Lovett's Magnatones Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Call it a trap game. The future seems to be here for Montreal, who sit atop the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 16-6-1. Their thirty-three points are one point ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins who are at 32 points with two games in hand. Buffalo, on the other hand, is a team of the future. They stink. They know they stink. Their fans have hung a banner that reads "Embrace the Tank." The Sabres might be the worst team any of us under the age of thirty can remember, but Coach T isn't taking them lightly: “Every game is important. We approach every game with enthusiasm and with a serious nature. It won’t be any different on Friday night,” stressed Therrien. “Buffalo is a team that got back on track. They weren’t easy to play against the last time around. They’ve started to play solid hockey. It will be a good test.” Well, I don't know if any of that is true, but the Sabres will get two bites at the apple in a home and home series. The Sabres feature two spurned Habs looking to do some damage. The Habs chose to move on from Josh Gorges and Brian Gionta over the summer, and they have only had success in the early going of the season. To enact their revenge, Gorges plans on dumping the puck in on the strong side of the net during and extended cycle while Gionta promises to blow at least one odd man rush with a weak wrist shot. Oh, the memories. Lineups: Montreal may ice the same lineup as Sunday when they faced off against the Rangers. In practice, Tom Gilbert lined up as the seventh defenseman, so he might be out. Eric Tangradi has been recalled, meaning the Habs not only have a real fourth liner, but someone who can pass as an NHLer, unlike Drayson Bowman. Add that to the fact that PA Parenteau practiced as a fourth forward on the PP yesterday, and we can guess that Gilbert will sit. No idea who starts in nets. Buffalo is icing a collection of washed up veterans, players dying for the trade deadline and rookies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Will Allen look a bit more "in-tune" after a couple practices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Lineups: No idea who starts in nets. Price gets the nod for the Habs, Enroth for Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Tangradi will play and it looks like Gilbert will be the healthy scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 It will be interesting to see how Tangradi does, this could be his big opportunity. Not televising it on tv here, so I will be at my desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 It will be interesting to see how Tangradi does, this could be his big opportunity. Not televising it on tv here, so I will be at my desk. Tangradi already seems to know what his role is; bang, crash and defend. If he inflict some punishment, make Sabres d a bit twitchy, we should be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRP Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Tangradi already seems to know what his role is; bang, crash and defend. If he inflict some punishment, make Sabres d a bit twitchy, we should be happy. Sabres brought some physical play last game vs Habs, we could use a little size up front. All I can say is Go Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Allen in, Gilbert out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMAC Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I predict a close-fought Habs victory (although I am hoping for a blowout). It would be nice if Tangradi was another of MB's under-rated acquisitions who outperforms the minimal expections most have for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Price gets the nod for the Habs, Enroth for Buffalo. I wish they'd go with Price back to back. He's well rested... (in theory) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I wish they'd go with Price back to back. He's well rested... (in theory) Why does it matter? Shouldn't a crap team like Sabres be prime for a back-up to play against? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEWATER77 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 buffalo...chicken wings...might as well win 5-0 tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs30/31 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I wish they'd go with Price back to back. He's well rested... (in theory) Yes they should. If Markov,Gonchar,and Weaver (something 112 years old combined) can play back to back big minutes............a young Carey Price can handle the crease duties on consecutive nights against the pop gun offense of the worst team in the nhl....and ahl for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Bold prediction: The Habs drop one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Yes they should. If Markov,Gonchar,and Weaver (something 112 years old combined) can play back to back big minutes............a young Carey Price can handle the crease duties on consecutive nights against the pop gun offense of the worst team in the nhl....and ahl for that matter. Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Yes they should. If Markov,Gonchar,and Weaver (something 112 years old combined) can play back to back big minutes............a young Carey Price can handle the crease duties on consecutive nights against the pop gun offense of the worst team in the nhl....and ahl for that matter. You do realize it takes a bit more out of a goalie than skaters to play a game. But why would you really care if he plays both or not? Just to test Price or something? Pretty sure most of starts are planed out ahead of time and why would they change? In 1st place, not desperate for wins and with 4+months left in season to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Just too bad Habs, Hamilton and London Knights all play same time today, would be nice to see the big galoot McCarron play a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Buffalo wings at Le cage tonite I love it. Wish I could go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Why does it matter? Shouldn't a crap team like Sabres be prime for a back-up to play against? Cuz Price is my G in my fantasy pool... nahmean ? Seriously, there is always the good old debate about what kind of games the backup should play. Assuming that prices gets the top teams, it leaves Tokarski with : "Easy" ones (Buffalo, injured Columbus, Florida, etc) and back to back games. or Middle pack teams when a W is not out of reach for a backup goalie. I'm trending on the side of the 2nd option and some + the back to back games. Crap team, IMO, is a great opportunity to play Price and get a "more easy" 2 pts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Cuz Price is my G in my fantasy pool... nahmean ? Seriously, there is always the good old debate about what kind of games the backup should play. Assuming that prices gets the top teams, it leaves Tokarski with : "Easy" ones (Buffalo, injured Columbus, Florida, etc) and back to back games. or Middle pack teams when a W is not out of reach for a backup goalie. I'm trending on the side of the 2nd option and some + the back to back games. Crap team, IMO, is a great opportunity to play Price and get a "more easy" 2 pts. don't bother with fantasy stuff; but, you could be correct and might be smarter to bank as many points as you can, early in season, while still mostly have a healthy roster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs30/31 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 You do realize it takes a bit more out of a goalie than skaters to play a game. But why would you really care if he plays both or not? Just to test Price or something? Pretty sure most of starts are planed out ahead of time and why would they change? In 1st place, not desperate for wins and with 4+months left in season to play. Yea i hear that. bet 21,000 paying customers want price in tomorrow night though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 That goal was ridicuous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs30/31 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 DD in alone..........cant even get shot on net from two feet out. Ennis shows him how to. 1-0 Sabres DD from the blue paint again? oooohhh put a back hander into the 34th row. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Call me crazy, but your 'first line' center should be able to hit the broad side of a barn with his shot at least....right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 P.A needs to get his shit together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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