Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders [Game Thread]

by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 6:30 PM EDT

New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres, Oct 16, 2009 7:30 PM EDT

Buffalo Sabres (3-0-1, 7pts)	Game # 5	New York Islanders (0-1-3, 3pts)
	vs.

Date:	October 16, 2009	Location:	Buffalo, NY
Time:	7:30 p.m. ET	Arena:	HSBC Arena
TV:	MSG	SBN Affiliate/ Blogs	Lighthouse Hockey
Radio:	WGR (550AM)	Season Series	0-0-0
Final Score

Category	Buffalo Sabres	New York Islanders
Goals For	10 (2.50)	9 (2.25)
Goals Against	5 (1.25)	11 (2.75)
Shots For	153 (38.2)	120 (30.0)
Shots Against	91 (22.8)	122 (30.5)
Power Play	3/22 - 13.6% (26)	4/20 - 20.0% (T-19)
Penalty Kill	10/12 - 83.3% (T-7)	12/13 - 92.3% (2)

Islanders vs Sabres coverage

Expected Goalies

	GP	MIN	W	L	T	EGA	GA	GAA	SA	SV	SV%	SO
2009 - Ryan Miller	4	243	3	0			5	1.23	91	86	.945	1

	GP	MIN	W	L	T	EGA	GA	GAA	SA	SV	SV%	SO
2009 - Dwayne Roloson	2	130	0	0			6	2.77	72	66	.917	0

Projected Lines

SPG Game

I quickly put up a post before the first game that explained the SPG Game. Unfortunately I did not do a very good job of explaining it. I will try to do a better job of explaining the game and the objective in this post. As always , if there are any questions send me an e-mail or ask in the comments.

What is the SPG Game?

"SPG" is an acronym for "Shot", "Penalty" and "Goal". The object of the game is to predict which Buffalo Sabres player will have the first shot, penalty and goal for each period.

How Does it Work?

You receive one point for every correct prediction you make. This gives you a potential for nine points in a regulation game, 12 points in an overtime game and 14 points in a shootout.

How Do I Sign Up?

The SPG Game is free to play with a special thanks to Gary Perez for building the platform that drives these statistics. You can sign up by visiting this page and creating account. After creating account you will have to visit the game page to make your selections.

Prizes?

There will be prizes available for the winner of each month as well as a grand prize winner at the conclusion of the regular season. The winner of the grand prize at the end of the season will win a Buffalo Sabres jersey. We will start out small by giving away a Buffalo Sabres poster to the winner of the October SPG Game.

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Hi all

Haven’t been in a game thread for a few. IMHO this is a statement weekend for this team. Not a major one, but getting 3-4 points against these two teams matters. Just tuned in – anyone hear who’s starting in goal?

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions

miller and roloson i believe

by clownfat on Oct 16, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep.

I was expecting Lalime tonite instead of tomorrow… and never expected Miller to start the first 6 games.

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Miller vs. Roloson tonight

I’m thinking that Lalime may start tomorrow.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah. That depresses me as I’m going. I don’t want to pay to watch Lalime give up 8 goals!

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll be there too

but my tickets were free.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

It's hockey time!

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

hi all

by qdloser on Oct 16, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions

OMG TYLER MYERS I LOVE YOU

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

You know, in a completely platonic way. Not like there’s anything wrong with that.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Score!!!!

Myers gets his first!

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

wow gamecenter is WAY behind if you are serious… which you are. huh, two minute delay!

by clownfat on Oct 16, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions

The rookie!!!!!!

Nice hustle by Paille too. He might get an assit on that.

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

Nope

Gaustad and Stafford

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Sweet

I love the hustle to avoid the icing call!

GO SABRES! Keep it undefeated!

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions

wow that shot was nice

we had a 2-0 lead if there was someone in front.

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions

Pretty good tic-tac-toe

Roy had a chance.

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions

Neale with an early quote

Regarding Myers after that chance – “Wait ’till he gets REALLY good!”

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

Wow

another great chance.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions

The islanders smell like cabbage

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by J2 on Oct 16, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions

Just a thought

I know everyone is skeptical(typical Buffalo fans and I don’t blame you one bit), but we have a serious offensive edge right now. It’s not a blip on the radar. Our chances are great chances. Against the NYI, we are constantly attacking the net. Against Detroit, we owned them. I expect this season to be a fun one and a successful one.

FYI I will try my best to make it to Tampa next weekend for that game and cheer for the Sabres, since I am in Florida.

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions

Oh yeah, rub it in.

I’m in Erie with a dusting of snow on the ground. Off the lake they have a few inches.

:-P

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

i had snow htis morning

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by J2 on Oct 16, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

dont even worry

I’m from Syracuse, the snowfall capital of the lower 48. for 18 years I lived there… it’s a love/hate relationship, and I am going to hate this december/early january when I am there for about a month…

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions

The key is readjusting when the league catches on.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Lydmans gotta stop turning the puck over – seen it twice now

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by J2 on Oct 16, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

Power play!

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions

Power Play is Nice...

but Hecht has to get a shot on goal before he goes around the net like that.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Definitely.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

There you go.

actioncuse,

So far this season it looks like they are doing a couple of things different:

(1) Emphasis on playing defense and limiting opponent chances at all times.
(2) Play the offensive corners hard.
(3) Get it on net.

Well, except for Hecht that last rush. Glad it ended with a deserved PP.

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions

Oops!

Ref just called an icing on the shorthanded Islanders.

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

Not like it helped the Sabres.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I was actually waiting for someone to mention that it looked like the Sabres were shorthanded.

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Islanders

they look pretty good so far. They are getting a bunch of chances on Miller.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

Random Stat

The Islanders have scored just one first period goal but they have outshot their opponents 45-25 in the first period.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

Penalty shot!

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

Penalty shot

MacArthur

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

Penalty shot C-Mac

the most exciting play in hockey.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

Stuffed it!

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

Score!
Nice move!

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

C-Mac

that is his third goal of the season.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

Mac has been money this season

by Sean McG on Oct 16, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

What a nice move by C-Mac

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

Go get ’em GOOSE!

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

Oh, by the way...

I looked over this blog for an introduction thread, and I couldn’t find one.

I am a big Sabres fan from Syracuse, NY. My dad went to UB and is a big Buffalo fan and I didn’t fall far from the tree. Some might have noticed I’m in Florida right now, but I know the pain…and pleasure…of 30 degree weather…

Unfortunately I have never been to a Sabres game live. I would absolutely love to go to a game. I think of Buffalo as a brother(to Syracuse). I constantly brag about Buffalo’s (amazing) wings and have a nice supply of Anchor Bar sauce here(since Duff’s doesn’t have their sauce available for sale). Duff’s is the best in the world IMO!

Next week is Buffalo at Tampa and I will try my best to get there and be as loud and obnoxious as possible for the upstate team!

FYI I will do my best to update everyone else about places to watch the game free online from now on.

GO SABRES!!!

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

here's the link for tonight

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/sharks—territory

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Welcome!

I found this blog halfway through the 2007-08 season. Great game threads, and they really built a nice community over this offseason.

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Welcome actioncuse

I thought we had that up but it might not be rec’d anymore. I will look into that and get it back up if it isn’t still. Very happy to have you as part of the community.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks everyone

I haven’t(and never will) forget my roots. If I am going to be watching the game, I am going to do so with a Genny beer. It’s as close to Buffalo as I will get in the deep south.

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions

You'll be able to pick up a ticket at the arena for like $10.

I paid $15 last year for 2. On opening day. And then walked into the lower level in the 2nd period with no problem.

All your tshirt needs.

by twoeightnine on Oct 16, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Okay.

First Tallinder had YET ANOTHER turnover inside the blue line.

Then Miller was absolutely nailed by Jackson.

Finally Gaustad got payback BIG time.

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

I’m glad Goose went after him the way he did but the Sabres had a 3-on-2 rush…I would have liked to see him wait till they finished that rush. I know that is impossible and I am not criticizing him, just hate to give up a scoring chance.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Especially when the PP failed again.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

After Miller’s injury last season I’m okay with quick retaliation. Nobody touches our goalie this season. Nobody – even if it’s accidental.

Jackson didn’t mean to tumble head over heels over Miller, but he and everyone else needs to know that you can’t park it or be skating into our crease this season.

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

I just would have liked to see what happened.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

This seems like a much different team attitude from 08. I don’t think anyone here will complain…

by Andy Boron on Oct 16, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it goes back to the players buying in to the new “system” that Ruff installed.

And just maybe we’re seeing some accountability again?

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm still wondering who I should get on a 3rd jersey...

… Goose may have just earned it.

by Sean McG on Oct 16, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

Myers

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

With what number though?

All your tshirt needs.

by twoeightnine on Oct 16, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey!

I have about 4 of your teeshirts, 289! Do you have anything planned for Myers?

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Once he's up here for good

and has a number, yes.

All your tshirt needs.

by twoeightnine on Oct 16, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

hahaha

I guess I never thought of that.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Tyler Myers: Too good for a number since 2009.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Despite the 2-0 lead, this is a pretty sloppy period for Buffalo.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

Sloppiest of the season

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed. Love that they’re burying their chances, but they really haven’t been that sharp.

by Andy Boron on Oct 16, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll take a sloppy 2-0 lead...

Of course we want every game perfect, but a win is a win at this point. It’s far from over, but of course I’ll take a 2 goal lead at this point.

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions

The question is when do you tighten it up?

I sense that the Sabres feel like they can make that pass or take that chance against this team right now. (And they should – on paper we’re better.)

Being up 2-0 only means you keep playing like this. Now if it is Detroit, no way. And yes, if we let one slip in you begin to cover up.

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

You don’t tighten it up. They didn’t against Detroit, because if they did, they would have been in trouble.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Great First

Keep the pressure up don’t take the foot off the gas keep going as a statement that tuesday was not a fluke

GO BUFFALO

by kooldude on Oct 16, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

Tyler Myers is a riverboat gambler

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by J2 on Oct 16, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

So he’s Brett Favre?

If they say he’s like a kid out there, I’ll be scared. Oh wait, he IS a kid…..

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

but he is looking pretty good so far

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by J2 on Oct 16, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

btw – that was robitaille. Neales gotta come up with something good to beat him tonight. Veneers on his game yoz

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by J2 on Oct 16, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

There seems to be a lot of standing around and coasting in this game from lines 1+2

Quoting yourself in your signature....what has the world come to?

by bluecollarbuffalo on Oct 16, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

OK…that shift made me look like an idiot.

by bluecollarbuffalo on Oct 16, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I noticed it too

they did have a really good shift but we’ll see if that continues.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

YEah it seems like lines 3 and 4 are playing better than the top 2. scary to think how good this team will be once roy, pommer, and timmy start scoring…

by Andy Boron on Oct 16, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

How about a Rick quote?

“I think he’s mad” – referring to Goose while he’s fighting. I love it. To bad I can’t listen to him to every game. Live in MA and there’s too much of a delay between the WGR broadcast and the CenterIce broadcast.

by davinci7584 on Oct 16, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions

Rick Earlier

he said to Harry…“I think you’ve been sipping on a Molson”

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I am so mad, I almost picked up Myers for my fantasy team, and i didn’t. Damn it. Anyway, here I am, Caps fan, but hugely impressed with BUF so far this year.

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Oct 16, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, he’s starting to go in most leagues.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe he’ll still be in mine when i get a chance again on Sunday

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Oct 16, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Go get MacArthur too while you’re at it!

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Did anyone see Pominville on that?

was he flinching because he was scared or was he making a move at the Islander player?

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

I think he was confused to why someone was coming after him.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I honestly think he was goading him.

All your tshirt needs.

by twoeightnine on Oct 16, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm with twoeightnine on this one

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, going to have to watch the replay on that.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

TIMMMAAAAY!

All your tshirt needs.

by twoeightnine on Oct 16, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

Timmah!

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

Y’all are on fire.

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Oct 16, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

Finally a power play goal

That was a shot from a weird angle too.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

finally we are winning 3-0

if only we could complain about that all season!

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Islanders are looking very frustrated right now.

by dfderie on Oct 16, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

I sure hope Kennedy had something wrong with his skate

his last shift would make a great blooper video. I thought I was watching Mites hockey instead of the NHL.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

Did that go off Myers?

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions

Bummer.

"We want to win immediately. To say you're building is an incomplete sentence. ... You're building for a future coach and general manager."
-Marv Levy

by TEMSON on Oct 16, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

Woot!

All your tshirt needs.

by twoeightnine on Oct 16, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions

Hecht with the laser!

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions

If Hecht could get back to a 20-20-40 line, that would be fantastic for us

by Andy Boron on Oct 16, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Goodbye, Roli. Insert the other former Sabres goalie.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions

It's about time

Hecht has actually been playing well this year

by Sean McG on Oct 16, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions

Nice.

"We want to win immediately. To say you're building is an incomplete sentence. ... You're building for a future coach and general manager."
-Marv Levy

by TEMSON on Oct 16, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions

I gotta say,

I like the fans cheering for Marty.

All your tshirt needs.

by twoeightnine on Oct 16, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

I still would. No reason not to.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

We still love you Marty!

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

And will welcome you back next year.

"We want to win immediately. To say you're building is an incomplete sentence. ... You're building for a future coach and general manager."
-Marv Levy

by TEMSON on Oct 16, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Or this year if you end up as the number 3 later in the year.....

by bluecollarbuffalo on Oct 22, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow

I step away for a few minutes and both teams score and Biron is in net…WTH.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

PP Isles.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

Huh

Apparently watching on CenterIce is on a delay. Just got the goal…..nice play though.

by davinci7584 on Oct 16, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

More Stats

The Islanders are outshooting Buffalo 10-3 this period but Buffalo has two goals to the Islanders one.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

Your guy (MacArthur) has a goal and an assist – looking like a scoring leader early on.

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-Marv Levy

by TEMSON on Oct 16, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

holy crap!

what are the chances that I am in Ocala where there are 2 Milf Sabres fans?!

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

at least according to the commercial!

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Looks like a fake backdrop to me!

by davinci7584 on Oct 16, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

absolutely not!

I hope to get to know them!

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Boooooooo

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

Did that really happen?

This is an ugly game.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

well

Miller that’s your fault… WTF

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

Short memories…

"We want to win immediately. To say you're building is an incomplete sentence. ... You're building for a future coach and general manager."
-Marv Levy

by TEMSON on Oct 16, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

Myers

he is the best player on either team tonight.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

wish myers could play 60 mins a game

by Andy Boron on Oct 16, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

What about Roloson though?

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-Marv Levy

by TEMSON on Oct 16, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

It would be 4-2 the other way if Biron started.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I was joking.

"We want to win immediately. To say you're building is an incomplete sentence. ... You're building for a future coach and general manager."
-Marv Levy

by TEMSON on Oct 16, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I know that – he’s been the best player for us other than Myers!

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly.

"We want to win immediately. To say you're building is an incomplete sentence. ... You're building for a future coach and general manager."
-Marv Levy

by TEMSON on Oct 16, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

i've decided

for tomorrow’s game i’m just going to pick myers for all my picks for the entire game

Joan

by Joan O. on Oct 16, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

Puke.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions

I have no idea how this game isn't 4-3.

That’s it

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions

I would have loved it if Paille would have got that goal right there.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

I didn’t think it could be worse than the first period but that was by far the Sabres worst period of the season. This game is not going the way I thought it would…except the 4-2 score of course.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, being outshot 28-17 isn’t something I expected.

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by TEMSON on Oct 16, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Come on Buffalo!

Just walk away tonight with a win and fix the problems tomorrow! The 2 points matter even if you give up a bunch of chances!

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

This game is feeling a lot like some of the losses last season. The Sabres are leading by two but there is no denying the Islanders have been the better team tonight.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

It is troubling that we still seem to be playing down to the level of our competition. I do like the score though.

by Andy Boron on Oct 16, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

The sabers were better in the 1st; Islanders took that status in the 2nd...

by davinci7584 on Oct 16, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

I thought the Islanders were better in the first too.

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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Grier

I usually compliment his smart play but that was dumb play to dump the puck.

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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

i disagree

the last period was there’s but i thought the first was ours

Joan

by Joan O. on Oct 16, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

Well that’s a good start….

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

Need a kill

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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Nice rush

It’s good to see that Grier realizes he never scores on a shorthanded break and gave up the puck.

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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

We're passing too much this game

and Vanek’s not even playing..

by Sean McG on Oct 16, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

Nice play Kaleta

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

NIce Save by Biron

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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

The Kaleta!

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

Kaleta gets his second

Nice tough play by Paille who has already been demoted to the fourth line.

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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

Kaleta is on pace for about 20 goals this year

by Andy Boron on Oct 16, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Kaleta Collision with the net!

All your tshirt needs.

by twoeightnine on Oct 16, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

hah

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by TEMSON on Oct 16, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

That didn’t take long.

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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

No……come on……please no….

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

My reaction too

I think he is okay

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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep. Phew.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Lol

so negative. We got a 2 goal lead… just end this game!

by actioncuse on Oct 16, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

Lets get a goal here and call it a night

Not sure if I can watch the Sabres play like this much longer

by Sean McG on Oct 16, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

I think we were spoiled

they played so well the first four games.

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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Lindy looks pissed. As well he should be.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Penalty eventually

puck karma never lies

by Andy Boron on Oct 16, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

I’m sorry, but I’ve had about enough of Roy.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions

PP Positions

I think we’ve had 2 D-Men on a lot of PPs tonight. Either Butler-Myers or Rivet-Tallinder. Have we been playing like that all year? Or is this a more recent development?

by Andy Boron on Oct 16, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

It’s been pretty common so far this year.

by Afino on Oct 16, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

That has been the norm so far

If the power play continues to struggle I think they will put a forward at the point.

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by David Oleksy on Oct 16, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Did a quick PP points check from 08-09. Tallinder had 0G 1A, Lydman had 0G, 5A, Butler had no PP points. Rivet had 1G and 10 A. Let’s see him and Myers on the point.

by Andy Boron on Oct 16, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions