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GDT #6: BUF (0-4-1) at CHI (2-1-1) – SAT OCT 12 – 8:00PM ET – NHLN-US, MSG-B – WGR-AM – CHAT
10/11 – Sabres listless in ugly loss to Blue Jackets, still winless (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)
10/11 – Early Blue Jackets lead sinks Sabres (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com)
10/11 – Kaleta faces disciplinary hearing (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com)
10/11 – Blackhawks get back on track with win over Islanders (Brian Hedger – NHL.com)
10/11 – Game Preview: 10/12/13 at Chicago (Ian Ott – Sabres PR)
10/12 – Slumping Weber could sit for winless Sabres (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)
10/12 – Press Clips: 10/12/13 at Chicago (Ian Ott – Sabres PR)
10/11 – Sabres listless in ugly loss to Blue Jackets, still winless (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)
10/11 – Early Blue Jackets lead sinks Sabres (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com)
10/11 – Kaleta faces disciplinary hearing (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com)
10/11 – Blackhawks get back on track with win over Islanders (Brian Hedger – NHL.com)
10/11 – Game Preview: 10/12/13 at Chicago (Ian Ott – Sabres PR)
10/12 – Slumping Weber could sit for winless Sabres (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)
10/12 – Press Clips: 10/12/13 at Chicago (Ian Ott – Sabres PR)
BUFFALO SABRES
Projected Lineup (11:30am morning skate at United Center)
26 Thomas Vanek ("A") – 19 Cody Hodgson – 9 Steve Ott ("C")
82 Marcus Foligno – 63 Tyler Ennis – 65 Brian Flynn
28 Zemgus Girgensons – 25 Mikhail Grigorenko – 21 Drew Stafford
32 John Scott – 22 Johan Larsson – 8 Cody McCormick
10 Christian Ehrhoff ("A") – 3 Mark Pysyk
4 Jamie McBain – 55 Rasmus Ristolainen
52 Alexander Sulzer – 57 Tyler Myers
30 Ryan Miller
1 Jhonas Enroth
Lineup News & Notes
Buffalo scratched Mikhail Grigorenko, John Scott and Alexander Sulzer in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Columbus. Nikita
Zadorov (finger) returned to practice on Wednesday, while Henrik Tallinder (UBI) has been skating in a no-contact
jersey; both remain out. Joel Armia (hand), Ville Leino (rib) and Corey Tropp (jaw) are also out tonight, while
Patrick Kaleta serves game one of his indefinite suspension (pending an in-person hearing) for THIS high check on
Columbus' Jack Johnson. Kevin Porter and Mike Weber will be healthy scratches.
Weekly Transactions
Buffalo recalled Matt Hackett and Alexander Sulzer from Rochester/AHL last Saturday, placing Ville Leino (rib) on
injured reserve to create the roster spot for Sulzer; Hackett was returned to Rochester/AHL on Monday. They also
activated Marcus Foligno (UBI) from injured reserve on Tuesday and retroactively placed Henrik Tallinder (UBI) on
injured reserve.
According to the Stats
Buffalo are 53-45-13 all-time versus Chicago and 19-30-6 on the road. The Sabres are also 4-5-1 in their last ten
versus the Blackhawks; 4-6-0 on the road.
Projected Lineup (11:30am morning skate at United Center)
26 Thomas Vanek ("A") – 19 Cody Hodgson – 9 Steve Ott ("C")
82 Marcus Foligno – 63 Tyler Ennis – 65 Brian Flynn
28 Zemgus Girgensons – 25 Mikhail Grigorenko – 21 Drew Stafford
32 John Scott – 22 Johan Larsson – 8 Cody McCormick
10 Christian Ehrhoff ("A") – 3 Mark Pysyk
4 Jamie McBain – 55 Rasmus Ristolainen
52 Alexander Sulzer – 57 Tyler Myers
30 Ryan Miller
1 Jhonas Enroth
Lineup News & Notes
Buffalo scratched Mikhail Grigorenko, John Scott and Alexander Sulzer in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Columbus. Nikita
Zadorov (finger) returned to practice on Wednesday, while Henrik Tallinder (UBI) has been skating in a no-contact
jersey; both remain out. Joel Armia (hand), Ville Leino (rib) and Corey Tropp (jaw) are also out tonight, while
Patrick Kaleta serves game one of his indefinite suspension (pending an in-person hearing) for THIS high check on
Columbus' Jack Johnson. Kevin Porter and Mike Weber will be healthy scratches.
Weekly Transactions
Buffalo recalled Matt Hackett and Alexander Sulzer from Rochester/AHL last Saturday, placing Ville Leino (rib) on
injured reserve to create the roster spot for Sulzer; Hackett was returned to Rochester/AHL on Monday. They also
activated Marcus Foligno (UBI) from injured reserve on Tuesday and retroactively placed Henrik Tallinder (UBI) on
injured reserve.
According to the Stats
Buffalo are 53-45-13 all-time versus Chicago and 19-30-6 on the road. The Sabres are also 4-5-1 in their last ten
versus the Blackhawks; 4-6-0 on the road.
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
Projected Lineup
20 Brandon Saad – 19 Jonathan Toews ("C") – 88 Patrick Kane
10 Patrick Sharp ("A") – 16 Marcus Kruger – 81 Marian Hossa
29 Bryan Bickell – 65 Andrew Shaw – 42 Joakim Nordstrom
52 Brandon Bollig – 37 Brandon Pirri – 28 Ben Smith
2 Duncan Keith ("A") – 7 Brent Seabrook
27 Johnny Oduya – 4 Niklas Hjalmarsson
8 Nick Leddy – 32 Michal Rozsival
50 Corey Crawford
39 Nikolai Khabibulin
Lineup News & Notes
Chicago scratched Sheldon Brookbank, Jimmy Hayes and Michael Kostka in yesterday's 3-2 win over the NYI. They
also started backup Nikolai Khabibulin in goal, so expect starter Corey Crawford tonight.
Weekly Transactions
Chicago recalled Brandon Pirri from Rockford/AHL following last night's game, reassigning Jimmy Hayes.
According to the Stats
Chicago's Patrick Kane has two goals and three assists in six career games versus his hometown team.
Projected Lineup
20 Brandon Saad – 19 Jonathan Toews ("C") – 88 Patrick Kane
10 Patrick Sharp ("A") – 16 Marcus Kruger – 81 Marian Hossa
29 Bryan Bickell – 65 Andrew Shaw – 42 Joakim Nordstrom
52 Brandon Bollig – 37 Brandon Pirri – 28 Ben Smith
2 Duncan Keith ("A") – 7 Brent Seabrook
27 Johnny Oduya – 4 Niklas Hjalmarsson
8 Nick Leddy – 32 Michal Rozsival
50 Corey Crawford
39 Nikolai Khabibulin
Lineup News & Notes
Chicago scratched Sheldon Brookbank, Jimmy Hayes and Michael Kostka in yesterday's 3-2 win over the NYI. They
also started backup Nikolai Khabibulin in goal, so expect starter Corey Crawford tonight.
Weekly Transactions
Chicago recalled Brandon Pirri from Rockford/AHL following last night's game, reassigning Jimmy Hayes.
According to the Stats
Chicago's Patrick Kane has two goals and three assists in six career games versus his hometown team.
A/V CLUB
10/10 – Highlights of Buffalo's 4-1 loss to Columbus. <4:31>
10/10 – Buffalo's Ron Rolston addresses the media following Thursday's loss to Columbus. <2:40>
10/11 – Buffalo's Ron Rolston addresses the media following practice on Friday. <4:10>
10/11 – Buffalo's Mike Weber speaks with the media following practice on Friday. <2:07>
10/11 – Buffalo's Tyler Myers speaks with the media following practice on Friday. <1:01>
10/11 – Highlights of Chicago's 3-2 win over the NYI. <4:27>
10/11 – Chicago's Joel Quenneville addresses the media following Friday's win over the NYI. <2:37>
10/12 – Buffalo's Ron Rolston addresses the media following Saturday's morning skate. <3:16>
10/12 – Buffalo's Alexander Sulzer speaks with the media following Saturday's morning skate. <2:17>
10/12 – Buffalo's Mikhail Grigorenko speaks with the media following Saturday's morning skate. <2:17>
LAST H2H GAME
01/18/2012 – Buffalo 2 at Chicago 6.
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10/10 – Highlights of Buffalo's 4-1 loss to Columbus. <4:31>
10/10 – Buffalo's Ron Rolston addresses the media following Thursday's loss to Columbus. <2:40>
10/11 – Buffalo's Ron Rolston addresses the media following practice on Friday. <4:10>
10/11 – Buffalo's Mike Weber speaks with the media following practice on Friday. <2:07>
10/11 – Buffalo's Tyler Myers speaks with the media following practice on Friday. <1:01>
10/11 – Highlights of Chicago's 3-2 win over the NYI. <4:27>
10/11 – Chicago's Joel Quenneville addresses the media following Friday's win over the NYI. <2:37>
10/12 – Buffalo's Ron Rolston addresses the media following Saturday's morning skate. <3:16>
10/12 – Buffalo's Alexander Sulzer speaks with the media following Saturday's morning skate. <2:17>
10/12 – Buffalo's Mikhail Grigorenko speaks with the media following Saturday's morning skate. <2:17>
LAST H2H GAME
01/18/2012 – Buffalo 2 at Chicago 6.
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