Well here we are 16 games into the season and the Sabres are already 15 points behind the Senators in the standings. But thats kinda unfair because the Sens are absolutely rolling over everyone this year, standing at 14-2. Its like the opposite of last year. The Sabres were rolling to start the season. The Sens were struggling and we Sabre fans enjoyed them struggling. But look what happened at the end of the year. It shows the beginning of the season is meaningless. This should be a interesting matchup when these two hook up at the Scotiabank Place at 730 tonight.
So whats been happening with the Senators
They are absolutely cruising through the competition, by going 9-1 in their last 10, and are a +22 in goal differential on the year. Meanwhile, the Sabres are tied for last in the conference and are a -6 in goal differential. We Sabre fans know the big guns on the Senators. Daniel Alfredsson is leading the team with 23 points, followed by Dany Heatley with 19 points, Mike Fisher with 13 points and Jason Spezza with 13 points. So they are obviously getting production from their big guns, and getting some points from Mike Fisher, who is a player I really like. Phillips and Volchenkov are really locking it down this year with a combined +27. Marty Gerber will be getting the start and really is showing why they brought him in to start last year, with a GAA 1.73 and a .943 SV%.
Those excited to see Mike Foligno's kid, have to wait, with the return of Jason Spezza from a groin injury, he was just sent down.
Hey this is a neat idea, but that seems like a bit much to watch a regular season hockey game. Almost 11 bucks to watch the Senators to play the Bruins? Sure its on a big screen and cool, but the bruins? You would have to pay me to watch that team play. But if you have nothing better to do on Thanksgiving, head up to Ottawa and watch them play the Penguins on a large screen for 11 Canadian.
Outlook
Well common sense heading into this matchup, is that the Sabres are gonna get worked. A team that can score at will versus one that couldn't throw the puck in the net. But not so fast Sabre fan. These teams don't like one another. They are practically the same teams as last year, minus a few key players. But the animosity is still there, plus the Sabres really want to break out of their slump. So anything can happen. I would expect Derek Roy to do something tonight since he tends to play well in his hometown. Tim Connolly isn't going to play, Nolan Pratt might and Max has found himself between Peters and Ryan. Well the team is getting healthier, and poor Max, how far have you fallen.
All I know is I'll be at some benefit and out with GCFB's new lady. So have fun watching.
So whats been happening with the Senators
They are absolutely cruising through the competition, by going 9-1 in their last 10, and are a +22 in goal differential on the year. Meanwhile, the Sabres are tied for last in the conference and are a -6 in goal differential. We Sabre fans know the big guns on the Senators. Daniel Alfredsson is leading the team with 23 points, followed by Dany Heatley with 19 points, Mike Fisher with 13 points and Jason Spezza with 13 points. So they are obviously getting production from their big guns, and getting some points from Mike Fisher, who is a player I really like. Phillips and Volchenkov are really locking it down this year with a combined +27. Marty Gerber will be getting the start and really is showing why they brought him in to start last year, with a GAA 1.73 and a .943 SV%.
Those excited to see Mike Foligno's kid, have to wait, with the return of Jason Spezza from a groin injury, he was just sent down.
Hey this is a neat idea, but that seems like a bit much to watch a regular season hockey game. Almost 11 bucks to watch the Senators to play the Bruins? Sure its on a big screen and cool, but the bruins? You would have to pay me to watch that team play. But if you have nothing better to do on Thanksgiving, head up to Ottawa and watch them play the Penguins on a large screen for 11 Canadian.
Outlook
Well common sense heading into this matchup, is that the Sabres are gonna get worked. A team that can score at will versus one that couldn't throw the puck in the net. But not so fast Sabre fan. These teams don't like one another. They are practically the same teams as last year, minus a few key players. But the animosity is still there, plus the Sabres really want to break out of their slump. So anything can happen. I would expect Derek Roy to do something tonight since he tends to play well in his hometown. Tim Connolly isn't going to play, Nolan Pratt might and Max has found himself between Peters and Ryan. Well the team is getting healthier, and poor Max, how far have you fallen.
All I know is I'll be at some benefit and out with GCFB's new lady. So have fun watching.
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