Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators
by D.O.
on Jan 6, 2009 11:00 AM EST
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Ottawa Senators @ Buffalo Sabres
| Buffalo Sabres (19-15-5) |
Game # 40 |
Ottawa Senators (13-18-6) |
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| Date: | January 6, 2009 |
Location: | Buffalo, NY |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. ET |
Arena: | HSBC Arena |
| TV: | MSG-B | SBN Affiliate/ Blogs | |
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WGR (550AM) |
Season Series | 0-1-0 |
| Final Score | Buffalo 4 - Ottawa 2 | ||
It's been awhile since the Sabres and Senators have played each other but the circumstances are eerily similar. The Sabres are coming off of a couple of good games and the Senators are coming in as a team that is struggling horribly. The last meeting was a frustrating 5-2 loss for the Sabres, what will tonight hold?
Buffalo has played two really good games recently, beating the Maple Leafs 4-1 on New Year's Day and beating the first place Bruins 4-2 on Saturday afternoon but somehow it's tonight's game that may somehow define this team. Let's be honest with ourselves, this team has never had a problem getting motivated to play a first place team on the road. They do however lack motivation when playing a last place team at home.
There is something about the Ottawa Senators that brings out the hatred in me. Plenty of people have issues with the Toronto Maple Leafs but for me it's the Ottawa Senators that bring out the passion. Maybe it;s because of the playoff history between the two teams or maybe it's because of Chris Neil and his cheap shot on Chris Drury a few years back. Maybe it's because Sens fans will defend the hit on Drury but cry foul when Daniel Alfredsson was hit by Mark Bell last season. It may even be that I can't stand Bruce Garrioch but that can't be right because I can't stand Bucky Gleason either and yet I like the Sabres. I'm really not sure what it is but I hope the Sabres have the same intensity tonight that I have right now.
Don't forget to get your SPG Picks in...Lion Alum was the winner again but not eligible for prize this time. By the way...I'm sending it out this week finally.
Injuries
It looks like Sabres Captain Craig Rivet will be back in the lineup after suffering an injury a couple of weeks back. In the absence of Rivet, rookie defenseman Chris Butler has come up from Portland and has played pretty well. However, it looks like he will be sent back to Portland if Teppo Numminen is able to play. Numminen missed practice yesterday with an undisclosed illness.
Tim Connolly will not be in the lineup tonight but he is close to returning and may even play on Friday when the Sabres host the Rangers.
Max Afinogenov is out of the lineup with a groin injury and Lindy Ruff doesn't think it will be a short term injury. It's not a big deal because Max has been in and out of the lineup as a healthy scratch anyway. The only problem caused by the injury will be the opportunity to trade him away but he should be healthy by the trade deadline.
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It's strange to have confidence and yet be very wary too
Let’s go Buffalo!
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:08 PM EST
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They got it on net
Lindy’s been telling them to do that all season
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:09 PM EST
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Hey HO
I’m starting to become a regular
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:10 PM EST
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and we love having you here!
Are you in the greater Erie, PA area?
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:11 PM EST
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Yep. Millcreek
Gotta ask – any relation to the DO who (I think) runs this?
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:12 PM EST
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close i like the energy let’s keep it up
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:10 PM EST
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I love that they are keeping in the Ottawa zone.
however a score would have been nice.
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:12 PM EST
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why would you take it out when your on the pp
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:12 PM EST
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heather
when exactally are you having dallas’s birthday
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:14 PM EST
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say my facebook??? What does that mean?
by kelliesac on
Jan 6, 2009 7:16 PM EST
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Buffalo now on the power play
COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:16 PM EST
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man is it just me
or has this been non-stop!? Jeeze these guys are gonna be tired soon
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:18 PM EST
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no your right the way it should be exciting
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:19 PM EST
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So far it seemed like they only tried to get fancy once
Pretty much they are trying to get it on net.
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:20 PM EST
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Some days I think Max
is the real fancy one. he drives me nuts.
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:20 PM EST
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They are having a baby....
How did I miss that???
by kelliesac on
Jan 6, 2009 7:23 PM EST
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Okay optimist here
They’ve played 2 straight solid games. Better yet, they go on the road for 9 of 10 starting Saturday.
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:26 PM EST
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you have a very good and very scary point
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:28 PM EST
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cookies
i’m still trying to finish christmas cookies
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:27 PM EST
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connelly
has there ever been a more fragile player in sabres history?
by stopplayinglikesissies on
Jan 6, 2009 7:31 PM EST
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no there has not.
he has been out with broken rib for 23 games now. crap I say
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:31 PM EST
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WTF!?
Since when can you bit!? Is there a fine for that!?
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:32 PM EST
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MIKE TYSONS ATTEMPT AT HOCKEY
by stopplayinglikesissies on
Jan 6, 2009 7:32 PM EST
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i can’t believe that he get’s the penaLTY
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:32 PM EST
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No shit!
I mean really. What the heck!? I’m stunned.
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:32 PM EST
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It looks like they are more “hungry” than we are…..
by stopplayinglikesissies on
Jan 6, 2009 7:33 PM EST
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who do we
complaine to that can’t go with nothing something has to happen
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:33 PM EST
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But think about it
why should it be a penalty if it doesn’t draw blood? just trying to be logical about it – if there’s no rule, there’s no penalty?
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:34 PM EST
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there is no biting penalty because no hockey players have teth
by stopplayinglikesissies on
Jan 6, 2009 7:35 PM EST
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not so far....
I’m sure he’ll come up with something for the 2nd because of this biting
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:35 PM EST
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Rick: I’m trying to bite my tongue
Harry: Don’t worry you won’t get a penalty.
by Fucilli5 on
Jan 6, 2009 7:35 PM EST
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i think it did draw blood but even so are they vampires or what
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:36 PM EST
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insult to injury
the ref gave Peters a new glove
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:36 PM EST
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they are havibg fun with it but it really isn’t funny
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:36 PM EST
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i hope he kick's him in between his legs
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:38 PM EST
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COMMERCIAL....
FYI
Jawz and Amy had their baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:37 PM EST
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I can't read lips
but I think I caught about every other word Peters just said to Ruutu
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:38 PM EST
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YOU CANT HANDLE THE TOOTH!!!!
by stopplayinglikesissies on
Jan 6, 2009 7:39 PM EST
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YES YES YES
ROY ROY ROY
Great way to handle a turn over
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:40 PM EST
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Gotta keep it,
Looks like Ottawa is all over the place.
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:41 PM EST
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Dallas
is playing with Keeley’s princes wand … is that a problem?
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:41 PM EST
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it depends on what he's wishing for
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:43 PM EST
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A pre-game graphic about Auld
Has him 4+ GAA except for playing the Sabres – he’s under 2.00. Looks like we’re finally seeing the real Auld?
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:42 PM EST
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ok
cookies are in the oven…..And I missed everything!!!!!
by kelliesac on
Jan 6, 2009 7:44 PM EST
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HO
I thought Amy and Jaws was going to name the baby Caroina????
by kelliesac on
Jan 6, 2009 7:44 PM EST
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if it was a girl....
had a boy. and bot is he freaking CUTE
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:45 PM EST
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Roy has been agressive on the PK
Looks good
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:44 PM EST
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just wait till the second we’re going after kneecaps
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:46 PM EST
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Is he ok???
It took him forever to get up!!!
by kelliesac on
Jan 6, 2009 7:46 PM EST
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I missed what happened...
I was yelling at Keeley. She is trashing the place. Crazy kid
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:47 PM EST
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Elbow, boarding....
I was another missed call. But we got a bit of make-up for that last minute shot on Ruutu!
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:48 PM EST
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They're saying Rivet is limping to the dressing room
And Gaustad just took another no-call penalty
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:47 PM EST
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in between the legs just like i said
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 7:48 PM EST
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Let's get up by 3
and then send Peters out for a real shift!
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 7:50 PM EST
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After the whole biting deal
Hell yeah!
That is sooooo gonna make Sports Center.
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:51 PM EST
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Mike.....
The owner needs to hire a veterinarian. LOL
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 7:49 PM EST
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were really fighting tooth and nail in this one
by stopplayinglikesissies on
Jan 6, 2009 8:03 PM EST
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tooth - yes
not sure about nail so far!
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 8:05 PM EST
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okay 2nd period on the way
buffalo sabres 2 qttawa bloodsuckers 0
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 8:06 PM EST
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Not sure that was a penalty
but it evens things up a bit
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 8:09 PM EST
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Did they say anything about Rivet
during intermission?
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 8:10 PM EST
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keep pokin' at it.
I love it! Lots of oooo and ahhhh here!
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 8:13 PM EST
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who knows who cares as long as it counts
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 8:14 PM EST
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Goose and Smith
WOW….it’s getting more exciting!
When did Ottawa become so bad on the road?
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 8:15 PM EST
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didn't you know
being a vampire is the in thing because of the book and film twilight ottawa odviously took it to heart
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 8:18 PM EST
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Honestly?
Peters was offsides on that last rush.
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 8:16 PM EST
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We're holding the Spezza line in check big time
Without them this team is the worst in the league. They know it. We know it. And it’s frustrating the hell out of them!
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 8:18 PM EST
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FREAKING A
What the heck!? that was a terrible play.
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 8:20 PM EST
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how
that looked like ryAn didn’t want to touch it
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 8:21 PM EST
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Miller needed to stop that.
Not that I’m blaming him, but he knows it too. 5-hole? Damn. Challange Spezza Ryan!
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 8:21 PM EST
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We are falling apart!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get it together. Ellis….Hooking
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 8:23 PM EST
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Pentaly to Ottawa
Taking out Miller.
Can’t do that…DUH
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 8:23 PM EST
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4 on 4
BRING IT
Come on guys. Really get your heads out of your asses.
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 8:24 PM EST
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Hey! Miller covered up!
Something new for him this game!
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 8:25 PM EST
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we need to settle down and get back to our game like the first end to end with us capitalizing
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 8:25 PM EST
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I miss that Little Gerbe.
I love how feisty he is.
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 8:28 PM EST
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okay he’s back on track he’s stopping them again
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 8:32 PM EST
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Is the Spezza line the only line that scores for this team?
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 8:37 PM EST
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like I said
without a high stick or blood dripping from someone’s mouth….!
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 8:45 PM EST
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Roy was just dumped
but since no teeth or stick was involved….
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 8:42 PM EST
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not really, but he wasn't
which only proves the refs aren’t blind – they just were looking elsewhere at the wrong moments?
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 8:46 PM EST
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my answer to that is
since they can’t or don’t see everything then maybe more should be called because of replay it would be better then a complete non call like the bitting tonight
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 9:00 PM EST
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I don't know
Replay in the NHL is the best – and yet we already had the legal gaol that lost us a shot at game 7 in 199 and that Philly goal that went in through the side the next year in the playoffs.
Not sure what the answer is for “biting”… but replay penalties seem like it could hurt the sport more than help. Besides, what can we bicth about? :-)
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 9:05 PM EST
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okay, i'm not sure how many of you are from Erie PA and had cable.
I listened to that game two years ago where Drury(?) was totally cheap-shotted. Listened because I had no way to watch. All I had was internet. Time-Warner is the devil, as someone at work puts it.
Went to dish late November and can finally watch. I’m still getting the “feel” for this team.
Right now this seems like it’s a game like that one was. If so, 3-2 isn’t the greatest – but then, any 2 goal lead sucks for these guys. Meaning it’s better than either game in the early season this year or last where Ottawa dominated and sent us on a tailspin.
Looking forward to the third period.
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 8:53 PM EST
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We used to be a third period team
You never know what these guys could bring in the third.
Lindy is putting the fear of god into them and the third could get crazy. We need to not loose our heads….or draw blood back.
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 8:59 PM EST
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Good save Miller.
Ottawa is really trying to put the hurt on.
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 9:06 PM EST
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we’re playing that slow game again it has to stop
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 9:06 PM EST
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what are we doing!?
Seems like we are chasing the puck all over the place. Are we playing scared!?
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 9:08 PM EST
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Tentative?
That last Ottawa offsides was their own. We did nothing.
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 9:14 PM EST
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DO's home and I thought he was gonna make me turn off the game!
He’s watching Disney with Keeley
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 9:15 PM EST
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wait
have you told him it’s 3-2 and the Sens have a PP with 11 minutes left?
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 9:16 PM EST
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so that tells me you're another "O" family poster?
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 9:18 PM EST
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LOL....
the mother.
the father was here too…lol. are we a close family or what!?
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 9:19 PM EST
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depends....
does the father post or is he not a Sabres fan?
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 9:22 PM EST
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oh my god
oh my god
oh my god!
what took so long to get it out
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 9:20 PM EST
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MacArthur with a great shot out
line change
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 9:20 PM EST
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keep cool buffalo it’s all yours if you play like you are
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 9:21 PM EST
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enough
i don’t usually say this but kill somebody buffalo
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 9:24 PM EST
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that was great!
they did a good job on the “announcement”
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 9:26 PM EST
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love how Rick said
Rob should be back for the last 6 mins of the game!
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 9:26 PM EST
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Harry Neil
Very disappointed they didn’t name the baby Harry
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 9:25 PM EST
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that looked like a penalty against Tallinder
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 9:28 PM EST
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we are not
going to give this one away never going to happen
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 9:29 PM EST
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i do feel like the refs just have to call one more penalty against us though
just to make it interesting
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 9:31 PM EST
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i can't wait
to hear what do say’s about the bitting
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 9:32 PM EST
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i just tuned in
what kind of biting incident was this?
by BenAllen on
Jan 6, 2009 9:33 PM EST
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Some one...???
Bit Peters. All he got was 2 mins.
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 9:33 PM EST
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nothing special
Ruutu on Peters… and Peters got 2 minutes.
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 9:33 PM EST
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whis he could have been right here when it happned
Joan
by Joan O. on
Jan 6, 2009 9:33 PM EST
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Did I loose you all.
My computer wouldn’t work but maybe it was the site.
Ah well. Great game. Love that we were able to hang on. Even when they pulled the goalie. However, how did Roy miss the open net!?
by HO on
Jan 6, 2009 9:40 PM EST
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It was the site
other sites worked anyways. your ISP? not sure.
Roy missed but Vanek didn’t. And they played a pretty good third period. I might try to hang out here this weekend for what looks to be two really big games now – Rangers at home and at Detroit.
This was fun! See ya’ll later "O"s.
by dfderie on
Jan 6, 2009 9:48 PM EST
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