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Author:  mechaphil [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:52 pm ]
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SABRES (22-10-3)
Who's Hot: Ryan Miller (.938 SV% and 1.89 GAA - both absurd numbers), and no one else statistically-speaking
Who's Injured: Butler (not for much longer?), Myers (but is he really? The kid is a robot, I think), Kaleta (aw shit, not again), and Gerbe (c'mon kid, get healthy - you looked good out there)
Who's Ice Cold: The Hockey Player Formerly Known As Tim Connolly

CAPITALS (22-8-6)
Who's Hot: Alex Ovechkin (as always)
Who's Injured: Dunno...no preview up yet, and I'm too lazy to get digging.
Who's Ice Cold: The Caps' PP has been getting colder, but not as ice cold as the Sabres'.

It's been a story of shutouts this season for these two clubs, as both games so far in the season series have been decided as such. On Nov. 25, the Caps held the Sabres silent during a 2-0 victory in Washington. On Dec. 9, the Sabres returned the favor with a masterful defensive performance against a lethal offense, winning 3-0 at HSBC Arena.

Who knows which Sabres team shows up for this match - the club that plays light's out defense and scores timely goals, or the club that has to stop effing around and claw their way back. Whichever club shows up, one thing is certain...the Sabres are winning either way.

In order to pull ahead in the season series, the road warrior Sabres need to play Lindy's slowly-perfecting system. When they stray, they struggle, but when they adhere, they look smart and dangerous.

Author:  BlueandYellow [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:22 pm ]
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Bit early isn't it? But great vid.
Author:  mechaphil [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:23 pm ]
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BlueandYellow wrote:
Bit early isn't it? But great vid.

GDT's are s'posed to be up 24 hours in advance.
Author:  BlueandYellow [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:48 pm ]
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mechaphil wrote:
BlueandYellow wrote:
Bit early isn't it? But great vid.

GDT's are s'posed to be up 24 hours in advance.



Oh that sucks! I will never be able to do one then...
Author:  CriminallyVu1gar [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:44 pm ]
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niiice
Author:  iceilypolite [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:11 pm ]
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I love seeing us as #1. Washington has had an extra day of rest on us. :(
I hope they give us all an early Christmas present tomorrow night!!
Author:  fly as hale [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:59 am ]
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Grrr...I won't be able to watch this game either because of work. I missed the Leafs game and I forgot to record it too. Working during the games blows. :(
Author:  Godzilla1960 [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:18 am ]
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For a team that has gotten off to such a good start to the season, it is still difficult to gage if this year's Sabres are the real deal (we're still last in the league in the powerplay on the road).

There are currently six teams that have more points than we do - S.J., Chicago, and Colorado in the West and New Jersey, Pittsburgh, and Washington in the East. Our record against the teams who are better than we are (on paper at least) is 3-2-1. We split two games with NJ, two games with Washington, beat Chicago, and lost in OT against the Pens.

This is one of those games that will help determine if we belong with this year's elite teams or are just in middle of the pack. The Caps record versus the elite teams (and Buffalo) is 3-3-1, with three losses coming at the hands of New Jersey, which is looking like the beast of the East (they've owned both Washington and Pittsburgh).

It's fun to beat up on Toronto, but I want these guys to take it to the NHL's best. And let's do it with some scoring. Eighteen teams in the NHL have recorded hat tricks so far this season. This is a good game for Buffalo to be added to that list.
Author:  AudSabres [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:17 am ]
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Godzilla1960 wrote:
For a team that has gotten off to such a good start to the season, it is still difficult to gage if this year's Sabres are the real deal (we're still last in the league in the powerplay on the road).

There are currently six teams that have more points than we do - S.J., Chicago, and Colorado in the West and New Jersey, Pittsburgh, and Washington in the East. Our record against the teams who are better than we are (on paper at least) is 3-2-1. We split two games with NJ, two games with Washington, beat Chicago, and lost in OT against the Pens.

This is one of those games that will help determine if we belong with this year's elite teams or are just in middle of the pack. The Caps record versus the elite teams (and Buffalo) is 3-3-1, with three losses coming at the hands of New Jersey, which is looking like the beast of the East (they've owned both Washington and Pittsburgh).

It's fun to beat up on Toronto, but I want these guys to take it to the NHL's best. And let's do it with some scoring. Eighteen teams in the NHL have recorded hat tricks so far this season. This is a good game for Buffalo to be added to that list.


Decent points you made there, 'Zilla.

I'd love to see one of our boys pot 3 in a game as well. Right now, I'm happy with the scoring (somewhat) being spread around. Scoring from all areas really gets the boys goin. Granted, I wouldn't be upset if one of our top six would score a hatty one of these nights :P


For me, I damn near shat myself when watching TSN not too long ago and the panel said this Sabres team is the real deal and could be considered a legit contender this season. I was like :shock: Then again, it was against Toronto on Friday night so it was pretty much a given that we'd look good against them. :lol: But I'll agree. Looking at the top teams we've played this season, we're pretty much mid pack right now. Splits with NJ and the Crapitals, beating Chi-town and loosing out in a close one to the pens, a win tonight would really help in looking at the big picture on the season if we are in fact, a legit contender. There is still plenty of games left on the season. Some of those games were 4 point nights. Those close games against the division teams are what will make or break this team this year. Looking back at the last 2 seasons and barely missing out on the playoffs, even just one of those games we lost in OT are what did us in (in a sense). So, I say, lets blow the doors off the scoring, run the board on any team we can to get the confidence flowing!!!

When you score, you win. When you win, it feels good. When it feels good, score again!!!
Author:  slesh [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:42 am ]
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Tim Kennedy (my pick for a hat trick tonight)

Ovechkin (crying in his vodka after the game)

Myers (+3 with 1 goal and 3 assists tonight)

Grier (the anti-Ovechkin)

Connolly (thats right, he scores tonight)

Miller (his 5th shutout of the season, 40+ saves)

Buffalo 5 - Washington 0

Pessimism out, Optimism in :)
Author:  iceilypolite [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:27 pm ]
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Zilla thanks for the break down on stats!! Beautiful job!

Aud, I think your comments should be printed and sent to the locker room tonight.....actually ditto for Zilla's! I think the boys would benefit from them before they hit the ice!!
:clap: :clap: :clap:

I want to see confident puck control with our passes. No hot potato!

Goooooooooooooooo Sabres!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance:
Author:  Wyohomeboy [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:21 pm ]
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I will be on the road to the ice fishing grounds during this one - thank goodness gracious for XM!!
Author:  Crosscheck [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:37 pm ]
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Any word on Myers and Kaleta?
Author:  motzie12ak [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:39 pm ]
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Myers should be playing, he didn't practice this morning just to rest up but he said he'll be good to go tonight. No word on Kaleta that I know of
Author:  fly as hale [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:41 pm ]
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Based on the just-concluded morning skate here at KCI, it looks like rookie Michal Neuvirth will start tonight against Ryan Miller and the Sabres at Verizon Center.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capita ... art-1.html
Author:  Godzilla1960 [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:49 pm ]
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Crosscheck wrote:
Any word on Myers and Kaleta?

CBC is reporting that Kaleta is questionable.

There's something about the Sabres for Ovechkin
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2 ... ml?ref=rss
Author:  NYIntensity [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 2:00 pm ]
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Here's an amazing quote from that article:

Quote:
It would be mistaken to think that Miller is forever bailing out his defence. Truly a group whose sum is greater than its parts, every current regular on the blue-line has a plus rating
Author:  Nuthatch [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:17 pm ]
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NYIntensity wrote:
Here's an amazing quote from that article:

Quote:
It would be mistaken to think that Miller is forever bailing out his defence. Truly a group whose sum is greater than its parts, every current regular on the blue-line has a plus rating


Okay, enlighten me. Why is this an amazing quote? Is it the fact that someone noticed??
Just curious.
Author:  slesh [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:19 pm ]
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NYIntensity wrote:
Here's an amazing quote from that article:

Quote:
It would be mistaken to think that Miller is forever bailing out his defence. Truly a group whose sum is greater than its parts, every current regular on the blue-line has a plus rating

Well, I support this comment. I believe the defense is playing very well this season. The resurgence of Tallinder, the edition of Myers, Sekera's skating abilities and Montadors toughness I'm sure are all contributing factors.

I don't like Butler too much, seems to be mistake prone, and Lydman hasn't impressed me either. Rivet appears to be stable.
I would venture to say that yea, the defense is alot better this season, but then again, Miller has been just amazing when he has been called upon.
Author:  sabresindc [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:28 pm ]
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Nuthatch wrote:
NYIntensity wrote:
Here's an amazing quote from that article:

Quote:
It would be mistaken to think that Miller is forever bailing out his defence. Truly a group whose sum is greater than its parts, every current regular on the blue-line has a plus rating


Okay, enlighten me. Why is this an amazing quote? Is it the fact that someone noticed??
Just curious.

I think that's the point. Everyone is making a big deal that Miller is the best goalie in the NHL (which they should) but no one has noticed the support he's getting this year. We haven't had a defense with a plus rating in years
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