GDT: Buff In The Afternoon - 15:00EST

[Clare2904]

27-13-3 v 11-25-7

We are 4-0 in the season series so far. Scored 17, conceded 4.

If the previous games are anything to go by we will either win by a shutout or win 5-2

Then again, this is the Pittsburgh Penguins so anything can happen.

Oh crap, it is a NBC game, holy hell. The mute button will be your friend

Line up



The top defensive pairing are both on decent runs, Tanger 7 points in the last 5, while Dumo is having a career high point streak that is up to 6 games. Hopefully it all continues.

Go Pens!
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[66-30-33]

Zohorna better play, like there is no logical reason to HS him again. All he does is produce and look good.

 

[Tender Rip]

I will be miffed if Sully goes with Lafferty over Zohorna again.

... this being Buffalo, I wish we could experiment and play Angello with ZAR and Blue, and put Erod with Zohorna and Janks.

 

[Andy99]

I will be miffed if Sully goes with Lafferty over Zohorna again.

... this being Buffalo, I wish we could experiment and play Angello with ZAR and Blue, and put Erod with Zohorna and Janks.

Angello has been day to day with an injury...well, make that week to week now...

 

[Tender Rip]

Angello has been day to day with an injury...we’ll make that week to week now...

... ah, thanks. I hadn’t noticed. Just thought he’s gotten buried with a few guys back and Zohorna.
Kinda happy that it was an injury given how effective he had (quietly been).

 

[66-30-33]

I will be miffed if Sully goes with Lafferty over Zohorna again.

... this being Buffalo, I wish we could experiment and play Angello with ZAR and Blue, and put Erod with Zohorna and Janks.

If we are talking experiments...Zohorna-Carter-Angello, like I saw someone post in a different thread.

 

[kurt]

No word on a starting goalie? Dang.

 

[tom_servo]

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

My prediction is that one of two things will happen tomorrow:

1-Zucker's line will be on fire and have a 3+ goal game.
2-Zucker will get zero points and be a minus-2, prompting more angry rants about him.

 

[Shockmaster]

So when the schedule was made, apparently NBC was like "We need a good draw for a nationally televised game on a Saturday afternoon in mid-April. I know - let's include Buffalo!"

 

[MrBrightside]

So when the schedule was made, apparently NBC was like "We need a good draw for a nationally televised game on a Saturday afternoon in mid-April. I know - let's include Buffalo!"

Buffalo is actually one of the highest viewership cities for the NHL in the country year after year.

 

[Ryder71]

Buffalo is actually one of the highest viewership cities for the NHL in the country year after year.

Very true, both Pittsburgh and Buffalo are among the top five U.S. markets in that regard.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Buffalo is actually one of the highest viewership cities for the NHL in the country year after year.

I am curious, does Buffalo numbers include people watching in Hamilton, Ontario?

 

[Andy99]

This is from a NBS Sports article on the Sabres...


So what has changed under Granato over the past 10-15 games that has prompted such a dramatic turnaround?
A lot of it might come down to the approach and some simple player usage.
For starters, while Krueger had the Sabres’ young players tied down in a defensive-minded system that demolished their creativity, Granato has turned the team loose and has put an emphasis on the team enjoying the way it plays. He said earlier this week that he loves offense and loves to “focus” on offense, while also saying this, via The Athletic (subscription required) regarding players improving their skill: “We know if we just play a system and you focus on trying to play that system, you’re really not improving your skill or your ability at the NHL level.”

 

[Big McLargehuge]

I am curious, does Buffalo numbers include people watching in Hamilton, Ontario?

No, Canadian numbers aren't figured in at all.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Buffalo is actually one of the highest viewership cities for the NHL in the country year after year.

It’s a lot like Pittsburgh in terms of its media market and diehard fanbase, tbh.

 

[chethejet]

Pens have to get back on track. Buffalo is now playing with zero pressure and can just play. Pens blew an opportunity for a win Thursday and have to win to keep a chance of winning the division.

 

[66-30-33]

Pens have to get back on track. Buffalo is now playing with zero pressure and can just play. Pens blew an opportunity for a win Thursday and have to win to keep a chance of winning the division.

Pens have to win because Boston is winning now that Rask is back.

 

[Andy99]

 

[Ugene Magic]

No word on a starting goalie? Dang.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Buffalo is actually one of the highest viewership cities for the NHL in the country year after year.

They are still looking for that foot in the crease call on Brett Hull....

 

[Gold Diamond]

The Sabres are playing much better now, and we didn't look so good on Thursday.

This won't be an easy win.

 

[Trade]

No one gonna mention ERod’s on a 41 goal pace in his last two games against Buffalo?

The ERod revenge tour continues today at 3PM!

 

[madinsomniac]

Zohorna better play, like there is no logical reason to HS him again. All he does is produce and look good.

if he sits again im going to suggest a new nickname for him... Big Bench....

 

[Zirakzigil]

Flipping afternoon games....