Buffalo Sabres @ Toronto Maple Leafs [Game Thread]
by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 6:10 PM EST
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Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs, Nov 30, 2009 7:00 PM EST
| Buffalo Sabres (14-7-2, 30pts) |
Game # 24 | Toronto Maple Leafs (6-11-7, 19pts) | |||
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| Date: | November 30, 2009 |
Location: | Toronto, ON |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. ET |
Arena: | Air Canada Centre |
| TV: | Versus |
SBN Affiliate/ Blogs | Pension Plan Puppets |
| Radio: |
WGR (550AM) |
Season Series | BUF 1-0-0,TOR 0-1-0 |
| Final Score | |||
| Buffalo Sabres | Category | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 61 (2.65) | Goals For | 66 (2.75) |
| 55 (2.39) | Goals Against | 87 (3.62) |
| 742 (32.3) | Shots For | 832 (34.7) |
| 671 (29.2) | Shots Against | 731 (30.5) |
| 22/109 - 20.2% (16) | Power Play | 22/96 - 22.9% (8) |
| 13/84 - 84.5% (4) | Penalty Kill | 26/96 - 72.9% (30) |
Game Notes
- The Maple Leafs Niklas Hagman has six goals in his last four games.
- Matt Stajan has a three game point streak with two goals and two assists in the three games.
- Tyler Myers had three assists on Saturday, giving him four in his last two games.
- Both teams are riding a two game winning streak into tonight's contest.
- The Maple Leafs have only scored the first goal in a game four times this season. They are 2-0-2 in those four games.
- The Sabres were obviously better than the Leafs in October but both teams have earned 13 points in 12 games during the month of November.
- The Sabres beat the Leafs 3-2 on October 30. Tim Connolly scored twice for the Sabres in the victory.
Expected Goalies
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.
Congrats to zaniac75 on winning the October prize of a Buffalo Sabres poster. I finally sent it out this week.
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by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 6:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm pumped
Versus Network = no Cellino & Barnes ads!
by ccthemovieman on Nov 30, 2009 6:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Versus network = Andy Brickley
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by Zachary Zielonka on Nov 30, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
announcers are fine
and we get a great HD picture for an away – it’s all good.
by ccthemovieman on Nov 30, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brickley
without Edwards is actually very tolerable in my opinion.
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by furrer4heisman on Nov 30, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Has no one to riff off of
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by Zachary Zielonka on Nov 30, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ahh
I kinda like Cellino and Barnes poppin in every now and again haha
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 30, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 30, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Peter, make sure you talk about how awesome the Sabres are again please!
Last time it happened the Sabres lost four in a row.
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 7:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Would you rather have someone
trashing the Sabres?
by ccthemovieman on Nov 30, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
working til 9 tonight so like all mon and tues night games... you guys are my eyes
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 30, 2009 7:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Here we go boys...
hope this is a good one.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I hope so
I hope they don’t beat us up since we’re without Kaleta, Gaustad and Rivet.
by ccthemovieman on Nov 30, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s late autumn. Time for the Leafs(leaves) to fall.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Weak call
they barely hit him…just letting him know they are there.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, that didn’t take long – a BS Toronto PP at home!
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I have a great feeling about Miller(duh). We need to control the puck in their end today. Less crash, more skill this time.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Toronto’s doing a good job of collapsing. Our D-men are going to have to get shots/deflections on goal this game.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A wrist shot, for once, might work there.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We’re on the road against a hot, hungry team. i don’t expect us to outplay them, by much, if at all.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The power play gave them momentum
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least Vanek-Kennedy-Grier is still together!
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys, having a blast at work here and I can’t stream… what are the lines so far?
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by NeverendingOptimism on Nov 30, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hecht-Roy-Pominville
MacArthur-Connolly-Stafford
Vanek-Kennedy-Grier
Mair-Ellis-Paetsch
?
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just wanted to see if the lines stuck from Saturday… I love the Vanek Kennedy Grier line… It’s like when Vanek was with Drury…
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by NeverendingOptimism on Nov 30, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Vanek
I thought Vanek changed quickly off that line and Hecht was back on that line with Kennedy and Grier
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
also the Cmac Timmay and Staff line has potential…
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by NeverendingOptimism on Nov 30, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I almost thought it was a PP. Is Ruff playing with the lines alot so far, or are guys staying out too long on shifts?
by krytime on Nov 30, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lines seem constant so far. It may seem “off” because of the amount of time certain players have been stuck out there because of Toronto pressure.
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WTF just happened to Vokoun? That’s insane.
by Heilander on Nov 30, 2009 7:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Should Ballard be suspended for a blow to the head?
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I missed the play, was it intentional?
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by Zachary Zielonka on Nov 30, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ballard was swinging at the post in frustration. Hit Vokoun right in the dome.
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Um, wow. reminds me of a jaroslav halek incident during the world championships.
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by Zachary Zielonka on Nov 30, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Basically, it was the same thing, except Ballard hit Vokoun in the front.
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just saw it.
He went Highlander on his ass!
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He hit Vokoun in the head with his stick
he swung his stick in anger and hit his own goalie in the head.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the stigma of hitting your own goalie in the head and being an idiot is punishment enough.
(I see the joke though)
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I would think so
would have been hilarious if one of the other players would have dropped the gloves with Ballard to protect their goalie.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
rec’d
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I rec'd it
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My computer must be stupid. I wouldn’t bet against that.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha there have been times when I’ve felt like hitting a goalie. Never seen anything like that.
by Heilander on Nov 30, 2009 7:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
What’s this about Vokoun? I noticed he got pulled early.
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He got whacked in the head, should replay it during the first intermission.
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by Zachary Zielonka on Nov 30, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Got two handed across the face by his own guy after giving up a goal. “accident” of course. It’ll be all over the Internet soon enough.
by Heilander on Nov 30, 2009 7:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
It is: http://www.sbnation.com/2009/11/30/1179852/tomas-vokoun-hit-in-head-by-own
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by Zachary Zielonka on Nov 30, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are these fans crazy quiet? I know it’s been a non descript game so far, but geez…
I talk to a lot of Toronto fans all of the time. They bemoan the corporate mentality at games.
by krytime on Nov 30, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
To be more precise, I bet the ticket prices are way high so only the hoity-toity can afford them. They only know how to golf clap.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The is the first hockey game
I’ve watched now that I (and by I, I mean my girlfriend) have the new plasma and HDTV. This is life-changing. Amazing.
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by furrer4heisman on Nov 30, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You’ll never be able to watch in standard definition again.
by Heilander on Nov 30, 2009 7:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
what sucks is
i dont have hd at my house, but i do have center ice. so the only time i can watch the sabres in hd is when theyre on vs or nhln.
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by furrer4heisman on Nov 30, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I choose my hockey viewing each night based on HD and SD instead of the teams involved
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
vokoun was my starting goalie on fantasy!
by manic hispanic on Nov 30, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow i have Vokoun in a fantasy league three goals on five shots doesn’t help.
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At least he is out of the game now
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he could have made some saves to increase it what was ballard thinking that idiot
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Could have been a better period.
D.O is right, without that power play early, don’t know if they would have had the same momentum.
Predictably, Toronto is winning battles and forechecking. Sabres had one shift of sustained pressure and that’s it.
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
did we play bad that period or just the typical lazy play they do far too often?
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by bflo on Nov 30, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I really think we’re up against a feisty team today.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Today is a “cycle the puck” kind of game for our offense. Our D is going to have to take lots of shots(wrist shots especially), or make primary assists because they’re putting pressure on the puck and collapsing. I’m happy with our strategy of keeping them out of the slot. They can take shots from angles all night because Miller is feeling it, again.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ovechkin to finally get suspended?
Knee on knee’s Tim Gleason. They both get hurt.
I bet Gleason gets suspended for getting in Ovie’s way.
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i like ovechkin...
but he does need to finally be suspended. The guy gets away with too much and eventually someone is going to get seriously hurt. Didnt see the play so im speculating its his fault but stil…
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 30, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Blatant knee on knee. Ovie got 5 and the game, and had to be helped off the ice. Gleason was hurt too.
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
damn thats a shame. Guy has so much talent but does alot of stupid shit like that and you kind of lose respect for him…
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by bflo on Nov 30, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I bet Gleason gets suspended for getting in Ovie’s way.
That’s funny, but probably almost true as well.
by krytime on Nov 30, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He'll be suspended
the suspension will be for the amount of games he misses with injury.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
yeah theyll wait to see how long he’ll be out for and then suspend him based on that.
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by bflo on Nov 30, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So wait, the ref right there doesn’t call it, but it’s called from center?
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That WAS a good power play
what a stupid penalty!
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but..
I’ll take a forecheck penalty tonight.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Connolly apparently thinks one good game means he can suck for the next ten.
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone notice Sekera call for the pass when they had it(by tapping his stick) had the puck?
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was great. I thought he was trying to trick the Toronto forward to send it to him. It’s the oldest trick in the book, and that time it didn’t work..
by krytime on Nov 30, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
High slot and point are where our first goal will originate from.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i still can’t believe what ballard did like a moron
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That Toronto goalie is just freaking huge. How big is he exactly? I get the feeling he might turn out into a good one…
by krytime on Nov 30, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
guessing by that statement... The Monsters in goal for them tonight?
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 30, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
6’4" 230.
I’m not sure what that is in centimeters and kilograms.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Either they score on the PP, or we score shortly after.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ill take the latter...
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 30, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow nice call
Kennedy gets his second of the season.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe a little
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Was that a no-look goal?
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by furrer4heisman on Nov 30, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What a shock, a fight with a Toronto player
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by Zachary Zielonka on Nov 30, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
listen to the leafs commentators cry after the goal.
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
cry about what?
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good job by Monty! He didn’t take a game changing (momentum losing) loss there.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
after kennedy scored the leafs commentators were saying miller does everything and sets up the goal
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
omg pominville missed a wide empty net, this guy is snakebitten
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
JESUS CHRIST POMINVILLE HOW COULD YOU POSSIBLY MISS THAT
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
he did on Saturday as well…Kaleta suspended and Gaustad hurt.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can someone tell me why we’re dressing 7 defensemen instead of calling somebody up for tonight? I’ve been out of the loop for the holiday.
We’re basically playing with 3.5 lines and moving Paetsch around.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Portland played three games in three days this weekend. That’s why.
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’ll do, pig. That’ll do.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I get where you’re coming from. However, I think Paetsch needs ice time because, at some point, he’s going to be needs on D, too. This keeps his chemsitry up with the boys.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Roster limit? I don’t know; that’s just a guess. Keep in mind Ruff likes Paetsch though.
by krytime on Nov 30, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Paestch
the Sabres no longer think of him as a defenseman. They consider him both. They have four full lines tonight, Paetsch will play zero shifts on defense.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He did play a shift as a D on the PP the other night..
by krytime on Nov 30, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Power Play is different
Forwards are used at the point on the power play all the time.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t mind seeing him on the point some if we need a PP spark (assuming we ever get a full PP).
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“Ryan Miller….takes everything away.”
Well said, Versus announcer.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Miller once stole my lunch money.
Without even being in the same city.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They could play with two lines and 4 defensemen with the way Miller’s playing, this guy’s unreal.
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Upon further review…..
Pominville’s miss was real, real, REAL bad
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol i could’ve told you that five minutes ago
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just survivin’ the period. Philly taught us that lesson.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Longest shift of those guy’s lives. That was probably over two minutes.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kry!!! I heard the crowd sat “OOOHH!!!” Must have been from the sound system.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No, it was from a vendor in the hall who actually got a tip from a fellow canadian!
by krytime on Nov 30, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I like the play of Hagman. He plays “big” for a euro, at least it seems to me.
by krytime on Nov 30, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s been on fire. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s the one to put a rebound behind Miller. (knock on wood).
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
both teams had some chances but I would say the Leafs owned that period. Miller is the reason the game is the way it is. Can they hang on for another 20 minutes?
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We need to pull a Ryan Fitzpatick: go for the juggular while they’re leaving pressing.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Miller is the reason the game is the way it is.
every night…
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 30, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good TV coverage
with mini-cams in the net, penalty box, overhead……you name it……and the announcers have been really, really complimentary regarding Miller, which is great to hear (because he deserves it!)
by ccthemovieman on Nov 30, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Without miller this game would be a disaster.
by Heilander on Nov 30, 2009 8:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
RE: punishment for Ovechkin
Bettman decides ovie’d bum knee is punishment enough for him and decides not to suspend. Next person to be outraged at this gets a hatchet chop from Ballard.
by Heilander on Nov 30, 2009 8:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I mean, it would sort of be overkill to suspend the guy for 3 games if he’s already going to miss a few weeks.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not really – he’d lose some game checks.
by krytime on Nov 30, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So fine the guy one hundred grand or whatever.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL @ Atlanta goal. Chris Thorburn from Eric Boulton.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hoping offense looks better this period. Hopefully miller is letting the guys know he doesn’t like having to work that hard.
by Heilander on Nov 30, 2009 8:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
The offense just needs one odd man rush to put this away. Defense needs to keep the slot clogged and tight point coverage.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
3rd periods
are awesome.
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by furrer4heisman on Nov 30, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice Start
that was exactly what the Sabres needed
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
someone find out when tallinder scored his last goal
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 8:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
06 playoffs is the last time i remember
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 30, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Toronto forgot that they have to play in the third?
by Heilander on Nov 30, 2009 8:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Whats gotten into these guys?
Did Ruff chew their asses or what?
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by furrer4heisman on Nov 30, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whats gotten into these guys?
Excellence.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
gotta love how the sabres are getting into the shooting lanes
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Are you talking about the shot MacArthur just blocked way high up near his face? That took some guts..
by krytime on Nov 30, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m 30 seconds late flipping over from MNF and I miss the goal. Fuck my life.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A powerplay for Toronto. COLOR ME SURPRISED.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Last thing we need is to have a penalty to kill right now…
by Heilander on Nov 30, 2009 8:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Haha Millsy hit the camera guy right in the face.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Weird night in the NHL
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome. Can’t do that again if you tried.
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha right through the camera hole.
by Heilander on Nov 30, 2009 9:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
We have really been clearing out the front of the net extremely well so far this season. It helps that Miller’s barely been giving up any rebounds, but the team as a whole is really clearing the front of the net like champs.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This linesman is really pissing me off.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sabres don’t play a very physical game with out the three guys that are injured. We should have signed Brendan Burke for some added testosterone.
by Heilander on Nov 30, 2009 9:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to like this game
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Connolly with his typically annoying zone entry
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Yeah… Three Gus stationary on the blue line and a lazy skate in.
by Heilander on Nov 30, 2009 9:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Pom not having a good night tonight. Can’t catch a break.
by Heilander on Nov 30, 2009 9:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Nice backcheck by Primeau
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hes got two helpers so its not all bad
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
“Stay tuned to hear about Ovie and his boo-boo.”
I hope Brady’s okay.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how Ballard played the rest of that game. That was the same Ballard that was involved in the Drury trade, right?
by krytime on Nov 30, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not just that he’s been good this year and florida need him
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who’s cares about Florida!?!?
Human to human: I hope he’s okay.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Strader really is a great pxp man. No idea how a team like Strader and Darren Pang wound up in a market like Phoenix.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, its just Strader now. Panger left this season for St. Louis.
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by Zachary Zielonka on Nov 30, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hm, I didn’t know that. Not completely surprising I suppose.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pang left
he is in St. Louis now
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
puck daddy put two of my articles up on his headlines today nice for the site
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
NHL.com had the Miller post as well
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Love the effort
Another great third period for the Sabres.
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by furrer4heisman on Nov 30, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sabres violent inability to score empty-netters really gets me sometimes.
We’ve only had one in like 57 years.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering if anyone would mention the “s” word around the four minute mark. Props to no one for doing so!
by krytime on Nov 30, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
With Miller, he’s got that bad history of the last 2-3 minute goals…..we don’t chance it anymore!
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And he gave his stick to the cameraman.
What a sport.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And Miller gave his stick to the guy he hit in the face!
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice Shutout for MIller
he gave his stick to cameraman as well…classy dude.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great game!!! Everyone have a blessed evening.
by jj24 on Nov 30, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
See ya everyone
until the next game
by Rafal Ladysz on Nov 30, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Three game winning streak makes you forget a about that losing streak.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 30, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sabres and the Bills go head-to-head Thursday night.
We’ll see how those ratings look.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Nov 30, 2009 10:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No one can get NFL Network anyways. Sabres win.
by Afino on Nov 30, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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