Corp000085 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 7:00pm LETS GO BUFF-A-LO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sloth Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 I know every game is a must win, but the Sabres need to make sure they come out on top in this one. The road trip Buffalo is about to take is going to be tough. I think the Sabres will win tonight 4-2, and I also think Hecht will be one of the goal scorers. He is playing MUCH better hockey this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Demolition tonight 6-2 Buffalo. No let down in any of the periods. 5-1 heading into the 3rd with a couple fights to boot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
end the curse Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Trap game. Mid-week, drab opponent, sandwiched between an emotional shutout victory in Montreal and a home game vs Toronto... I smell trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
end the curse Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 I know every game is a must win, but the Sabres need to make sure they come out on top in this one. The road trip Buffalo is about to take is going to be tough. I think the Sabres will win tonight 4-2, and I also think Hecht will be one of the goal scorers. He is playing MUCH better hockey this year. Attention forum world: Please, I'm begging, no more "must win" talk until maybe the last 10 games of the season. Not singling anyone out, but it's really grating with 42 games left, and the team in 1st place, to be hearing this over and over and over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Trap game. Mid-week, drab opponent, sandwiched between an emotional shutout victory in Montreal and a home game vs Toronto... I smell trouble. You can really see them sleepwalking through the first period, getting outshot 14-5, giving up a few breakaways to St. Louis and Stamkos and being down 2-0 at some point in the 2nd, right? Of course, Vanek could also ring up one of his patented hat-tricks-vs-a-crappy-team and the Sabres could win 5-2 or so. I'd like to see Kaleta back and playing well. He's usually good for a spark when the team isn't sharp. Let's get 2 points in the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Start of the second half, let's get it started like we did in October. Just win baby. The number one NHL/USA hockey team. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercury Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Attention forum world: Please, I'm begging, no more "must win" talk until maybe the last 10 games of the season. Not singling anyone out, but it's really grating with 42 games left, and the team in 1st place, to be hearing this over and over and over... Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoYouBelieve Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Attention forum world: Please, I'm begging, no more "must win" talk until maybe the last 10 games of the season. Not singling anyone out, but it's really grating with 42 games left, and the team in 1st place, to be hearing this over and over and over... Thank you. A "must win" game implies that the effects of a LOSS would be catastrophic on a relative level. An early January game against a mediocre team from a different division while you're currently on a 4-game win streak and 2nd overall in the conference doesn't apply. The following are examples of true must-wins, in my opinion - Any playoff game in a series which you're not leading 3-0 - A 4-point-swing division game late in the season while you're battling for position - You're 9th in the conference with 10 or fewer games to play and you're scheduled to play one of the teams you can potentially overtake - You're on a losing streak of 3 games or more and you're facing a truly horrendous team (ie this year's Hurricanes or Oilers). Of course, a player must approach every game like a must-win in order to maintain their competitive edge. But for the fans? We'd drive ourselves crazy with that mindset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 This could better be catagorized as a "should win" game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 According the my cousin in Florida this is a "must win" game for Tampa. :nana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Myers with a goal and assist tonight to overtake Vanek in points. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
end the curse Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 No Kaleta tonight: Ruff said Patrick Kaleta is fine but will be held out tonight so he can get in more practice time prior to Friday's visit from Toronto. No decision yet on Nathan Paetsch's status, whether he stays or goes to Portland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 No Kaleta tonight: I'm fine with saving him up tonight to rake some Leaves come Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Wish they were playing Boston tonight. I'd like to see the level of compete in that one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Attention forum world: Please, I'm begging, no more "must win" talk until maybe the last 10 games of the season. Not singling anyone out, but it's really grating with 42 games left, and the team in 1st place, to be hearing this over and over and over... Somebody had to say it. I read it this morning and almost wrote something to the effect that it's certainly not a "must win" game but I've mentioned it several times this season which have fell upon deaf ears. Although if you're typing and reading, I'm not sure if that statement still holds.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Myers with a goal and assist tonight to overtake Vanek in points. :blink: Yeah that's just crazy. Nobody predicted beginning of the season we'd be where we are(1st in division) the way we got here(primarily 3rd/4th line scoring and excellant goal tending). Good news is there is plenty of room for improvement as we go through the second half and a lot of players recognize and echo that sentiment. Can't wait for the game to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbossy Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Yes, it would be good to see Vanek score tonight. He hasn't had a multi-point game in 14 games. Maybe Darcy should spring for a Vanek bobble head night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Yes, it would be good to see Vanek score tonight. He hasn't had a multi-point game in 14 games. Maybe Darcy should spring for a Vanek bobble head night? Would said Bobblehead have the infamous Vanek face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Yes, it would be good to see Vanek score tonight. He hasn't had a multi-point game in 14 games. Maybe Darcy should spring for a Vanek bobble head night? Doesn't Vanek usually feed on Tampa as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
end the curse Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Mac playing 4th line tonight. That's either the elixir to get a slumping forward off the schnied, or the last stop before the dreaded healthy scratch treatment. We shall see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbossy Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Doesn't Vanek usually feed on Tampa as well? The natural hat trick that included the game winner in OT. Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korab rules Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Doesn't Vanek usually feed on Tampa as well? Yes he does! A Vanek bobblehead with his patented look of constipation (or is that his f*ck face?) is definitely in order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 The natural hat trick that included the game winner in OT. Yup. Two natural hat tricks against Tampa in 2007-08, actually, including two game winners, one in OT. The first (2/20/08) included the 2nd, 3rd and 4th goals in an OT comeback win from down 1-3 to finish 4-3. The second (3/19/08) included the 4th, 5th and 6th goals in a comeback win from down 1-4 to finish 7-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogBat Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Who's going to be in net for Tampa tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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