The End of the Road

The Sabres finish up their six game road trip with a mini-trip to Atlanta. Having been able to come home to Buffalo for a few days between games really makes it hard to describe this is a true 6 game road trip. Semantics aside, the Thrashers are struggling right now. Losers of their last 5, the Sabres should expect a desperate team with lots of offensive firepower.

Which goalie will start in net? Miller has been the go-to guy and I foresee him starting the teams next two games against Atlanta and Philadelphia. Against ATL he will be motivated to show Don Waddell he made a mistake in leaving him off the olympic roster and against Philly he can show up an American goalie that actually made it on the team, Robert Esche. The same Esche, who earlier in the year stated that either Miller or Grahame shouldn't even be in the league. I don't know how he can say something like. He hasn't won a Stanley Cup (like Grahame has) and he isn't healthy (bad groin). Miller will be a monster in these two games, bouncing back from a rough outing against TO. Philly may sneak out of Buffalo with a win but it won't be Miller's fault. First home game after a long road trip is always tough. (See San Jose game).

Until next time, stay cool