Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 How is this added pressure? :blink: It's a F'n circus for a team who's GM admits they try to put on a show at home. That's how! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Killington Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 How is this added pressure? :blink: Lets see: 80+ Alumni Contest for fans to pick a player to get their jersey Sold out crowd PLUS the fans outside. All the festivities leading up to a very excited atmosphere of people just craving a win.... Oh, and those playoff things too.... I'd say there's added pressure on this game ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Lets see: 80+ Alumni Contest for fans to pick a player to get their jersey Sold out crowd PLUS the fans outside. All the festivities leading up to a very excited atmosphere of people just craving a win.... Oh, and those playoff things too.... I'd say there's added pressure on this game ;) The players have said multiple times recently that they feed off the fans. The loud playoff type crowd is just what this team wants and needs to get it done. TONIGHT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Killington Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 The players have said multiple times recently that they feed off the fans. The loud playoff type crowd is just what this team wants and needs to get it done. TONIGHT! I'd agree with you...cept some people let that eat at them instead of them eatting off the atmosphere. Here's hoping they gorge themselves on energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoYouBelieve Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Lets see: 80+ Alumni Contest for fans to pick a player to get their jersey Sold out crowd PLUS the fans outside. All the festivities leading up to a very excited atmosphere of people just craving a win.... Oh, and those playoff things too.... I'd say there's added pressure on this game ;) If this isn't the sort of team that responds positively to mounting pressure, then they can't win the Stanley Cup anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 This just tweeted from GR Enroth starts Vogl says Miller is backup tonight. Good call Lindy. If Enroth looks shaky I'd rather have Ryan than LaLime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 It's a bold move cotton, let's see if it pays off And it looks as if Peter Lefluer is blindfolding himself. Yes he will not be able to see! Great reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cereal Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Ah, yes. That was delightful. And the early-season blowout win about 6 months later (was it 9-0?), which resulted in both Hitch and Clarkie getting canned, was also great. Screw you, Flyers. Until the end of time. http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2006020079 2.) Miller being able to start essentially cold in the playoffs Vogl says Miller is backup tonight. Good call Lindy. If Enroth looks shaky I'd rather have Ryan than LaLime. GREAT news. As doublequotations above stated, I too would like Miller to head into the playoffs not completely cold. Here's to hoping he plays vs. Columbus tomorrow. 4-5 days off after that. Edit: Also, you've got to assume that Enroth stays with the team as backup when Miller starts again....right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Vogl says Miller is backup tonight. Good call Lindy. If Enroth looks shaky I'd rather have Ryan than LaLime. So who is the Sabres' number one goalie? Miller can play. Two games left. A point gets you in. Your Vezina winner sits with his sweater up over his mouth. I don't see how Enroth isn't the number one goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Killington Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 So who is the Sabres' number one goalie? Miller can play. Two games left. A point gets you in. Your Vezina winner sits with his sweater up over his mouth. I don't see how Enroth isn't the number one goalie. Ruff is already on record that Miller is number one. But honestly, does it make sense to start a goalie just returning from an injury...in stead of one with a "hot...glove?" I think it's the better call then forcing miller back into net. In all liklihood he gets start tomorrow for some gametime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 So who is the Sabres' number one goalie? Miller can play. Two games left. A point gets you in. Your Vezina winner sits with his sweater up over his mouth. I don't see how Enroth isn't the number one goalie. Let's just say.....Philly and Carolina win.... That's an awful lot of pressure to put on a guy coming back from an injury who is on record needing "tons of work" to stay focused and sharp. Quite the story possibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 So who is the Sabres' number one goalie? Miller can play. Two games left. A point gets you in. Your Vezina winner sits with his sweater up over his mouth. I don't see how Enroth isn't the number one goalie. A point gets you in and then gives Miller a meaningless practice game to get back up to speed. I don't see how Miller isn't the number one goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogBat Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Ruff is already on record that Miller is number one. But honestly, does it make sense to start a goalie just returning from an injury...in stead of one with a "hot...glove?" I think it's the better call then forcing miller back into net. In all liklihood he gets start tomorrow for some gametime. Reminds me of what Biron did in the 2005-06 campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Kaleta not playing. Superstitious LR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Ruff is already on record that Miller is number one. But honestly, does it make sense to start a goalie just returning from an injury...in stead of one with a "hot...glove?" I think it's the better call then forcing miller back into net. In all liklihood he gets start tomorrow for some gametime. Exactly my thought. I understand the point of Ruff saying Miller is number one. I have no doubts that Miller should be number one but you really need to ride the hot goalie and since Miller has been out for the past 4 games, I would prefer to stick with what has been working. Miller will be back tomorrow and will start in the playoffs(assuming he doesn't give up 5+ goals against Columbus). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LET"S GO BUFFALO Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 If this isn't the sort of team that responds positively to mounting pressure, then they can't win the Stanley Cup anyway. I am not saying that this team can't rise to the occasion or that Pegula is making a bad move...I personally think the whole idea of the night is fantastic and it really means a lot to me as a fan as I am sure it does to many others...it also helps give us something that no other NHL team has right now which is also very cool...the only thing is that this game has pressure as is and this team should be able to perform but why put anymore pressure then is necessary...I don't think pegs planed it that way but what can you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Killington Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Kaleta not playing. Superstitious LR. This bums me out, I have a feeling Kaleta would have made himself known tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsrcursed Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Kaleta not playing. Superstitious LR. Admittedly my favorite player. I'm completely ok with this decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 So who is the Sabres' number one goalie? Miller can play. Two games left. A point gets you in. Your Vezina winner sits with his sweater up over his mouth. I don't see how Enroth isn't the number one goalie. I'll bite on this. I see your point, but I think this boils down to a superstitious coach not wanting to upset the applecart. Part of coaching is being able to "feel" what's right for your team. Miller was LAST year's Vezina winner, and clearly he hasn't played at a similar level this season. Enroth is hot, and if you're Ruff you're hoping his (and the team's) momentum carries them through this game. Then you give Miller a start tomorrow to get him back into "game shape" for the playoffs. If Enroth loses tonight, nothing really changes -- Miller is back tomorrow, with a ton of pressure. The decision certainly opens the door for a lot of second-guessing, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 If this isn't the sort of team that responds positively to mounting pressure, then they can't win the Stanley Cup anyway. +1 So who is the Sabres' number one goalie? Miller can play. Two games left. A point gets you in. Your Vezina winner sits with his sweater up over his mouth. I don't see how Enroth isn't the number one goalie. Nonsense, and don't say you weren't asking for it. Kaleta not playing. Superstitious LR. Interesting. Ellis is in but Kaleta is healthy-scratched? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterDays06 Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Does anyone know the lines for tonight? I know kaleta has been ready to go.. Anywho, LET'S GO BUFFALO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMIRNOFF Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Didn't read all of the posts...Is it wrong of me to just want the one point? For some reason, this game scares me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Paul Hamilton just announced that Enroth will start tonight. No surprise to people who know how superstitious Ruff is. He's not going to change up personnel when the team is playing well, especially at the goalie position. Enroth has been really solid at home too. Perfect scenario if the Sabres can earn a point tonight and Miller can get a start tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assquatch Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 2 points, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Ya'll forgot my favorite video ETHRON WANTS BOBROVSKY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.