PromoTheRobot Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I'd have started Lalime, if only because Miller has let some softies in lately. Let Miller recharge and give Lalime a few starts. He can handle it. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 This will be like the Philly collapse. Burke loses it and fires Wilson tomorrow after a 7-4 beatdown by Buffalo 7-4 win after the Loafs have a 4-0 lead going into the 3rd. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
end the curse Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 If we don't win for some strange reason, I've already worked out the positive way of looking at it in my mind. If Toronto can somehow beat us, than maybe it will dawn on our guys that they can actually beat Ottawa. There, now I feel better. Still hope we clobber them, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbossy Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Maybe this game the Sabres get some PP goals. Toronto lowest in the league with less than 70% PK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Paging Dr Freud, Mr Freud to the GDT. Id is calling. You just never know where these little tid bits are going to show up. The GDT of all places! How did I know that Ink would respond to that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I'd have started Lalime, if only because Miller has let some softies in lately. Let Miller recharge and give Lalime a few starts. He can handle it. PTR That is my concern as well. Miller has been giving up too many rebounds lately and could probably use a little time off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 That is my concern as well. Miller has been giving up too many rebounds lately and could probably use a little time off. I think Lalime is supposed to go against Colorado tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I think Lalime is supposed to go against Colorado tomorrow. Did he play for Colorado? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Between this thread and the other one about third period goals allowed ... if you guys are not careful, we are going to lose our well-earned reputation for pessimism around here. maybe I am playing the reverse jinx here, but I have a feeling the Leafs get a point tonight, at least. I almost see it the other way--Kessel is going to play his ass off tonight, and several key teammates will "have his back" and do the same. How embarrassing would it be if the USA coach were fired from his NHL job prior to the Olympics?! Can anyone say "Trap Game" Don't let this game get away boys. Must win! Yes sir this is the same trepidation that I have with this game. I think we will see a hard playing Toronto team and if for some chance Miller is not on his game tonight sans Penguins game a week back this will not be the kind of sabres blowout many are predicting or any of us want to see. e.g a leafs win. It's a division game against what should be a motivated opponent and a good portent of the kind of desperate hockey we are going to see in the new year heading towards the olympics. I am looking for us to weather the storm and play the patient system they have done so well with against a team that will likely take some chances to end their Jinx and our winning streak. Not to mention being able to save some energy for the back to back tomorrow night. Go Bflo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetweenThePipes00 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 That is my concern as well. Miller has been giving up too many rebounds lately and could probably use a little time off. They have four days off after the Colorado game ... so if Lalime plays that, Miller gets five days off before the killer road trip. That's plenty ... then I would guess Lalime plays in Anaheim (the only back-to-back on the trip) and maybe Vancouver at the end so Miller is fresh for New Jersey and Boston when they get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 They have four days off after the Colorado game ... so if Lalime plays that, Miller gets five days off before the killer road trip. That's plenty ... then I would guess Lalime plays in Anaheim (the only back-to-back on the trip) and maybe Vancouver at the end so Miller is fresh for New Jersey and Boston when they get home. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 That is my concern as well. Miller has been giving up too many rebounds lately and could probably use a little time off. Well, he did have a very nice game against Montreal in the game prior to the TB game (in which the whole team kinda went to sleep after earning the big lead). I can see him coming out PO'd and very sharp tonight. Yes sir this is the same trepidation that I have with this game. I think we will see a hard playing Toronto team and if for some chance Miller is not on his game tonight sans Penguins game a week back this will not be the kind of sabres blowout many are predicting or any of us want to see. e.g a leafs win. It's a division game against what should be a motivated opponent and a good portent of the kind of desperate hockey we are going to see in the new year heading towards the olympics. I am looking for us to weather the storm and play the patient system they have done so well with against a team that will likely take some chances to end their Jinx and our winning streak. Not to mention being able to save some energy for the back to back tomorrow night. Go Bflo. Good post (although I must note a questionable use of "sans"). I too think the most likely outcome tonight is a grinded-out ugly win, probably including a scrap or 2. They have four days off after the Colorado game ... so if Lalime plays that, Miller gets five days off before the killer road trip. That's plenty ... then I would guess Lalime plays in Anaheim (the only back-to-back on the trip) and maybe Vancouver at the end so Miller is fresh for New Jersey and Boston when they get home. That sounds right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 From Bill Hoppe's column yesterday: "Notes: Ruff said winger Patrick Kaleta (knee, four games) is ready to return. But the agitator likely won’t play tonight. “Lineup changes now with the way we’ve been going is a little bit tough,” Ruff said. … Backup goalie Patrick Lalime will play this weekend, Ruff said. The Sabres also host Colorado on Saturday. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregkash Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Not that Toronto is much of a threat to our standings, but in the standings wins are the tiebreaker between points. so if you have a chance to play your best goalie against a team and get a win, especially a division and conference foe, then you do it. I like Starting Lalime against colorado. It's a no pressure game for him. Losing to colorado is not that big a deal, whereas losing to the Leafs is a little bit more serious. Of course, Lalime has played very very well lately so maybe he can pull out a nice string, plus he is going for his 200th career win. Something I'm sure he wants. I also like starting Miller tonight because he should be motivated to show Burke and Wilson who the starting goaltender for team USA is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I also like starting Miller tonight because he should be motivated to show Burke and Wilson who the starting goaltender for team USA is. On current form, Thomas does not start ahead of Miller. No way in heck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 If Grier was a step closer on that shorty, that was an easy goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 okay they've given them two straight PPs.. Time to play a bit in their zone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I would like to name that stanchion, he's beginning to become an important component of our offensive zone play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Miller took a highsticking penalty.. don't see that every day officially called "roughing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Miller took a highsticking penalty.. don't see that every day Roughing actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Miller took a highsticking penalty.. don't see that every day More like high-blocking.. he caught that idiot perfectly with the blocker! Glad to see he's taking his protection into his own hands.. though I hope the Leaves aren't succeeding in getting under his skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 More like high-blocking.. he caught that idiot perfectly with the blocker! Glad to see he's taking his protection into his own hands.. though I hope the Leaves aren't succeeding in getting under his skin. Miller playing with emotion is usually a good thing though. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Yeah, roughing.. I made the mistake of listening to RJ. Just saw the replay.. That was a nice club to the head.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Miller made two unreal saves in a row. MONSTER saves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Game is getting chippy.. Buffalo PP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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