Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Sabres starting to roll

by Steve

At least one team doesn't bite right now. (you'd get it if you watched the game) The 'bres hung around long enough to hold on for a victory against their division rivals, the Senators, tonight at home 4-2 after a Vanek empty netter. It is after all officially now Sabres season so lets take a gander..

Quick run down of the game..
  • Chris err Matt Ellis is starting to ball. Dude has 3 goals in his last 2 games and will be tough to sit when Connolly allegedly comes back this weekend.
  • Millsie was his typical self. Gave up a weak goal, made a big save in the third, looked shakey at times, and kept the Sabres ahead for the entirety of the match.
  • Roysie put up 3 points with 1 goal that was graciously kicked in by an Ottawa defeseman during a scrum in front of Auld.
  • Andrew Peters got bit by Ruutu through his glove right on the right thumb. Hahahaha
  • Pominville was once again left off the score sheet
  • Stafford is starting to look like the player many thought he would be heading into the season. Since the beginning of December(17 games ) he has 15 points and 6 goals.

The Sabres are starting to get health. This is certainly going to create some tough decisions for Ruff, Darc/quinny. Will Butler sit? What is Teppo's role on this team.. He is a minus player with 1 power play point and he is on like half the time during power plays. When will Kotalik or Max be moved? My guess is Sekera will sit because he hasn't shown me enough to keep playing above Butler.

9 of their next 11 games are on the road including a tough west coast swing. They play home vs the Rangers friday then @ DET Saturday. We will soon see if this 3 game winning streak is just a blip or a longer term trend.

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