Daily Links for Saturday, Dec. 12

by Andy Boron on Dec 12, 2009 6:00 AM EST in Daily Links

I don't know how you can ask better from the Buffalo Sabres over the last 2 games, beating the best teams in the East and West. And how about Patty Lalime, coming up huge last night with 39 saves? I don't think any of us would complain if Lalime played like that the rest of the season. Those 2 games in Portland really seemed to help him shake the rust off - give him some more consistent work Lindy!

Agoraphobia Comes To Chicago: Hawks 1 - Sabres 2 | Second City Hockey
A wrap of last night's game that includes the words "alligator f**khouse." If that doesn't make you want to read it, I don't know what will.

Street fight: Kane and Kennedy take it inside | The Buffalo News
In case you missed it yesterday, there was a really nice article in the Buffalo News about the history Tim Kennedy and Patrick Kane. Imagine a teenage street hockey game with 3 future NHL-ers and a college superstar. That was everyday life for these guys.

Sabres at Rangers Preview | NHL.com
A preview of tonight's game from La Liga (of hockey).

Ice Edge, NHL sign letter of intent for sale of Coyotes | TSN
The Ice Edge investment group has signed a letter of intent to purchase the financially floundering Phoenix Coyotes from the NHL with a long-term commitment to keep the team in Arizona. The 37 hockey fans in Phoenix rejoice, tens of thousands of Southern Ontario residents weep.

Ageless Alfie still going strong for Senators | sportsnet.ca
Daniel Alfredsson is playing as well as any 37-year old can expect to play? What's the Ottawa captain's secret? Well, he doesn't tell you, but it's still a nice read about a competitor that I don't like but do respect.

Hockey Gifts: Slingbox
Do you have a traveling or out of town hockey fan who wishes they could catch the Sabres games while away from home? With a Slingbox hooked up to your home TV, your out-of-towner can watch local television on their computer or iPhone in high quality. Genius, I tell you, genius!

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Oh, it’s been too long.

Bucky busted out the old 5/$25 today.

by Afino on Dec 12, 2009 10:20 AM EST reply actions

I like how Puck Daddy referred to Bucky as “noted hot-air blower”.

Pretty accurate description from the ol’ national media.

by HarryNeale'sGarden on Dec 12, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions

That did bring a smile to my face :)

by Andy Boron on Dec 12, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions

Also, slingbox

I have one and it comes very highly recommended. I love that thing.

However, I would caution that you need a consistent upload speed that exceeds 1.0 mbps to make the viewing experience worthwhile. Otherwise, you’d do just as well watching pirated chinese television. If you have FiOS, the picture quality on a new slingbox is almost as good as old-school basic cable.

by HarryNeale'sGarden on Dec 12, 2009 10:55 AM EST reply actions

Man, those guys at the Blackhawks blog don't take losing very well

They’re almost indenial that their team lost last night. They played well and it was a fast, fun game to watch. They have a top flight team over there, so I wouldn’t be that upset that they lost if I were them.

Hossa is disgusting good. He continues to amaze me with his speed and puck controll. He pretty much got by every sabres defender at some point or another.

"always thinking one step ahead, like a carpenter...who makes stairs..."

by dragonwag0n on Dec 12, 2009 11:35 AM EST via mobile reply actions

I think they’re mostly pissed because it wasn’t even Miller that beat them.

by Afino on Dec 12, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions

At least their game chat was mostly about hockey

I checked out the chat over at Jaspers’ Rink for the Caps game and I’d say 30% of the thread was about how much they hated Jeanerette. Pretty funny trying to capture his voice in text though – “Kennedy brings it in over the LIIIIIIIINE”

by Andy Boron on Dec 12, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions

Pot, meet kettle.

If I heard “manpower advantage”, “two man game” and “dasher boards” from that Washington clown over and over again, I’d try to make someone else seem worse too.

Ever hear him on VS trying to do a Caps game? He can’t even hide the homerism.

by Afino on Dec 12, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions

Don’t forget, my all-time ~~favorite~~ most-hated that he picked up from Mike Emrick: “Waffle-boarded”

B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"

by willgarr15 on Dec 15, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions

Wow, they need to RELAX over there at 2nd City

It’s just one game. Also, I hate the “the better team lost” sap story. I hate to use it when the Sabres lose, so I don’t. The only thing that matters is the final score. Therefore, the better team is the one that won the game. That’s how we determine which teams are better than others and worthy of going to the playoffs, winning playoff series’ and the Stanley Cup.
And dragonwagon, you are right, Hossa is a man-beast

B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"

by willgarr15 on Dec 12, 2009 11:57 AM EST reply actions

There are times...

…when the Sabres lose but played well (such as the last game against the Rangers) and others where the Sabres lose but played poorly (such as the recent game against the Devils). The Hawks did not play poorly last night. They generated oodles of good scoring chances and Huet was quite sharp. Where they ran into problems were during the second half of the first period and most of the second where they could not maintain puck possession.

"I could have conquered Europe, all of it, but I had women in my life." - King Henry II of England

by Calvert on Dec 12, 2009 12:14 PM EST up reply actions

Im not denying that they played well

But in my mind, the better team is the one that won the game. As was said by Temson I believe over at 2nd City’s thread, the game was streaky and the Sabres dominated for parts as did the Hawks. The difference was the Sabres netted 2 goals and capitalized on a PP. And Lalime was better than Huet between the pipes.

B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"

by willgarr15 on Dec 12, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions