GAME DISCUSSION THREAD GDT: Boston at Buffalo 12-19-13 at 7:00 PM EST

[26CornerBlitz]

 

BOS (23-9-2) at BUF (8-23-3) – THU DEC 19 – 7:00 PM EST – MSG-B, BELL TV – WGR-550

 

BUFFALO SABRES

 

Final Lineup

 

26 Matt Moulson – 63 Tyler Ennis – 28 Zemgus Girgensons

9 Steve Ott ("C") – 23 Ville Leino – 21 Drew Stafford

82 Marcus Foligno – 19 Cody Hodgson – 27 Matt D'Agostini

12 Kevin Porter – 65 Brian Flynn – 37 Matt Ellis

X: 32 John Scott

 

20 Henrik Tallinder ("A") – 57 Tyler Myers

10 Christian Ehrhoff ("A") – 52 Alex Sulzer

4 Jamie McBain – 6 Mike Weber

X: 5 Chad Ruhwedel

 

30 Ryan Miller

1 Jhonas Enroth

 

Lineup News & Notes

 

D Chad Ruhwedel and F John Scott were healthy scratches in Tuesday's 4-2 win vs Winnipeg.

F Cody McCormick is expected to miss 4-6 weeks (UBI).

 

Weekly Transactions

 

12/14: F Matt Ellis recalled from Rochester (AHL).

12/17: F Kevin Porter and D Chad Ruhwedel recalled from Rochester (AHL).

12/17: F Luke Adam, D Mark Pysyk, and D Brayden McNabb assigned to Rochester (AHL).

12/17: D Alexander Sulzer activated from IR; Placed F Cody McCormick on IR.

 

According to the Stats

 

In the last 10 games, Buffalo is 3-5-2. Matt Moulson has goals in consecutive games,

while Tyler Ennis has three goals and two assists in his past six games.

 

Boston Bruins

 

Final Lineup

 

17 Milan Lucic – 46 David Krejci ("A") – 12 Jerome Iginla

63 Brad Marchand – 37 Patrice Bergeron ("A") – 18 Reilly Smith

34 Carl Soderberg – 51 Ryan Spooner – 25 Matt Fraser

38 Jordan Caron – 11 Gregory Campbell - 32 Nick Johnson

X: 20 Daniel Paille (concussion-like symptoms), 22 Shawn Thornton (suspended)

 

33 Zdeno Chara ("C") – 47 Torey Krug

43 Matt Barkowski – 44 Dennis Seidenberg

79 David Warsofskyi – 55 Johnny Boychuck

X:

 

30 Chad Johnson

40 Tukka Rask

 

Lineup News & Notes

 

Boston scratched Forwards Shawn Thornton, Daniel Paille, and Matt Fraser in Tuesday's 2-0 win vs the Flames.

F Shawn Thornton is appealing his 15 game NHL DoPS suspension for the attack on Pens D Brooks Orpik.

F Loui Eriksson, F Chris Kelly, D Dougie Hamilton, and D Adam McQuaid are on IR.

 

Weekly Transactions

 

12/16: Recalled F Craig Cunningham from Providence (AHL).

12/18: Assigned F Craig Cunningham and D Kevan Miller to Providence (AHL);

recalled D David Warsofsky from Providence (AHL).

 

According to the Stats

 

In the Last 10 games, Boston is 7-3-0. Jerome Iginla has two goals and four points in his past three games,

while David Krejci has two goals and eight points in his past six games.

 

PREGAME LINKS

 

Game Preview: 12/19/13 vs. Boston Bruins

 

BEYOND THE BOARDS: MOULSON SETTLING IN AS A SABRE

 

Sabres aim for second straight as they host Bruins

 

Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli spoke with the media after Wednesday's practice at Ristuccia Arena

 

Bruins Beat: The B's had a strong practice today at before taking off to face the Sabres in Buffalo tomorrow

 

Ted Nolan speaks with the media following Wednesay's practice at First Niagara Center

 

Buffalo’s John Scott always ready for a fight

 

Steve Ott made his weekly appearance on WGR's Howard Simon Show

 

Tyler Ennis and Tyler Ennis: Syracuse guard and Buffalo Sabres center answer questions

 

Depth is the Difference

 

Bruins vs Sabres Game Notes PDF

 

Press Clips: 12/19/13 vs Boston Bruins

 

THE MORNING SKATE: SCOTT A GAME-TIME DECISION AGAINST BRUINS, MIGHT PLAY DEFENSE

 

Ted Nolan speaks with the media following Thursday's morning skate at First Niagara Center

 

Dan Dunleavy previews Thursday night's game against the Bruins at First Niagara Center

 

Kevin Porter speaks with the media following Thursday's morning skate at First Niagara Center

 

Marcus Foligno speaks with the media following Thursday's morning skate at First Niagara Center

 

POSTGAME LINKS

 

SABRES SCORE FOUR TO DOWN BRUINS

 

Dan Dunleavy recaps the Sabres 4-2 win against the Bruins

 

Ted Nolan speaks with the media following the Sabres 4-2 win against the Bruins

 

Tyler Myers speaks with the media following the Sabres 4-2 win against the Bruins

 

Marcus Foligno speaks with the media following the Sabres 4-2 win against the Bruins

 

Drew Stafford speaks with Brian Duff and Mike Robitaille following the Sabres 4-2 win against the Bruins

 

Brian Flynn speaks with the media following the Sabres 4-2 win against the Bruins

[neverenough]

I would paint myself pink and wear speedos to my family's Christmas party before I liked anything Boston. Go Sabres

[Wyldnwoody44]

I would paint myself pink and wear speedos to my family's Christmas party before I liked anything Boston. Go Sabres

Clam chowder fan?

[dEnnis the Menace]

Clam chowder fan?

 

It's the only good thing to come out of New England...just saying.

 

And with that, Go Sabres!

[SwampD]

It's the only good thing to come out of New England...just saying.

 

And with that, Go Sabres!

I don't even like that.

[CallawaySabres]

You know, looking at Boston's lineup, I am a little surprised that they win as much as they do.....

[Rox11]

I hope NO John Scott, I don't expect anything over the top. If something does come about, he'll be in the lineup on Sat.

[Derrico]

Can we go two in a row? Beating 'Peg when they're on a road trip and the tail end of a back to back is one thing. If we can put on a another dominant performance against a class team from the east, I will then be thoroughly impressed.

[dudacek]

Very interesting read on Scott from a Boston beat writer

 

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/12/19/buffalo-john-scott-always-ready-for-fight/BDKXqCjlQwhw4BpjboCBxM/story.html

[26CornerBlitz]

Very interesting read on Scott from a Boston beat writer

 

http://www.bostonglo...CBxM/story.html

 

Good read, but already in the OP under PREGAME LINKS.

[nfreeman]

You know, looking at Boston's lineup, I am a little surprised that they win as much as they do.....

 

They are pretty banged up. They also play good team D and have great goaltending.

[Assquatch]

Very interesting read on Scott from a Boston beat writer

http://www.bostonglo...CBxM/story.html

 

Did you read that, Paul Hamilton? Work toward that.

[bcsaberks]

Very interesting read on Scott from a Boston beat writer

 

http://www.bostonglo...CBxM/story.html

Excellent read, thanks for highlighting it.

 

Good read, but already in the OP under PREGAME LINKS.

And thanks for the great OPs.

[26CornerBlitz]

You know, looking at Boston's lineup, I am a little surprised that they win as much as they do.....

 

They attribute the continued winning despite the rash of injuries to their organizational prospect depth as discussed here: Depth is the Difference

 

And thanks for the great OPs.

 

Thanks for the acknowledgement. Enjoy.

[bunomatic]

Should be a good home and home. They're a little banged up but still formidable and should be a good test. Not sure if we win either game but we have to play hard regardless. These guys play like the schoolyard bully so stand up boys and don't take no shite. As always , GO SABRES !

[NowDoYouBelieve]

Couldn't really ask for a better test.

[Kristian]

Should be a good home and home. They're a little banged up but still formidable and should be a good test. Not sure if we win either game but we have to play hard regardless. These guys play like the schoolyard bully so stand up boys and don't take no shite. As always , GO SABRES !

 

Dress Scott, and no shite will ensue. Trust me.

 

Seems a little ridiculous, but as long as Psycho-Chara and Co. keeps getting a free pass from Shanahan, Scott needs to dress for games like these.

 

I don't want to see Hodgson, Ennis or Myers take a cheapshot because someone felt like "taking the high road".

 

Play them hard, play them dirty if you have to - That's how they'll play you.

[Eleven]

Dress Scott, and no shite will ensue. Trust me.

 

Seems a little ridiculous, but as long as Psycho-Chara and Co. keeps getting a free pass from Shanahan, Scott needs to dress for games like these.

 

I don't want to see Hodgson, Ennis or Myers take a cheapshot because someone felt like "taking the high road".

 

Play them hard, play them dirty if you have to - That's how they'll play you.

 

I agree with you 100%, but Nolan might not:

 

Bill Hoppe ‏@BillHoppeNHL 15m

Another optional for the #Sabres this mild December morn. John Scott wearing defenseman blue, meaning he's likely out tonight.

[26CornerBlitz]

@BuffaloSabres

Miller and Enroth both at optional #GameDay skate. Miller off the ice first. #Sabres

[nfreeman]

I wonder if Zemgus is feeling chesty enough to put Lucic down?

[26CornerBlitz]

I wonder if Zemgus is feeling chesty enough to put Lucic down?

 

They'll likely be seeing plenty of each other in the LW vs RW matchup. Will be a good test for Gus.

[26CornerBlitz]

Bruins vs Sabres Game Notes PDF

 

Press Clips: 12/19/13 vs Boston Bruins

[spndnchz]

I wish I felt good enough to go tonight. I think it's gonna be a good game.

[26CornerBlitz]

I wish I felt good enough to go tonight. I think it's gonna be a good game.

 

Hope you feel better soon. Happy Holidays.

[26CornerBlitz]

@BuffaloSabres

#Sabres Interim Coach Ted Nolan says it'll be a game time decision on whether John Scott plays tonight. #GameDay