Pre-Game Talk: Habs @ Sabres - 7pm

[Tuggy]

Just win.

 

[Halakitlikethat]

Have a feeling about this one ....4-1 Buffalo with a hat trick for eichel

 

[HomeAndHome]

I couldn't catch most of last game, is Benn really on the first paring with Petry? Not sure I'm a fan of that.

Lines and D pairings - October 25

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Get to see the new Sabres with Eichel, Dahlin, Mittlestadt, and Skinner. Skinner was a great pick-up for them.

We ALWAYS have a hard time in Buffalo. I don't care if we lose this one as long as we don't get creamed by Boston on Saturday.

 

[The Great Weal]

Nathan Beaulieu a healthy scratch tonight...

I said it at the time, but getting a 3rd for that guy was a minor miracle

Bergevin should have traded him sooner. He is awful and I will never understand why many here liked him. I'd rather have Benn instead.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Have a feeling about this one ....4-1 Buffalo with a hat trick for eichel

Beaulieu with 4 points?

Edit: He is a Healthy scratch

 

[ColinO]

Beaulieu with 4 points?

Edit: He is a Healthy scratch

 

[ColinO]

Maybe if he grows his hair long they won't show.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Bergevin should have traded him sooner. He is awful and I will never understand why many here liked him. I'd rather have Benn instead.

I liked Beaulieu cause he has raw skills (mobile, strong, decent vision, has size, can shoot/pass the puck). The weakness to his game is between the ears and the gap between skills and production is massive.

 

[CauZuki]

Skinner being basically given to Buffalo has really helped Buffalo's offense, he has great chemistry with Eichel. I expect them to be very dangerous tonight and I'm not too optimistic about this game , have been wrong before...

 

[Habs Halifax]

Is this the first game where Kotkaniemi might break out? Sabres group of forwards are young and look at that center depth. Eichel/Sobotka/Mittelstadt/Larsson. Their team D is on par with what we have allowed so far though.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Skinner being basically given to Buffalo has really helped Buffalo's offense, he has great chemistry with Eichel. I expect them to be very dangerous tonight and I'm not too optimistic about this game , have been wrong before...

One line team though?

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Sabres must showcase speed against upstart Canadiens – Buffalo Hockey Beat

 

[CauZuki]

One line team though?

They are a young team just like us , main difference is that some of their young pieces have superstar potential. I think we have our work cut out for us tonight.

 

[Habs Halifax]

They are a young team just like us , main difference is that some of their young pieces have superstar potential. I think we have our work cut out for us tonight.

I have no idea. I thought we would lose to the Flames.

- Habs are +6 in goal differential (27 goals for and 21 goals against) after 8 games. Tied 6th in the NHL

- Sabres are -3 in goal differential (22 goals for and 25 goals against) after 9 games. Tied 21st in the NHL

At this stage, the goal against seems similar (per game average) but we have outproduced them in goals for. I think this might be a close game but edge to the Habs heading in IMO. I think our forward group has more depth and can overcome their offensive potential.

That's how I see it on paper but the game is played on the ice. I can see it going either way and it might be a overtime game.

 

[Adriatic]

Is Beaulieu really scratched lololol. Another great move by the Berge getting a 3rd round pick for him.

 

[HockeyDBspecialist]

Get to see the new Sabres with Eichel, Dahlin, Mittlestadt, and Skinner. Skinner was a great pick-up for them.

We ALWAYS have a hard time in Buffalo. I don't care if we lose this one as long as we don't get creamed by Boston on Saturday.

We play well vs Buff.... we always played well vs them , last year we were 4-0 vs the Sabres....

 

[Habs Halifax]

Is Beaulieu really scratched lololol. Another great move by the Berge getting a 3rd round pick for him.

What would you rather have? Beaulieu with less AAV and term or Alzner with his contract and a 3rd round pick? lol.

I will reserve the right to deny the "neither" haha.

 

[Beaker]

I’ll take Beaulieu back if they want?

 

[peate]

I’ll take Beaulieu back if they want?

Where's the unlike button?

 

[Le Tricolore]

GDT is up.Let's move there.