26CornerBlitz Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) GAME DISCUSSION THREAD GAME #76: BUF (21-45-9) at STL (51-17-7) – THU APR 3 – 8:00 PM EDT – MSG-B, BELL TV – WGR-550 BUFFALO SABRES Final Lineup 23 Ville Leino – 63 Tyler Ennis ("A") – 27 Matt D’Agostini 19 Cody Hodgson ("A") – 28 Zemgus Girgensons – 65 Brian Flynn 82 Marcus Foligno – 22 Johan Larsson – 44 Nicolas Deslauriers 32 John Scott – 37 Matt Ellis – 88 Cory Conacher X: 17 Torrey Mitchell (undisclosed), 21 Drew Stafford (undisclosed), 24 Zenon Konopka (back), 80 Chris Stewart (ankle) 10 Christian Ehrhoff ("A") – 55 Rasmus Ristolainen 6 Mike Weber – 4 Jamie McBain 29 Jake McCabe – 5 Chad Ruhwedel X: 20 Henrik Tallinder (undisclosed), 52 Alexander Sulzer (LBI), 57 Tyler Myers (LBI) 50 Nathan Lieuwen 31 Matt Hackett X: 1 Jhonas Enroth (LBI), 34 Michal Neuvirth (LBI) Lineup News & Notes G Jhonas Enroth (LBI), F Torrey Mitchell (undisclosed), F Nicolas Deslauriers (personal), F Zenon Konopka (back), G Michal Neuvirth (LBI), D Alex Sulzer (LBI), D Tyler Myers (LBI), and F Chris Stewart (ankle) were scratches in Tuesday's 3-2 SO win vs New Jersey. Tallinder, Weber, and Stafford will be game time decisions. Weekly Transactions 03/30: Reassigned C Mikhail Grigorenko to Rochester (AHL) from Quebec (QMJHL). 04/01: Signed C Justin Kea to a three year ELC. 04/02: Signed D Jake McCabe to a three year ELC. According to the Stats In the last 10 games, the Sabres have gone 2-7-1. Tyler Ennis scored two goals against the Devils on Tuesday. SAINT LOUIS BLUES Final Lineup 26 Dmitrij Jaskin – 42 David Backes ("C") – 74 T. J. Oshie ("A") 10 Brenden Morrow – 17 Vladimir Sobotka – 9 Jaden Schwartz 56 Magnus Paajarvi – 21 Patrick Berglund – 29 Steve Ott 12 Derek Roy – 40 Maxim Lapierre - 75 Ryan Reeves X: 20 Alexander Steen (UBI), 32 Chris Porter (healthy), 91 Vladimir Tarasenko (hand) 27 Alex Pietrangelo ("A") – 19 Jay Bouwmeester 22 Kevin Shattenkirk – 13 Carlo Colaiacovo 33 Jordan Leopold – 46 Roman Polak X: 28 Ian Cole (healthy), 5 Barret Jackman (LBI) 1 Brian Elliott 39 Ryan Miller Lineup News & Notes St. Louis scratched F Dmitrij Jaskin, D Ian Cole, F Chris Porter, D Jordan Leopold, and F Vladimir Tarasenko in Tuesday's 1-0 SO win vs Philadelphia. T.J.Oshie named NHL Third Star of the Week Weekly Transactions None According to the Stats In the Last 10 Games St. Louis has gone 7-3-0. Alexander Steen has three goals and four assists in the past five games. PREGAME LINKS 04/01 – GAME RECAP: LIEUWEN EARNS 1ST VICTORY IN SHOOTOUT WIN OVER DEVILS (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 04/01 – GAME RECAP: Oshie, Miller help Blues edge Flyers in shootout (Louie Korac – NHL.com) 04/02 – GAME PREVIEW: Goaltender Miller sits as Sabres visit Blues (David Kalan – NHL.com) 04/02 – Sabres’ Cody Hodgson happy with move to wing (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) 04/02 – NEWS: SABRES SIGN 2012 DRAFT PICK JAKE McCABE (Sabres.com) 04/02 – With West showdowns looming, Blues will sit Miller against Sabres (Mike Harrington – buffalonews.com) 04/02 – Rolling 10-Game Average TOI (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 04/02 – Game Preview: 4/3/14 at St. Louis Blues (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 04/02 – Ryan Miller talks about last night's shutout and the emotions of seeing his Buffalo teammates in town. <5:20> 04/02 – Brian Elliott, Derek Roy and Ken Hitchcock talk after practice. <4:45> 04/03 – Sabres at Blues Game Notes PDF (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 04/03 – Press Clips: 4/3/14 at St. Louis Blues (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 04/03 – Game DAY BLOG: Elliott Starts, Ott Ready to Face Sabres (Chris Pinkert - St. Louis Blues) 04/03 – Steve Ott, Jordan Leopold and Ken Hitchcock are interviewed before the April 3 game vs. Buffalo. <5:57> 04/03 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following Thursday's morning skate at Scottrade Center. <4:11> 04/03 – Jake McCabe ready for NHL debut; Chris Stewart could return this season (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) 04/03 – THE MORNING SKATE: McCABE READY TO DEBUT AGAINST BLUES (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 04/03 – Dan Dunleavy previews Thursday night's game against the Blues at Scottrade Center. <3:38> 04/03 – Chris Stewart speaks with the media following Thursday's morning skate at Scottrade Center. <1:11> 04/03 – Jake McCabe speaks with the media following Thursday's morning skate at Scottrade Center. <4:25> 04/03 – Ryan Miller speaks with the media before playing against the Sabres for the first time since being traded. <8:02> 04/03 – Teppo Numminen speaks with Sam Korotkin prior to Thursday night's game against the Blues at Scottrade Center. <0:46> POSTGAME LINKS 04/04 – GAME RECAP: SABRES PUT IN STRONG EFFORT AGAINST LEAGUE'S BEST (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 04/03 – Brian Duff and Dan Dunleavy recap the Sabres 2-1 loss to the Blues. <4:04> 04/03 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following the Sabres 2-1 loss to the Blues. <2:39> 04/03 – Nathan Lieuwen speaks with the media following the Sabres 2-1 loss to the Blues. <1:59> 04/03 – Nicolas Deslauriers speaks with Brian Duff following the Sabres 2-1 loss to the Blues. <1:59> 04/03 – Cody Hodgson speaks with the media following the Sabres 2-1 loss to the Blues. <1:47> 04/03 – Jake McCabe speaks with the media following the Sabres 2-1 loss to the Blues. <1:38> Edited April 4, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 This should be an entertaining game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kishoph Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hodgson has looked pretty good on the wing, maybe having a little more space has given him the confidence to start carrying the puck, one of my biggest peeves about him in the past couple of months was his lack of puck possession and in the last 2 games, he's been holding on to it and trying to make plays. Maybe his place is a winger in the top 6 and not a center, I don't care where he plays, as long as he produces, or at least tries to. As always, thanks 26, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I'm relieved Miller won't be in goal tonight. As many times as I've watched him play since the trade, I'm somehow not ready to see him play against Bflo. Anybody else feel that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Bold prediction: Stafford gets in a fight with Ott and totally owns him. Nolan gives Staff the C before the next game, declaring that he earned it fair & square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Is McCabe in? if so for who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Is McCabe in? if so for who? I'd say yes and I'd guess Ristolainen went back to Rochester. However, I have no confirmation of this so it remains a theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 04/03 – Sabres at Blues Game Notes PDF (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 04/03 – Press Clips: 4/3/14 at St. Louis Blues (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Is McCabe in? if so for who? Tallinder didn't finish the last game, so he might be dinged up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I'll go out on a limb. Sabres play down to their opponent and lose this one. to bad we don't get to see ol Millsie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 On WGR this morning they mentioned there was a tornado warning and the team had to evacuate to the basement of the hotel in St. Louis. Looking forward to McCabes first game tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 @dan_dunleavy Some of the damage in St Louis area from this am's storm that prompted our Tornado warning wake up @BuffaloSabres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Bold prediction: Stafford gets in a fight with Ott and totally owns him. Nolan gives Staff the C before the next game, declaring that he earned it fair & square. Some sort of Captaincy Quickening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 It's great if McCabe plays. We get another chance at seeing the future of Buffalo's draft picks and get an idea of how he'll perform. Unfortunately for him he'll be playing against one of the best teams in the NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Some sort of Captaincy Quickening? There can be only one (and two assistants)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 There can be only one (and two assistants)! Alternates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hockey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Alternates. At least I didn't say associate. :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Oh man our depth on defense is so good :w00t: 44th pick in the 2012 2nd round, can say what you want about our scouting staff , but our 2nd rounders in the last two years are doing very well. Not to mention the others picked even lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 At least I didn't say associate. :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I'm relieved Miller won't be in goal tonight. As many times as I've watched him play since the trade, I'm somehow not ready to see him play against Bflo. Anybody else feel that way? Agreed; I'd like the first time Miller plays Buffalo to be actually challenging rather than just a feel good shut out for Miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Per reports no Weber, Tallinder or Stafford on the ice this morning. Could be an optional skate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Per reports no Weber, Tallinder or Stafford on the ice this morning. Could be an optional skate. Chris Ryndak @ChrisRyndak Weber and Tallinder are not skating. Defenseman on the ice: McCabe, Ristolainen, Ehrhoff, McBain, Ruhwedel and Scott. #sabres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 @ChrisRyndak Forwards: Leino-Ennis-Deslauriers. Hodgson-Girgensons-Flynn. Foligno-Larsson-D'Agostini. Conacher-Ellis-Stewart. No Stafford. #sabres Weber and Tallinder are not skating. Defenseman on the ice: McCabe, Ristolainen, Ehrhoff, McBain, Ruhwedel and Scott. #sabres Looks like Nathan Lieuwen will start in goal tonight. #sabres Stewart working with Joe Sacco at center ice on some extra skating drills as the skate winds down. #sabres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) @ChrisRyndak: Nolan says Tallinder, Weber and Stafford are game-time decisions. Stewart is ahead of schedule, but not yet ready. #sabres @ChrisRyndak: Nolan plans on starting Hackett tomorrow in Detroit. #sabres Edited April 3, 2014 by Tankalicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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