Buffalo Sabres @ Pittsburgh Penguins [Game Thread]
by David Oleksy on Mar 2, 2010 6:30 PM EST
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Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins, Mar 2, 2010 7:30 PM EST
| Buffalo Sabres (33-18-9, 75pts) |
Game #61 | Pittsburgh Penguins (36-22-4, 76pts) |
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| Date: |
March 2, 2010 |
Location: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Time: | 7:30 p.m. ET |
Arena: | Mellon Arena |
| TV: | MSG-B | SB Nation Affiliate | PensBurgh |
| Radio: |
WGR (550AM) |
SB Nation Game Page | Sabres vs Penguins coverage |
| Season Series | Buffalo (1-1-1) - Pittsburgh (2-1-0) |
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| Buffalo Sabres | Category | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 163 (2.7) | Goals For | 188 (3.0) |
| 146 (2.4) | Goals Against | 178 (2.9) |
| 1888 (31.5) | Shots For | 2001 (32.3) |
| 1897 (31.6) | Shots Against | 1829 (29.5) |
| 42/238 - 17.6% (19) | Power Play | 41/249 - 16.5% (26) |
| 28/207 - 86.5% (1) | Penalty Kill | 41/245 - 83.3% (T-9) |
| OT-Loss -1 | Home/Road Streak | OT-Loss - 2 |
| Won 1 | Overall Streak | OT Loss - 2 |
| 1-2-2 |
Last 5 Games | 1-1-3 |
| 3-5-2 |
Last 10 Games | 5-2-3 |
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At least its a 7:30 start. I work til 9, so I should be able to catch that last 12 minutes or so.
"Hey ey ey ey"
haha. I have it, but while Im working Im always on here, nhl.com, and I get the goal updates on my phone. I would already know what happening but I usually can make it home with about 6 to go in the 3rd if its a 7 oclock start and about 12-15 mins left in the 3rd if its a 7:30 start. I got it down to a science man 8-) haha. Thank god I only work late monday and tuesday. And that will def have to change come playoff time… haha
"Hey ey ey ey"
Trade deadline in 20 hours. 22 games left.. this is the best time of year.
"The three important elements of hockey are: forecheck, backcheck and paycheck." - Gil Perreault
OMG MILLER'S NOT PLAYING
Could they be looking to trade him!?!?
Haha..just kidding…nothing could be worth it.
Lalime and Johnson:
The over/under is 6 goals between the two teams. I made that up by looking at the goalies’ GAA’s. Anyway, I say over(5-3, either way). What does everyone esle think?
No Johnson
sorry for the pessimism. I have a bad feeling about this game but I feel tomorrow we beat the best in the East.
D.O.
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Question for ya Dave
Why do I have to keep clicking back to Wide page view? I’ve always had it on Wide and it doesn’t seem to default to that anymore.
"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson
They just sent me an e-mail
SB Nation has found the issue and a fix is supposed to roll out this evening. It was driving me crazy until I got that e-mail.
D.O.
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I just cant stand how every single time a USA player touched the puck, he mentioned where they were born and then told a cute little story about their families or them playing when they were in juniors. Just kind of annoying… But definitely could listen to him over many others, minus RJ 8-)
"Hey ey ey ey"
Update on trades
Nothing close right now. http://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2010/03/live-from-sabres-at-pittsburgh.html
D.O.
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I have a feeling its going to quiet tomorrow too...
I dont see many trades going down. Except for Edmonton will probably move their entire team lol
"Hey ey ey ey"
I don’t think it will be quiet so much as disappointing. All the blockbusters are done.
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 2, 2010 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Been reading in quite a few places about the need for a trade.
The angle that particularly sucks IMHO is how Miller had a better defense in front of him in Vancouver.
Well, duh. It was a freaking USA all-star team.
IMHO – second one already tonite – the Sabres have done a pretty decent job backing up Miller.
following along on nhl.com...
Ive seen a few “Blocked Shot” already. Thats a good thing at least
"Hey ey ey ey"
The refs are Canadian. LOL
D.O.
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Got away with one?
Looked like a good hit to me. I guess maybe he held him down a little but it looked like he just had his hands on him.
D.O.
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hey guys, what do you think of john micheal liles possibly coming to buffalo?
he’s been a healthy scratch a lot this year but has great offensive skills and will probably be moved. I think he makes around $4 million.
Money would be an issue
I like his game but someone would have to go. Who would it be?
D.O.
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Probably Lydman for the short term. Do the Avalanche want a player in return though?
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 2, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
I doubt it but there is no way there will be nine defensemen on the team. Plus you have the issue of salary. Liles makes a good chunk of change.
D.O.
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Capgeek says they have the room to add a 8.3 million dollar a year player for this season, or am I reading that wrong?
No, that looks right because of it being prorated.
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 2, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
Both are gone for post-play stuff.
Works for me.
Myers
wow the kid is really struggling tonight.
D.O.
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I wish I could say that much. He had two absolutely horrible plays that could have easily ended with Penguins goals.
D.O.
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I missed it with the graphic on Miller.
Was the 124 minute shutout a USA record or Olympic record?
dumb?
the guy had the puck and he hit his shoulder.
D.O.
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That is an awful call and I mean awful.
D.O.
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he still had the puck
D.O.
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Was just talking about this. 2 years ago the Cleveland Cavs came out flat every single 3rd quarter and would get outscored by 10+. The Sabres have the same problem in the first period, and when the Cavs figured it out they became the dominant team they are now. If the Sabres can figure out this first period funk, they’ll win the division.
Except we don’t have LeBron.
Interesting comparison.
Thinking about it, the Cavs had a couple of seasons where they needed to learn – and acquire teammates that complimented King James.
While I won’t even think of comparing where Miller stands with his peers and sport as Lebron, you do have me considering what kind of team we’re building here.
Our team from 3-4 seasons ago is not the kin of team you build around Miller. You build a team that plays like the Devils. And while there are pieces that don’t fit right now… this season it feels lke the team is playing to their strengths (or to the best cog) instead of playing what worked after the strike.
They also haven’t figured out how to get a rebound
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 2, 2010 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
Goalie interference.
We should be up a man right now.
So much for the makeup call
they aren’t even making calls they should make.
D.O.
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I may be in the minority here
But a PP that is split 50-50 (or 1:00-1:00) between periods is not as effective as when you get a full 2 minutes without a 20 minute break between shifts.
Nope.
Didn’t miss those popup commercials one bit.
I hate Powerplays that overlap in between periods. At least we have fresh ice for over a minute.
"Hey ey ey ey"
I want to say this about a possible trade
If the Sabres trade Toni Lydman for an offensive defenseman it would be a huge mistake. Lydman is the Sabres best defensive defenseman and Miller needs him blocking shots.
D.O.
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Hes played very ‘McKee in black and red’ like this year. Not to that extreme because Jay probably had about as many blocked shots (saves) as our Biron those years lol.
"Hey ey ey ey"
Then it would probably be Tallinder, which I’m not heartbroken about either
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 2, 2010 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah I wouldnt lose sleep over trading either, if its going to help us win… thats all that matters.
"Hey ey ey ey"
I agree...anything that helps win
I just don’t think trading Lydman for an offensive defenseman will help the team win. When the team was struggling it was defense that was the problem but everyone wants to ship out the few players we have that play defense for an offensive defenseman. IMO that would be a mistake.
D.O.
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I’m hoping that the F.O. can specifically tie those two to a Stanley Cup win this June. You know, the same way mother’s milk causes cancer.
They do that and I’ll never say another word about those annoying popups EVER. But yeah, short of that the Sabres need to make a case that without that duo we won’t be able to watch games on TV anymore. At the very least.
Sekera was lost on that goal
D.O.
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Um, okay.
Didn’t expect that right now. But hey, it’s 2-1.
You know, the NFL has (or had) deliberate facemasking versus unintentional...
WOnder how the NHL can do that with icing.
That would be tough to judge.
Plus theyre already “penalized” by not being allowed to change.
"Hey ey ey ey"
Yeah, you're right.
Don’t want more judgment calls.
Vanek had a chance to headman things...
Next thing, we’re pinned in our own zone. Took an icing to get it out.
Lindy can – and needs – to address that kind of play.
Bob McKenzie is saying that Ponikarovsky to Pittsburgh for a prospect is just about a done deal.
D.O.
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when you think about a prospect though, think about Buffalo it could be a Luke Adam or Zack Kassian, and they could be tremendous players in the future
true… no way in hell would I think about sending one of them for Ponikarovsky. How many years do you guys think before we see those two up here? 2011-12 season?
"Hey ey ey ey"
hopefully sooner than later….i would love to see Ennis up I can’t stand MacArthur anymore (what has he done for us lately)
Im a Mac guy...
but
what has he done for us lately
Youre right… I see him possibly gone tomorrow :-/ time for a new jersey lol
"Hey ey ey ey"
I wa too last October.
He’s a classic bubble guy right now. I’d love to see how he fits here the next 1-2 seasons. But if you have a chance to improve the team right now? You have to give it a try.
2-1 Pitt
they have been the better team but we’re hanging around. Lalime has been solid.
D.O.
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Crosby scored in OT on Miller...
Oops. Wrong game. :-P
They’ve controlled play in our zone more than we have their’s. We’ve had some chances. Maybe even about the same as the Pens.
Lalime’s played very good.
Thanks guys.
Glad to hear Lalime’s been solid. I was getting pretty annoyed with ESPN today and their “debate” about whether Miller should play or not.
"The horse jumped over the f#@king fence."
- KV
ESPN doesn’t even know what hockey is.
D.O.
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holy shit…
I was getting pretty annoyed with ESPN today and their "debate" about whether Miller should play or not.
That was crazy today. So stupid. At least Melrose knows his stuff…
"Hey ey ey ey"
I counted 3
hasn’t played too much since then.
D.O.
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He has played four shifts in second period
D.O.
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HEY!
This commercial reminds me – Robie’s back tomorrow.
Too bad I’m bowling. But I’ll DVR things just for the reception when Miller skates out.
Sens losing 4-1 to Rangers
D.O.
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How do they look?
Seen lots of comments about sloppy play. I hate being an out-of-towner.
"Slide DiMaggio, slide!" "Hey, my name isn't DiMaggio, my name is mm..mmmm...mmm....mud."
Somewhat rusty.
But they look like they are committed to playing their system like they have most of this year.
The one player not rusty? Lalime.
Informal poll
After 40 minutes the Sabres are down 2-1. Better or worse than you expected?
Bonus question: When we fell behind 2-0 would you be happy with the score right now?
Question #1 – better. Question #2 – works for me.
D.O. just mentioned the Sens score. I think they were up 1-0 at one point. Let’s see if this team remembers how they won more than a couple of games the first 4 months of season.
1. Pretty much what I expected. Remember, I predicted a 3-1 Pens win.
2. Yes
D.O.
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Trade Update
Chicago acquired D Nick Boynton from Anaheim for future considerations. He’d been playing in the AHL for a few weeks before the Olympic break. Not huge news, but it’s been a slow day.
Somebody explain that call to me
his stick was between his legs right? But it was hook? I don’t understand.
D.O.
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"Rivet getting the penalty..."
“…no, Roy…”
“Vanek.”
Huh? I don’t complain about the refs much. I just care that they call the game fairly for both teams. But that exchange was typical of this game.
Don't fully agree.
Myers crashed the offensive net. First good moment for him in the game.
Lalime could have covered up but decided to let Myers play it. The latest poor moment for Myers in the game.
Take that away? You have Gaustad getting the crap beaten out of him and it sounds like he may not be back.
Um, okay. That last part was ugly.
I don’t even know what to say about Myers in this game.
D.O.
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Not sure
I think he is signed for next season but I’m not certain.
D.O.
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Same here.
But I’m always willing to listen to those who aren’t. Hard to agree with them – at least for me. But until Lindy wins it all it’s fun to argue about!
Goose deserved what he got
I hate when guys go flying in there after the whistle. Rupp taught him a lesson.
D.O.
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He really didn’t go flying in there though. Still – he get what he deserved. I wish my guys would do that to anyone in front of my goalie..
You're right
after watching the replay it was pretty harmless. Kaleta and Goose are notorious for doing that so I guess I just thought he did.
D.O.
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Nope they didn't call it
D.O.
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seems like we need to just put the puck on net more and get an ugly goal to tie it.
Get rid of the ugly slug.
by North Java Sabra on Mar 2, 2010 9:33 PM EST reply actions
Very nervous when timmy went dowm.
"Hey ey ey ey"
by bflo on Mar 2, 2010 9:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions
We can't afford to lose Miller right now.
And I think he’s missed more games due to injury since the start of 2009 than Connolly.
I wonder why the power play sucks
who are these guys on the ice. Kennedy, MacArthur and Butler that won’t scare anyone.
D.O.
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apologies for joining late tonight but it is so nice to hear Ricky’s voice again
Get rid of the ugly slug.
by North Java Sabra on Mar 2, 2010 9:36 PM EST reply actions
Damn...
too bad Lalime wasn’t in goal for the USA, he can stop Crosby.
I’m obviously kidding for those who are not aware.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 2, 2010 9:37 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Great production
we miss a goal to see a meaningless replay.
D.O.
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good bit of fight there, it’s almost like they need to be scored on to get extra motivation
Get rid of the ugly slug.
by North Java Sabra on Mar 2, 2010 9:40 PM EST reply actions
Well, D.O., looks like your prediction is spot on.
Unless if mine is. And right now I’m rooting for mine!
I'm rooting for you as well
D.O.
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A goal missed due to a replay.
Now a goal replay missed due to a commercial?
i saw the net bounce
Get rid of the ugly slug.
by North Java Sabra on Mar 2, 2010 9:42 PM EST reply actions
Ho did they miss that
I guess that explains the officiating tonight, they aren’t biased just blind.
D.O.
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Might have been looking at goaltender interference.
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 2, 2010 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
Is that reviewable?
D.O.
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I think it is when determining a goal.
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 2, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't think it was
D.O.
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I could very well be wrong, the only explanation I have.
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 2, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not sure either
gives me something to look up later
D.O.
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Actually I like D.O. earlier thought better
“heavy breathing”
Looked like the ref was out of breath
maybe the person in Toronto was enjoying his breathing on the phone.
D.O.
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The refs couldn't believe their eyes.
It took 4 camera angles.
so sloppy, it’s like the ice is too slippery under their skates, sticks and the freakin’ rubber thing.
Get rid of the ugly slug.
by North Java Sabra on Mar 2, 2010 9:48 PM EST reply actions
After Vancounver, especially Sunday
I thought the ice tonite was pretty good.
Uh, I take that back.
Tallinder just fall like several players Sunday.
Man I thought for sure they were going to score
D.O.
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too little too late I guess
D.O.
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You gotta be F’in with me!!!
"Hey ey ey ey"
by bflo on Mar 2, 2010 9:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
omg, a lucky bounce and the puck would have been in the net rather than on top of it
Get rid of the ugly slug.
by North Java Sabra on Mar 2, 2010 9:53 PM EST reply actions
Yeah right. Eaton falls on the puck and kills the last couple of seconds.
While the refs stood around with their whistles up their butts. TYpical for how they called this game.
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