jsb Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) VS. The Buffalo Sabres play their 3rd game of this 4 game home stand against the New Jersey Devils coached by Lindy Ruff. The Devils will be without their starting GK Mackenzie Blackwood, Center Nico Hischier and Center Travis Zajac for this weekend's back to back games. Even though they have lost 3 of their last 4 games with Scott Wedgewood as their GK, they did out shoot the Flyers by a 34 to 17 margin and you just know that Coach Ruff would like nothing better than to sweep this series. Will or can the Sabres rebound after their awful last game against the Rangers, will Sam Reinhart play, will the 1st line have a bounce back game and score some goals at 5v5, will the giraffe man TT get back in the starting lineup?? Only HCRK knows for sure. 4th place is in the Sabres sights with a couple of victories so yes the games have meaning even though it's still early in the season. Can the Sabres win and shine a light on this season?? One thing that is special is former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff will be coaching his 1500th game here in Buffalo unfortunately with no fans in the stands. He was drafted with the 32nd pick of the 2nd round by the Sabres in 1979 and was later traded in 1989 for a draft pick which became Richard Smehlik and later became their 15th head coach in 1997 and in the 2005-06 season won the Jack Adams Award for Coach of the Year. During the season in Feb. 2013 he was relieved of his duties with the Sabres. DEVILS at SABRES This is the first of eight meetings between the Sabres and Devils this season. Last meeting: Buffalo defeated New Jersey 7-1 in Buffalo on Dec. 2, 2019 Next meeting: Saturday, Jan. 31 in Buffalo The Sabres are 4-6-0 in their last 10 games vs. the Devils; 4-5-1 at home. This is the 160th game all-time between Buffalo and New Jersey; Buffalo has a 78-55-26 series record. The Sabres are 43-27-11 at home against the Devils all-time. THIS DATE IN SABRES HISTORY The Sabres are 10-7-3 all-time on January 30. January 30, 2007: Daniel Briere scores his second of two hat tricks as a member of the Sabres as the Sabres defeat the Bruins 7-1 in Buffalo. January 30, 2008: Ryan Miller stops all 32 Florida shots and Thomas Vanek scores the lone Buffalo goal as the Sabres defeat the Panthers 1-0 in Florida. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW The Sabres won both meetings with the Devils last season. They scored seven goals in each game, both of which took place in Buffalo. The home team has won the last five meetings between these teams. Since the Devils’ last win at KeyBank Center on Jan. 30, 2018, the Sabres have won three straight games at home against New Jersey, outscoring them 19-4 in those contests. A victory today would give the Sabres wins in three consecutive matchups with the Devils for the first time since Oct. 23, 2010 to March 26, 2011. Entering play Friday, only Edmonton’s Ethan Bear and Darnell Nurse (8 GF) have been on the ice for more 5-on-5 goals as a pair than Jake McCabe and Rasmus Ristolainen’s seven goals. I bolded that especially for @Brawndo Both these games against the Devils will be played at 1pm so get ready for not only 2 matinee games but afternoon delights!!! LETS GO BUFFALO Some information was gathered from the website https://sabresdigitalpressbox.com for those who may want to read more from this site. Edited January 30, 2021 by jsb 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted January 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 Me to!!! 😂🤣😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 20 minutes ago, Brawndo said: He froze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 Lets just get the win. Not interested in individual statistics, just win the game as a team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 The Sabres are the better team. Show me the win! Let’s go Buffalo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 The devils are probably going to come out with their hair on fire trying to get a W for their beloved coach. Ralph will start the Eakin line, get caved and kill any chance the Sabres have at staving off the onslaught. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Lee Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Brawndo said: Watch the puck bounce. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Naughton Jr Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 Skinner gets 2 goals tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) I love 1pm weekend games. (I love 4pm even more!) I have a choice between watching today and watching tomorrow, and I'm choosing today. Edited January 30, 2021 by Eleven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 We should be at hockey about oh-two-hundred hours. Don't everybody thank me at once. Nothing better than a little hockey at 10 AM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said: We should be at hockey about oh-two-hundred hours. Don't everybody thank me at once. Nothing better than a little hockey at 10 AM. I don't understand how Pacific time people live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted January 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said: We should be at hockey about oh-two-hundred hours. Don't everybody thank me at once. Nothing better than a little hockey at 10 AM. May the Force be with us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Eleven said: I don't understand how Pacific time people live. Central is still the best. Games start at noon like an old-time movie standoff (or... just like High Noon). And a late game takes you just to bedtime. It definitely took some getting used to... but now I kind of like it. All the main sports are over and there's still time in the day to unwind. Local news after the game except on the West coast.... And as I'm more an early bird anyway, the morning games are a fun twist and there's still a whole day left afterward to enjoy. 3 minutes ago, jsb said: May the Force be with us The Concept of... and The Ehrhoff will be with us. Always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 3 hours ago, jsb said: Can the Sabres win and shine a light on this season?? One thing that is special is former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff will be coaching his 1500th game here in Buffalo unfortunately with no fans in the stands. He was drafted with the 32nd pick of the 2nd round by the Sabres in 1979 and was later traded in 1989 for a draft pick which became Richard Smehlik and later became their 15th head coach in 1997 and in the 2005-06 season won the Jack Adams Award for Coach of the Year. During the season in Feb. 2013 he was relieved of his duties with the Sabres. LETS GO BUFFALO Some information was gathered from the website https://sabresdigitalpressbox.com for those who may want to read more from this site. Excellent work as always JSB and special props for the inclusion of a great and lesser-known Rolling Stones song. Separately, I would love for both the Sabres and the Devils to shock the world and make the playoffs. Lindy is one of my all-time favorite Sabres. It's more clear than ever that it should've been Darcy that was canned that dark day in 2013 and not Lindy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Archie Lee said: Watch the puck bounce. That’s why his pass was off and late. He had to get the puck back. Great catch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, Eleven said: I don't understand how Pacific time people live. It's probably better that way. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said: Central is still the best. Unquestionably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Cal Naughton Jr said: Skinner gets 2 goals tonight I thought his contract had a “no-goal” clause? He scores more than 10 a year, and he forfeits his salary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) I am going to predict that Skinner will score a goal this game. I will also continue to predict that he will score a goal in a game until he does. Once he breaks the no goal barrier I will stop predicting that he will score a goal but will graciously take credit for the goal when he does finally light the lamp. 🤡 Edited January 30, 2021 by JohnC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 NS time is the only real time. 2 PM puck drop is perfect on a Saturday afternoon. Knowing me I will remember this post at about 7 PM NS time. +++++ almost forgot ... GO SABRES!! MUST WIN!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MODO Hockey Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 Imagine beeing able to watch hockey @ 7 pm ! Let's go 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Naughton Jr Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 52 minutes ago, Kristian said: I thought his contract had a “no-goal” clause? He scores more than 10 a year, and he forfeits his salary Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Eleven said: I don't understand how Pacific time people live. I lived on the left coast for a few years. It's just a different routine. All the stuff you stay up late for is over by 9 pm out there. I was actually shocked at how early bars closed in L.A. compared with Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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