vs 3NYI, 2WSH, 0PIT, FLA1). Now... if a goalie gets hot and the top line reignites and the defense/PK tighten up and the Sabres go on a 15-3-2 bender in their next 20 games (December on repeat)... well then, they're right back in it. Quote
Taro T Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 FYI, MSG is starting the pregame show at 6, so you should be able to watch the whole thing if you get MSG. Quote
nfreeman Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 I loved Miller, but I gotta say that this recent losing streak has taken the wind out of my sails. Come on boys. Show up and play with passion. Quote
PerreaultForever Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 Miller was a good goalie but I personally don't really think he deserves a retired number. I wonder what'll happen tonight if an islander runs our goalie? 1 Quote
dudacek Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said: I wonder what'll happen tonight if an islander runs our goalie? Sabres will be criticized for the response, no matter what it is. It was a decade ago people, and has nothing to do with the success or lack thereof of the current team, no matter how much you want it to. 1 1 Quote
thewookie1 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 1 minute ago, PerreaultForever said: Miller was a good goalie but I personally don't really think he deserves a retired number. I wonder what'll happen tonight if an islander runs our goalie? If Lucic’s hit occurred today it would depend who was on the ice. Guys like Tuch or Jost would go after Lucic to fight. Dahlin, Muel, Bush and guys akin to that would certainly legitimately scrum. Not just bear hug him, like Gaustad did. Mitts and Krebs would depend on the day if their feistiness was enough at that point to mix it up.  Quote
OverPowerYou Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 What In the world are they going to do from 6pm-7:30? Quote
thewookie1 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 Just now, OverPowerYou said: What In the world are they going to do from 6pm-7:30? The ceremony, then warm ups and then the game. My guess is that after RJ night went over it’s time that the NHL wasn’t exactly happy with the idea of having another situation akin to that arise. Quote
K-9 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, thewookie1 said: If Lucic’s hit occurred today it would depend who was on the ice. Guys like Tuch or Jost would go after Lucic to fight. Dahlin, Muel, Bush and guys akin to that would certainly legitimately scrum. Not just bear hug him, like Gaustad did. Mitts and Krebs would depend on the day if their feistiness was enough at that point to mix it up.  Cozens would absolutely go ballistic and tee off. He might get his ass kicked in the process, but that’s beside the point. I loved how he took absolutely no crap from Tkachuk the other day. Quote
Mustache of God Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 9 minutes ago, OverPowerYou said: What In the world are they going to do from 6pm-7:30? Gonna show clips of every "miller" shutout in his career. 2 Quote
PromoTheRobot Posted January 19, 2023 Author Report Posted January 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, OverPowerYou said: What In the world are they going to do from 6pm-7:30? 6-7 I think it will be much like the RJ ceremony: clips, speeches, hugs, etc. 7-7:30 Warmups, Zamboni, anthems... Quote
PerreaultForever Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 19 minutes ago, dudacek said: Sabres will be criticized for the response, no matter what it is. It was a decade ago people, and has nothing to do with the success or lack thereof of the current team, no matter how much you want it to. I'm really just looking at the dark black comedy, perhaps irony, of how that would go on Miller night. Are the hockey gods jokesters? 🙂 19 minutes ago, thewookie1 said: If Lucic’s hit occurred today it would depend who was on the ice. Guys like Tuch or Jost would go after Lucic to fight. Dahlin, Muel, Bush and guys akin to that would certainly legitimately scrum. Not just bear hug him, like Gaustad did. Mitts and Krebs would depend on the day if their feistiness was enough at that point to mix it up.  To some extent you're right, but I'm not sure there's anybody on the roster who would actually do much of anything other than a little push and shove. Quote
PromoTheRobot Posted January 19, 2023 Author Report Posted January 19, 2023 Also, it's confirmed the Miller ceremony will be on ESPN+ at 6pm. Thank you to whoever made that happen. Quote
IKnowPhysics Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Weave said: Â Do you like fish sticks? Quote
Zamboni Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 20 minutes ago, IKnowPhysics said: Do you like fish sticks? 1 Quote
Contempt Posted January 19, 2023 Report Posted January 19, 2023 6 hours ago, French Collection said: Do it for the fans that are there to celebrate Millsie! Just do it! This is a must win game for the fans and to get back on the rails. Show us you care, there have been too many blah games recently. Let’s go Buffalo! Ryan Miller shutout in his honor. 1 Quote
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