Pre-Game Talk: Panthers @ Sabres 10-11-19 at 7:00 PM EDT

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CrazyPsycho

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Sounds like we are running into a Columbus situation again. Quennville is pissed at their start, not liking our chances tonight
 
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Panthers already have their GDT up, so let's start this.

Panthers got only 2 points out of their first 3 games but played against Tampa (x2) and the Canes.

Looks like Dadonov was demoted to the third line and they don't like their defense.



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And Q bag skated them the other day, so this is sort of like the CBus game were they're going to have a team trying to get the coach off their backs, so they should be motivated.
 

OkimLom

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1-6-1 in the last 8 vs Florida.

They always give us a fit.

5-3 Florida
 

jc17

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And Q bag skated them the other day, so this is sort of like the CBus game were they're going to have a team trying to get the coach off their backs, so they should be motivated.
Who bag skates their team the first week of the season?
 

Dubi Doo

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I gotta disagree, the Panthers offense is dynamic and very exciting to watch. If they don't have the best top 6 in the league they have to be right up there. Their defense and goaltending has led to a lot of high scoring games the last couple years. Of course, I hope that we destroy them tonight.
I was going to argue it's the system they play more than the personnel, but I completely forgot they hired Q over the offseason. Maybe they'll play a more uptempo game instead of clogging the neutral zone.
 

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Good test for the Eichel line again tonight - if they can be even or win 5-on-5 vs. Barkov, that'll be a win. Honestly, I wonder if Ralph tries to get the LOG line out against Barkov.
VO will have to step up if that's the matchup
 

Daz28

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Ullmark playing makes it look like the 'starting' goaltender job is still up for the taking. I liked him last game and hope it continues
 

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I dont get to watch tonight, went to LA for the Babymetal show. Hopefully they pull out the win.
 

brian_griffin

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Ullmark playing makes it look like the 'starting' goaltender job is still up for the taking. I liked him last game and hope it continues
Team needs to decide Ullmark's longer term value, and he's an arb.-eligible RFA after this season. Hutton likely isn't in their plans beyond the expiration of his contract next season.
I'm not sure the team needs a clear-cut starter unless either or both goalies need that decision, OR, one of the goalies gets hot and the other turns cold and their playoff chances hang in the balance. I expect a split closer to 46/36 than 56/26.

Tonights gonna be one of the toughest tests so far.
There are no easy tests. Once opponents take the Sabres for real, they'll stop throwing their backup goalies in net.
 

Snippit

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Barkov is a big test for Eichel.

Barkov has regularly taken the Eichel line to the cleaners. Probably his worst match up in the league other than Bergeron.

Rather see Larry’s line try to neutralize them.
 
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