GAME DAY: Ottawa Senators @ Buffalo Sabres - 7:00pm Jan. 6th, 2009

Not much time to crank this out. But I don't have a good feeling about this game with the way the Sabres are heating up.

Auld goes for the Sens. Miller goes for the Sabres. Both firm.

The usual rumours swirl of a "shake up" if they keep losing. I'll believe when I see it. Until then, they have to fix this themselves.

Kuba and Bass are still out and Volchi is listed as doubtful for today's game.

Game is on SNET-E, MSG-B (HD).

shabbs wrote:Not much time to crank this out. But I don't have a good feeling about this game with the way the Sabres are heating up.

Auld goes for the Sens. Miller goes for the Sabres. Both firm.

The usual rumours swirl of a "shake up" if they keep losing. I'll believe when I see it. Until then, they have to fix this themselves.

Kuba and Bass are still out and Volchi is listed as doubtful for today's game.

Game is on SNET-E, MSG-B (HD).

and cue the "big turn-around" game where they all put it together and go on the best 50 game stretch in the history of pro sports!!! ..or maybe I'll just avoid another brutal game and watch re-runs of house....

Seriously, I dont even care what happens tonight. Why should I care as a fan if they players play like they dont either.

"I didn't expect it to be this bad or this hard to win hockey games," said Spezza, who has frequently been the subject of trade rumours because of his inconsistent play. It just seems like it's a struggle for us to win every night. It's definitely a little bit frustrating and shocking."

Again, I think those comments say it all.

Neely4Life wrote:Seriously, I dont even care what happens tonight. Why should I care as a fan if they players play like they dont either.

"I didn't expect it to be this bad or this hard to win hockey games," said Spezza, who has frequently been the subject of trade rumours because of his inconsistent play. It just seems like it's a struggle for us to win every night. It's definitely a little bit frustrating and shocking."

Again, I think those comments say it all.

Did he really say that? That's just assinine. If it was not *that hard* then nobody would want to watch it being done -- they'd be doing it themselves, and nobody would be getting $7Mx7 deals.

wprager wrote:

Neely4Life wrote:Seriously, I dont even care what happens tonight. Why should I care as a fan if they players play like they dont either.

"I didn't expect it to be this bad or this hard to win hockey games," said Spezza, who has frequently been the subject of trade rumours because of his inconsistent play. It just seems like it's a struggle for us to win every night. It's definitely a little bit frustrating and shocking."

Again, I think those comments say it all.

Did he really say that? That's just assinine. If it was not *that hard* then nobody would want to watch it being done -- they'd be doing it themselves, and nobody would be getting $7Mx7 deals.

Hey man, Ive been saying this forever about the guy. Now he is saying it himself without even knowing he is saying it. Its right out of the sun. I think its just as sad as it is upsetting.

We've GOTTA win this one tonight. I actually have a good feeling about this one believe it or not.
GO SENS!

When's Kuba back? We need him BADLY.

I'll drink to that.

Is Gerber wearing Auld's jersey? That was a quick one for the Sabres.

Good to see they picked up right where they left off. Do they actually get boo'd onto the ice on Saturday night?

Gerber 2.69 GAA, .907 Save %

Auld 2.62 GAA, .908 Save %



Virtually no difference this year. Two average goalies.

Well that didn't take long. Keep it up, boys. You'll make a convert out of me yet.

I guess Jarkko missed his pre-game meal

Thats gutless what Ruutu did. He is gone for a game or two after this one.

Maybe we can get totally blown out of the water tonight!

I wholeheartedly agree. This type of selfish behaviour, along with Neil's hit Sunday night, tells me that the inmates are running the asylum here.

This coach was brought in to make players accountable. Craig Hartsburg's failure in this area, and taking the team with the 2nd most goals last year to 2nd fewest this year, mandate that he, along with the ENTIRE coaching staff, be fired. Now.