LGR4GM Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) The Flames are playing some good hockey thus far in the season. Currently ranked 6th in the western conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division, they are 4 and 2 in their last 6 games. The 2 losses occurred in back to back games after they had a 4 game win streak. This will mark the first meeting between these two teams this season. Last season the Sabres dropped both games they played to the flames (2-1 OT and 3-1) with former Buffalo Sabre Paul Byron netting 2g and 1a in those games to lead Calagary's scoring. Chris Butler tied him in points with 3a. I get the impression those two guys wanted a little payback against their former team. This will mark the first time Zadorov has played against the Flames and only the 2nd time Ristolainen has played them. Zadorov and Ristolainen have been Buffalo's best defensive pairing over the last month and have helped stabilize a very young and/or questionable blue line. Top Players Flames: Mike Giordano - 7g, 22, +16 Jiri Hudler - 11g, 15a, +6 Sean Monahan - 10g, 9a, +7 Top Players Buffalo: Tyler Ennis - 8g, 9a, -10 Drew Stafford - 5g, 9a, -11 Zemgus Girgensons - 8g, 6a, +3 Edited December 11, 2014 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicknfla Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) The Flames are what I expect/hope we are like next year. Edited December 11, 2014 by sicknfla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Nice to see Paul Byron with a steady job on an NHL roster. (not wishing him in Buffalo, but it is nice to see.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 They Flames are what I expect/hope we are like next year. This I am as pro tank as anyone on this board, but after this season I want to start winning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 It'll be interesting to watch the Flames Johnny Gaudreau . Johnny Hockey is fast and fearless going to the dirty areas that many big men won't go to. Things get exciting when he has the puck. Maybe Nikita lights him up ? As always, GO SABRES ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 The Flames are what I expect/hope we are like next year. This I am as pro tank as anyone on this board, but after this season I want to start winning The INSTANT the Sabres are locked into a 2015 top 2 pick, I NEVER want to see them lose another game. (Caveot: if a Sabres loss does absolutely nothing to their playoff positioning but it could result in a heart rending playoff miss by the Loafs, Phlyers, or B's or ideally all 3; I'd probably be ok w/ it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 The Flames are what I expect/hope we are like next year. A house of cards waiting to collapse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny DangerFace Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 A house of cards waiting to collapse? Sounds about right next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Team just tweeted: Nolan: Quite a morning, had some weather issues. Told the guys to be safe, stay home if they can't make it in this AM. #CGYvsBUF Am I being a cranky-pants for reacting to that with a "JFC, gimme a break -- errr-bahdy made it into work this morning." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hodgson apparently healthy scratched for tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcsaberks Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hodgson apparently healthy scratched for tonight. BEEEP. Beep Beep Beep. We gotta a dry clean-up in aisle 19 please. Dry clean-up, aisle 19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Hard work meets hard work in tonight's match up. The Flames style of play is almost exactly the same as Buffalo's, so I fully expect a loss tonight Edited December 11, 2014 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Team just tweeted: Nolan: Quite a morning, had some weather issues. Told the guys to be safe, stay home if they can't make it in this AM. #CGYvsBUF Am I being a cranky-pants for reacting to that with a "JFC, gimme a break -- errr-bahdy made it into work this morning." Code speak for, "Patty, you can take a day off." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hodgson this game and Stewart last game as healthy scratches. When your $4 million "scorers" are getting scratched for guys like Mitchell and Flynn, they need a change of scenery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hodgson apparently healthy scratched for tonight. Hallelujah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hodgson apparently healthy scratched for tonight. About time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hodgson this game and Stewart last game as healthy scratches. When your $4 million "scorers" are getting scratched for guys like Mitchell and Flynn, they need a change of scenery. Other teams do it without any trades to follow. It's providing motivation and rewarding the guys who are working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Other teams do it without any trades to follow. It's providing motivation and rewarding the guys who are working. IMO, Hodgson got rewarded--big pay day--and that's the problem, his motivation is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Other teams do it without any trades to follow. It's providing motivation and rewarding the guys who are working. I'm of the opinion that Murray would like to rid himself of Hodgson's long term contract (a "Darcy special") sooner rather than later. And, Stewart is definitely gone by the trade deadline. Getting healthy scratched just further reinforces that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 I'm of the opinion that Murray would like to rid himself of Hodgson's long term contract (a "Darcy special") sooner rather than later. And, Stewart is definitely gone by the trade deadline. Getting healthy scratched just further reinforces that. The Sabres are going to have a helluva time finding someone to take Hodgson's contract off their hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 IMO, Hodgson got rewarded--big pay day--and that's the problem, his motivation is gone. I've been a Hodgson supporter in the past, but it's clear that he's just not a good fit here anymore with Nolan or in general. He has offensive talent but he needs to play with linemates who are both offensively gifted and defensively responsible to make up for his shortcomings and if we had a bunch of guys like that we wouldn't need Hodgson to drag down this mythical line of 2/3 awesome anyway. Does he still hold any value at this point or does his contract essential give him negative value? Who could we feasibly trade him to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 The Sabres are going to have a helluva time finding someone to take Hodgson's contract off their hands. GMTM should embarrass Darcy into getting Arizona to trade for him. Offer him for a minor leaguer or low round pick. Say that Darcy thought he was good enough for a big contract, let him put up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Darcy still waiting for the market to set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 GMTM should embarrass Darcy into getting Arizona to trade for him. Offer him for a minor leaguer or low round pick. Say that Darcy thought he was good enough for a big contract, let him put up now. I love this idea so so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 The Sabres are going to have a helluva time finding someone to take Hodgson's contract off their hands. You speak the truth. Not too many teams want to spend $4 million on guys who can't score, don't hit, and don't play defense. Can we retain salary in a trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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