Doc Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 Are these guys stupid? Get the puck out of the zone!
QCity Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 I thought they played a pretty solid game. Ristolainen and McCabe with nearly 30 minutes of ice time... D was in crisis-mode.
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2016 Author Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) VS. OILERS (14-10-3) at SABRES (9-10-6)TUE DEC 6, 2016 @ 7:00 PM ETTV: MSG-BRADIO: WGR 550Sabres Digital Press Box Game PreviewCURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 134)Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missedCody McCormick (blood clots, Oct. 13; injured reserve) – 25 gamesNicolas Deslauriers (knee, Oct. 30; injured reserve) – 18 gamesZach Bogosian (MCL sprain, Nov. 3) – 16 gamesTyler Ennis (groin, Nov. 9; injured reserve) – 13 gamesDmitry Kulikov (lower back, Nov. 11; injured reserve) – 12 gamesJosh Gorges (foot, Dec. 3) – 2 gamesTaylor Fedun (shoulder, Dec. 5) – 1 gameTRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS12/1: Recalled G Linus Ullmark from Rochester (AHL)12/2: Recalled D Brendan Guhle from Prince George (WHL) on an emergency basis; Assigned G Linus Ullmark to Rochester (AHL)12/5: Recalled D Erik Burgdoerfer from Rochester (AHL); Placed D Dmitry Kulikov on IR (retroactive to 11/10)UPCOMING GAMESFriday, Dec. 9: Washington at Buffalo, 7 p.m.Tuesday, Dec. 13: Los Angeles at Buffalo, 7 p.m.Friday, Dec. 16: NY Islanders at Buffalo, 7 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 17: Buffalo at Carolina, 7 p.m.Tuesday, Dec. 20: Buffalo at Florida, 7:30 p.m. TONIGHT’S GAMEOILERS at SABRESThis is the second of two meetings between the Sabres and Oilers this season.Last meeting: Buffalo defeated Edmonton, 6-2, in Edmonton on Oct. 16The Sabres are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games vs. the Oilers; 3-5-2 at home.This is the 73rd game all-time between Buffalo and Edmonton; Buffalo has a 23-38-11 series record.The Sabres are 13-15-8 at home against the Oilers all-time.Morning Skate: December 6, 2016 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am at KeyBank Center Edited December 6, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz
plenzmd1 Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 I thought they played a pretty solid game. Ristolainen and McCabe with nearly 30 minutes of ice time... D was in crisis-mode. did not watch last night, 3xFF this morning...1pt better than the zero expected, ....tough one tonight, that D against the 4th highest scoring team n the NHL...but i will watch this one
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2016 Author Posted December 6, 2016 12-6: DAN BYLSMA WITH HOWARD AND JEREMY ON WGR (17:02) #Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma is on WGR right now! Tune in:Bylsma on Eichel - he got pinned up against the boards and was laboring a bit. You often end up tweaking a high ankle sprain #SabresBylsma on Eichel - as far as I can tell, his ankle was a little sore but he seems good to go tonight against Edmonton #SabresBylsma - your defense runs your team, dictates how you move the puck on a rush. Have to simplify executions with the group we have #SabresBylsma on Guhle - he's shown what he can do. Last night was better defensively especially against Ovechkin. He stood in there well #SabresBylsma - it's up to Guhle to decide how long he stays in Buffalo. He has to make the job hard on us to decide. #SabresBylsma - Kulikov is practicing this morning, hopefully he'll play here real soon. Fedun is day-to-day. Bogosian still a ways away... #SabresBylsma - We hope to have Bogosian start skating this week #SabresBylsma on McDavid - He can generate so much speed from a distance. No one will catch him in full flight. We have to get in his way #SabresBylsma - I'm a big advocate of any way the puck goes in the net it should be allowed. Kicking the puck in should be allowed. #SabresBylsma - I'm a fan of calling more penalties. You want to increase scoring? Call more penalties #SabresBylsma - I like the 3-2-1 point system to show that regulation wins are more important #Sabres
JohnC Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 did not watch last night, 3xFF this morning...1pt better than the zero expected, ....tough one tonight, that D against the 4th highest scoring team n the NHL...but i will watch this one Most often drinking wine is more soothing than watching a Buffalo sports' team!
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2016 Author Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) @TomGulittiNHL From @TimNHL: Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel ready for encore https://www.nhl.com/news/oilers-connor-mcdavid-sabres-jack-eichel-set-for-encore/c-284417384?tid=277548856via @NHL Jack Eichel tweaked his ankle last night, but it's something he'll have to play through for a while: https://t.co/g60Zf8ykna @BuffaloSabres Right back at it. On home ice tonight, hosting the Oilers. #SharpenUp >> http://bufsabres.co/Jg6GkB Edited December 6, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2016 Author Posted December 6, 2016 @TSNBobMcKenzie No game-day skate for BUF (vs EDM tonite), but Jack Eichel getting treatment/assessment of potentially tweaked/reinjured high ankle sprain.
4merper4mer Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 GMTM's 7 year plan to squeak into the #8 seed continues.
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2016 Author Posted December 6, 2016 @TSNBobMcKenzie No game-day skate for BUF (vs EDM tonite), but Jack Eichel getting treatment/assessment of potentially tweaked/reinjured high ankle sprain. @TSNBobMcKenzie Eichel looked to re-injure it early in 2nd period, but played balance of game. Clearly was laboring, though. Status should be known soon. @JoeYerdon #Sabres are meeting here at 11 today. We'll see (hopefully) what's up here soon and maybe get an update on Eichel.
shrader Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 12-6: DAN BYLSMA WITH HOWARD AND JEREMY ON WGR (17:02) Well it's not totally on Guhle for how long he stays. It's amazing how difficult it actually is to find the specific details of the NHL-CHL agreement.
K-9 Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 Tonight's game is the perfect storm of bad things lining up to make this a laugher. 2nd of back to backs, 3rd in 4 nights with late night travel thrown in. Top D pairing both coming off 30 minute nights and our 10th and 11th defenseman forced into top 6 roles while a rested fastest team in the league awaits. If this isn't a fugly game, I'll be mighty surprised. Nilsson needs to stand on his head for us to have any chance.
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2016 Author Posted December 6, 2016 @JSportsnet Just saw Jack Eichel walking into arena. No limp. Says he's feeling okay. Oilers v Sabres tonight.
shrader Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 Tonight's game is the perfect storm of bad things lining up to make this a laugher. 2nd of back to backs, 3rd in 4 nights with late night travel thrown in. Top D pairing both coming off 30 minute nights and our 10th and 11th defenseman forced into top 6 roles while a rested fastest team in the league awaits. If this isn't a fugly game, I'll be mighty surprised. Nilsson needs to stand on his head for us to have any chance. And then there's the two guys outside of the top 6 who are forced to play top 4 roles. That whole blue line situation is crazy. Is there no Nolan Pratt out there to fill the gap (and I'm only half joking when I say that). Someone help me refresh my memory. Was there another defenseman other than Pratt that we signed mid-season within the past 10 or so years?
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2016 Author Posted December 6, 2016 @Matt_Bove There are so many media members waiting to talk to Eichel/McDavid. Most I've seen in #Buffalo for #Sabres in a long time. @BuffNewsVogl Jack Eichel says he's fine and playing tonight
plenzmd1 Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) And then there's the two guys outside of the top 6 who are forced to play top 4 roles. That whole blue line situation is crazy. Is there no Nolan Pratt out there to fill the gap (and I'm only half joking when I say that). Someone help me refresh my memory. Was there another defenseman other than Pratt that we signed mid-season within the past 10 or so years? Paetch , Fitzpatrick , and Jillison count? Edited December 6, 2016 by plenzmd1
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2016 Author Posted December 6, 2016 @BuffNewsVogl "They’re forever going to be tied together.” - Sabres' Dan Bylsma as Eichel-McDavid meet for second time. http://buffalonews.com/2016/12/06/sabres-eichel-will-play-tuesday-im-fine/ @pham1717 As @JSportsnet says Eichel has a sore hip as well as the high ankle sprain. That is confirmed.
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2016 Author Posted December 6, 2016 @BillHoppeNHL #Sabres' Jack Eichel OK after ankle tweak http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-jack-eichel-ok-ankle-tweak/"You know it’s going to come back." #Buffalo
ricojes Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 It's been almost 3 years since TM took over as GM. I still have faith in him, I believe GMTM has a 5 year plan to make this team a serious contender. If this team was healthy, they would be in the hunt for the 8th seed. Right around were most thought they would be. The amount on injuries on this team is unbelievable and early in a rebuild there just isn't experienced depth. There is still a lot of work to do, need to bulk up the defense and add a couple forwards, plus the goaltending is still in question. But there are some good pieces in place and some young talent that should be blossoming in a couple years. It's just unfortunate and frustrating that this team has been decimated by injuries...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2016 Author Posted December 6, 2016 @BuffaloSabres Reporter: Get through the night OK? Eichel: "Ya.. I went home, slept & came to the rink. Think I did alright." More: http://bufsabres.co/Y2d6fj @EdmontonOilers #Oilers pre-game interviews: Hendricks –> https://www.nhl.com/oilers/video/pre-game-raw--matt-hendricks/t-277437406/c-47051703 McDavid –> https://www.nhl.com/oilers/video/pre-game-raw--connor-mcdavid/t-277437406/c-47051503 Letestu –> https://www.nhl.com/oilers/video/pre-game-raw--mark-letestu/t-277437406/c-47051603 @EdmontonOilers Coach McLellan talks improving on last outing vs. Buffalo & managing heavy schedule ahead of #EDMvsBUF tonight: https://www.nhl.com/oilers/video/pre-game-raw--todd-mclellan/t-277437406/c-47052503
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