Time for some on-ice entertainment: Leafs at Sabres

by Bower Power on Jan 13, 2012 2:16 PM EST in Maple Leafs Game Previews

Who: The Toronto Maple Leafs against the Buffalo Sabres

What: The 43rd game of the 2011-12 regular season

When: 7:30

Where: TSN, or on the radio at AM640

The Sabres look for revenge after Jonas Gustavsson shut them out on Tuesday. The Leafs lineup will remain the same, as Gardiner will watch from the press box, and Komisarek will play the left side. Miller gets the start, and Roy should be returning to the Sabres' roster.

This is the first of a back-to-back for the Leafs, and Ron Wilson is staying true to his "win and you're in" comment, as Gustavsson will try to extend the Leafs' winning streak to 5. The Leafs have taken just three shorthanded shots on goal over their last three games, and given the PK's season percentage, should try to avoid putting their system and players to the test.

Lineups, care of @TSNScottyMac:

Lupul-Connolly-Kessel

Crabb-Grabovski-Kulemin

MacArthur-Lombardi-Kadri

Boyce-Steckel-Brown

Aulie-Phaneuf

Gunnarsson-Schenn

Komisarek-Franson

Gustavsson

Reimer

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Buffalo:

Vanek-Hecht-Pominville

Boyes-Leino-Stafford

Adam-Roy-McCormick

Gerbe-Gaustad-Kaleta

McNabb-Meyers

Leopold-Regehr

Gragnani-Weber

Miller

Enroth

Ennis, Stuart, Sekera, and ~~Mr. Moneybags~~ Ehrhoff are their season-destroying injured scratches. Poor Pegula doesn't watch the rest of the league much.

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What the Hecht is happening with these trade rumors?

Move along. Nothing to see here...

by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 13, 2012 2:19 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Yeah, there are just so many I don’t know Weber or not to believe them.

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by SkinnyFish on Jan 13, 2012 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

It’s better than watching the Raptors continuously play Andrea Gragnani.

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by Frag on Jan 13, 2012 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Seems like everyone just wants to McNabb some names for prospects just for the sake of staying active.

by Codeezy on Jan 13, 2012 2:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

You have to do that some times to impress the Boyes.

Resident teetotaler married to a habs fan. Who is also not a fan of most dogs.

by elseldo on Jan 13, 2012 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

EVERYBODY, DON’T VANEK!

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- Niels Bohr

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by Frag on Jan 13, 2012 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

hey, days almost over. we can soon sit back, watch the game, and enjoy some Miller time.

Resident teetotaler married to a habs fan. Who is also not a fan of most dogs.

by elseldo on Jan 13, 2012 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I’ve almost had enroth of all these puns…

by laple meafs on Jan 13, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Hey, you need to follow the party Leino.

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I hope YouTube comes down to film this.

by birky on Jan 13, 2012 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I don’t think we Kaleta good opportunity to make fun of the Sabres go to waste.

@yearofme

by laser358 on Jan 13, 2012 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

These Boyes never miss a chance.

At least it's not Lebda.

by Nifty Mittens on Jan 13, 2012 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

They are currently Myers in a slump.

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by Frag on Jan 13, 2012 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I will Royjoice once the Leafs win again

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by LeafFan1989 on Jan 13, 2012 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

If there is a trade I hope Burke makes the other GM look like the Pommenvillage idiot

by WizardofNaz on Jan 13, 2012 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

Giving up Schenn shouldn’t be too Ruff considering he’s probably 6th on the depth chart

by Dr_Furious on Jan 13, 2012 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

it’d be worth it if JR has the reiger stuff

Resident teetotaler married to a habs fan. Who is also not a fan of most dogs.

by elseldo on Jan 13, 2012 4:30 PM EST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs

I still don’t think we can Stafford to give up on a guy like Schenn.

In the court of public opinion, Steve Simmons is Lionel Hutz.

by The Bag on Jan 13, 2012 4:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Hecht I would sure go Lupul if Kulemin can layout Kaleta again

Bam Bam.- digga digga damm

by Eterrible on Jan 13, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Luke guys we need to Tropp these lame puns, as they’re becoming more and more Ville.

Kulemin so hot right now, Kulemin.

by PassivelyTruculent on Jan 13, 2012 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

just let the Boyes have their fun.

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by pho king awesome on Jan 13, 2012 5:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

No more fun! Gaustad in the corner.

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by GreatKingRat on Jan 13, 2012 5:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

If I stand in a corner I will be late for the Roller Gerbe match.

I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg

by theninjagreg on Jan 13, 2012 6:10 PM EST up reply actions

To the last line:

Paul Hendrick owns
Leafs have 162 man games lost to injury compared to buffalo’s 167. Both teams also lost starting goalies and key defencemen.#noexcuses

Found by Leafer1984

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by Bower Power on Jan 13, 2012 2:56 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Buffalol

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- Niels Bohr

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by Frag on Jan 13, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions

Jonas Gustavsson shut them out

again

Leaf fan in Ottawa.

by joe leaf fan on Jan 13, 2012 2:59 PM EST reply actions

I think Birky is the only one with that anti-jinx power

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by LeafFan1989 on Jan 13, 2012 3:15 PM EST up reply actions

I HAVE THE POWER!

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by birky on Jan 13, 2012 3:32 PM EST up reply actions

Can’t argue with He-man, but are we playing at Castle Greyskull?

Bam Bam.- digga digga damm

by Eterrible on Jan 13, 2012 3:39 PM EST up reply actions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z33tH-JdPDg

Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.

by BlindSight on Jan 13, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions

NEED THESE 2 POINTS!!!!!!

Offizielles Mitglied des Müller / Holzer Fan-Clubs. Ich fordere mehr Deutsche in diesem Team ....... wir brauchen Greiss.

by Alspicer on Jan 13, 2012 3:11 PM EST reply actions

Realistically we need all the points.

Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.

by BlindSight on Jan 13, 2012 3:21 PM EST up reply actions

Who do we think we are, the Bruins?

/sob

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by CanadianMaple09 on Jan 13, 2012 3:33 PM EST up reply actions

WIN ALL THE POINTS

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by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 13, 2012 4:16 PM EST up reply actions

This is the time I start to get really nervous

Burke is cookin something up..

Plus we really need to win these games!

by Tats16 on Jan 13, 2012 3:17 PM EST reply actions

I wonder if Burke will pull the trigger if the Leafs keep winning. I know he said he would but…..

Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.

by BlindSight on Jan 13, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions

even if he does I doubt he does it mid game. LOLhabs

Resident teetotaler married to a habs fan. Who is also not a fan of most dogs.

by elseldo on Jan 13, 2012 3:29 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

omg we so missed the boat on bourque.

by spoonie on Jan 13, 2012 4:49 PM EST up reply actions

I hear ya.

I’m a little bit antsy myself. Nervous about this Schenn-JVR trade for sure, nobody will admit it but the defence core would miss him big time. The guy’s 22, have some friggin patience… but of course, that’s what they’re saying in Philly about JVR as well.

well, that escalated quickly

by aelanK on Jan 13, 2012 3:27 PM EST up reply actions

I found these two links regarding strength of schedule

East and West.

Why do I post this? Well, if these numbers are accurate, then… LOL SABRES!

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- Niels Bohr

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by Frag on Jan 13, 2012 3:38 PM EST reply actions

love these 4:30 start times, I get home just in time for the puck drop.

by Nigel Cadbury on Jan 13, 2012 3:47 PM EST reply actions

4:30????

At least it's not Lebda.

by Nifty Mittens on Jan 13, 2012 3:54 PM EST up reply actions

oh you wear coasters and your ability to watch double headers and go to bed at a reasonable time.

I’m jealous

Resident teetotaler married to a habs fan. Who is also not a fan of most dogs.

by elseldo on Jan 13, 2012 4:00 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

I love typos where you can actually see on the keyboard how a person’s hands slid sideways and just hit the wrong keys…

This space for rant...

by fair_n_hite_451 on Jan 13, 2012 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I’m a fan of the 4-4:30 time bracket. I can watch the games at work and dedicate evenings to Skyrim.

by LeafInVancouver on Jan 13, 2012 4:04 PM EST up reply actions

I routinely turn the game on an hour late because I’m not quite used to being on central time still.

by m3smth on Jan 13, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions

Here's your sodding title, so calm down.

by LeafInVancouver on Jan 13, 2012 4:05 PM EST reply actions 5 recs

ha, nice.

also, people freaking about titles is the worst.

That's "Da-ooo". I killed a turkey once, with a shovel.

by daoust on Jan 13, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions

I swear that only started a couple months ago when one of the SBN Canucks site writers started going on about it.

by LeafInVancouver on Jan 13, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions

nah, people have been freaking out about titles around here as long as i’ve been around.

i’ve also just decided i’m going to use tittles to title all of my pictures from now on.

That's "Da-ooo". I killed a turkey once, with a shovel.

by daoust on Jan 13, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions

( . ) ( . )

That's "Da-ooo". I killed a turkey once, with a shovel.

by daoust on Jan 13, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs

Rec’d for teets

[insert witty remark about being on twitter here]

by Tickle Me Aulie on Jan 13, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions

stupid app won’t let me close the pictures, so no titles for anyone!

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by elseldo on Jan 13, 2012 4:18 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

Some people read the threads at work and appreciate the ability to close the pictures down. It’s a matter of common courtesy and I appreciate everyone complying.

Of course, using tittles is pretty funny and I heartily approve.

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by PPP on Jan 15, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions

Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump?

by J-DUBZ on Jan 13, 2012 5:38 PM EST up reply actions

yes

I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg

by theninjagreg on Jan 13, 2012 6:11 PM EST up reply actions

I must have been there at least 8 times for field trips during grade school.

by J-DUBZ on Jan 14, 2012 11:27 AM EST up reply actions

My fave

I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.

by not norm ullman on Jan 13, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions

And also

I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.

by not norm ullman on Jan 13, 2012 7:47 PM EST up reply actions

Kessel and Lupul - in disguise

I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.

by not norm ullman on Jan 13, 2012 7:48 PM EST up reply actions

Linkage from DBtB's daily links

Gerbe, Lupul might be worth watching

by LeafInVancouver on Jan 13, 2012 4:25 PM EST reply actions

A full member there now. Should be a fun night.
/meniacallaughter

well, that escalated quickly

by aelanK on Jan 13, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions

Me, too. I’ve already started with the Gerbe is short jokes.

by LeafInVancouver on Jan 13, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions

We’re never short on those jokes.

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- Niels Bohr

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by Frag on Jan 13, 2012 5:15 PM EST up reply actions

I know.

by LeafInVancouver on Jan 13, 2012 5:19 PM EST up reply actions

maniacal

This space for rant...

by fair_n_hite_451 on Jan 13, 2012 5:58 PM EST up reply actions

from the comments

Gerbe has set Lupul up for Friday’s game. Lupul will likely be diverted from his game by the hot persuit of Gerbe. Gerbe is a Chuhauhau, and veterinarians will tell you that the grittiest dog is the Chuhauhau.

OK bud.

Move along. Nothing to see here...

by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 13, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions

Whenever I go dog sledding, I always make sure to grab a Chihuahua. Nothing screams cold weather survival like the Taco Bell mascot.

by stevesmith19 on Jan 13, 2012 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

Doubt it. Lupul gets 2 points tonight. Leafs win

"I will actually score as many times as Kulemin assists me."
-Mikhail Grabovski

by MapleLeafMole on Jan 13, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions

hahaha

by Self Destructive Zones on Jan 13, 2012 5:13 PM EST up reply actions

Putting Komisarek on the Left side makes so much more sense – remember at the start of the year when Franson tried it, yeesh

by Dr_Furious on Jan 13, 2012 4:28 PM EST reply actions

I don’t know why, but I have a mental block when it comes to paying attention to which side our D are playing. I would honestly have to guess which side every one of our D play.

That's "Da-ooo". I killed a turkey once, with a shovel.

by daoust on Jan 13, 2012 4:29 PM EST up reply actions

I feel like most of them are RD

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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jan 13, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions

i also pay very little attention to it. wingers too to some extent. i mean, it’s clear if there’s an opportunity to clear the zone and the guy’s on the wrong hand or something. but it never really sticks with me who should be where.

Move along. Nothing to see here...

by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 13, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions

Is is even listed on which side a defender normally plays? Typically you just see a defenseman listed as “D”.

I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg

by theninjagreg on Jan 13, 2012 4:48 PM EST up reply actions

Anyone else a bit scared about penalties tonight?

I get the feeling the lack of in-game work on the PK might have them rusty and with not being at home and only taking a few in the past few games the bubble is going to burst.

by plen on Jan 13, 2012 4:42 PM EST reply actions

Meh. They can just score, like, ten goals. Buffalo’s leaky in net, yeah?

by LeafInVancouver on Jan 13, 2012 4:50 PM EST up reply actions

Is Miller playing then?

This space for rant...

by fair_n_hite_451 on Jan 13, 2012 5:59 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t trust us around struggling goaltenders. Or hot goaltenders.

No one ever suspects the butterfly...

by Caleafornia on Jan 13, 2012 6:18 PM EST up reply actions

Or guys standing in or around the net.

"pugnacity, testosterone, truculence and belligerence, That's how our teams play." Brian Burke, before realizing that it's a new era, and goons sip coffee in the press box.

by Flexusjeen on Jan 13, 2012 6:32 PM EST up reply actions

Because the former become the latter against the Leafs?

by LeafInVancouver on Jan 13, 2012 6:35 PM EST up reply actions

At least goalies aren’t padding their stats against us this year.

"pugnacity, testosterone, truculence and belligerence, That's how our teams play." Brian Burke, before realizing that it's a new era, and goons sip coffee in the press box.

by Flexusjeen on Jan 13, 2012 6:37 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, they’re aren’t seeing as many net increases.

by LeafInVancouver on Jan 13, 2012 6:41 PM EST up reply actions

weaksauce

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by jimmyp22 on Jan 13, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions

theScoreTicker @theScoreTicker
#Leafs have NEVER won a regular season game on Friday the 13th (0-3). They’re 1-4 including playoffs.

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by LeafInVancouver on Jan 13, 2012 6:52 PM EST reply actions

SLUMPBUSTERS!!!!

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by Frattinator on Jan 13, 2012 6:55 PM EST up reply actions

3SA!!!!!11

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by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 13, 2012 6:55 PM EST up reply actions

I wonder what their record on full moons is…

by LeafInVancouver on Jan 13, 2012 6:56 PM EST up reply actions

We’ve got computers now, so all this essential stuff is available. Just read that Colby Armstrong always gets injured when wearing….. skates.

"pugnacity, testosterone, truculence and belligerence, That's how our teams play." Brian Burke, before realizing that it's a new era, and goons sip coffee in the press box.

by Flexusjeen on Jan 13, 2012 6:58 PM EST up reply actions

Not Joe Sakic.

About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
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by BCapp on Jan 13, 2012 7:11 PM EST up reply actions

A snow blower took him down once.

"pugnacity, testosterone, truculence and belligerence, That's how our teams play." Brian Burke, before realizing that it's a new era, and goons sip coffee in the press box.

by Flexusjeen on Jan 13, 2012 7:12 PM EST up reply actions