wonderbread Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Each one of these games has been won by the team scoring the first goal. It's pretty clear what has to happen here. Find a way to get that first goal (like Philly did in Game 3) and then send forward after forward after Pronger. He's bound to be rusty and a bit slow. Let's turn that asset into a liability. If they are going to get to exploit him, it's tonight. Nice call wjag. They need to turn it up a notch for this game. All indicators point to this game being a free-for-all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'd just like to see the offense operate without Miller going up in smoke. I'd fux with a 3-1 or 5-2 game... It's time for Vanek, Connolly, Boyes, Ennis, Stafford or Gerbe to break through with a three point game. And boy do I hope Richards is kept without a point at all! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 It's time for Vanek, Connolly, Boyes, Ennis, Stafford or Gerbe to break through with a three point game. And boy do I hope Richards is kept without a point at all! :thumbsup: To hell with that. I hope Kaleta Umbergers him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Pretty sure the Flyers are gonna go ALL out the first 10 minutes, and if Miller and the D stand their ground, the Flyers Cryers will get down on themselves and implode We need to come out hard and fast! Sabres win 4-2, goals by Ennis (2), Vanek, and Goose...You heard it here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assquatch Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 There's gonna be some dirty ###### tonight, I'll tell ya that. I hope to see a repeat of this after the game then: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mST3lcwS0l0 "We just wanted to play, and the more they acted like idiots, the more we wanted to play" Lindy Ruff Apr 24, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I hope to see a repeat of this after the game then: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mST3lcwS0l0 "We just wanted to play, and the more they acted like idiots, the more we wanted to play" Lindy Ruff Apr 24, 2006 +1! I really think we should hear something like that later tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samothyev Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Each one of these games has been won by the team scoring the first goal. It's pretty clear what has to happen here. Find a way to get that first goal (like Philly did in Game 3) and then send forward after forward after Pronger. He's bound to be rusty and a bit slow. Let's turn that asset into a liability. If they are going to get to exploit him, it's tonight. I totally agree with this. He's gonna be so out of game shape let alone playoff game shape I don't see how he is going to be anything but a liability. I can't wait to see Kaleta or someone put a nice lick on him!!! LET'S GO BUFFALO!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Flyers are going to come out hitting. During that time, Buffalo needs to put a couple in the net, and I mean a couple, none of this one and done crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samothyev Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Flyers are going to come out hitting. During that time, Buffalo needs to put a couple in the net, and I mean a couple, none of this one and done crap. As long as they resist retaliation I see this being a strong possibility. I have a feeling Ennis and Gerbe are going to have something to do with the outcome of this game. 5-2 Buffalo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Each one of these games has been won by the team scoring the first goal. It's pretty clear what has to happen here. Find a way to get that first goal (like Philly did in Game 3) and then send forward after forward after Pronger. He's bound to be rusty and a bit slow. Let's turn that asset into a liability. If they are going to get to exploit him, it's tonight. I won't come right out and suggest anything here, but Gerbe does have a little history back in his college days of breaking people's hands with well placed slashes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I won't come right out and suggest anything here, but Gerbe does have a little history back in his college days of breaking people's hands with well placed slashes. So if he serves 5 penalties we can take 5 of their players out of the lineup?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Holy mackerel this is a huge game. But does it qualify as an occasion? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Trust me, I hated to even go there. Montador had such a great (maybe just really good) regular season, he was the last person I thought would suck it up come playoff time, but he's been a liability in our own end. He looks scared. He was benched for the last 3rd of the season for the most part. That doesnt qualify as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 So if he serves 5 penalties we can take 5 of their players out of the lineup?? See, that's the thing, he always got away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverPowerYou Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Pronger won't help them that much. He won't be throwing punches with his screwed up hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I honestly think it is going to take a perfect game by the Sabres to pull this off...Just keep it close in the first period and they have a good shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 The Sabres have to find a way to play a more sound game in their own zone. If they can do this, I feel good about their chances tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Pronger won't help them that much. He won't be throwing punches with his screwed up hand. Not, but he'll probably be,skate stomping, crosschecking, slashing and elbowing just fine. Dirtiest POS in the league, and a damn shame too cause he can play the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty16 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Not, but he'll probably be,skate stomping, crosschecking, slashing and elbowing just fine. Dirtiest POS in the league, and a damn shame too cause he can play the game. Plus Pronger gets away w cross checking the shhhhhh out of guys in the regular season. So much worse in the playoffs. He will hurt our smurfs. He is a psychological boost too. Imagine if Myers had been out all the time and we are just getting him back today. How good would this board feel????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Pronger coming back before he's 100% is a potential disaster for Philly. He could try to do too much, and it's already been suggested he won't be able to provide the boomer from the point he's known for. I love hearing Richards and the rest of their crew whining about the suddenly "too tough" Sabres. We're in their heads, and that's going to result in goals tonight. 5-2 good guys. Sabres clinch on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 See, that's the thing, he always got away with it. Ohhh really.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfUM5xHUY4M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Couldn't wait, huh? No sir! I won't come right out and suggest anything here, but Gerbe does have a little history back in his college days of breaking people's hands with well placed slashes. ...and of scoring huge goals in crunch time. But does it qualify as an occasion? :) Yes sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 "It's going to be our fans and our rink, and we're going to come out hard tomorrow," defenseman Kimmo Timonen said. "Trust me." Think they've got something up their sleeve? Like they're ready to just come out swinging? ...I just hope Weber or Myers is on the ice when they come out swinging... That would be a good fight. I think philly is going to try an manhandle us an I am not sure if our young guys wont be able to match them. I think the sabres offense comes to life and I think philly comes out trying to be all tough and hard but the sabres will outwork them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Keep your heads boys,just keep your heads. The flyers are set to lose theirs. Its already in their conversation,in the way they are carrying themselves in interviews etc. If the Sabres play their game and not allow themselves to get pulled into a free wheeling game they can win. The Flyers are saying Pronger will play or is a gametime decision. Bring it on. He's good for a few penalties. Our powerplay has to make them regret the extracurricular cheap stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 ...I just hope Weber or Myers is on the ice when they come out swinging... That would be a good fight. I think philly is going to try an manhandle us an I am not sure if our young guys wont be able to match them. I think the sabres offense comes to life and I think philly comes out trying to be all tough and hard but the sabres will outwork them. I'm not convinced. If this series has showed anything it is that the Philly forecheck is better than the Sabres Defense. They constantly pressure the puck handler and win the puck. Buffalo has not handled that forecheck yet. The only way for Buffalo to match Philly is to outhit them early and get a goal. I truly don't believe Buffalo can win any game they get behind in this series. One of the Flyers referred to "puck luck" after Game 1. They clearly had "puck luck" in Games 2 and 3 but not 4. Scrambles in front of the net and loose pucks will determine Buffalo's fate in this series. The Sabres simply haven't shown the ability to sustain ANY real pressure in the Philly zone with the lone exception of the first ten minutes of Game 4. This series looks so similar to the ECF versus Carolina. Buffalo is trying to win with Defense and shot blocks. Biggest difference this year is they have some gamers who are also willing to throw down and forecheck. Philly will come out tonight fully prepared to win the game in the first 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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