GDT: Game 53: Hurricanes @ Sabres - 2/7 7pm ET (MSG-B, WGR 550)

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[sufferer]

I find this acceptable given Sobotka won't be scratched under any circumstances.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I find this acceptable given Sobotka won't be scratched under any circumstances.

Thompson finally scratched again. I approve.

 

[GellMann]

Thompson's game two games ago was worth this healthy scratch. He'd better go in for Vlad though, when it's time to come back in.

 

[GrierIsGod123]

Thompson finally scratched again. I approve.

Same. He's been terrible lately. Dude can't even get his shot off most of the time. I have very little faith that he'll ever be a Top 6 forward in the NHL. He just looks like a bust.

 

[couture23]

Need a regulation win.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

Carolina improving its roster with in season trades while Botts is still figuring out how to be a GM.

That same GM gave Hanifin and Lindholm to Calgary for a lesser and older return, just because they both were going to reject the low-ball offers Carolina was submitting for their new contracts.

 

[Willgamesh]

Rather try one of the extra D on the 4th line then Sobo. Lets hope this game doesn't go to OT.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[old kummelweck]

Ullmark needs to step up his game if he wants to be a starter in this league. The starting job is there for the taking, and if he can't take it from Hutton with the way he's playing, then the Sabres will know a lot more about their goal tending needs.

 

[OscarsCards]

Carolina played really great vs Penguins in the other night, if they play like that tonight there will be a big fat and juicy L for Sabres. My money is on Carolina, but I don't do betting.

 

[debaser66]

Thompson's game two games ago was worth this healthy scratch. He'd better go in for Vlad though, when it's time to come back in.

Sobotka isnt going anywhere as long as Phil is the coach.

 

[Zip15]

Skinner better score in Game 53 vs Carolina.

 

[JThorne]

Ridiculous that the NHL doesn't go back to home teams wearing white. I bet if the NHL put it up for a vote, at least 75% of the vote would be in favor. Most hockey fans want to see the Flyers wearing orange, Bruins wearing black and gold, Rags wearing their blues, etc., when those teams come through town. This is so obvious, but, hey, it's the NHL.

The NHL didn't use whites at home until rather late in its existence. If you add up the years of color vs white at home, it favors color at home, historically. Even if you remove the past few years it changed back to color.

 

[GellMann]

Ullmark needs to step up his game if he wants to be a starter in this league. The starting job is there for the taking, and if he can't take it from Hutton with the way he's playing, then the Sabres will know a lot more about their goal tending needs.

I concur. He's playing better than Hutton in terms of not letting easy ones past him, but he still has 19 GA in his last 17 periods.

 

[sabremike]

Nooooooooooooooo not my beloved Magic Giraffe!!!! *sobs uncontrollably* #FreeTage

 

[Sabreality]

Sobotka is right where he should be, finally. He can be effective there, and its not like Girgs-Larry get a ton of ice time, any reduction for Sobo is a good thing. Good move getting Tage in the pressbox too, needs another reboot

 

[sabremike]

Sobotka is right where he should be, finally. He can be effective there, and its not like Girgs-Larry get a ton of ice time, any reduction for Sobo is a good thing. Good move getting Tage in the pressbox too, needs another reboot

The only place Sobotka should ever be is the press box.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Home teams wearing white in games tonight.

 

[Sabreality]

The only place Sobotka should ever be is the press box.

nah, he's an NHLer, he's just been given too many minutes and responsibilities. 4RW is perfect actually.

 

[Hasekperreault23]

I find this acceptable given Sobotka won't be scratched under any circumstances.

Only way Sobotka is out if injured which never happens to garbage players it seems.

 

[old kummelweck]

Thompson out over Pominville and Okposo. They put that letter on Okposo and now they are stuck playing him: it was really his turn.

 

[nickdawg95]

I'd rather see girgenson 2nd line second over sobotka seriously #Allstar

Sheary-Girgsenson-Reinhart ohhh yeaaaah

 

[Hasekperreault23]

Same. He's been terrible lately. Dude can't even get his shot off most of the time. I have very little faith that he'll ever be a Top 6 forward in the NHL. He just looks like a bust.

I usually agree with your post but not this one.Once Thompson gains some weight I believe he will be legit but will see

 

[26CornerBlitz]

They won't like him if he's angry.