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I think he dressed for one game then was traded again, wasn't he a part of the Miller trade?? I don't recall if it left a bad taste with him but he was probably grateful they traded him from that crap show of a team.

I disagree with you I've watched more Vancouver games than I care to admit, Markstrom is the #1 reason they're still in a playoff run. Halak with Boston is an UFA after this year, sign him to a 2 year deal and dump Hutton.

Actually I think their PK would be a lot better with better goaltenders

And they both came up empty in the past 5 games when they were needed most. ZERO points from the both of them.

??? The guy wasn't ready for the NHL, he should get more ice time there than he will up here and hopefully he'll eventually develop.

I just want to see the passion they played with last game. Disappointing result, great game though. As for Risto, for someone who isn't an analytics guy, please tell me how every head coach we've had has this guy playing the most TOI every year if he's so terrible, including this year. Oh God, I'm going to help infect this thread with this crap also. Back to the game. LETS GO BUFFALO

That was a fun period to watch, keep it up boys LETS GO BUFFALO

VS First game for the Sabres after the trade deadline trades and the beginning of a 4 game road trip for the team. Colorado had no mercy on the Sabres in their last meeting, winning in Buffalo 6-1 earlier this month. This hopefully will be a revenge game and the start of a continuing playoff push for the team who have won 6 of their last 8 games. Eichel has been the leader of the team and is among the league leaders with 3 OT Goals (T-2nd), 9 GW Goals (T-2nd), 35 Goals (T-5th), 24 EV Goals (T-6th), 26 PP Points (T-6th), 77 Points (T-7th), 50 EV Points (T-8th). If this play continues he should be a finalist for the Hart Trophy this year. Jimmy Vesey with 2 more games and Colin Miller with 4 more games with reach 300 games played in their NHL career and Henri Jokiharju played his 100th game against the Jets. This should also be the debut as a Sabre for Wayne Simmonds and Michael Frolik has 8 points in his last 9 games in Colorado so it'll be interesting to see if HCRK rolls the dice on him. Can the team pull out a victory tonight because the Sabre faithful "Need Somebody to Love"

Closing schedule: @ Colorado, @Vegas, @Arizona, @Winnipeg, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Washington, @Montreal, Boston, Carolina @Carolina, @Florida, Chicago, Rangers, @Montreal, @Islanders, @Minnesota, Washington, @Joisey, Philadelphia That my friends is a very difficult 20 game close out to the season. Don't see it happening but I am looking forward to them being competitive.

Yep that's why Rutherford gonged him

Welcome aboard Marty

My opinion is the Pens are in win mode now while Sid and Malkin can still be counted on. Sheary has playoff experience, Kahun doesn't. ERod is a backup in case of injuries. Kahun is still under team control so even if he isn't much better than Sheary it's a win for the Sabres also although the opinion of others seem to be he's the best player in the trade. I also think that with both trades it tells the players in the locker room that management hasn't given up on them and to continue to play hard. Playoff team, I doubt it but thinking they are and the experience of it, is a big time plus for the players especially those that haven't played in them before and gives the vets something to shoot at also.

Well I know if they lose......

VS. After an impressive victory in Pittsburgh yesterday the Sabres take on the Weeniepeg Jets today in Buffalo. Key to victory today is the Weenie Club led by @Wyldnwoody44 and @MODO Hockey not watching the game again. The Sabres are 9-6-1 in their last 16 games since January 12th and have won 4 of their last 5 games. It will be interesting to see who HCRK starts in goal today, will it be the inconsistent Hutton or the might not be ready for primetime JJ. The Sabres are 3 losses to Ottawa of all teams from being right in the thick of a possible playoff run, fortunately with Florida and the Loafs in the mist of a tough stretch their recent play has them still in it. Another key question is will they sell or buy tomorrow?? Does the outcome of this game come into play at all?? Does the Sabre fanbase continue to follow this team or do they take the attitude that I'm a Loser?? THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW The Sabres are 6-2-2 in afternoon games this season, including a 5-2-0 record at home. Henri Jokiharju is expected to appear in his 100th NHL game today. Jack Eichel has recorded at least a point in each of Buffalo’s last seven games (4+7). It’s his third point streak of at least seven games this season. Rasmus Dahlin enters today’s game on a career-best six-game point streak (1+6). He has recorded at least a point in 14 of his last 17 games (2+14) dating back to Jan. 4. Rasmus Ristolainen has tallied at least one assist in each of Buffalo’s last four games, totaling six assists and a plus-7 rating in those contests. Kyle Okposo enters today’s game on a three-game point streak (2+1). HOT AGAINST WINNIPEG Carter Hutton has a .973 save percentage in his last five appearances against Winnipeg. Marcus Johansson has recorded 19 points (3+16) in 19 games against the Jets since they moved to Winnipeg in 2011-12, including seven multi-point outings. Jack Eichel has totaled seven points (4+3) in seven career games against the Jets. Jeff Skinner has recorded six points (3+3) in six games against Winnipeg since the beginning of the 2016-17 season. Colin Miller has totaled three points (1+2) in his last two meetings with the Jets. Rasmus Dahlin recorded an assist in both of Buffalo’s games against the Jets as a rookie last season. LETS GO BUFFALO

I'll give the Leaf fans credit for the first time ever, that was a pretty sweet standing ovation they game Mr. Zamboni for getting the star of the game.

They also got their hands on the Ottawa tape from last game

I'd respect Marty's opinions a lot more if he went after the GK'rs with the same vigor he goes after everyone else.

They received Joker for Nylander so I wouldn't call that a bust. Casey and Cozens is way too soon to call either a bust right now. Montour they received for a 1 is far from a bust and Tage is too soon to call a bust yet either. So I guess I'll disagree with you that they have set us back. Except for McCabe and Olofsson, the rest of the draft hasn't helped us.

Cmon guys it's pi2000, what did you expect, it's actually funny, snarky but funny.

VS The most important game of the season IMO because it will answer if we are sellers at the deadline or possibly buyers. Sabres come in with a 3 game winning streak but Ottawa has been a pain this year and has come up with some upsets including beating Dallas in their last game and the Sabres in their last meeting 5-2. Can the Sabres win a big game or be our heartbreaker again?? Can Dahlin take sole possession of 2nd place all time in points?? Can Jack continue his awesome season, can Skinner finally break his non goal scoring streak?? We'll find out tonight Sabre fans. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Tonight’s game is the first in a seven-game stretch during which the Sabres will play six road games. The lone home game will take place on Feb. 23 vs. Winnipeg. The Sabres have gone 11-5-3 in their last 19 games against the Senators. Jack Eichel has recorded 24 points (10+14) in 16 career games against the Senators, including eight points (3+5) in seven road games. The 24 points represent his highest total against any NHL opponent and his 1.5 points per game against the Senators ties his scoring rate against the Vegas Golden Knights for his personal best. Sam Reinhart has totaled 17 points (7+10) in his last 17 meetings with the Senators. Colin Miller has recorded five points (1+4) in his last four games against Ottawa. Zemgus Girgensons has posted a point in both of Buffalo’s last two meetings with the Senators (1+1). Sam Reinhart has recorded 17 points (9+8) in 18 games since the beginning of January. His nine goals during that stretch tied for 15th-most in the league entering play Monday. LETS GO BUFFALO

Ok but it didn't sound that way earlier but I've been reading you wrong today so who knows

Could be but Sheary and Vesey are playing as well right now as they have all year

You think 99.9% of NHL defensemen look more explosive than he does?? Am I reading you right?? Besides Jack he's the best skater on the team IMO.

Despite all the gloom and doom concerning our forwards, I think the Sabres are still counting on Cozens, Casey and Tage to be contributors down the road, besides picking up a UFA this offseason or something to good to be true becomes available, I don't think the Sabres are going to do much of anything and if they continue to go on a little run here, they may not be selling much this trade season either. I'm going to continue my optimistic view and say we aren't that far from contending again even if it isn't this year. In fact with better goalkeeping we may already be a playoff team this year IMO.