26CornerBlitz Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 @BuffaloSabres Sabres lines at practice: Kane-O'Reilly-McGinn Girgensons-Eichel-Moulson Foligno-Larsson-Gionta Varone/C.O'Reilly-Schaller-Legwand Defense pairings: Bogosian-Ristolainen McCabe-Franson Weber-Pysyk Gorges-Colaiacovo Girgensons, Gorges returned to practice with the team today. Deslauriers skated earlier on his own; Ennis sill week-to-week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 i did not see Friday night's game...thank goodness..but son said he played great. Welcome to the dark side E of not giving them a chance this year...i just got there a few games before you! In the Detroit game Lehner really played strong. He didn't frantically flop around. His movements were efficient and controlled even when there was a lot of activity around him. I had my doubts about Murray's deal for the goalie. I thought he gave up too much for a player that the Senators wanted to move anyway due to an excess in goalies. But in this particular game you get a better understanding why Murray believes that he will be a very good number# 1 goalie for us. My original thinking on this deal was to keep your high picks and build the roster before addressing the goalie position. I thought that Johnson was a solid enough stopper for us at the rebuilding stage they were in. What I like about the GM is that he is not afraid to make moves. You can see the pieces being added. Although the Sabres are not garnering a lot of points it is evident to me that even when they lose they are rarely outclassed. You couldn't say that last year. The Sabres should be at least 20 points better this year from last year and next year they should be a team on the doorstep of the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 @BuffaloSabres Who will be making our final road trip before the All-Star Break? Injury updates from Coach: http://bufsabres.co/eYH9lh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 VS. SABRES (19-25-4) at RANGERS (26-17-5)MON JAN 25, 2015 @ 7:30 PM ETTV: NBCSNNHL.com Game Preview: Rangers' Nash could be ready against Sabres Season series: The New York Rangers defeated the Buffalo Sabres three times last season, outscoring them 11-2. Rick Nash and Derrick Brassard each had four points for the Rangers. Matt Moulson and Drew Stafford, now withthe Winnipeg Jets, scored for the Sabres. Sabres Digital Press Box Game PreviewCURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 214)Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missedCody McCormick (blood clot, Oct. 8; injured reserve) – 48 gamesTyler Ennis (upper body, Dec. 31; injured reserve) – 11 gamesNicolas Deslauriers (lower body, Jan. 5; injured reserve) – 9 gamesZemgus Girgensons (upper body, Jan. 16; injured reserve) – 4 gamesSam Reinhart (upper body, Jan. 22) – 1 gameTRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS1/22: Recalled F Cal O’Reilly from Rochester (AHL)UPCOMING GAMESTuesday, Jan. 26: Buffalo at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 3: Buffalo at Montreal, 7 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 4: Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 6: Buffalo at Boston, 7 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 9: Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m.TONIGHT’S GAMESABRES at RANGERSThis is the first of three meetings between the Sabres and Rangers this season.Next meeting: Tuesday, March 8 in BuffaloLast meeting: New York defeated Buffalo, 2-0, in Buffalo on March 14, 2015The Sabres are 2-7-1 in their last 10 games vs. the Rangers; 4-3-3 on the road.This is the 172nd game all-time between Buffalo and New York; Buffalo has a 78-60-33 series record.The Sabres are 31-33-20 on the road against the Rangers all-time. @BuffaloSabres Zemgus Girgensons says he's pretty much ready to go. Listen to his comments: http://bufsabres.co/9tjvjM Zemgus Girgensons Zemgus is back + other injury updates. #Sabres in :90 http://bufsabres.co/w1jxlq A positive day at the rink for the Sabres: http://bufsabres.co/K4YYKZ HARBORCENTER @NYRangers RECAP: #NYR lose 3-0 in Ottawa this afternoon; full story: http://nyrange.rs/1ZXjXJl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 @BillHoppeNHL After a rough start, Zach Bogosian is regaining his old form. Story: http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-zach-bogosian-regaining-old-form/ "Little bit of reckless abandon." #Sabres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 i did not see Friday night's game...thank goodness..but son said he played great. Welcome to the dark side E of not giving them a chance this year...i just got there a few games before you! Coming into this season, I thought competing for a playoff spot and finishing around 10th would be a great year. I didn't think they would be this far down in the standings, but even so, this team is so much better than the past few years. Murray has put a solid core together, he still needs more time to fill in some major holes, but they are close. Hopefully Lehner continues to impress, that would be huge! Murray isn't going to hit a home run on every deal, but he's definitely not afraid to try, which is day and night from the last regime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Game Notes NHL Stats Press Clips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 @BuffaloSabres If he could bring one teammate to the #NHLAllStar Game, who would it be? #ROR Q&A: http://bufsabres.co/RORAllStar NHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Here are the projected lineups: SABRES Evander Kane - Ryan O'Reilly - Jamie McGinn Zemgus Girgensons - Jack Eichel - Matt Moulson Marcus Foligno - Johan Larsson - Brian Gionta Cal O'Reilly - Tim Schaller - David Legwand Zach Bogosian - Rasmus Ristolainen Jake McCabe - Cody Franson Mark Pysyk - Mike Weber Chad Johnson Robin Lehner Injured: Sam Reinhart (upper body), Nicolas Deslauriers (lower body), Tyler Ennis (upper body), Josh Gorges (upper body) Scratched: Carlo Colaiacovo, Philip Varone RANGERS Rick Nash - Derick Brassard - Mats Zuccarello Chris Kreider - Derek Stepan - J.T. Miller Oscar Lindberg - Kevin Hayes - Viktor Stalberg Tanner Glass - Dominic Moore - Jesper Fast Ryan McDonagh - Dan Girardi Marc Staal - Dan Boyle Keith Yandle - Kevin Klein Henrik Lundqvist Antti Raanta Injured: none Scratched: Daniel Paille, Dylan McIlrath Status report: The Rangers did not hold a morning skate so there was no update from Vigneault on Nash, who didn't play Sunday because of a lower-body injury he sustained in the third period of New York's game Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Paille made his Rangers debut against the Senators. Who's hot: Lundqvist has allowed two goals or fewer in his past six starts for a 4-2-0 record with a 1.63 goals-against average and .945 save percentage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 @BuffaloSabres Sabres-Rangers prep for battle at Madison Square Garden. Projected lineup + notes: http://bufsabres.co/0yiIN6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) @BuffaloSabres That's the final. #BUFvsNYR VS. SABRES (19-26-4) at SENATORS (23-20-6)TUE JAN 26, 2015 @ 7:30 PM ETTV: MSG-B/BELL TVNHL.com Game Preview: Sabres visit Senators, aim to end three-game skid Season series: The Ottawa Senators defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Oct. 8. Center Kyle Turris had two goals; forwards Mark Stone and MikeHoffman assisted on each. Ottawa goalie Craig Anderson made 26 saves. Buffalo center Jack Eichel, the No. 2 pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, scored his first NHLgoal in his debut. Sabres Digital Press Box Game PreviewCURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 218)Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missedCody McCormick (blood clot, Oct. 8; injured reserve) – 49 gamesTyler Ennis (upper body, Dec. 31; injured reserve) – 12 gamesNicolas Deslauriers (lower body, Jan. 5; injured reserve) – 10 gamesSam Reinhart (upper body, Jan. 22; injured reserve) – 2 gamesTRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS1/22: Recalled F Cal O’Reilly from Rochester (AHL)1/25: Activated F Zemgus Girgensons from IR; Placed F Sam Reinhart on IRUPCOMING GAMESWednesday, Feb. 3: Buffalo at Montreal, 7 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 4: Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 6: Buffalo at Boston, 7 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 9: Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 11: Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.TONIGHT’S GAMESABRES at SENATORSThis is the second of four meetings between the Sabres and Senators this season.Next meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 16 in OttawaLast meeting: Ottawa defeated Buffalo, 3-1, in Buffalo on Oct. 8The Sabres are 3-7-0 in their last 10 games vs. the Senators; 3-7-0 on the roadThis is the 126th game all-time between Buffalo and Ottawa; Buffalo has a 59-49-17 series record.The Sabres are 26-27-10 on the road against the Senators all-time. 1-26: DAN BYLSMA TALKS EICHEL PLAYING WITH GIRGENSONS ON WGR (18:19) Bylsma on Girgensons/Eichel: "In terms of lines and chemistry, I'm the type of coach that looks for pairs within the lines"Bylsma on Lehner: "He's big in net, for sure. He's a huge guy and that's how he's played"Bylsma on McGinn, who got hit with a puck in the face last night: "Jamie is fine, he's not any prettier"Bylsma: "We're developing our team into being a winner...for the most part, I've been proud of how we've played and develeoped as a team" Edited January 26, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Some promising signs from the Zemgus/Eichel line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 hate that I am getting close to tank mode again. They put me to sleep again last night before the 3rd. I have not seen 1 second of Matthews or the two Fins...and I know last only gets 4th pick guaranteed...but from everything I read those 3 pretty damn good! Plus Murray said a deep draft, so picking early in every round after that. And, they are due for some good luck at the draft no? And can you just imagine the outcry if the Oilers win it again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Some promising signs from the Zemgus/Eichel line. @BuffaloSabres Girgensons, Eichel connect for 2 goals in NYC. "Right place at the right time." http://bufsabres.co/4f3Yqt #BUFvsNYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Game Notes NHL Stats Press Clips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 @Sportsnet New 30 Thoughts from @FriedgeHNIC: The new KHL prospect development model. http://ow.ly/XyhMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 @BuffaloSabres What has Coach Bylsma learned about Jack Eichel through 49 games? @drosennhl has the details http://bufsabres.co/5Xvahj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 @BuffaloSabres Sabres fans have a LOT to look forward to with #23 and #15. @mikemorrealeNHL explains: http://bufsabres.co/4zCBmJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Here are the projected lineups: SABRES Evander Kane – Ryan O'Reilly – Jamie McGinn Matt Moulson – Jack Eichel – Zemgus Girgensons Marcus Foligno – Johan Larsson – Brian Gionta Cal O'Reilly – Tim Schaller – David Legwand Zach Bogosian – Rasmus Ristolainen Jake McCabe – Cody Franson Mike Weber – Mark Pysyk Robin Lehner Chad Johnson Scratched: Carlo Colaiacovo, Philip Varone. Injured: Cody McCormick (blood clots), Tyler Ennis (upper body), Nicolas Deslauriers (lower body), Sam Reinhart (upper body), Josh Gorges (undisclosed). SENATORS Mike Hoffman – Mika Zibanejad – Bobby Ryan Matt Pumpel – Jean-Gabriel Pageau – Mark Stone Curtis Lazar – Zack Smith – Alex Chiasson Shane Prince – Max McCormick – Chris Neil Mark Borowiecki – Erik Karlsson Patrick Wiercioch – Cody Ceci Jared Cowen – Chris Wideman Craig Anderson Andrew Hammond Scratched: None. Injured: Kyle Turris (lower body), Marc Methot (lower body), Chris Phillips (back), Clarke MacArthur (concussion), Milan Michalek (broken finger). Status report: Senators defenseman Marc Methot, who has missed the past four games with an injury, will be a game-time decision, Senators coach Dave Cameron said. Senators top center Kyle Turris will miss his fourth game with a lower body injury. Who's hot: Zibanejad has two goals and four assists in his past five games … Ryan has four goals and two assists in his past five games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 @BuffaloSabres Coach Bylsma discusses tonight's lineup & Lehner's return to Ottawa: http://bufsabres.co/LrhoN3 #BUFvsOTT Robin Lehner talks about the special nature of tonight's game: http://bufsabres.co/HwWvnc #BUFvsOTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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