Doohickie Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Buffalo has lost eight of its past nine games (1-6-2). The Sabres recalled forward Mikhail Grigorenko on Friday. He was minus-2 in 8:09 against New Jersey. "Right now, guys are vying for jobs, and (we're) seeing how they respond," coach Ted Nolan said. "You look at (Johan) Larsson, he's made a good name for himself and really taken advantage of it. (Philip) Varone's doing it. Grigorenko, his first game here [since March 6], he has to learn how do that also."Predators center Colin Wilson, who has 40 points (20 goals) in 68 games, is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Nashville recalled Viktor Arvidsson from Milwaukee of the AHL on an emergency basis. The Predators have not played since losing 3-2 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, their ninth loss in 11 games (2-8-1). Despite its recent struggles, Nashville enters Saturday two points behind the St. Louis Blues for first place in the Central Division. Coach Peter Laviolette gave the Predators the day off Wednesday before holding full practice sessions on back-to-back days. "[We] look to take all of that and bring it to the game on Saturday."Who do you think wins the Battle of the Sabre Toothed Mascots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Without another Buffalo sports team losing ahead of them tomorrow I'm not sure where they'll draw inspiration from this time around... But let's see if Hackett can, ya know, do good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Oh I think the Preds will dismantle them. 8-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 By the way, did anyone out there realize that the Preds and the Sabres both have a sabre-tooth cat as a mascot? I didn't until I tripped across the pic above while trying to think of something intelligent to post. (Obviously I came up empty and resorted to the pictures.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Yeah, maybe, but Nashville's is quite scary looking. I prefer the mascot that doesn't look like it features in a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Who's playing in net for Nashville tonight, Turd Ferguson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Sabretooth scared the outta me when I went to Friday's game. Snuck up behind my seat and brought that giant head of his within 5 inches of my face. He is clearly a natural predator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Yeah, maybe, but Nashville's is quite scary looking. If pastels scare you, I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Sabretooth looks like a guy you could tell some dirty stories, while drinking a couple a beers and trying to pick up some ladies. The predator looks like he's gonna get caught by Chris Hansen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Sabretooth looks like a guy you could tell some dirty stories, while drinking a couple a beers and trying to pick up some ladies. The predator looks like he's gonna get caught by Chris Hansen. See, I get the opposite vibe. I feel like Tooth has Skittles, flavored lube and a cordless power drill somewhere in that get-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 See, I get the opposite vibe. I feel like Tooth has Skittles, flavored lube and a cordless power drill somewhere in that get-up. So good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumblefish Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Turd Ferguson playing in net for Nashville tonight, would be a good thing, a very good thing, yes indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Turd Ferguson playing in net for Nashville tonight, would be a good thing, a very good thing, yes indeed But true to Sabres form, they could even make Turd Ferguson look like an all-star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 So good Good thing I'm creepy, crazy, unhappy and a bad person, innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Gnash puts Sabretooth to shame. The Preds use him for all sorts of in-game marketing. That's not a coincidence since the guy inside the costume's day job is in the Preds Marketing Department. Anyone reading this going to the game tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Gnash puts Sabretooth to shame. The Preds use him for all sorts of in-game marketing. That's not a coincidence since the guy inside the costume's day job is in the Preds Marketing Department. Anyone reading this going to the game tonight? I think Kim Pegula's job is in game stuff and honestly, there are a ton of things done around the league we can't be bothered with. Yes I am openly questioning Kim's ability. If I wanted to drive 5 hours I could totally go tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I think Kim Pegula's job is in game stuff and honestly, there are a ton of things done around the league we can't be bothered with. Yes I am openly questioning Kim's ability. If I wanted to drive 5 hours I could totally go tonight. Leave now and I will give you a ticket. I have an extra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Leave now and I will give you a ticket. I have an extra! lol thanks for the offer. It just isn't worth driving that far to see them and you know what that makes me really sad to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Nashville is an interesting story. A couple of seasons ago they lose Ryan Suter and end up drafting 4th overall and here they are today a legit Cup contender 3rd in the Western Conference. For those hoping for a quick Sabres turnaround, Nashville offers a little hope. Different circumstances overall, still a glimpse of hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 They are going to get murdered in the first round, wait for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Who's playing in net for Nashville tonight, Turd Ferguson? They're in danger of slipping out of home-ice advantage, haven't played since Tuesday and won't again until next Tuesday, so I can't imagine them starting anyone but Rinne. Nolan suggested Hackett might go, but Lindback used to be a Pred, so who knows who we'll have in net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Rinne in net. Wait a minute they are facing a starting goalie??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Pekka is always in net unless he in injured or there is a back-to-back. The Preds need this one so they will be motivated. I'm wearing my new Zadorov jersey to the game tonight. I was on the fence about wearing Preds gear vs. Sabres gear (I have Preds playoff tickets, so I want them to win out down the stretch). But, pre- and post-game it is better to wear Sabres stuff since there will be a ton of Buffalonians at the game and around town, especially for a weekend game. Nashville is an interesting story. A couple of seasons ago they lose Ryan Suter and end up drafting 4th overall and here they are today a legit Cup contender 3rd in the Western Conference. For those hoping for a quick Sabres turnaround, Nashville offers a little hope. Different circumstances overall, still a glimpse of hope. The Preds draft exceedingly well in the middle and late rounds. This forum seems to ignore anything other than high first-round picks. But, you can build a very good team if you "hit" on some of those later picks. Shea Weber, Mattias Ekholm, Roman Josi, Pekka Rinne, Craig Smith, Taylor Beck, Gabriel Bourque, Cody Franson, etc. are all very good players drafted 2nd round or later. Our goalie Lindback was a 7th round Preds draft pick (as was former 30-goal scorer Patric Hornqvist). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 The Preds draft exceedingly well in the middle and late rounds. This forum seems to ignore anything other than high first-round picks. But, you can build a very good team if you "hit" on some of those later picks. Shea Weber, Mattias Ekholm, Roman Josi, Pekka Rinne, Craig Smith, Taylor Beck, Gabriel Bourque, Cody Franson, etc. are all very good players drafted 2nd round or later. Our goalie Lindback was a 7th round Preds draft pick (as was former 30-goal scorer Patric Hornqvist). Which is why the pens fail at winning cups and why the oilers are mired in last place year after year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) I really don't think we ignore mid-round picks, as there's been plenty of talk about Bailey, Baptiste, Fasching et al. It's just that most of those players are so far away from contributing in the NHL when they get drafted that they're not the most interesting conversation pieces. It's pretty natural to focus on the guys and picks 1-2 years away rather than 3-4. Edited March 21, 2015 by TrueBluePhD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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