Monday, February 28, 2011
Say it ain't so
Penner to Kings means (more than likely) no Connolly to the Kings. Which is a disappointment to most Sabres fans, i know. Should be an interesting last 25 minutes of the deadline.
The Boyes are back in town.
2nd rounder for Brad Boyes? Yes, please.
Hearing a lot out of the St.Louis camp that he can be a very frustrating player to watch, but coming to a fan base that had to watch Max A for several years, we are well prepared for that. I'm looking forward to a top line next year of Boyes (43, 33 goal seasons) Roy (70 point guy) and Vanek (2 40+ goal seasons), if they don't decide to move boyes to center.
Not to shabby, right?
I've heard a lot of "low risk" talk also, which i tend to agree with, but it is a 4 mil cap hit next year, and with Stafford still needing to be signed, i think the likelihood of a big off season move was just lowered significantly, but looking at the crop of free agent forwards available july 1st, it's unimpressive, and this might have been the type of move we made anyways, so why not get him for the playoff push?
Overall, good job Darcy.
Hearing a lot out of the St.Louis camp that he can be a very frustrating player to watch, but coming to a fan base that had to watch Max A for several years, we are well prepared for that. I'm looking forward to a top line next year of Boyes (43, 33 goal seasons) Roy (70 point guy) and Vanek (2 40+ goal seasons), if they don't decide to move boyes to center.
Not to shabby, right?
I've heard a lot of "low risk" talk also, which i tend to agree with, but it is a 4 mil cap hit next year, and with Stafford still needing to be signed, i think the likelihood of a big off season move was just lowered significantly, but looking at the crop of free agent forwards available july 1st, it's unimpressive, and this might have been the type of move we made anyways, so why not get him for the playoff push?
Overall, good job Darcy.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Dis -a.point- ment
As the clever (ha-ha) title alludes to, the sabres did pick up a point tonight vs the Cadillacville Flaming wheels, but it doesn't feel all that good.
Also tonight, Montreal beat Carolina, so the Sabres now sit 2 points behind the Hurricanes with 2 games in hand. This home game could have been a very important 2 points before heading out on a season long 7 game road trip, but points are points and earning 1 will have to do.
It certainly looks like Sekera doesn't have any intention of going back into the press box. His growth reminds me a lot of Brian Campells, a couple of frustrating up and down years, and at some point (not right now..but maybe) it all just comes together into the complete package. Hopefully he doesn't follow this up with an uneven performance, and that this catapults him to a strong finish.
Stafford finishes with an assist.
Leopold was surprisingly scratched do to a slight injury.
Tyler Ennis had a pretty solid game, with some nice scoring opportunities.
i'd say 2 predictions came pretty close, and the other was injured. Now, its trade deadline time!
Also tonight, Montreal beat Carolina, so the Sabres now sit 2 points behind the Hurricanes with 2 games in hand. This home game could have been a very important 2 points before heading out on a season long 7 game road trip, but points are points and earning 1 will have to do.
It certainly looks like Sekera doesn't have any intention of going back into the press box. His growth reminds me a lot of Brian Campells, a couple of frustrating up and down years, and at some point (not right now..but maybe) it all just comes together into the complete package. Hopefully he doesn't follow this up with an uneven performance, and that this catapults him to a strong finish.
Stafford finishes with an assist.
Leopold was surprisingly scratched do to a slight injury.
Tyler Ennis had a pretty solid game, with some nice scoring opportunities.
i'd say 2 predictions came pretty close, and the other was injured. Now, its trade deadline time!
The Flaming wheels from cadillacville
The blue and gold face an extremely tough team from D-town tonight at Hot Sauce Blue Cheese Arena, and will need everything they have to beat the Red Wings.
Expect Miller in the net tonight, as even tho these are back to back games, they're both at home, so no traveling required. Also look for the defensive group to be tested heavily, detroit like to cycle low to pull everyone close to the net, then quick pass it out for a blast from the point.
Plus theyre starting to get healthy again, and Coach Mike Babcock and assistants were at the game last night scouting the sabres in advance. Expect this to be a very close game, and i am thinking overtime.
1 for the money
-I expect Drew Stafford to break his mini streak and hit the back of the net tonight
2 for the show
-Jordan Leopold has to have a better night than last night. Look for better defensive zone breakout passes from him.
-Tyler Ennis needs to shoot more often. Sounds simple, i know, but being referred to as a "more talented Max A" is not always going to be a compliment...
Expect Miller in the net tonight, as even tho these are back to back games, they're both at home, so no traveling required. Also look for the defensive group to be tested heavily, detroit like to cycle low to pull everyone close to the net, then quick pass it out for a blast from the point.
Plus theyre starting to get healthy again, and Coach Mike Babcock and assistants were at the game last night scouting the sabres in advance. Expect this to be a very close game, and i am thinking overtime.
1 for the money
-I expect Drew Stafford to break his mini streak and hit the back of the net tonight
2 for the show
-Jordan Leopold has to have a better night than last night. Look for better defensive zone breakout passes from him.
-Tyler Ennis needs to shoot more often. Sounds simple, i know, but being referred to as a "more talented Max A" is not always going to be a compliment...
Friday, February 25, 2011
22 games remaining.
Big win tonight for the Sabres. After the Hurricanes and Rangers both won, the blue and gold needed a win to keep pace in the race for the playoffs.
Tonight started out more like how i expected wednesday's game to start out, high energy, and with the human wrecking ball known as Patty Kaleta hitting everyone in sight ( i have to admit, we're both from Angola so i have an extra soft spot for him). It was nice to see Cody M and Grier have some pucks go in, and i was glad to see Vanek out there with the Senators goalie pulled, more responsibility for vanek's a good thing, hopefully he'll have that "C" stitched on his sweater soon.
Plus it helps that i said earlier in the day that him and Connelly would have a big game... so the goal on the stat sheet makes me feel not so bad about that prediction....
Big game tomorrow against the flaming wheels from D-town, another win and they're %.500 for the homestand, and then heading out to a 7 game road trip with important games against the Rangers and Hurricanes next week.
Tonight started out more like how i expected wednesday's game to start out, high energy, and with the human wrecking ball known as Patty Kaleta hitting everyone in sight ( i have to admit, we're both from Angola so i have an extra soft spot for him). It was nice to see Cody M and Grier have some pucks go in, and i was glad to see Vanek out there with the Senators goalie pulled, more responsibility for vanek's a good thing, hopefully he'll have that "C" stitched on his sweater soon.
Plus it helps that i said earlier in the day that him and Connelly would have a big game... so the goal on the stat sheet makes me feel not so bad about that prediction....
Big game tomorrow against the flaming wheels from D-town, another win and they're %.500 for the homestand, and then heading out to a 7 game road trip with important games against the Rangers and Hurricanes next week.
Big Game Tonight
Another big game tonight for the blue and gold, against the sometimes hated Ottawa Senators, or much of their farm team as it so happens. There are a lot of people calling this a "classic trap game" but according to numbers guy Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders, there are no such games, so no excuses tonight for the boys.
I expect the Pegula family to be in the arena once again (confirm by a "Tweetie Bird" herself, www.jpegula.blogspot.com ) and the crowd to be electric. Hopefully the swords can give the hometown fans something to cheer about again tonight.
Expect big contributions from the newly appointed assistant captain Thomas Vanek, and i would expect a better game from he who might be traded, Tim Connelly, in the second last game before the deadline, players who are pretty sure theyre getting traded usually have a good game or two before the trade goes thru.
Lets go Boys!
I expect the Pegula family to be in the arena once again (confirm by a "Tweetie Bird" herself, www.jpegula.blogspot.com ) and the crowd to be electric. Hopefully the swords can give the hometown fans something to cheer about again tonight.
Expect big contributions from the newly appointed assistant captain Thomas Vanek, and i would expect a better game from he who might be traded, Tim Connelly, in the second last game before the deadline, players who are pretty sure theyre getting traded usually have a good game or two before the trade goes thru.
Lets go Boys!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Half and Half
So after sleepwalking thru the first 38 minutes or so, the Sabres finally showed up for their new owner.
It's a good thing Miller was in fine form tonight, because even with all that energy in the building, even with everyone all excited by a nice opening ceremony, the sabres couldn't seem to muster the energy for the first period and a half, which has been a trend all season long. But enough harping on the first half of the game, after the Goose snapped a rebound home the sab's were off to the races.
Quality win overall, gaining 2 points on the canes, making them 3 back with 2 games in hand, and putting the thrashers in the rear-view. Most of us here in Sabreland are still unconvinced about the team, but with the cutting today of Rivet, and hopefully a deadline deal or two upcoming, it might turn out to be a decent year.
Enjoy your first win Terry!
It's a good thing Miller was in fine form tonight, because even with all that energy in the building, even with everyone all excited by a nice opening ceremony, the sabres couldn't seem to muster the energy for the first period and a half, which has been a trend all season long. But enough harping on the first half of the game, after the Goose snapped a rebound home the sab's were off to the races.
Quality win overall, gaining 2 points on the canes, making them 3 back with 2 games in hand, and putting the thrashers in the rear-view. Most of us here in Sabreland are still unconvinced about the team, but with the cutting today of Rivet, and hopefully a deadline deal or two upcoming, it might turn out to be a decent year.
Enjoy your first win Terry!
Sabres Captian Craig Rivet Waived
Well that was quick.
Sabres Captain Craig Rivet has been waived by the team this morning. Here's to hoping someone claims this classy player and he get's a shot somewhere else. Props to him for never causing a scene about his benching, and props to the Sabres for finally cutting him free.
Sabres Captain Craig Rivet has been waived by the team this morning. Here's to hoping someone claims this classy player and he get's a shot somewhere else. Props to him for never causing a scene about his benching, and props to the Sabres for finally cutting him free.
Peguladay Thoughts
One last Peguladay thought before moving on to the home stretch of the season...
Once the press conference opened up to questioning, did it feel a little... crazy girlfriend/boyfriend ish? "Terry Terry! Are you going to fix the waterfront? Are you going to buy the bills? Save us, please!!!"
Same sort of concept as a first date with a crazy person. All your friends are talking them up, everything seems like the perfect match, similar hobbies and goals, and then BAM! First date "how do you feel about marriage?" question pops out.
I need better out of you media, let him learn to love Buffalo before we let the crazy out.
Once the press conference opened up to questioning, did it feel a little... crazy girlfriend/boyfriend ish? "Terry Terry! Are you going to fix the waterfront? Are you going to buy the bills? Save us, please!!!"
Same sort of concept as a first date with a crazy person. All your friends are talking them up, everything seems like the perfect match, similar hobbies and goals, and then BAM! First date "how do you feel about marriage?" question pops out.
I need better out of you media, let him learn to love Buffalo before we let the crazy out.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Quotables
Some quotable's from this afternoon's press conference with Terry Pegula:
"From this point forward, the Buffalo Sabres' reason for existence is to win the Stanley Cup"
"We will aspire to be the best in the league at finding, developing and keeping players in the Buffalo Sabres family."
"If I want to make some money, I'll go drill a gas well, We're not in this to save money."
"Winning is not a goal, it is a belief."
"There are no salary caps on scouting departments."
"Buffalo is hockey heaven."
"From this point forward, the Buffalo Sabres' reason for existence is to win the Stanley Cup"
"We will aspire to be the best in the league at finding, developing and keeping players in the Buffalo Sabres family."
"If I want to make some money, I'll go drill a gas well, We're not in this to save money."
"Winning is not a goal, it is a belief."
"There are no salary caps on scouting departments."
"Buffalo is hockey heaven."
The Billion dollar man.
Don't tell my wife, but i have a man crush on a 59 year old married man...
"I bet Gil Perreault didn't know he could make a grown man cry" Pegula said during his introductory news conference.
In all fairness, Mr. Pegula has a lot of work ahead of him, but as expected he said all the right things during today's presser, including that he will take the spending cap off the Swords, and increase the budget for scouting and player development.
It's a great start for this franchise, now lets see if the players come out inspired tomorrow in vs ATL.
"I bet Gil Perreault didn't know he could make a grown man cry" Pegula said during his introductory news conference.
In all fairness, Mr. Pegula has a lot of work ahead of him, but as expected he said all the right things during today's presser, including that he will take the spending cap off the Swords, and increase the budget for scouting and player development.
It's a great start for this franchise, now lets see if the players come out inspired tomorrow in vs ATL.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Big Day Tomorrow
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Please welcome Terry Pegula as owner of the Buffalo Sabres. This is obviously a new and exciting time to be a Sabres fan, and there isn't much that can be said here that hasn't been said already.
Hopefully this bring a new direction to a team that has been somewhat stale the past couple of years. With the subtraction of Connely (either this trade deadline or this offseason), Grier, and Rivet, it will hopefully clear enough cap space for the new owner to make a splash come July 1st. Do the Sabres need some serious help? Yes, but they are also not to far away from being able to make a run in the playoffs.
Stay tuned, it should be a fun ride!
Please welcome Terry Pegula as owner of the Buffalo Sabres. This is obviously a new and exciting time to be a Sabres fan, and there isn't much that can be said here that hasn't been said already.
Hopefully this bring a new direction to a team that has been somewhat stale the past couple of years. With the subtraction of Connely (either this trade deadline or this offseason), Grier, and Rivet, it will hopefully clear enough cap space for the new owner to make a splash come July 1st. Do the Sabres need some serious help? Yes, but they are also not to far away from being able to make a run in the playoffs.
Stay tuned, it should be a fun ride!
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