Corp000085 Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 7:30pm This is the first big test of the team now that we're good. Sure, the Sabres played montreal at the beginning of the season, but nobody really knew what they had. Now, we all know that htis team is playing great defense, they're gritty again, and they can roll 4 lines effectively. This has the making of a playoff team. However, they cannot call themselves a good team till t hey beat some division teams, which of course starts tonight. A great way to start this weekend would be to beat the snot out of the leafs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightrider Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Personally, I think this is a bigger test than the Devils game. They cannot let down for the "easier" teams. This will be a good measure as to whether they are truly maturing. Personally, I think they are. The sad thing about it is my it's no longer fun to give my Leaf fan family a hard time about them. They've lost interest, they been bad for so long. Kind've reminds me of another team. :ph34r: Sabres, 3-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegrier Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I liked Ruff's remarks yesterday of thinking how the leafs are 1-0-1 in they're past 2 games, they won't take the leafs lightly tonight. Sabres 5-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I'm feeling really good after the win against the Devils. The top 2 lines break out tonight... Buffalo 7 Toronto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFan526 Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Don't know what Lindy's decision is, but I think tonight would be a great night to start Lalime. I think Lindy should start playing Lalime on the front end of back-to-backs instead of on the back end. If we assume that the team is not tired and ready for the front end, Lalime would be better suited to start the game as the team in front of him will likely perform better. If we assume that on the back end of the back-to-back that the team is tired and potentially comes out flat, I'd rather have Miller in goal who could at least bail the team out when they may not have their legs to start the game. I'm hoping Lalime starts tonight and Miller start tomorrow night on the Island, but we'll see. Either way, I think the top 6 breaks out with a strong game. 2 from Vanek, 1 from General, 1 from Roy, and one from Matty Ice. Sabres win 5-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Don't know what Lindy's decision is, but I think tonight would be a great night to start Lalime. I think Lindy should start playing Lalime on the front end of back-to-backs instead of on the back end. If we assume that the team is not tired and ready for the front end, Lalime would be better suited to start the game as the team in front of him will likely perform better. If we assume that on the back end of the back-to-back that the team is tired and potentially comes out flat, I'd rather have Miller in goal who could at least bail the team out when they may not have their legs to start the game. I'm hoping Lalime starts tonight and Miller start tomorrow night on the Island, but we'll see. The logic is good, but I still think Lindy will start Miller. Prediction: Sabres get a sloppy W, 4-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 This just feels like a Leafs win. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 If Miller starts 4-2 Sabes If Lalime starts 5-3 Sabes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoYouBelieve Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 This just feels like a Leafs win. Sorry. I don't know why, but I get the same feeling about tonight's game. I'm predicting a letdown tonight, then a sweep of the home and home against the Isles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I'm kind of sick of the whole "these bad teams are the first big test" idea. Screw that. Bring on Pittsburgh. Bring on Philly. Bring on our kryptonite Ottawa. That's the real test. Until then, they're all big games anyway. Keep building up those points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I'm kind of sick of the whole "these bad teams are the first big test" idea. Screw that. Bring on Pittsburgh. Bring on Philly. Bring on our kryptonite Ottawa. That's the real test. Until then, they're all big games anyway. Keep building up those points. Exactly, Buffalo at home on a Friday night against the Leafs - whatever...This group should and will win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I'm kind of sick of the whole "these bad teams are the first big test" idea. Screw that. Bring on Pittsburgh. Bring on Philly. Bring on our kryptonite Ottawa. That's the real test. Until then, they're all big games anyway. Keep building up those points. While I agree with you, I think the Sabres still haven't shaken off the "this is what would have happened last season" stigma. Rightfully so, too, IMHO. This is the kind of game that killed their record last year - riding high on a great road series; bottom-feeding, struggling team coming into HSBC - this would be a guaranteed struggle if not a complete loss last season. The stage is set for disappointment - and it's not OUR fault - it's the team's - that at least some of us are still leary. We have two seasons of disappointment to go on. So, I think we either see a low-effort game where the Sabres lose by a point, or a blow-out where the Sabres have their way with the Leafs horrible D and goal-tending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickshaw Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I too have a bad feeling about tonight's game. I hope I'm wrong. I HATE the Leafs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 It won't be a great performance by the Sabres, but they come out of it with a 4-2 win. Vanek nets a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Will try this again.. Roy gets two tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 While I agree with you, I think the Sabres still haven't shaken off the "this is what would have happened last season" stigma. Rightfully so, too, IMHO. This is the kind of game that killed their record last year - riding high on a great road series; bottom-feeding, struggling team coming into HSBC - this would be a guaranteed struggle if not a complete loss last season. The stage is set for disappointment - and it's not OUR fault - it's the team's - that at least some of us are still leary. We have two seasons of disappointment to go on. So, I think we either see a low-effort game where the Sabres lose by a point, or a blow-out where the Sabres have their way with the Leafs horrible D and goal-tending. Exactly. Really, after last year, how could anyone NOT think there is a real risk of a desultory, mail-it-in performance by the Sabres tonight? I need to see quite a few more professional, focused, grind-it-out wins against bottom dwellers before I'm ready to not worry about these games and look forward only to the heavyweight matchups. (BTW, teams like the Leafs and Islanders are "bottom dwellers", not "bottom feeders"; the Sabres, if they consistently beat the "bottom dwellers", will be "bottom feeders" -- i.e. those feeding off the dreck at the bottom.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Will try this again.. Roy gets two tonight... Does he ever need to get one by the netminder. Maybe he is "gripping his stick to tight". homosexual comment in 1...2...3 mmmm, Bottom feeders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Sabres better win because I would like to spend the time in the NHL Chat room busting out Leave fans. They have got to be the most annoying fans with a team that has been one of the most incompetently managed teams over the last number of years. In fact, have the Leaves done anything since Lanny McDonald left them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 (BTW, teams like the Leafs and Islanders are "bottom dwellers", not "bottom feeders"; the Sabres, if they consistently beat the "bottom dwellers", will be "bottom feeders" -- i.e. those feeding off the dreck at the bottom.) Yes, yes. Cut me some slack; I posted that before having a cup of coffee in me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Yes, yes. Cut me some slack; I posted that before having a cup of coffee in me. Never give up! Never give in! Tell him that the bottom feeder has to by definition be a bottom dweller. You first, I'm afraid I'm not a marine biologist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 So no Gaustad tonight... That changes the flavor of things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 So no Gaustad tonight... That changes the flavor of things... Indeed, especially against the undertalented but chippy Leafs. Mair's no shrinking violet, but he'll probably get about 8 minutes as compared with the 15-16 that Gaustad usually gets. The Sabres will be smaller and less physical overall with Gaustad out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strow Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Also they will not win many faceoffs tonight with Goose out. I was starting to enjoy the old take the faceoff and then pull the switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 It just goes to show that this is a new year... I actually care that Gaustad is out of the lineup this year..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Also they will not win many faceoffs tonight with Goose out. I was starting to enjoy the old take the faceoff and then pull the switch. And the Leafs have 7 guys over 50% FOW, we only have 2, Roy and Ellis. Looks like they'll be doing that "play the faceoff like we'll lose it" thing. I'm at the game tonight, we'll see if we have bloody Leaf fans by the time it's over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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