Pre-Game Talk: Game 2 - 10/5 7PM NJ Devils @ Buffalo Sabres Home Opener

[Buffaloed]

We'll follow the same format as the Pens game. A Pre-Game Talk thread followed by a GDT. There should be a lot of interest in the home opener.

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[Gabrielor]

I bought tickets BEFORE we won haha

my usual section (117)

Can't wait.

 

[BuffaloGooner]

A pre-game thread the day BEFORE the game?!

Is this what excitement feels like? Because I love it.

 

[Dreakon13]

It was weird to watch the Sabres win a game where they didn't just barely hang onto a lead or play from behind the whole game to just eek out a win in OT.

Understanding that every game won't go that way, but playing "their game" for a full 60 minutes? That's a real good sign. I don't think that ever happened under Housley... not even during the 10 game win streak. Certainly not game 1 anyways.

Would love to see them keep that momentum going into this one.

 

[hizzoner]

New Jersey has always been a pain to play--they are faster and counter attack better than Pittsburgh in my opinion. We need to play a strong game similar to to last night but watch out for the 3 on 2 counter attacks. With the Pens lack of speed our guys were able to get back and help but the Devils will make that more difficult. Also to our goalies--protect the short side! As usual-I was there for their first ever home game- I will be there full of optimism and just hoping last night was not a flash in the pan.

 

[Team Cozens]

I bought tickets BEFORE we won haha

my usual section (117)

Can't wait.

Sec 121 Row 2 for me....

 

[Reddawg]

This is gonna be a good one. Two teams on the rise.

 

[K8fool]

Good takes so far. Nothing to add^

 

[Aladyyn]

Have we had any word on the As? Are we doing rotating ones?

 

[tsujimoto74]

Have we had any word on the As? Are we doing rotating ones?

McCabe and Johansson

 

[Aladyyn]

McCabe and Johansson

Has there been confirmation that they're the permament As?

 

[Zman5778]

Has there been confirmation that they're the permament As?

There hasn't been any mention of rotating As, so for now I think they're permanent.

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

Has there been confirmation that they're the permament As?

it was announced on sabres.com that McCabe and Johansson are the permanent A's. I forgot who was talking about it during the pre-game (Duffer maybe) but they said that McCabe got really emotional when he was given the letter. Sounds like he takes the responsibility very seriously and that was reflected in his game a little bit last night.

 

[RWatson29]

New Jersey seems to have a really good team this year imo

 

[BuffaloGooner]

it was announced on sabres.com that McCabe and Johansson are the permanent A's. I forgot who was talking about it during the pre-game (Duffer maybe) but they said that McCabe got really emotional when he was given the letter. Sounds like he takes the responsibility very seriously and that was reflected in his game a little bit last night.

He’s always had that reputation as a leader dating back to him captaining the World Junior squad that won gold years back. Good for him tbh. If he keeps any consistency he can be such a good asset on our d core.

 

[Sabre the Win]

New Jersey added PK Subban and Jack Hughes.. they now have dual threat centers and a #1 D with added threat Taylor Hall on the wing. I think that team is cup competitors so how we play against them will be more telling then the Pens.

PS - I love these Pre-Game Threads, although maybe its just because of last nights win I am excited for Sabres hockey again?

 

[Montag DP]

If we play again like we did last night -- even if we don't win -- I might start getting my hopes up more than is advisable for a Buffalo sports fan...

 

[sabremike]

Prices on the secondary market have almost doubled. I am freaking out about Peca being there before the game in the plaza because Captain Crunch was my first Sabres hero.

Also in honor of our 50th anniversary will we see the return of Orange Sabretooth???

 

[Chainshot]

If we play again like we did last night -- even if we don't win -- I might start getting my hopes up more than is advisable for a Buffalo sports fan...

Last night was competent hockey. Even if the Pens had won, officiating or not, the Sabres did good things with and without the puck. They supported one another, they did things that made it palatable to watch again. Keep it up and people will return to watch the games.

 

[Tatanka]

Didn’t realize the Devils play tonight. Should be catching them at a good time.

 

[Yatzhee]

Buffalo 5 New Jersey 2
that is all

 

[Snippit]

Buffalo 5 New Jersey 2
that is all

Hey man what happened to your guaranteed Risto trade

 

[HaNotsri]

Hey man what happened to your guaranteed Risto trade

We traded 18/19 Risto for the much better 19/20 one.

 

[threeVo]

Risto is going to play lights out for the next bit until Montour is ready and we are going to trade him for a haul, then he can return to 18/19 Risto while we run a right side of Miller/Montour/Joker and add a top 6 W/C via that trade.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Hey man what happened to your guaranteed Risto trade

his exact words that he repeated allllll offseason:

“I indicate no team or player, never have. The only thing I've said is that I am 100% confident Risto will be dealt before the start of the 2019/2020 season.”