Sabres and NHL 2015-16

[BringBackFergy]

Looking forward to this game tonight. This could be the win we need to get back on track.

[26CornerBlitz]

Looking forward to this game tonight. This could be the win we need to get back on track.

 

Kane and Toews said

[BringBackFergy]

 

Kane and Toews said

lol

 

[26CornerBlitz]

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@BillHoppeNHL

The new-look #Sabres have quickly grown close & know they need to trust they're on the right path. Story: http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-still-work-in-progress-halfway-through-season

[26CornerBlitz]

Winnipeg Jets' Fans set to troll Evander Kane on Sunday.

 

@YahooSportsNHL

Jets fans putting on their tracksuits for Evander Kane’s return to Winnipeg. http://yhoo.it/1PO9tnf

#NHL

[26CornerBlitz]

VS.

 

SABRES (15-21-4) at BLACKHAWKS (25-13-4)

 

FRI JAN 8, 2015 @ 8:30 PM ET

 

TV: MSG-B/BELL TV

 

NHL.com Game Preview: Blackhawks go for sixth straight win, host Sabres

Sabres Digital Press Box Game Preview

 

CURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 183)

 

Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missed

Cody McCormick (blood clot, Oct. 8; injured reserve) – 40 games

Tyler Ennis (upper body, Dec. 31; injured reserve) – 3 games

Nicolas Deslauriers (lower body, Jan. 5; injured reserve) – 1 game

 

TRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS

1/4: Recalled F Tim Schaller from Rochester (AHL)

1/5: Placed F Nicolas Deslauriers and F Tyler Ennis on IR

1/6: Activated G Robin Lehner from IR; Assigned Lehner to Rochester for a conditioning stint (AHL)

1/7: Activated D Mark Pysyk from IR; Assigned Pysyk to Rochester for a conditioning stint (AHL)

 

UPCOMING GAMES

Sunday, Jan. 10: Buffalo at Winnipeg, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: Buffalo at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 15: Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 16: Washington at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 18: Buffalo at Arizona, 9 p.m.

 

TONIGHT’S GAME

 

SABRES at BLACKHAWKS

This is the second of two meetings between the Sabres and Blackhawks this season.

Last meeting: Chicago defeated Buffalo, 3-2 (SO), in Buffalo on Dec. 19

The Sabres are 1-8-1 in their last 10 games vs. the Blackhawks; 4-6-0 on the road

This is the 117th game all-time between Buffalo and Chicago; Buffalo has a 53-49-14 series record.

The Sabres are 19-32-6 on the road against the Blackhawks all-time.

 

‏@BuffaloSabres

Sabres looking forward to another shot against Blackhawks. @duffersabres has the details: http://bufsabres.co/lopLJ9

 

Rasmus Ristolainen is determined to play better. His post-practice comments: http://bufsabres.co/RnUxxv

 

Josh Gorges believes he knows what the Sabres have to do to get back on track. Watch: http://bufsabres.co/FZIQeK

 

 

Here are the projected lineups:

 

SABRES

Evander Kane - Ryan O'Reilly - Sam Reinhart

Zemgus Girgensons - Jack Eichel - Jamie McGinn

Marcus Foligno - Johan Larsson - Brian Gionta

Matt Moulson - Tim Schaller - David Legwand

 

Josh Gorges - Zach Bogosian

Jake McCabe - Rasmus Ristolainen

Mike Weber - Cody Franson

 

Chad Johnson

Linus Ullmark

 

Injured: Cody McCormick (blood clot), Tyler Ennis (upper body), Nicolas Deslauriers (lower body), Robin Lehner (high ankle sprain, conditioning assignment), Mark Pysyk (fractured foot, conditioning assignment)

 

Scratched: Carlo Colaiacovo

 

BLACKHAWKS

 

Andrew Shaw - Jonathan Toews - Marian Hossa

Artemi Panarin - Artem Anisimov - Patrick Kane

Andrew Desjardins - Phillip Danault - Teuvo Teravainen

Bryan Bickell - Dennis Rasmussen - Ryan Garbutt

 

Duncan Keith - Niklas Hjalmarsson

Erik Gustafsson - Brent Seabrook

Trevor Van Riemsdyk - Michal Rozsival

 

Corey Crawford

Scott Darling

 

Injured: Marcus Kruger (left wrist fracture)

 

Scratched: Brandon Mashinter, Rob Scuderi

 

Status report: Quenneville updated the status of recently-acquired forward Richard Panik, who is trying to get his U.S. work visa approved. Quenneville said the situation is "very close" to being resolved and Panik could join the team as soon as Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche.

 

Who's hot: Kane has 10 points (two goals) in a five-game point streak, while Anisimov has three goals and four points in the past five games for the Blackhawks. ... Eichel has two goals and six points in a four-game point streak for the Sabres.

 

@BuffaloSabres

That feeling when it's game day. Coach Bylsma's pregame comments: http://bufsabres.co/lC2XfC

#BUFvsCHI

[plenzmd1]

What are your trade rumors and speculations? It seems traded are starting to happen and I imagine Murray has a few guys he wants to clear out and a few targets to bring in.

 

I can see him willing to trade off most any veteran on this team including gionta. I think he has his captain in waiting with RoR.

ROR and Eichel...only untouchables in my mind.

Foligno and McGinn should get some play I would think. Good " jam " guys for a playoff team.

 

Not a team in the league would take Gionta .. At least I don't think so.

 

Maybe get a decent return for Larrson.

[26CornerBlitz]

ROR and Eichel...only untouchables in my mind.

Foligno and McGinn should get some play I would think. Good " jam " guys for a playoff team.

 

Not a team in the league would take Gionta .. At least I don't think so.

 

Maybe get a decent return for Larrson.

 

Ristolainen said "Hello."

[plenzmd1]

 

Ristolainen said "Hello."

you sir are CORRECT! Was just about to get off plane and was doing quick...so 3 untouchables1

[Johnny Hammersticks]

How about Reinhart?! Kidding me?

[GG]

Much more fun watching this team this year. But that's why the losses are more frustrating. One more lottery ticket

[26CornerBlitz]

@BuffaloSabres

That'll do it from Chicago. Final shots on goal 45-29 Hawks. #BUFvsCHI

 

 

Diving on Panarin? Yes. Tripping on Risto? NFW!

[bbb]

He tripped over the red line!

[Buffalo Barbarian]

@BuffaloSabres

That'll do it from Chicago. Final shots on goal 45-29 Hawks. #BUFvsCHI

 

 

Diving on Panarin? Yes. Tripping on Risto? NFW!

 

Wow! nice dive, didn't know this was FIFA.

[drinkTHEkoolaid]

This team would look really nice with Matthews or one of those Finns at the draft, get another top4 defenseman, shed more deadweight and for the love of God score on your scoring chances.

 

I feel like we are just a season or 2 behind the Panthers on the development curve.

[plenzmd1]

How about Reinhart?! Kidding me?

Reinhardt in some kind of package for Stamkos? Done. Reinhart str8 up for Druin? I mean losin for Druin seems like yesterday. I like Sammy too, but he sure as chit ain't untouchable

He tripped over the red line!

For the love of God, why can't they ever call just the dive?

 

And I know Risto gets schooled first, but Johnson again in a tie game spits it. I wonder if we would be in the playoff race with just slight better than average goalie play. Roby thought so the other day on the radio...I tend to agree.

Edited January 9, 2016 by plenzmd1

[drinkTHEkoolaid]

Reinhardt in some kind of package for Stamkos? Done. Reinhart str8 up for Druin? I mean losin for Druin seems like yesterday. I like Sammy too, but he sure as chit ain't untouchable

For the love of God, why can't they ever call just the dive?

 

And I know Risto gets schooled first, but Johnson again in a tie game spits it. I wonder if we would be in the playoff race with just slight better than average goalie play. Roby thought so the other day on the radio...I tend to agree.

I don't think I would trade Samson for druin on straight up. I have been very pleased with his development.

[26CornerBlitz]

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SABRES (15-21-4) at BLACKHAWKS (25-13-4)

SUN JAN 10, 2015 @ 3:00 PM ET

TV: MSG-B/BELL TV

NHL.com Game Preview: Sabres' Kane faces Jets in Winnipeg for first time

Season series: The Winnipeg Jets swept the season series with the Buffalo Sabres in 2014-15. Center Mark Scheifele had two goals and an assist. Goaltender Ondrej Pavelec won each of his two starts and had a .958 save percentage.

Sabres Digital Press Box Game Preview

CURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 186)

Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missed
Cody McCormick (blood clot, Oct. 8; injured reserve) – 41 games
Tyler Ennis (upper body, Dec. 31; injured reserve) – 4 games
Nicolas Deslauriers (lower body, Jan. 5; injured reserve) – 2 games

TRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS
1/4: Recalled F Tim Schaller from Rochester (AHL)
1/5: Placed F Nicolas Deslauriers and F Tyler Ennis on IR
1/6: Activated G Robin Lehner from IR; Assigned Lehner to Rochester for a conditioning stint (AHL)
1/7: Activated D Mark Pysyk from IR; Assigned Pysyk to Rochester for a conditioning stint (AHL)

UPCOMING GAMES
Tuesday, Jan. 12: Buffalo at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 15: Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 16: Washington at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 18: Buffalo at Arizona, 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 20: Buffalo at Colorado, 10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAME

SABRES at JETS
This is the first of two meetings between the Sabres and Jets this season.
Next meeting: Saturday, March 26 in Buffalo
Last meeting: Winnipeg defeated Buffalo, 5-1, in Winnipeg on Dec. 16, 2014
The Sabres are 1-8-1 in their last 10 games vs. the Jets; 2-6-2 on the road.
This is the 56th game all-time between Buffalo and Winnipeg/Atlanta; Buffalo has a 22-22-11 series record.
The Sabres are 7-13-7 on the road against the Jets/Thrashers all-time.

 

@BuffaloSabres

We practiced in Winnipeg this afternoon. Coach Bylsma discusses Kane & Bogosian's return: http://bufsabres.co/OJUV9q

 

Evander Kane says he plans to treat Sunday in Winnipeg like any other game. Practice report: http://bufsabres.co/fBPMZa

 

#9 & #47's 1st game back in WPG; facing Stafford & Myers. Lots to discuss in Sabres in :90 - http://bufsabres.co/1nK76w

 

 

"I'm looking for 2 points." -Evander Kane More of his comments from Winnipeg: http://bufsabres.co/R9dM1u

 

Zach Bogosian says he's looking forward to tomorrow's game, expects it to be fun. More: http://bufsabres.co/1b6pFo

 

‏@NHLJets

"Our main focus coming in is... focusing on the way we've been playing as of late." -Myers https://amp.twimg.com/v/f778a14c-a4aa-472b-a878-6208354d5fa5

"We need the points. It doesn't really matter who we're playing against." -Stafford https://amp.twimg.com/v/628739c4-cf08-45d1-a89f-f83cdb99214e

 

"We're looking to put a solid game in at home." -Byfuglien gives his thoughts on tomorrow's game vs Buffalo. https://amp.twimg.com/v/373e33b7-a80f-4ddf-af5d-12ffa430008b

 

"It was a big deal numbers wise. There will be five players in that line-up tomorrow playing their former teammates" https://amp.twimg.com/v/62fe9936-e7c6-4321-a556-bebe7860f31c

 

"We're focused on winning. We need the points" #NHLJets play 9 of next 10 at home, starting Sunday vs BUF. READ > http://wpgjets.co/1Oj315g

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[drinkTHEkoolaid]

Kane had some serious poetic justice at the end of the game. Make the ultimate team first play to give Samson the empty net hatty. That must drive those classy jets fans crazy.