GDT: 9th Dec. Habs visit. CBC, MSG-B, TVAS, SN360

[steveoath]

We got mentum 

now we need Mo’mentum.

from ESPN:

Montreal Canadiens (11-12-3, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (11-14-2, seventh in the Atlantic Division)

Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens face the Buffalo Sabres in Atlantic Division play on Saturday.

Buffalo has an 11-14-2 record overall and a 4-3-0 record in Atlantic Division games. The Sabres have an 11-4-1 record in games they score at least three goals.

Montreal is 3-3-2 against the Atlantic Division and 11-12-3 overall. The Canadiens have gone 10-3-2 in games they score at least three goals.

Saturday's game is the second time these teams meet this season. The Canadiens won 3-1 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jeff Skinner has 11 goals and nine assists for the Sabres. John-Jason Peterka has four goals and four assists over the last 10 games.

Sean Monahan has eight goals and seven assists for the Canadiens. Nicholas Suzuki has one goal and seven assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Sabres: 4-5-1, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.6 assists, 2.9 penalties and 6.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.

Canadiens: 4-5-1, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.2 assists, 3.4 penalties and 7.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.

Edited December 9, 2023 by steveoath

[Spoonman]

OUR BOYS IN BLUE (er, Black and Red...I was informed after posting...Goat Heads tonight!) are back in the home barn to fend off the Habs and their fans who will be pouring over the border tonight.

Calling on the good people of Sabre Nation to buy Pegula Bonds to support the boys on the home front. OK, yeah, well, no, TP does not need our help.....maybe get some 50/50 tickets*?

*This event is subject to location requirements in order to participate. You must be 18 yrs and in NY to play.

Damn rules! OK, if you are not in NY today, pour a tipple and raise your ⚔️ in salute to the boys! 

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Going into the game:

• Both teams are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. 
• The Canadians enter the battle tonight at 11-12-3, 25 pts., having lost their last game 4-0 to LA.
• The Sabres are looking for a 2 game winning streak with a victory tonight, entering the fray at 11-14-2, 24 pts., beating Basten 3-1 Thursday.
• A win helps BUF jump MTL & PIT into 6th in the Wild Card chase....

https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-mtl/2023/12/09/2023020411

Expecting Levi to post up with Comrie backing him up, as UPL is still on the mend from illness.

#LET'S GO BUFFALO!

Edited December 9, 2023 by Spoonman

[Scottysabres]

"Pegula Bonds" 🤣 

That's an instant classic right there. 👏 

Just get the 2 points team!

Go Sabres!

[steveoath]

This is goathead game isn’t it?

[Night Train]

Sabres and Bandits on at the same time. Get the DVR ready. 

[Spoonman]

10 minutes ago, steveoath said:

This is goathead game isn’t it?

12-2-1 dating back to last season.

LETS GOOOOOO!

[Spoonman]

46 minutes ago, Spoonman said:

OUR BOYS IN BLUE (er, Black and Red...I was informed after posting...Goat Heads tonight!) are back in the home barn to fend off the Habs and their fans who will be pouring over the border tonight.

Calling on the good people of Sabre Nation to buy Pegula Bonds to support the boys on the home front. OK, yeah, well, no, TP does not need our help.....maybe get some 50/50 tickets*?

*This event is subject to location requirements in order to participate. You must be 18 yrs and in NY to play.

Damn rules! OK, if you are not in NY today, pour a tipple and raise your ⚔️ in salute to the boys! 

-----------

Going into the game:

• Both teams are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. 
• The Canadians enter the battle tonight at 11-12-3, 25 pts., having lost their last game 4-0 to LA.
• The Sabres are looking for a 2 game winning streak with a victory tonight, entering the fray at 11-14-2, 24 pts., beating Basten 3-1 Thursday.
• A win helps BUF jump MTL & PIT into 6th in the Wild Card chase....

https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-mtl/2023/12/09/2023020411

Expecting Levi to post up with Comrie backing him up, as UPL is still on the mend from illness.

#LET'S GO BUFFALO!

Buffalo Sabres

Rasmus Dahlin could return when the Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; MSG-B, SN360, TVAS, CBC).

The defenseman did not play in the Sabres’ 3-1 win against the Boston Bruins on Thursday because of a lower-body injury.

"He feels better today, and this is going to be a 'How much better are you feeling each day now?' situation," coach Don Granato said Friday. "The other night he played through soreness and we're trying to manage it that way until it resolves to the point he's not playing with that. That's day to day, we'll see where he is tomorrow. He's a possibility for tomorrow."

Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who is dealing with an illness, will miss a second straight game. Devon Levi was called up from Rochester of the AHL and made 29 saves in the win for Buffalo.

"'Upie' is not a possibility for tomorrow," Granato said. "He did skate today. He's still recovering and he's in a day-to-day category. This will resolve in being gone, an illness. But it's a day to day now and he will not be back tomorrow in any capacity for backup or starting."

Granato would not say if Levi or Eric Comrie would start Saturday *. -- Heather Engel

*Editor's note: Start LEVI.

I would not be surprised if Comrie has played his last game w Sabres. If they waive him and someone picks him up.... good on ya bud. If not, ROCH has some nice areas to live, and remember to download some movies for the bus rides.

[CallawaySabres]

If Levi is starting, I will probably go to the game. If it is Comrie, no chance in hell.

[LGR4GM]

12 minutes ago, CallawaySabres said:

If Levi is starting, I will probably go to the game. If it is Comrie, no chance in hell.

I'll be there... wearing a goathead jersey. Can't miss me. 

[#freejame]

Me thinks things have been going crazy with these GDT titles. Time to start stringing them together.  

[PickaPecaPickles]

I'm expecting Cozens to break out soon.  The JJP, Benson, and Cozens line has been buzzin, and it's just a matter of time before Cozens luck turns--the time is now.

[bob_sauve28]

9 minutes ago, PickaPecaPickles said:

I'm expecting Cozens to break out soon.  The JJP, Benson, and Cozens line has been buzzin, and it's just a matter of time before Cozens luck turns--the time is now.

That wouldn't surprise me at all. Benson is a surprisingly good forechecker. Don't know if the line survives together when the injured players return, but all three of those guys are good 

[PickaPecaPickles]

17 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said:

That wouldn't surprise me at all. Benson is a surprisingly good forechecker. Don't know if the line survives together when the injured players return, but all three of those guys are good 

Specifically, Quinn’s return, since it was his spot. Either way, one of Quinn and Benson will need a line, which is a good problem to have. 

[Sabres Fan in NS]

It's December .. September 9 was the start of camp, or there abouts.

MUST WIN !!

GO SABRES!!

SWORDS !!

 

[\GoBillsInDallas/]

2 hours ago, Spoonman said:

fend off the Habs and their fans who will be pouring over the border tonight

[Sabres Fan in NS]

Appears to be a Hockey Night in Canada and SportsNet Regional Game.  The leaves from the Great Satan are always the National Game.

[French Collection]

Dear Sabres, enough of the Jekyll and Hyde show.

Come out strong and play your game, get the fans behind you and beat these guys like you should.

Levi revenge game, sort of.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

2 minutes ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said:

I married a French Canadien from Montréal, so I will allow it.

[French Collection]

1 minute ago, Sabres Fan in NS said:

Appears to be a Hockey Night in Canada and SportsNet Regional Game.  The leaves from the Great Satan are always the National Game.

Watch it in French, there won’t be any homer bias on that channel.

[JohninMinn.]

1 hour ago, Spoonman said:

Buffalo Sabres

Rasmus Dahlin could return when the Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; MSG-B, SN360, TVAS, CBC).

The defenseman did not play in the Sabres’ 3-1 win against the Boston Bruins on Thursday because of a lower-body injury.

"He feels better today, and this is going to be a 'How much better are you feeling each day now?' situation," coach Don Granato said Friday. "The other night he played through soreness and we're trying to manage it that way until it resolves to the point he's not playing with that. That's day to day, we'll see where he is tomorrow. He's a possibility for tomorrow."

Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who is dealing with an illness, will miss a second straight game. Devon Levi was called up from Rochester of the AHL and made 29 saves in the win for Buffalo.

"'Upie' is not a possibility for tomorrow," Granato said. "He did skate today. He's still recovering and he's in a day-to-day category. This will resolve in being gone, an illness. But it's a day to day now and he will not be back tomorrow in any capacity for backup or starting."

Granato would not say if Levi or Eric Comrie would start Saturday *. -- Heather Engel

*Editor's note: Start LEVI.

I would not be surprised if Comrie has played his last game w Sabres. If they waive him and someone picks him up.... good on ya bud. If not, ROCH has some nice areas to live, and remember to download some movies for the bus rides.

 Cold blooded...😉

[Derrico]

Man the weather is chilly for this time of year

[repster]

1 hour ago, Sabres Fan in NS said:

Appears to be a Hockey Night in Canada and SportsNet Regional Game.  The leaves from the Great Satan are always the National Game.

All the HNIC games are national now.   Long gone are the regional breakdowns. 
Leafs will be national on SN, Sabres national on CBC and SN360, Senators national on City.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

Just now, repster said:

All the HNIC games are national now.   Long gone are the regional breakdowns. 
Leafs will be national on SN, Sabres national on CBC and SN360, Senators national on City.

Thanks.  I did not know this.  I don't watch on a TV .. stricktly *pirate satellite*.

[Brawndo]

UPL and Dahlin on the ice ahead of the AM Skate 

[Brawndo]

Levi in the starters net this AM