26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) GAME DISCUSSION THREAD GAME #74: TBL (40-24-9) at BUF (20-45-8) – SAT MAR 29 – 7:00 PM EDT – MSG-B – WGR-550 BUFFALO SABRES Final Lineup 88 Cory Conacher – 63 Tyler Ennis – 21 Drew Stafford ("A") 19 Cody Hodgson – 28 Zemgus Girgensons – 65 Brian Flynn 82 Marcus Foligno – 22 Johan Larsson – 27 Matt D’Agostini 32 John Scott – 37 Matt Ellis – 44 Nicolas Deslauriers X: 17 Torrey Mitchell (undisclosed), 23 Ville Leino (undisclosed), 80 Chris Stewart (ankle), 24 Zenon Konopka (back) 10 Christian Ehrhoff ("A") – 55 Rasmus Ristolainen 20 Henrik Tallinder ("A") – 5 Chad Ruhwedel 6 Mike Weber – 4 Jamie McBain X: 52 Alexander Sulzer (LBI), 57 Tyler Myers (LBI) 31 Matt Hackett 50 Nathan Lieuwen X: 1 Jhonas Enroth (LBI), 34 Michal Neuvirth (LBI) Lineup News & Notes F Zemgus Girgensons (LBI), F Chris Stewart (ankle), F Zenon Konopka (back), D Alex Sulzer (LBI), G Jhonas Enroth (LBI), F Torrey Mitchell (undisclosed), D Tyler Myers, and G Michal Neuvirth (LBI) were scratches in Thursday's 6-1 loss at Nashville. Weekly Transactions 03/24: Assigned D Rasmus Ristolainen to Rochester (AHL). 03/27: Recalled (emergency basis) D Rasmus Ristolainen and F Johan Larsson from Rochester (AHL). According to the Stats In the last 10 games, the Sabres have gone 1-9-0. Buffalo has scored three goals in three games and Brian Flynn has figured in on two of them with two assists. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING Final Lineup 17 Alex Killorn – 91 Steven Stamkos ("C") – 16 Teddy Purcell 18 Ondrej Palat – 51 Valtteri Filppula – 24 Ryan Callahan 23 J.T. Brown – 9 Tyler Johnson – 86 Nikita Kucherov 19 B.J. Crombeen – 44 Nate Thompson ("A") – 12 Ryan Malone X: 11 Tom Pyatt (healthy), 28 Cody Kunyk (healthy), 71 Richard Panik (healthy) 77 Victor Hedman – 6 Sami Salo 25 Matt Carle ("A") – 7 Radko Gudas 2 Eric Brewer ("A") – 21 Michael Kostka X: 3 Keith Aulie (healthy), 8 Mark Barberio (healthy) 30 Ben Bishop 39 Anders Lindback Lineup News & Notes Tampa Bay scratched D Keith Aulie, D Mark Barberio, C Tom Pyatt, F Cody Kunyk, and F Richard Panik in Thursday's 3-2 SO win vs NYI. D Mattias Ohlund (knee) and D Brian Lee (knee) are on injured reserve. Weekly Transactions None According to the Stats In the Last 10 games, Tampa Bay has gone 6-0-4. Valtteri Filppula has a 10-game point scoring streak (4G/10A). Ryan Callahan has three goals in his past four games. PREGAME LINKS 03/27 – GAME RECAP: Nashville cruises to victory with 4 goals in 1st period (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 03/28 – GAME RECAP: Thirteen Rounds Later, Bolts Skate Away With Two Points (Missy Zielinski – Lightning Beat Reporter) 03/28 – GAME PREVIEW: Lightning try to extend point streak against Sabres (NHL.com) 03/28 – Sabres want to be careful with Ville Leino; Zemgus Girgensons set to return (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) 03/28 – Sabres legend Dominik Hasek and Ted Nolan enjoy first chat in 17 years (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) 03/28 – ‘The Dominator’ (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 03/28 – Game Preview: 3/29/14 vs Tampa Bay Lightning (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 03/28 – Dominik Hasek met with the media in Buffalo upon his return prior to the Sabres HOF induction. <14:34> 03/29 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following Saturday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <6:07> 03/29 – Lightning at Sabres Game Notes PDF (Sabres.com) 03/29 – THE MORNING SKATE: GIRGENSONS SET TO RETURN AFTER MISSING 11 GAMES (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 03/29 – Lightning's Callahan enjoying new surroundings (NHL.com) 03/29 – Jon Cooper and Captain Steven Stamkos talk about the keys to tonight's game against the Buffalo Sabres. <1:41> 03/29 – Sam Korotkin previews Saturday night's game against the Lightning at First Niagara Center. <2:57> 03/29 – Zemgus Girgensons speaks with the media following Saturday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <2:37> 03/29 – Cody Hodgson speaks with the media following Saturday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <1:00> 03/29 – Johan Larsson speaks with the media following Saturday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <1:08> 03/29 – Press Clips: 3/29/14 vs Tampa Bay Lightning (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 03/29 – Jon Cooper discusses the keys to tonights match up versus the Buffalo Sabres. <6:13> 03/29 – Ryan Callahan comfortable in Tampa Bay (Kevin Oklobzija - democratandchronicle.com) 03/29 – Teppo Numminen speaks with Sabres.com before Saturday night's game against the Lightning at First Niagara Center. <1:17> POSTGAME LINKS 03/29 – NHL POST-GAME NEWSLETTER: Tampa Bay Lightning @ Buffalo Sabres (NHL.com) 03/29 – Sabres PR Post-Game Report: 3/29 vs TBL (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 03/29 – GAME RECAP: LUCKY BOUNCE NOT ENOUGH AS SABRES FALL IN OT (Joe Ray – Sabres.com) 03/29 – Dan Dunleavy recaps the Sabres 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning. <3:08> 03/29 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following the Sabres 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning. <3:00> 03/29 – The Buffalo Sabres induct Dominik Hasek into the team's Hall of Fame. <10:26> 03/29 – Dominik Hasek's career in Buffalo is celebrated in this video that aired in-arena on March 29. <2:09> 03/29 – Cory Conacher speaks with the media following the Sabres 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning. <0:51> 03/29 – Zemgus Girgensons speaks with the media following the Sabres 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning. <1:42> 03/29 – Matt Hackett speaks with the media following the Sabres 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning. <1:51> 03/29 – Drew Stafford speaks with the media following the Sabres 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning. <1:03> 03/29 – Cody Hodgson speaks with Brian Duff and Mike Robitaille following the Sabres 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning. <2:05> Edited March 30, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 $50 tickets on stub hub. I'll pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 $50 tickets on stub hub. I'll pass. $50 :blink: Do the tickets come with free beer and a happy ending? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 $50 :blink: Do the tickets come with free beer and a happy ending? No kidding. I'll pay $50 if it comes with a man hug from Steven Stamkos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I paid $10 per ticket to see a performance of The Wizard of Oz tonight at a local high school. I think I'll get a better return on my investment than the people at FNC. This team has devolved into something barely watchable. I really hope they blow up the roster this offseason and make the team somewhat competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 $50 tickets on stub hub. I'll pass. Hasek pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) @BuffaloSabres 15h Going to tomorrow's #Sabres game? Remember to be in your seats by 6:50pm for a pregame ceremony for Dominik Hasek. Edited March 29, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kishoph Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 This might be the best the line-up and line combinations have looked in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 The return of Zemgus might mean something worth watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Hopefully Zemgus's Return tonight makes the team watchable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 @BuffaloSabres All #Sabres forwards accounted for at AM skate with the exception of Leino, Mitchell & Stewart who are injured. In case you missed it yesterday, Girgensons is expected to return to action for the #Sabres tonight. He's skating now at AM skate. #Sabres defensemen now on ice at AM skate are Ehrhoff, McBain, Ristolainen, Ruhwedel, Tallinder, Weber. Hackett first goalie off the ice. He will start tonight for the #Sabres. @BuffaloSabres MSG will carry the Hasek pregame ceremony in its entirety tonight. Please tune in early because it begins before 7pm. #Sabres @BuffaloSabres Nolan impressed by Ristolainen's development since early in the season. Big goal at #WorldJuniors, play with @AmerksHockey, bright future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 @pham1717 Nolan said Leino was evaluated and was going to skate and got light headed again. Said he was never hit. Larsson stays and will play withFoligno and D'Agostini. Girgensons will center with Hodgson on the wing. Conacher with Ennis and Stafford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) 03/29 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following Saturday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <6:07> 03/29 – Lightning at Sabres Game Notes PDF (Sabres.com) Edited March 29, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 The Hasek ceremony is a blantant attempt to keep people interested in this pile of ###### they call a hockey team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 The Hasek ceremony is a blantant attempt to keep people interested in this pile of ###### they call a hockey team. Yep. And that's why they're now doing another one next year, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 The Hasek ceremony is a blantant attempt to keep people interested in this pile of ###### they call a hockey team. He's going to be a first ballot HHOF-er in a couple months. It's not like its a stretch induction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 03/29 – THE MORNING SKATE: GIRGENSONS SET TO RETURN AFTER MISSING 11 GAMES (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) PROJECTED LINEUP 88 Cory Conacher – 63 Tyler Ennis – 21 Drew Stafford 19 Cody Hodgson – 28 Zemgus Girgensons – 65 Brian Flynn 82 Marcus Foligno – 22 Johan Larsson – 27 Matt D’Agostini 32 John Scott – 37 Matt Ellis – 44 Nicolas Deslauriers 10 Christian Ehrhoff – 55 Rasmus Ristolainen 6 Mike Weber – 4 Jamie McBain 20 Henrik Tallinder – 5 Chad Ruhwedel 31 Matt Hackett 50 Nathan Lieuwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Hopefully Zemgus's Return tonight makes the team watchable WADR, it is pretty sad that we're excited about the return of a guy who has only scored 6 goals... as if that'll make a damned bit of difference on this team. Don't get me wrong, I like Gus and recognize he's got a ton of "up side" but... ;) He's going to be a first ballot HHOF-er in a couple months. It's not like its a stretch induction. It's not the player or the induction, it is the timing of the ceremony that is an obvious attempt to keep fans interested in a team that is for the most part unwatchable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Hopefully Zemgus's Return tonight makes the team watchable I'll guarantee he leaves everything he has on the ice. He does that EVERY shift in EVERY game. As to the other stiffs who've packed it in for the season, God only knows what we'll get out of them at this point. Too bad what ZG has isn't coachable. GO SABRES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 It's worth $50 not to see Leino playing ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 03/29 – Lightning's Callahan enjoying new surroundings (NHL.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 03/29 – Jon Cooper and Captain Steven Stamkos talk about the keys to tonight's game against the Buffalo Sabres. <1:41> 03/29 – Sam Korotkin previews Saturday night's game against the Lightning at First Niagara Center. <2:57> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kishoph Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 WADR, it is pretty sad that we're excited about the return of a guy who has only scored 6 goals... as if that'll make a damned bit of difference on this team. Don't get me wrong, I like Gus and recognize he's got a ton of "up side" but... ;) I don't think the goal output is what's making people excited to see him, it's seeing a player put in 100% effort and also getting a glimpse of the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 03/29 – Zemgus Girgensons speaks with the media following Saturday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <2:37> 03/29 – Cody Hodgson speaks with the media following Saturday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <1:00> 03/29 – Johan Larsson speaks with the media following Saturday's morning skate at First Niagara Center. <1:08> 03/29 – Press Clips: 3/29/14 vs Tampa Bay Lightning (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 The Hasek ceremony is a blantant attempt to keep people interested in this pile of ###### they call a hockey team. Weren't they coming off a 4-1 stretch when this announcement was made? Seems odd if they were doing this too keep people interested that they would do it when the team was in the midst of their best stretch of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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