Hey its everyones favorite team to hate for no real reason, the Carolina Hurricanes. Somehow during the ECF of 2006, Sabres fans starting to hate the Hurricanes, a team we Sabre fans barely knew existed before. Well here we go again, and its on a Saturday night, so the arena should be rocking, because the hurricanes get Sabre fans all riled up. Me? Not really other then they are a good team and it will be interesting to see how the Sabres play against them.
Last Matchup
The last time these teams met, was a 6-2 spanking by the Hurricanes. Showing how good they are against a slumping Sabre team. It was that game that Dmitri Kalinin hurt his knee in, he is still out over 5 weeks later.
Whats going on with the Hurricanes
Well the Canes are in a bit of a funk of late going 3-5 in their last 8, but are still 3rd in the conference and leading the Southeast Division by 4 points. They are tied for most goals in the league with 81, but also have given up 75. So it looks like this game could turn into a shootout if defense breaks down.
Who does what
Well most Sabre fans know the weapons on the Canes, but their stats are pretty impressive. Cory Stillman leads in points with 30(12g 18asts), Capt'n Ugly is second with 29(11g 18asts) and Justin Williams (9g 16asts) and Ray Whitney (11g 14asts) are third with 25 points. Matt Cullen and Eric Staal aren't far behind with 24 points and 23 Points. The Canes have 2 very strong lines. Plus 2 decent checking lines. They are loaded with veteran talent. Cam Ward is having an alright year with a 2.67 GAA and a .909 sv%. But if he doesn't go the crappy John Grahame is there backing him up.
Typical Buffalo Slam about Carolina Fan Base
Well looks like the Canes are doing something special for the holidays. On certain days if you donate toys, food or clothes you get a buy one get one free ticket coupon. For a Senators, Leafs or Thrashers game. DO NOT LET LEAF KNOW ABOUT THIS. Other wise you will get a building completely full of leaf fans. Its a good thing, but the Sabres would just hold the drive before games and go, give something out for you donating? No, we don't give out free tickets anymore. Thats what Carolina does, since we don't have troubles. But I could see how Sabre fan could use this to slam on the Carolina fan base, something that Sabre fan gets much pleasure out of somehow.
Outlook
I see this one being a fun back and forth game, but I'll probably miss this one since I'll be busy.
Last Matchup
The last time these teams met, was a 6-2 spanking by the Hurricanes. Showing how good they are against a slumping Sabre team. It was that game that Dmitri Kalinin hurt his knee in, he is still out over 5 weeks later.
Whats going on with the Hurricanes
Well the Canes are in a bit of a funk of late going 3-5 in their last 8, but are still 3rd in the conference and leading the Southeast Division by 4 points. They are tied for most goals in the league with 81, but also have given up 75. So it looks like this game could turn into a shootout if defense breaks down.
Who does what
Well most Sabre fans know the weapons on the Canes, but their stats are pretty impressive. Cory Stillman leads in points with 30(12g 18asts), Capt'n Ugly is second with 29(11g 18asts) and Justin Williams (9g 16asts) and Ray Whitney (11g 14asts) are third with 25 points. Matt Cullen and Eric Staal aren't far behind with 24 points and 23 Points. The Canes have 2 very strong lines. Plus 2 decent checking lines. They are loaded with veteran talent. Cam Ward is having an alright year with a 2.67 GAA and a .909 sv%. But if he doesn't go the crappy John Grahame is there backing him up.
Typical Buffalo Slam about Carolina Fan Base
Well looks like the Canes are doing something special for the holidays. On certain days if you donate toys, food or clothes you get a buy one get one free ticket coupon. For a Senators, Leafs or Thrashers game. DO NOT LET LEAF KNOW ABOUT THIS. Other wise you will get a building completely full of leaf fans. Its a good thing, but the Sabres would just hold the drive before games and go, give something out for you donating? No, we don't give out free tickets anymore. Thats what Carolina does, since we don't have troubles. But I could see how Sabre fan could use this to slam on the Carolina fan base, something that Sabre fan gets much pleasure out of somehow.
Outlook
I see this one being a fun back and forth game, but I'll probably miss this one since I'll be busy.
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