Game 23, Preview and Open Thread: Afternoon Hockey, Tryptophan Hangover Edition, Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers
by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 12:00 PM EST
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Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers, Nov 27, 2009 1:00 PM EST
Buffalo Sabres (12-7-2, 26 pts) at Philadelphia Flyers (13-8-1, 27 pts)
Wachovia Center - 1:00 PM EST - Philadelphia, Pa
TV: CSN Philly HD
Radio: 610 WIP, XM 205
This is the open game thread.
Behind Enemy Lines: Die By The Blade
Black Friday, matinee hockey. Today, the Flyers return home from their five-game road trip to face the Buffalo Sabres, only to get back on a plane to face the Thrashers tomorrow. After playing uninspired hockey for nearly the entire road trip, today could be a trap game. Hopefully, the Flyers take advantage of the home-ice that they haven't seen in a week and a half, and won't see for another week.
The Sabres, meanwhile, haven't won a game since they beat the Flyers back on the 14th of November. Since then, the Sabres have gone 0-3-1, most recently losing to Washington 2-0, scoring a mere six goals. Because of Buffalo's disappearing offense, Die By The Blade called for the Flyers to install a neutral zone trap if they want to win. (For the record, there's no way the Flyers know how to play the trap effectively.) Either way, this is a perfect opportunity to grab a win at home against a good team.
Ray Emery will be in net today (11-6-1, 2.57, .910) with Danny Briere serving the second game of his two-game suspension. That means more Riley Cote! He played a season high 5:38 against the Islanders, so look out. Presumably (I haven't found anything), Ryan Miller (12-4-2, 2.61, .912) will go for the Sabres.
Short preview today, so after the jump, Questions to Answer.
Questions to Answer:
- How much ice time does Riley Cote get today?
- The Flyers are better than the Sabres at even-strength play, on the penalty kill, and the power play. Can they show that's true today?
- Do the Flyers show up today, or are they stuck between lazy off day and travel day?
- Does Ray Emery rebound from a bad road trip with a strong game today?
Join us here for the game thread. Go Flyers!
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at the game.
I really hope we win, would be huge. And Emery needs a solid game today too.
by JpH89 on Nov 27, 2009 12:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
My favorite game of the year. So much energy for this one.
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by Travis Hughes on Nov 27, 2009 12:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Every time Asham plays on a top line, he looks great. Why does Stevens not play him??
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 1:18 PM EST reply actions
Well, Carle gets an own goal after Pronger gets Hal Gill’d. Great.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 1:20 PM EST reply actions
Watching the replay, that’s gotta be a concussion. And a suspension.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 1:23 PM EST reply actions
Although, I will say that if Ross hadn’t of turned and had just taken the hit, he would have been fine.
While true, it doesn’t change anything. Except, if Ross comes back to play, maybe the NHL deems him uninjured, and the hit not worthy of a suspension… stupid NHL.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
Wow. “Intent to Blow” rule needs to be put on a t-shirt with a blatant sexual depiction. Because that rule is terrible.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 1:32 PM EST reply actions
The Red Wings one was so much worse, but still. No goal, and no cross-check call on Richards is just salt.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
I think it was the Leafs. The Wings blown call benefited the Stars.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
What a bizarre period so far.
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Lappy blocks a shot with his face, gets up by himself. That man is a beast!
Gosh, I hope he is okay!
haha, that was awesome.
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The goalie race is the best intermission idea ever.
by JpH89 on Nov 27, 2009 2:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Oh my god, it’s brilliant!
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
A few sources say that Lappy has a huge gash in his upper lip and is gonna need a bunch of stitches.
BUT, he might return! That man is such a BAMF!
His face was bleeding immediately. And a lot.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
so we’re pretty much playing the rest of this one with 3 forward lines. i would imagine cote just gets rotate in occaisonally
1 shift a period?
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
Off topic: MLB shop has some pretty sweet deals. Just got two different hats for $9.99
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:12 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, the one was. The other was a fashion one.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
I got one of these.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
Haha, Carbomb was pissed after round one, owned his ass in round two.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:21 PM EST reply actions
This is why the team cannot afford to dress Riley Cote. They effectively have 8 capable forwards right now.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:24 PM EST reply actions
Winter carnival is coming and his wife will finnish her work then the Flyers will be finished with him
Im counting the days!
by Prometheus74 on Nov 27, 2009 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
I have nothing against Cote. But if this team wants to win, how can they justify dressing him? Nothing he does helps this team win games. The best thing he did today was stick up for Jared Ross. Except, he made a 5 minute PP into a 3 minute PP. Good character guy, but he doesn’t help this team win.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
Scary news
URGENT — Golfer Tiger Woods has been seriously injured after a car crash near his Isleworth, Florida home, officials say.
NO!
Im sure we will hear more. Hope hi and his family will be ok
by Prometheus74 on Nov 27, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
heres the article from the orlando sentinel – http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-bk-tiger-woods-accident,0,1369881.story
Woods, 33, pulled out of his driveway in the Isleworth community about 2:25 a.m. when he struck a fire hydrant, and then drove into a tree at his neighbor’s property, FHP reported.
He’s in “serious” condition. That’s definitely unusual
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
Florida Highway Patrol said the crash is still under investigation. It said alcohol did not play a role in the crash, but that charges are pending.
Gotta have one hell of a long driveway to pick up enough speed to back up into a hydrent and a tree fast enough to hurt yourself.
by Prometheus74 on Nov 27, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
I desperately want Ray Emery to fight Ryan Miller today.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:47 PM EST reply actions
We are starting the 3rd shorthanded, hartnell go 2
by JpH89 on Nov 27, 2009 2:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Only Hartnell? That’s crap.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 27, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
is that a goal we chalk up to a weakness of the positioning of a butterfly goaltender or an emery boo boo?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Nov 27, 2009 3:13 PM EST reply actions
whiffed is an understatement
Miller will have the common cold tomorrow
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Nov 27, 2009 3:21 PM EST reply actions
This game is a lot like the last time we played BUF, we get the chances but just can’t seem to score…
generally, the team that makes the most out of those chances wins :)
Completely different team without Betts in the lineup
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Nov 27, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
sadly richards is the only one who looks out of sorts here. he keeps trying to force bad passes. also, jesus- i hate you ryan miller. i hate you a million times forever.
Ryan Miller beats Ray Emery, Flyers. Game was decided in that last 3:30 left in the game. So many chances, but good goalies keep those chances out of the net
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Nov 27, 2009 3:44 PM EST reply actions
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