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GAME DISCUSSION THREAD GAME #75: NJD (32-28-15) at BUF (20-45-9) – TUE APR 1 – 7:00 PM EDT – MSG-B, BELL TV – WGR-550 BUFFALO SABRES Final Lineup 88 Cory Conacher – 63 Tyler Ennis – 21 Drew Stafford ("A") 28 Zemgus Girgensons – 19 Cody Hodgson – 65 Brian Flynn 82 Marcus Foligno – 22 Johan Larsson – 27 Matt D’Agostini 32 John Scott – 37 Matt Ellis – 23 Ville Leino X: 17 Torrey Mitchell (undisclosed), 24 Zenon Konopka (back), 44 Nicolas Deslauriers (personal), 80 Chris Stewart (ankle) 10 Christian Ehrhoff ("A") – 55 Rasmus Ristolainen 20 Henrik Tallinder ("A") – 5 Chad Ruhwedel 6 Mike Weber – 4 Jamie McBain X: 52 Alexander Sulzer (LBI), 57 Tyler Myers (LBI) 50 Nathan Lieuwen 31 Matt Hackett X: 1 Jhonas Enroth (LBI), 34 Michal Neuvirth (LBI) Lineup News & Notes G Jhonas Enroth (LBI), F Torrey Mitchell (undisclosed), F Ville Leino (LBI), F Zenon Konopka (back),G Michal Neuvirth (LBI), D Alex Sulzer (LBI), D Tyler Myers (LBI), and F Chris Stewart (ankle) were scratches in Saturday's 4-3 OT loss vs Tampa Bay. Weekly Transactions 03/27: Recalled (emergency basis) D Rasmus Ristolainen and F Johan Larsson from Rochester (AHL). 03/30: Reassigned C Mikhail Grigorenko to Rochester (AHL) from Quebec (QMJHL). 04/01: Signed C Justin Kea to a three year ELC. According to the Stats In the last 10 games, the Sabres have gone 1-8-1. NEW JERSEY DEVILS Final Lineup 15 Tuomo Ruutu – 19 Travis Zajac – 68 Jaromir Jagr 14 Adam Henrique – 26 Patrik Elias ("A") – 9 Mike Sislo 12 Damien Brunner – 8 Dainius Zubrus ("A") – 17 Michael Ryder 20 Ryan Carter – 16 Jacob Josefson - 18 Steve Bernier X: 23 Tim Sestito (healthy), 11 Stephen Gionta (undisclosed), 29 Ryan Clowe (concussion) 6 Andy Greene ("A") – 7 Mark Fayne 10 Peter Harrold – 2 Marek Zidlicky 22 Eric Gelinas – 5 Adam Larsson X: 24 Bryce Salvador (groin), 28 Anton Volchenkov (LBI), 34 Jon Merrill (face) 35 Cory Schneider 30 Martin Brodeur Lineup News & Notes New Jersey scratched F Stephen Gionta, F Tim Sestito, D Bryce Salvador, D Anton Volchenkov, and D Jon Merrill in Monday's 6-3 win vs Florida. Weekly Transactions 03/30: Recalled D Adam Larsson (emergency basis) from Albany (AHL). 04/01: Recalled F Mike Sislo (emergency basis) from Albany (AHL). According to the Stats In the Last 10 Games New Jersey has gone 4-4-2. Adam Henrique has 11 goals and 16 points in the past 16 games since the Olympic break. PREGAME LINKS 03/29 – GAME RECAP: LUCKY BOUNCE NOT ENOUGH AS SABRES FALL IN OT (Joe Ray – Sabres.com) 03/31 – GAME RECAP: Zajac's first career hat trick flattens Florida (Mike G. Morreale – NHL.com) 03/31 – GAME PREVIEW: Sabres try to play spoiler against Devils (Mike G. Morreale – NHL.com) 04/01 – Nolan excited about contract extension: Buffalo deserves a championship (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) 03/31 – NEWS: NOLAN FORGES AHEAD WITHOUT INTERIM LABEL (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 03/31 – BEYOND THE BOARDS: PLAYERS HAPPY TO SEE NOLAN SIGN CONTRACT (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 03/31 – NOLAN NAMED SABRES HEAD COACH, SIGNS CONTRACT EXTENSION (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 03/31 – Game Preview: 4/1/14 vs New Jersey Devils (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 03/31 – Tim Murray speaks with Brian Duff about signing Ted Nolan as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres. <3:30> 03/31 – Ted Nolan speaks with Brian Duff about signing a contract extension as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres. <4:18> 03/31 – Dan Dunleavy recaps Monday's practice at First Niagara Center. <1:53> 03/31 – Cory Conacher speaks with the media following Monday's practice at First Niagara Center. <4:08> 03/31 – Cody Hodgson speaks with the media following Monday's practice at First Niagara Center. <2:01> 03/31 – Christian Ehrhoff speaks with the media following Monday's practice at First Niagara Center. <1:31> 04/01 – WGR: Ted Nolan's weekly segment on the Howard Simon Show <12:34> 04/01 – Devils at Sabres Game Notes PDF (Sabres.com) 04/01 – Press Clips: 4/1/14 vs New Jersey Devils (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 04/01 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following Tuesday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <5:13> 04/01 – Dan Dunleavy previews Tuesday night's game against the Devils at First Niagara Center. <2:34> 04/01 – Johan Larsson speaks with the media following Tuesday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <1:26> 04/01 – Zemgus Girgensons speaks with the media following Tuesday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <1:33> 04/01 – Matt D'Agostini speaks with the media following Tuesday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <1:28> 04/01 – Joe Sacco speaks with Sam Korotkin prior to Tuesday night's game against the Devils at First Niagara Center. <1:42> POSTGAME LINKS 04/02 – NHL POST-GAME NEWSLETTER: New Jersey Devils @ Buffalo Sabres (NHL.com) 04/01 – Sabres PR Post-Game Report: 4/1 vs. NJD (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 04/01 – GAME RECAP: LIEUWEN EARNS 1ST VICTORY IN SHOOTOUT WIN OVER DEVILS (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 04/01 – Dan Dunleavy recaps the Sabres 3-2 shootout win against the Devils. <2:48> 04/01 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following the Sabres 3-2 shootout win against the Devils. <2:30> 04/01 – Nathan Lieuwen speaks with the media following the Sabres 3-2 shootout win against the Devils. <2:08> 04/01 – Tyler Ennis speaks with the media following the Sabres 3-2 shootout win against the Devils. <1:56> 04/01 – Drew Stafford speaks with the media following the Sabres 3-2 shootout win against the Devils. <0:44> 04/01 – Ville Leino speaks with Brian Duff and Mike Robitaille following the Sabres 3-2 shootout win against the Devils. <1:41>

As Nolan said: @BuffaloSabres "I really believe you’ve gotta go through those rough waters in order for the smooth waters to come." http://bit.ly/1hVzb5Z

In hindsight, the 70's has to be the worst fashion era in history. Boy was my dad right when he used to laugh at some of the stuff I wore. My two favorite girls from that time were Poly and Ester as in almost all of my clothes were made from polyester. Beware the hot iron. :lol:

Lately Armia has been meh and was a healthy scratch a couple of games ago. Shows flashes of his elite skill set, but he's not consistent at all. Needs to show and give more.

Ryan Suter's departure really set the team back. Hope for your sake Rinne returns to pre-injury form and Forsberg pans out too. They do have a real gem in Seth Jones. The long tenure of both Poile and Trotz might be in jeopardy given no real sustained high level success evidenced by deep playoff runs.

Prepare yourself for more of the same. Not pleasant by any means, but I was extremely tired of the middling teams that had no real chance at the ultimate prize. You should feel the same way about the Preds IMO. Where are they really going under the Poile/Trotz regime? Ha! I know all about him thanks to my Gov't clearances.

Thanks for the support Eleven, but Nyet! :lol:

Easy solution....Don't click on the thread. BTW, the ridiculous conspiracy theories are a bit much....but enjoy. :unsure:

Looks like Justin Kea is headed to the Amerks: Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres assign Saginaw Spirit stars Jake Paterson and Justin Kea to AHL affiliates: http://www.mlive.com...nd_buffalo.html

You are.

Hopefully in a couple of years you'll feel like this "sacrifice" was well worth it.

You're welcome. I thought it appropriate to pay homage to one of Hockey's greatest ever on his Birthday and what a cool pic from the early years of the Blue and Gold.

APRIL IS "FAN APPRECIATION MONTH" IN BUFFALO

http://extramustard....?xid=nl_siextra From the SI Vault Hockey legend Gordie Howe turns 86 today. In this photo, the Hall of Famer positions himself in front of goalie Joe Daley during a Jan. 1971 Red Wings-Sabres game.

SABRES PROSPECTS REPORT - 3/31/14

3/31: Schopp & the Bulldog with Sabres Head Coach Ted Nolan <19:29> Tim Murray with Bob McCown and Damien Cox: http://pmd.fan590.com/audio_on_demand-3/Tim-Murray-with-Bob-McCown-and-Damien-Cox-pts-20140331-Interview.mp3 <6:54> Ted Nolan excited to lead the Sabres for the near future: http://pmd.fan590.com/audio_on_demand-3/Ted-Nolan-with-Daren-Millard,-Nick-Kypreos-and-Doug-MacLean-hc-20140331-Interview.mp3 <10:04>

Grigorenko says he's anxious to help Amerks http://youtu.be/pR5VHoOQGkI

ICYMI: Ted Nolan & Tim Murray Press Conference (3/31/14) <17:36> Ted Nolan and Tim Murray discuss Nolan's contract extension as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres.

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Nolan will be on Fan 590 at 12:15PM. http://player.rogers....ca/cjcl/on_air Edit: He's on now! What better example of Nolan's "Compete" Mantra than Girgensons? Make him Captain early like the Avs did with Landeskog and let his leadership and work ethic set the example for all.

@BuffaloSabres #HeadsUp: The @SabresStore has a limited number of Hasek tees available in men's sizes S through XL.

Seems crystal clear to me also. I like the idea. @BuffaloSabres At 12:30pm ET, Ted Nolan & Tim Murray will address the media. We'll stream the press conference LIVE here: http://goo.gl/zeSQGb

No Deslauriers must mean he's headed to the Amerks: @BuffaloSabres #Sabres skating in these groupings: Conacher-Ennis-Stafford Hodgson-Girgensons-Flynn Foligno-Larsson-D'Agostini Scott-Ellis-Leino

Sabres.com: Tim Murray Interview (3/31/14) <3:30> Tim Murray speaks with Brian Duff about signing Ted Nolan as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres.

Sabres.com: Ted Nolan Interview (3/31/14) <4:18> Ted Nolan speaks with Brian Duff about signing a contract extension as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres.