GDT: Preseason – Sabres at Canes – Fri Sep 27 – 7:00pm – TV: n/a – Radio: WGR

[Woodhouse]

PRESEASON: BUF (4-1-1) at CAR (2-3-0) – FRI SEP 27 – 7:00PM – TV: N/A – RADIO: WGR – CHAT

9/25 – Enroth earns shutout in preseason win (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com)

9/25 – Reflections on Sabres vs Blue Jackets (Brian Duff – Sabres TV)

9/26 – Sabres sign Zadorov, top Blue Jackets (Mike Harrington – The Buffalo News)

9/26 – Junior still likely destination for Zadorov after signing ELC (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)

9/27 – Sabres’ Stafford optimistic and refreshed after ‘nightmare’ season (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)

9/27 – Armia injury a setback as Sabres assess roster (John Vogl – The Buffalo News)

9/27 – Sabres owner Pegula optimistic about young team (John Wawrow – AP)

9/27 – Daily press clips (Ian Ott – Sabres PR)​

BUFFALO SABRES

Projected Lineup

26 Thomas Vanek – 19 Cody Hodgson – 9 Steve Ott
65 Brian Flynn – 63 Tyler Ennis – 21 Drew Stafford
28 Zemgus Girgensons – 25 Mikhail Grigorenko – 23 Ville Leino
12 Kevin Porter – 8 Cody McCormick – 36 Patrick Kaleta

10 Christian Ehrhoff – 55 Rasmus Ristolainen
20 Henrik Tallinder – 57 Tyler Myers
61 Nikita Zadorov – 3 Mark Pysyk

30 Ryan Miller
1 Jhonas Enroth

Lineup News & Notes

Four Buffalo skaters are carrying injuries into tonight's game: Joel Armia (broken hand), Marcus Foligno (shoulder;
day-to-day), Cody McCormick (hand; day-to-day) and Corey Tropp (broken jaw; 5-6 weeks).

Weekly Transactions

Buffalo signed Nikita Zadorov to a 3-year ELC on Wednesday.

According to the Stats

Buffalo went 4-1-1 in their last preseason schedule back in 2011. With Wednesday's win, they have now won at least
four preseason games in eight of their last nine preseasons.​

CAROLINA HURRICANES

Projected Lineup

19 Jiri Tlusty – 12 Eric Staal – 18 Radek Dvorak
14 Nathan Gerbe – 11 Jordan Staal – 39 Patrick Dwyer
21 Drayson Bowman – 20 Riley Nash – 22 Zac Dalpe
58 Chris Terry – 42 Brett Sutter – 8 Kevin Westgarth

65 Ron Hainsey – 27 Justin Faulk
4 Andrej Sekera – 7 Ryan Murphy
44 Jay Harrison – 5 Mike Komisarek

30 Cam Ward
31 Anton Khudobin

Lineup News & Notes

Five Carolina players are nursing day-to-day injuries: Tim Gleason (UBI), Elias Lindholm (UBI), Tuomo Ruutu (LBI),
Alexander Semin (UBI) and Jeff Skinner (LBI). Joni Pitkanen (broken heel bone) is on injured reserve and will miss the
entire 2013-14 season.

Weekly Transactions

Carolina assigned six players to Charlotte/AHL on Monday.

According to the Stats

Buffalo and Carolina/Hartford have played ten preseason games all-time, with the Sabres 5-4-1 in preseason contests
versus the Hurricanes/Whalers. The Sabres defeated the Canes, 5-2, in their preseason home opener eight days ago.​

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[HellasLEAF]

Is Foligno back yet?

 

[jBuds]

Is Foligno back yet?

No, and I don't think he will be ready for Tuesday, personally. Hoping I'm wrong.

 

[Paxon]

No, and I don't think he will be ready for Tuesday, personally. Hoping I'm wrong.

So long as he comes back healthy and there are no more issues, I don't really care if he misses the first few games. Still, the season opens with a bang, they can use any help they can get.

 

[HellasLEAF]

No, and I don't think he will be ready for Tuesday, personally. Hoping I'm wrong.

I see. Is it serious? What do you guys make of him this season. Was looking was gonna stick on the top line. Is he a big part of the team this year?

 

[jBuds]

So long as he comes back healthy and there are no more issues, I don't really care if he misses the first few games. Still, the season opens with a bang, they can use any help they can get.

I agree. He needs his health to maximize his game (physicality)--- obviously.

I see. Is it serious? What do you guys make of him this season. Was looking was gonna stick on the top line. Is he a big part of the team this year?

He's not going to be on the top line.

He SHOULD be a major part of this team going forward. My issue with him last year was that he played with such passiveness, such nonchalance, almost as if he was content with the fact that his roster spot was safe. He is best when he plays with tenacity on the forecheck, banging bodies and crashing the net. It has nothing to do with points, or scoring output, production on the scoresheet, etcetera.

I don't care if he scores 15 points over the year, as long as he plays like he did in his stint the season before last I will be happy. He was energetic, tenacious, gritty, and very tough to play against.

One of his best attributes was the concept of the space he created for Ennis, and to a lesser degree stafford, by forechecking as he did, finishing every check, working the walls, etc.

That's what we need.

 

[jBuds]

As for his injury, I don't know how serious it is, but it didn't look good. I think if it were serious enough that he would miss a lot of time, we'd know as much by now. Sorry to be so unhelpful

 

[FearTheBeard]

As for his injury, I don't know how serious it is, but it didn't look good. I think if it were serious enough that he would miss a lot of time, we'd know as much by now. Sorry to be so unhelpful

Rolston said yesterday he would be back soon

 

[FearTheBeard]

from yesterday
Buffalo Sabres ‏@BuffaloSabres 21h
Weber had a maintenance day, Rolston says. "He'll be fine." He also says Foligno is expected to be back soon. #Sabres

 

[FearTheBeard]

Also our first game is Wednesday not Tuesday

 

[Paxon]

from yesterday
Buffalo Sabres ‏@BuffaloSabres 21h
Weber had a maintenance day, Rolston says. "He'll be fine." He also says Foligno is expected to be back soon. #Sabres

I wonder if he's the guy pulled out of the line-up tonight? I assume they pull at least one guy to play Zadorov one last time, probably another to get another game for McBain.

 

[FearTheBeard]

I wonder if he's the guy pulled out of the line-up tonight? I assume they pull at least one guy to play Zadorov one last time, probably another to get another game for McBain.

Weber pulled for zads. No Larsson tonight is very strange. Flynn skating on the second line instead.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

Almost here's hoping for a healthy night.

 

[FanboySlayer*]

No chance of a stream for this game? Carolina hasn't broadcast any of their pre-season games?

 

[haseoke39]

Tonight's the last night for some of the kids to play their way onto the roster. Hoping to see some spunk.

 

[1972]

No injuries is my only concern

 

[BloFan4Life]

Weber pulled for zads. No Larsson tonight is very strange. Flynn skating on the second line instead.

Weber is on baby watch. Did he even go to Carolina?!?

 

[couture23]

Weber is on baby watch. Did he even go to Carolina?!?

I would guess no, but right now would be the best time for his baby to come.

 

[FearTheBeard]

I still can't believe no Larsson tonight

 

[couture23]

I still can't believe no Larsson tonight

Could be a maintenance day, because I nearly consider him a lock to make the team.

Hopefully Rolston addresses that soon.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Hasn't Larsson played in most of the preseason games? I think he has the most ice time of any of Buffalo's forwards in the preseason.

 

[Duddy]

I'd say he has locked in a roster spot and that's why he's not playing tonight.

 

[jc17]

It seems like the third line and defense will be the only big points of interest.

It will also be interesting to see how Flynn, Porter, and McCormick do.

 

[Namejs]

Hasn't Larsson played in most of the preseason games? I think he has the most ice time of any of Buffalo's forwards in the preseason.

Yes, he has, but Grigorenko is the only player who's played in every single pre-season game.

 

[Afino]

**** the Canes, etc