GDT: #03 – Blue Jackets at Sabres – Mon Oct 12, 3:00PM ET – MSG-B, Bell TV

[Woodhouse]

2015-2016 GDT #03​

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TV​

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OTHER​

CBJ (0-2-0) at BUF (0-2-0) – MON OCT 12, 3:00PM ET​

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MSG-B, BELL TV​

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RADIO – CHAT​

Gameday Headlines

• Game Preview: 10/12/15 vs. CBJ – Ian Ott, Sabres PR
• Gionta could return Monday while Lehner out 6-10 weeks – Jourdon LaBarber, Sabres.com
• Sabres have goaltending options with Lehner out 6-10 weeks – Bill Hoppe, OTH
• Sabres to move Girgensons to center – Amy Moritz, TBN
• Sabres notebook: Lehner out 6-10 weeks with high ankle sprain – Amy Moritz, TBN
• Mistakes in 0-2 start fixable, Blue Jackets say – Aaron Portzline, The Columbus Dispatch
• Jackets say answers are within – Aaron Portzline, The Columbus Dispatch
• Blue Jackets-Sabres Preview – Jeff Bartl, AP

Player & Staff Interviews

• Yesterday: Bylsma, Gionta, Guhle
• Today: Bylsma

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VS​

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90 O’Reilly – 28 Girgensons – 63 Ennis​

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L1​

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20 Saad – 19 Johansen – 71 Foligno​

9 Kane – 15 Eichel – 82 Foligno​

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L2​

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38 Jenner – 17 Dubinsky – 18 Bourque​

26 Moulson – 22 Larsson – 88 McGinn​

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L3​

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43 Hartnell – 25 Karlsson – 13 Atkinson​

44 Deslauriers – 17 Legwand – 23 Reinhart​

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L4​

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11 Calvert – 9 Campbell – 40 Boll​

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4 Gorges – 55 Ristolainen​

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D1​

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27 Murray – 58 Savard​

6 Weber – 46 Franson​

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D2​

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51 Tyutin – 7 Johnson​

29 McCabe – 3 Pysyk​

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D3​

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4 Connauton – 47 Prout​

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31 Johnson​

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G1​

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72 Bobrovsky​

50 Lieuwen​

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G2​

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30 McElhinney​

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12 Gionta, 25 Colaiacovo, 65 Donovan​

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X​

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23 Clarkson, 29 Goloubef, 41 Wennberg​

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Bogosian, Guhle, Lehner, McCormick, Sanguinetti​

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IR​

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** Lineups always subject to change at morning and pre-game skates **
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[swisssabre]

Excited for the game, no matter of the 0-2 start.
Even better seeing ZemGod on the first line, he deserves it !

 

[Chainshot]

Another crap start time for me to view this. Bleh.

 

[aintgonnabe]

Excellent game time for latvian supporters (10pm)!

Im happy that Bylsma has noticed some of the qualities that Zemgus brings and rewarded him with a spot on the first line. Having said that, I like him more on a line with Kane and Eichel. My worry with Ennis and Reilly is that its a little too soft, but maybe im wrong ofc.

 

[CaptPantalones]

Love these afternoon games. Going to my 2nd in a row. Hopefully coming home happier then Saturday

 

[Icicle]

Why the hell is there a game on 3pm on a Monday? What the hell is this

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Why the hell is there a game on 3pm on a Monday? What the hell is this

Columbus Day against the CBJ. Perfect on this "holiday" to have afternoon hockey.

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

The question of the day is, do i skip out of work early and go home to watch this game or do i watch less than discretely at work?

Life is hard.

 

[SunDin]

why isnt Girgensons on any of the PP units?

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Hopefully the line shift pays some dividends. The Sabres just need to get into a gear and continue to push. The defense is half of the problem at the moment.

 

[Woodhouse]

Bylsma meets with the media ~1pm. I wouldn't be surprised if there's more tinkering with the lines at the pre-game skate either.

 

[Nibbler]

why isnt Girgensons on any of the PP units?

IMO, his offense has been a little lacking in these first couple games.

 

[Dreakon13]

Glad there's some shakeup going on with the lines. Disappointed to still see Kane and Eichel together... but O'Reilly on wing, Zemgus with a promotion and Moulson on the third line makes me smile.

 

[TehDoak]

It'll be interesting to see how this one shakes out. Columbus will be pretty desperate for a win after losing back to back vs NYR. Goaltending has been pretty shaky so far for them. Not to mention the coach is probably on a pretty tight leash.

 

[StlSwedes]

I felt 26-22-82 had a good game against the bolts and could prove to be a solid 3rd line with some goal scoring ability.

Hopefully we can get our first win at home today on Columbus day against Columbus

Top 6 just needs to gel and start making things happy. Felt like they are on the verge of putting it together against the lightning and then it fell apart.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[Side Stache]

Excellent game time for latvian supporters (10pm)!

Im happy that Bylsma has noticed some of the qualities that Zemgus brings and rewarded him with a spot on the first line. Having said that, I like him more on a line with Kane and Eichel. My worry with Ennis and Reilly is that its a little too soft, but maybe im wrong ofc.

Damn, another early one. Keep it up, Buffalo.

 

[sabresfan129103]

Bylsma meets with the media ~1pm. I wouldn't be surprised if there's more tinkering with the lines at the pre-game skate either.

Bylsma? Tinkering with the lines? I refuse to believe this!

 

[TehDoak]

Good News, Larrson, Gorges, and Reinhart are +0

J. Larsson 2 0 0 0 +0

That means they are approaching zero, but not quite there yet, from the positive side!

Advanced stats have come a long way!

 

[Siege Rhino]

The question of the day is, do i skip out of work early and go home to watch this game or do i watch less than discretely at work?

Life is hard.

Work from home

 

[Zman5778]

Already have the DVR set to tape.

Will have to avoid the internet for the better part of the late afternoon. Should be fun.

 

[Chainshot]

While the defense is suspect as... well... suspected, can they muster more than a single goal? Part of their problem is exiting the zone but they have to start finishing in order to punch their way out of their d-zone issues.

 

[joshjull]

While the defense is suspect as... well... suspected, can they muster more than a single goal? Part of their problem is exiting the zone but they have to start finishing in order to punch their way out of their d-zone issues.

We should get our one goal. Now hopefully someone else can score was well

 

[sabresfan129103]

Edit: looks like McCabe has been recalled too.

 

[LaxSabre]

Columbus Day against the CBJ. Perfect on this "holiday" to have afternoon hockey.

The NHL doesn't think its perfect though as there are only three games being played in the afternoon - Tampa Bay at Boston - Winnipeg at New York Islanders and our game.
Thought maybe one of the Canadian teams would have a home game since everyone is off up there for their Thanksgiving Day - attend the game/then go home/ to relatives/eat Turkey.
BTW - If anyone wants to attend - my tickets are available - just $22 each - deadline to send is 1:00 pm ET.

Wish I would have known that stat about Legwand - would have picked him in at least that points game.
Edit/Update - Looks like my choice for that points game - Clarkson (CBJ) - is going to be scratched so I changed my pick to Legwand.

Happy Birthday Jake McCabe!

Good luck to anyone (Z-Man etc) who has to avoid hearing the result because they are working and have to watch the game later.