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GDT #01: FLYERS (0-1-0) at SABRES (0-0-0) – SUN JAN 20 – 12:30PM ET – TV: NBC – RADIO: WGR-AM
1.13 – Buffalo Sabres 2012-13 Media Guide (Press Release – Sabres.com)
1.13 – Philadelphia Flyers 2012-13 Media Guide (Press Release – Flyers.com)
1.19 – Sabres notebook: With extra day, Ruff to watch referees closely (Mike Harrington – The Buffalo News)
1.19 – Top pick Grigorenko on board (Mike Harrington – The Buffalo News)
1.19 – Flyers sloppy in season-opening loss to Penguins (Tim Panaccio – CSN Philly)
1.19 – Opening Daze; Flyers struggles in first period lead to 3-1 loss to Pens (Anthony SanFilippo – Flyers.com)
1.19 – Flyers-Sabres Preview (Alan Ferguson – AP / Stats Writer)
1.20 – Sabres’ Leino questionable for opener; Grigorenko set for debut (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)
1.20 – Sabres GM Regier receives extension; Pegula apologizes for lockout (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)
1.20 – No middle ground for Sabres’ Cup hopes (John Vogl – The Buffalo News)
1.20 – Sabres make offseason moves to bring more fire to the ice (John Vogl – The Buffalo News)
1.20 – In shortened season, a hot goalie could be difference (Mike Harrington – The Buffalo News)
1.13 – Buffalo Sabres 2012-13 Media Guide (Press Release – Sabres.com)
1.13 – Philadelphia Flyers 2012-13 Media Guide (Press Release – Flyers.com)
1.19 – Sabres notebook: With extra day, Ruff to watch referees closely (Mike Harrington – The Buffalo News)
1.19 – Top pick Grigorenko on board (Mike Harrington – The Buffalo News)
1.19 – Flyers sloppy in season-opening loss to Penguins (Tim Panaccio – CSN Philly)
1.19 – Opening Daze; Flyers struggles in first period lead to 3-1 loss to Pens (Anthony SanFilippo – Flyers.com)
1.19 – Flyers-Sabres Preview (Alan Ferguson – AP / Stats Writer)
1.20 – Sabres’ Leino questionable for opener; Grigorenko set for debut (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)
1.20 – Sabres GM Regier receives extension; Pegula apologizes for lockout (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)
1.20 – No middle ground for Sabres’ Cup hopes (John Vogl – The Buffalo News)
1.20 – Sabres make offseason moves to bring more fire to the ice (John Vogl – The Buffalo News)
1.20 – In shortened season, a hot goalie could be difference (Mike Harrington – The Buffalo News)
BUFFALO SABRES
Projected Lineup
26 Thomas Vanek ("A") - 19 Cody Hodgson - 29 Jason Pominville ("C")
82 Marcus Foligno - 63 Tyler Ennis - 21 Drew Stafford ("A")
9 Steve Ott - 25 Mikhail Grigorenko - 55 Jochen Hecht
32 John Scott - 37 Matt Ellis - 36 Patrick Kaleta
24 Robyn Regehr - 57 Tyler Myers
10 Christian Ehrhoff - 52 Alexander Sulzer
3 Jordan Leopold - 44 Andrej Sekera
30 Ryan Miller
1 Jhonas Enroth
Lineup News & Notes
Nathan Gerbe (back) and Cody McCormick (finger) begin the season on injured reserve, while TJ Brennan (healthy),
Ville Leino (LBI) and Mike Weber (healthy) are scratched for today's game. Ryan Miller will get the start in goal, while
first-round pick Mikhail Grigorenko will make his NHL debut at third-line center.
Weekly Transactions
David Leggio, Mark Mancari, Adam Pardy, Kevin Porter, Drew Schiestel and Nick Tarnasky each cleared waivers this
week, while Joe Finley was claimed by the New York Islanders. Buffalo announced Darcy Regier's contract extension
on Saturday.
According to the Stats
Buffalo are 23-14-4 in opening games, with a 16-6-4 record at home, and they were 0-3-1 versus Philadelphia last
season, with Ryan Miller stopping only 83 of 97 shots against and playing just 160 minutes despite four appearances.
Jason Pominville, with one goal and three assists, was Buffalo's leading scorer in the series.
Projected Lineup
26 Thomas Vanek ("A") - 19 Cody Hodgson - 29 Jason Pominville ("C")
82 Marcus Foligno - 63 Tyler Ennis - 21 Drew Stafford ("A")
9 Steve Ott - 25 Mikhail Grigorenko - 55 Jochen Hecht
32 John Scott - 37 Matt Ellis - 36 Patrick Kaleta
24 Robyn Regehr - 57 Tyler Myers
10 Christian Ehrhoff - 52 Alexander Sulzer
3 Jordan Leopold - 44 Andrej Sekera
30 Ryan Miller
1 Jhonas Enroth
Lineup News & Notes
Nathan Gerbe (back) and Cody McCormick (finger) begin the season on injured reserve, while TJ Brennan (healthy),
Ville Leino (LBI) and Mike Weber (healthy) are scratched for today's game. Ryan Miller will get the start in goal, while
first-round pick Mikhail Grigorenko will make his NHL debut at third-line center.
Weekly Transactions
David Leggio, Mark Mancari, Adam Pardy, Kevin Porter, Drew Schiestel and Nick Tarnasky each cleared waivers this
week, while Joe Finley was claimed by the New York Islanders. Buffalo announced Darcy Regier's contract extension
on Saturday.
According to the Stats
Buffalo are 23-14-4 in opening games, with a 16-6-4 record at home, and they were 0-3-1 versus Philadelphia last
season, with Ryan Miller stopping only 83 of 97 shots against and playing just 160 minutes despite four appearances.
Jason Pominville, with one goal and three assists, was Buffalo's leading scorer in the series.
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
Projected Lineup
19 Scott Hartnell ("A") - 28 Claude Giroux ("C") - 10 Brayden Schenn
25 Maxime Talbot - 14 Sean Couturier - 93 Jakub Voracek
24 Matt Read - 21 Scott Laughton - 17 Wayne Simmonds
26 Ruslan Fedotenko - 11 Eric Wellwood - 36 Zac Rinaldo
44 Kimmo Timonen ("A") - 22 Luke Schenn
5 Braydon Coburn - 8 Nicklas Grossmann
41 Andrej Meszaros - 3 Kurtis Foster
30 Ilya Bryzgalov
49 Michael Leighton
Lineup News & Notes
Marc-Andre Bourdon (concussion), Danny Briere (wrist) and Chris Pronger (post-concussion syndrome) are sidelined
with injuries, while Bruno Gervais, Tom Sestito and Jody Shelley were scratched in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh.
Ilya Bryzgalov will get the start in goal for Philadelphia.
Weekly Transactions
Brian Boucher and Andreas Lilja each cleared waivers this week, while Tye McGinn was returned to AHL/Adirondack.
According to the Stats
Philadelphia were 4-0-0 in four games versus Buffalo last season, with Ilya Bryzgalov winning each game and saving
101 of 110 shots against. Claude Giroux, with one goal and ten assists, was their leading scorer in the series.
Projected Lineup
19 Scott Hartnell ("A") - 28 Claude Giroux ("C") - 10 Brayden Schenn
25 Maxime Talbot - 14 Sean Couturier - 93 Jakub Voracek
24 Matt Read - 21 Scott Laughton - 17 Wayne Simmonds
26 Ruslan Fedotenko - 11 Eric Wellwood - 36 Zac Rinaldo
44 Kimmo Timonen ("A") - 22 Luke Schenn
5 Braydon Coburn - 8 Nicklas Grossmann
41 Andrej Meszaros - 3 Kurtis Foster
30 Ilya Bryzgalov
49 Michael Leighton
Lineup News & Notes
Marc-Andre Bourdon (concussion), Danny Briere (wrist) and Chris Pronger (post-concussion syndrome) are sidelined
with injuries, while Bruno Gervais, Tom Sestito and Jody Shelley were scratched in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh.
Ilya Bryzgalov will get the start in goal for Philadelphia.
Weekly Transactions
Brian Boucher and Andreas Lilja each cleared waivers this week, while Tye McGinn was returned to AHL/Adirondack.
According to the Stats
Philadelphia were 4-0-0 in four games versus Buffalo last season, with Ilya Bryzgalov winning each game and saving
101 of 110 shots against. Claude Giroux, with one goal and ten assists, was their leading scorer in the series.
// I'll update the left image if Sabres.com includes a H2H comparison at some point.
A/V CLUB
1.13 – Bob McKenzie previews the Buffalo Sabres on NHL Tonight. <2:04>
1.14 – Bob McKenzie previews the Philadelphia Flyers on NHL Tonight. <1:56>
1.17 – Kevin Allen previews Buffalo on WGR's Howard Simon Show. <7:07>
1.18 – Darcy Regier and Lindy Ruff speak with the media following practice. <10:35>
1.19 – Lindy Ruff speaks with the media following practice. <2:42>
1.19 – Ryan Miller speaks with the media following practice. <7:10>
1.19 – Mikhail Grigorenko speaks with the media following practice. <4:11>
1.19 – Terry Pegula, Ted Black and Darcy Regier speak at the introductory press conference. <22:27>
1.19 – Highlights of Philadelphia's 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. <4:01>
1.19 – Peter Laviolette speaks with the media following Philadelphia's 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. <4:02>
GAMEDAY CHAT
IRC Server: irc.esper.net ... Channel: #sabres ... If you have questions: FYI - Sabres Chat
1.13 – Bob McKenzie previews the Buffalo Sabres on NHL Tonight. <2:04>
1.14 – Bob McKenzie previews the Philadelphia Flyers on NHL Tonight. <1:56>
1.17 – Kevin Allen previews Buffalo on WGR's Howard Simon Show. <7:07>
1.18 – Darcy Regier and Lindy Ruff speak with the media following practice. <10:35>
1.19 – Lindy Ruff speaks with the media following practice. <2:42>
1.19 – Ryan Miller speaks with the media following practice. <7:10>
1.19 – Mikhail Grigorenko speaks with the media following practice. <4:11>
1.19 – Terry Pegula, Ted Black and Darcy Regier speak at the introductory press conference. <22:27>
1.19 – Highlights of Philadelphia's 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. <4:01>
1.19 – Peter Laviolette speaks with the media following Philadelphia's 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. <4:02>
GAMEDAY CHAT
IRC Server: irc.esper.net ... Channel: #sabres ... If you have questions: FYI - Sabres Chat
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