SabresBaltimore Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 (edited) Per https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/how-to-watch-buffalo-sabres-preseason-games-2023 Watch: Sabres.com (Columbus feed with Blue Jackets commentators) https://www.nhl.com/sabres/video/buffalo-sabres-live-stream-6336966456112 Listen: WGR 550 (Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray) Sabres also posted a roster, but not starters yet: Edited October 4, 2023 by SabresBaltimore 2 Quote
Mustache of God Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 Hey, look, Connor Clifton and EJo Quote
SabresBaltimore Posted October 4, 2023 Author Report Posted October 4, 2023 (edited) Yeah in addition to finally seeing both of our new defensive FA signings play a game, I'm curious what the lines will be. Benson has been playing with Skinner and Tage. Neither are active tonight. Does he get put on another line, or is he on the roster only to watch from the press box? One has to assume tonight UPL plays the whole game (that may have been announced already but I forget already). Here's my swag at lines/defensive pairs: Greenway-Mittelstadt-Tuch Peterka-Cozens-Benson/Olofsson Girgensons-Krebs-Okposo Rousek-Jost-Biro Dahlin-Clifton Power-R. Johnson Samuelsson-E. Johnson UPL Comrie With hopefully Olofsson scratched instead of Benson and Clague. Although I can see Clague getting the nod over RJ to give him a final shot at the 7th defense slot over Stillman. Edited October 4, 2023 by SabresBaltimore Quote
Flashsabre Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 I need atleast one shift of Johnson&Johnson on the backend😃 1 Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 UPL to start in goal according to Sabres.com 1 Quote
North Buffalo Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 Just now, GASabresIUFAN said: UPL to start in goal according to Sabres.com His last hurrah... 1 Quote
Mustache of God Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 This will be a big night for Benson to prove that he can play without the teams two highest scorers. 1 Quote
bob_sauve28 Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 20 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: UPL to start in goal according to Sabres.com Don't give up any break aways Quote
Pimlach Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 (edited) I’m heading out of town for a week. But will try to catch some of it. Benson, VO, Jost, Rousek, and Biro are all fighting for a spot. There are one or two still there depending on other factors. Edited October 4, 2023 by Pimlach Quote
LGR4GM Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 1 hour ago, SabresBaltimore said: Yeah in addition to finally seeing both of our new defensive FA signings play a game, I'm curious what the lines will be. Benson has been playing with Skinner and Tage. Neither are active tonight. Does he get put on another line, or is he on the roster only to watch from the press box? One has to assume tonight UPL plays the whole game (that may have been announced already but I forget already). Here's my swag at lines/defensive pairs: Greenway-Mittelstadt-Tuch Peterka-Cozens-Benson/Olofsson Girgensons-Krebs-Okposo Rousek-Jost-Biro Dahlin-Clifton Power-R. Johnson Samuelsson-E. Johnson UPL Comrie With hopefully Olofsson scratched instead of Benson and Clague. Although I can see Clague getting the nod over RJ to give him a final shot at the 7th defense slot over Stillman. I like this lineup and think it makes sense. I will add that I think it more likely Benson gets scratched than Olofsson. My guess is they want to see how the JJP - Cozens - Olofsson works in a game. Rousek - Jost - Biro makes sense to send too, as they will be the first callups or 13th forward once the final roster is done. 1 hour ago, Mustache of God said: Hey, look, Connor Clifton and EJo Donny G talked about how he talks to his veterans to find out what they need to get ready for a season. Do they want 4 games, 2 games, all the games. Sounded like Johnson and Clifton wanted more practice reps to learn the new system over games. Smart IMPO. Quote
SabresBaltimore Posted October 4, 2023 Author Report Posted October 4, 2023 Just now, LGR4GM said: I like this lineup and think it makes sense. I will add that I think it more likely Benson gets scratched than Olofsson. My guess is they want to see how the JJP - Cozens - Olofsson works in a game. Rousek - Jost - Biro makes sense to send too, as they will be the first callups or 13th forward once the final roster is done. Sadly you're probably right. Maybe in the final game the drop the 4th line down to Rochester and do the Skinner-TNT-Benson line instead Quote
LGR4GM Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 I could be wrong, they could toss Benson out there with Rousek and Biro to see what he does. Quote
SabresBaltimore Posted October 4, 2023 Author Report Posted October 4, 2023 1 minute ago, LGR4GM said: I could be wrong, they could toss Benson out there with Rousek and Biro to see what he does. Yeah. That could be too, but then who centers that line? Plus, I feel like Benson has locked in his 9 game try out and those 3 are still trying to fight for a chance to be on the initial 23 man roster. Quote
Brawndo Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 (edited) Elder Johnson is not on the ice despite being listed on the game day roster Edited October 4, 2023 by Brawndo 1 Quote
SabresBaltimore Posted October 4, 2023 Author Report Posted October 4, 2023 13 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Elder Johnson is not on the ice despite being listed on the game day roster Oof. I figured he'd play at least the final 2 presason games. Quote
SabresBaltimore Posted October 4, 2023 Author Report Posted October 4, 2023 I didn't have Benson playing with Krebs/Rousek on my guess, but at least he will with Mitts and Tuch on the PP it looks like Quote
SabresBaltimore Posted October 4, 2023 Author Report Posted October 4, 2023 I love how detailed they get with hockey injuries.. Quote
JustOneParade Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 2 hours ago, inkman said: Great night to take in the BJs Really, is there ever NOT a great night for that? 1 Quote
Mustache of God Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 Rouske-Krebs-Benson should be a pesky line to play against. That also gives us a preview of lines 2 & 3 and most importantly, a good idea of what our starting defense will look like. I'd much rather see Rosen or Kulich in there for VO, oh well. Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 Rousek-Krebs-Benson should be fun to watch. I'm also looking forward to seeing how Mitts' line does. 1 Quote
steveoath Posted October 4, 2023 Report Posted October 4, 2023 With this and our fantasy draft tomorrow is it safe to say hockey is happening?!?!? 🤟😝🤘 1 Quote
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