Daily Links for Thursday, Oct. 14
by Andy Boron on Oct 14, 2010 6:01 AM EDT
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PrintI'm almost glad that work/rehearsals have prevented me from watching the last 2 games live, because they will hopefully be two of our worst games of the season. Buffalo now has 1 point in their 3 home games so far. So, Sabres fans, feel free to vent in the comments.
OT Heroics by Ilya Kovalchuk Leads New Jersey Devils to First Win; 1-0 Over the Buffalo Sabres - In Lou We Trust
A really excellent and lengthy recap from ILWT which explains the play leading up to the winning goal and thoroughly analyzes both teams' play tonight.
Pominville leaves Sabres many shoes to fill - The Buffalo News
Changes are coming for the Buffalo Sabres. They have to replace one of their most relied-upon forwards, a power-play specialist and a penalty-kill stalwart. That's all because Jason Pominville is out.
Why Niklas Hjalmarsson suspension deserves an A-plus for NHL - Puck Daddy
Wysh postulates that the NHL has a bit of a devious side by only suspending Hjalmarsson for two games, allowing for a little "street justice" on Saturday (my quotes not his.)
Adam shows promise with strong start - Maine Hockey Journal
First impressions are lasting impressions for Portland Pirates forward Luke Adam, who is following the path of several former players who have made an impact on a franchise that’s in its 18th season.
The early goings: no need to start panicking - NHL.com
NHL.com takes a look at some players that are off to surprise starts, some crucial injuries and the ongoing goaltending battles.
Joffrey Lupul watches, waits for chance to help Ducks - Sporting News
It can't be easy for Joffrey Lupul to watch from the sidelines. The talented winger hasn't played an NHL game since Dec. 8 and now that he's pain free he's desperate to return.
Rangers coach John Tortorella faces difficult decision on how to alter lines to include Chris Drury - NY Daily News
The Rangers don't play again until Friday night's home opener against the Maple Leafs, so the Blueshirts took a day off Tuesday, knowing there likely will be changes in the lineup with the possible return of captain Chris Drury from a broken finger.
Leafs' Improved penalty killing sticks out - The Globe and Mail
In the season’s first two games the Leafs were a perfect 7-for-7 in killing penalties. They are now 3-0 on the season.
Cullen: First Line Opportunities - TSN
In honour of the Los Angeles Kings inserting rookie Andrei Loktionov onto the first line with Anze Kopitar last night, here's a look at some other unlikely first-liners early in the season.
Rehab for a broken leg and a broken heart - StarTribune.com
After battling back from injury and having a career year in 2009, Kurits Foster's life was turned upside down by the death of his newborn daughter. A compelling read if you can stomach the tragic subject matter.
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thing for Sabres is street justice. NHL will come down HARD if that happens. Best thing is to go out & kick their tails score-wise.
Buffalo born & bred. Bills fan since 1968.
by MtJulietTNBillsFan on Oct 14, 2010 6:35 AM EDT reply actions
I think most Sabres fans would be more satisfied with a 6-1 win than a line brawl that ends with suspensions for our guys. Of course if nobody gets hit hard or fights, we’ll have to listen to WGR callers whine about how the team is still too soft no matter what the score was.
I’m not worried about the sabres slow start. The 2,3, & 4 seeds out of the East last year (NJ, BUF, PIT) and the defending Stanley Cup Champions all have similar records.
PIT- 1-3-0
NJ- 1-2-1
CHI- 1-2-1
BUF- 1-2-1
"The three important elements of hockey are: forecheck, backcheck and paycheck." - Gil Perreault
As I just posted at my blog, the Sabres lost 4 or more games in a row (including OT/SO losses) 3 times last year, including a 6 game streak. There’s still time.
Great picture, btw.
At least two of those teams have a built in excuse though, NJ is playing with a undermanned roster while Chicago has had a lot of turnover. We have no excuse besides our defense is terrible.
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by Zachary Zielonka on Oct 14, 2010 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I never thought i’d say this, but we’d be fine if the rest of our forwards played as hard as Derek Roy (I feel dirty…)
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Everything wrong with the Sabres is Drew Stafford's fault.
haha.
Whats got into Roysie? Hes playing like a man possessed so far. I love the intensity.
Buffal Bills. We have no 'O'
My hope is that he’s finally grown up, left all the party boy/pretty boy stuff behind, and realized that he has to be a leader for this team in both attitude and production. He’s always had the talent, just never the other stuff.
Thats what it seems like.
Seems to be taking a much more mature way of playing, and carrying himself.
Buffal Bills. We have no 'O'
That is a badass picture.
Too bad the actual “fight” sucked…
What the heck is up with out shots on goal? That was so frustrating yesterday. And the chances we did have, we couldnt capitalize on. Another ringer off the post this game…
And we didnt look good on any of our odd man rushes… PK looked good. Very active. But the PP… ugh.
Buffal Bills. We have no 'O'
This picture reminds me of watching DragonBallZ as a kid where two screaming people would just run right at each other with fists cocked for like 5 minutes before actually throwing a punch.
by Andy Boron on Oct 14, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahaha. good call
It kind of reminds me of in Step Brothers when theyre fighting out in the yard, they both take a swing at each other with a baseball bat and a golf club. If they both were to land those punches at the same time… both would be KO’d. haha
Buffal Bills. We have no 'O'
I think you have to hand it to the Devils defense. I watched some of the game over again later that night and they were very smart defensively. I mean, did you see the shot blocking? Soooo frustrating. The game could’ve gone either way, really.
Two of our losses have been close defeats against good teams (Chicago, NJ) and one was a straight up clunker.
Also, sabres, you’re on notice. The “Beating Ottawa” exception expires today, and then i am allowed to declare that everyone should be benched starting tomorrow. (This means you Sekera!)
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Everything wrong with the Sabres is Drew Stafford's fault.
Without actually knowing who that was that didnt play the puck right that lead to the Kozy goal… I knew it was him.
Buffal Bills. We have no 'O'
what about
Roy for not covering KOVY in front of the net or Myers for being in no mans land? Left Sekera out to dry.
by lgbfromoregon on Oct 14, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Miller was awesome last night, right? That’s a positive. Watch the postgame interview with Tyler Myers. When they ask him about how well Miller played Tyler sounded like he was going to cry.
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