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Buffalo Sabres @ Carolina Hurricanes [Game Thread]

Buffalo Sabres at Carolina Hurricanes, Mar 21, 2010 5:00 PM EDT


Buffalo Sabres(38-22-10, 86pts)
Game #71 Carolina Hurricanes(28-29-11, 67pts) 
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Date:
March 21, 2010
Location: Raleigh, NC
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Arena: RBC Center
TV: MSG-B
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Season Series Buffalo (1-1-1)  -  Carolina (2-1-0)

 

Buffalo Sabres Category Carolina Hurricanes
192 (2.7) Goals For 185 (2.7)
171 (2.4) Goals Against 217 (3.1)
2217 (31.7) Shots For 2063 (29.1)
2203 (31.5) Shots Against 2204 (31.0)
45/275 - 16.4% (24) Power Play 52/297 - 17.5% (T-19)
33/237 - 86.1% (1) Penalty Kill 55/284 - 80.6% (22)
Won -2 Home/Road Streak Win - 1
Won -2 Overall Streak Win - 2
2-2-1
Last 5 Games 3-2-0
5-4-1
Last 10 Games 6-3-1

Star-divide

Expected Goalies


GP MIN W L EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2009 - Ryan Miller 60 3508 35 15 128 2.19 1820 1692 .930 5


GP MIN W L EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2009 - Justin Peters 8 459 6 2 19 2.48 227 208 .916 0



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Weird starting time at 5:00pm

Any word on if Lalime will get the start? Go Sabres!

by kitaman27 on Mar 21, 2010 4:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Looks like Miller

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like these early spring 5pm Sunday starts.

Game’s over before it’s completely dark, still time before a MOonday work morning….

All that’s needed is two points.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stupid Canes.

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 4:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow. I knew the Canes were a hot team.

Just didn’t know HOW hot.

We need to play our style and bore everyone to a win.

They didn’t mention Lalime in the pre-game, so I’m figuring it’s Miller.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 5:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Me too.

Need to put the foot down on the throat of the division and this is the best chance.

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

But Montreal is creeping ever so close as well

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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 21, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

They're 7 points back right now.

And we have 2 games in hand. (counting this one) Plus they scare me not one bit at all.

by twoeightnine on Mar 21, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Sabres beat them Wednesday the threat will be over.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Montreal will too – they’ve won what? 7 in a row before last night?

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was surprised a couple people here were expecting Lalime.

The only reason Miller broke down after 60 games the last couple of season was because – IMHO – he never played that kind of season before.

Yeah, I’d love to have a backup play 20 games too. But Miller has taken things to a completely different level this season. With games Wednesday & Friday… I say rest him next Saturday.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Compared to....???

It’s been 3:40 and they just had their first shot on Miller.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

First shift looked stiff is all. they’ve caught up nicely though :)

by Over the Moon on Mar 21, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

We need to be boring for the first 10 minutes.

Hot team playing at home where they’ve also been hot. Stifle them to death.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

We better play a smart game

by Over the Moon on Mar 21, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kennedy’s flying out there.

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

He seems to have picked up his game nicely in the last week or so.

by Andy Boron on Mar 21, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Playing with playmakers certainly helps. I love Grier as much as the next sabres fan but a playmaker he is not.

by Over the Moon on Mar 21, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whats up with Cam Ward?

never mind, neale just answered my question

by manic hispanic on Mar 21, 2010 5:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Big save by Miller

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 5:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Kaleta+Stafford are looking good

by Over the Moon on Mar 21, 2010 5:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Stupid Penalty by Rivet

by Over the Moon on Mar 21, 2010 5:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Right in front of the ref – not smart.

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 5:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Canes blog:

by T-Leaf on Mar 21, 2010 11:21 AM PDT

“I’m excited to hopefully shut up some stupid Buffalo fans tonight!!!”

Don’t you just love these southerners?

“We still have an extra ticket to tonight’s game if anyone is interested!”

Bwaaahahahahahahahahahaha! Extra tickets…. lol, unheard of.

by Jflaskey2 on Mar 21, 2010 5:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Raleigh’s not the worst Hockey town in the south. Nothing beats Southern Florida in terms of suckage level

by Over the Moon on Mar 21, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Atlanta...

…for some reason their fans have a huge beef with us (nobody knows why) and they talk a massive amount of smack for being a team that has never won a playoff game…

by Jflaskey2 on Mar 21, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice momentum off that PK. Gaustad’s really throwing his body around in front of the net. Drew a penalty.

by Andy Boron on Mar 21, 2010 5:28 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a nice shift.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

If that wasn’t called….

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 5:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Gaustad is a beast tonight.

by DisplacedBillsFan on Mar 21, 2010 5:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Carolina is playing rough

by Over the Moon on Mar 21, 2010 5:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Lets just hope no one gets injured

by kitaman27 on Mar 21, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

TIMMY!

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 5:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Take that Peters

he should have got two minutes for tripping Vanek.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Did RJ just say “Connolly puts it in the net past the dickless goaltender”?

by Jflaskey2 on Mar 21, 2010 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I’d assume stickless. :)

Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism

Free Tyler Ennis!

by Ubiquitous on Mar 21, 2010 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

What a good looking powerplay there

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

A nice power play gets a nice reward.

by Andy Boron on Mar 21, 2010 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

damn Roy that would have been nice

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 5:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I love when the Sabres are playing like this.

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 5:35 PM EDT reply actions  

What an incredible shift

that was complete domination by Roy-Kennedy-Vanek. They did everything but score a goal.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 5:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Ref’s need to decide what kind of game to call

by Over the Moon on Mar 21, 2010 5:39 PM EDT reply actions  

They're in Carolina's pocket.

Bettman figures if Carolina makes the playoffs, it’ll be good for his “expansion” plans. Kinda sad a team that recently won the Cup can’t fill it’s seats…

Actually, I hope they fold and move to some northern US / Canadian city.

by Jflaskey2 on Mar 21, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

NYI are currently the team most likely to relocate.

Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism

Free Tyler Ennis!

by Ubiquitous on Mar 21, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Last week Pheonix took a step back too.

I’ve always wondered if the best thing would be eliminating 2-4 teams.

I’m sure that the NHLPA would have no problem letting that happen.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

The players probably would not approve of the 8% drop in salaries across the board.

Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism

Free Tyler Ennis!

by Ubiquitous on Mar 21, 2010 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

You think?

LOL. Probably needed those “sarcasm” tags arond that last post.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also, pheonix didn’t take a step back, they just aren’t making progress. That was some misreporting by the toronto media.

Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism

Free Tyler Ennis!

by Ubiquitous on Mar 21, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Earlier this week I was on Montador.

He just played one hell of a shift there.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 5:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I could really get used to these first periods instead of being down 2-0.

by Andy Boron on Mar 21, 2010 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah. solid performance. you read the article about Lindy not having a morning skate and having less warm-up time before the game? He’s done it for the last 2 games and looking better today

Get Some

by higs59569 on Mar 21, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know, I haven't even followed the NCAA tourney for years.

This weekend has been different. Maybe it’s because I’m shut in with this monster cold. Or maybe it’s because it seems like it’s wide open.

Pitt’s urn to need a big comeback. Down by 13 to Xavier.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 5:56 PM EDT reply actions  

This has been the most exciting tournament in years – tons of buzzer beaters, top seeds going down, and very few blowouts. A great year to be shut in with a cold.

by Andy Boron on Mar 21, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

JOCHEN!

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Score

Jochen gets #18.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

that was beautiful!!!!!

Get Some

by higs59569 on Mar 21, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Hetch!

and it wasn’t even a weird fluke shot!

by kitaman27 on Mar 21, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Hecht is a goal scorer now? I’m confused.

Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism

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by Ubiquitous on Mar 21, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

wow nice play hecht!

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Woww

"Just when I thought you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!" -Harry (Jeff Daniels)

by tripl21 on Mar 21, 2010 6:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Hecht did take that from a bad angle.

But only because he somehow moved through two defensemen.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

haha

Kaleta goin after rod

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Everyone was ready to run Hecht out of town earlier this year,

He’s really stepped his game up and earned his spot on this team…

by Jflaskey2 on Mar 21, 2010 6:03 PM EDT reply actions  

agreed.

I was down on him but hes playing awesome this year

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s the type of goal we haven’t seen too much this year – a forward streaking through on a break, beating the d-man and putting a nice shot past the goalie. Good to know we can still do that every once in a while.

by Andy Boron on Mar 21, 2010 6:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Should have been two penalties

Vane got held and knocked down at the end of the play.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 6:06 PM EDT reply actions  

wooooooooooooooow

Hecht on fire!!!

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:06 PM EDT reply actions  

#19

Hecht is on fire. Peters looked awful on that goal.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 6:06 PM EDT reply actions  

I wonder if the scouting report said hecht would shoot there. :)

Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism

Free Tyler Ennis!

by Ubiquitous on Mar 21, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s been setting up that goal for years

by DisplacedBillsFan on Mar 21, 2010 6:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Hecht double dips! Am I sensing another hat trick coming?

by Andy Boron on Mar 21, 2010 6:07 PM EDT reply actions  

playing with so much confidence now

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:07 PM EDT reply actions  

could you ask for any better time to? Keep it up boys!!!

Get Some

by higs59569 on Mar 21, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Better than December

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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 21, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

The last month I thought the right word was "desperation"

They are actually making the case that it’s a phrase: “Confident desperation”.

Even that last shift. This is impressive.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where has this team been

These last few games have been amazing

by Monotonousblob on Mar 21, 2010 6:07 PM EDT reply actions  

This is glorious.

(hums Brass Bonanza)

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 6:08 PM EDT reply actions  

haha

what a great tune

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow is Miller awesome or what?

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Sniper!

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Lydman!

Who needs Vanek on that 2 on 1?!

by Andy Boron on Mar 21, 2010 6:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Lydman

Wow this is going our way tonight.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 6:15 PM EDT reply actions  

we are playing against justin peters

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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 21, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

He is a rookie

but he has played well in his limited opportunities this season.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 6:16 PM EDT reply actions  

keep your foot on the gas Buffalo.

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Lydman faked out Peters with the no look shot

by manic hispanic on Mar 21, 2010 6:17 PM EDT reply actions  

shit

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, you’re still down 3. Shut up.

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 6:17 PM EDT reply actions  

That'll keep the team alert.

HEy, trying to look for the bright side.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 6:18 PM EDT reply actions  

And “yes”, Im getting sick of posting this.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

Superstitious?

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

much like the sabres and coming out late? :)

Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism

Free Tyler Ennis!

by Ubiquitous on Mar 21, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hope you're not saying I'm a late comer.

Been part of most game threads here since early last season. Didn’t start doing that call until Thursday. It takes a lot to make me superstitious. Something clicked Thursday.

The question is next Wednesday – my bowling night and I won’t be around.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

nah, i was talking about how their new superstition is coming out late for each period.

Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism

Free Tyler Ennis!

by Ubiquitous on Mar 21, 2010 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

well keep it up!

haha

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

KENNEDYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 6:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Hi OH!!!!

Timmy K

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:20 PM EDT reply actions  

What a nifty passing play

Nice to see Jr. get a goal on that line.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 6:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Timmy!!

This line is playing so well.

by Andy Boron on Mar 21, 2010 6:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Tic tac toe

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by tripl21 on Mar 21, 2010 6:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

A little late, but.

Sabres offense time!

Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism

Free Tyler Ennis!

by Ubiquitous on Mar 21, 2010 6:21 PM EDT reply actions  

there is it

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

*it is... lol

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lots of pretty goals today

Reminds me of ’05 and ’06 seasons

by Andy Boron on Mar 21, 2010 6:22 PM EDT reply actions  

That one on one goal that Hecht had reminded me of Briere vs NYI in the game he has a hatty

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

We want 10?

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 6:23 PM EDT reply actions  

I love the way Kaleta plays on the PK

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I love the way Kaleta plays on everything.

by Andy Boron on Mar 21, 2010 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

true

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Down by 4 in the 2nd….

It’s a Caniac thing.

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 6:30 PM EDT reply actions  

timmy breaking ankles out there

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Was that……a Gil Perreault slug jersey???

Please god no.

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 6:33 PM EDT reply actions  

haha I was just going to ask that… I think it is… unfortunately

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

i know hes not a goal scorer, but i wish Ellis could get a couple more goals. He definatly deserves it. He’s one hard ass worker and never quits. Also he doesn’t have to many bone-head plays

Get Some

by higs59569 on Mar 21, 2010 6:38 PM EDT reply actions  

dumb 5pm start I’ve missed the entire game almost

"The three important elements of hockey are: forecheck, backcheck and paycheck." - Gil Perreault

by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 21, 2010 6:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Miller softie……..

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 6:56 PM EDT reply actions  

What is Miller doing?

I’m sick of him playing the puck.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 6:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed. By far the worst part of his game.

by Andy Boron on Mar 21, 2010 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

The hurricanes broadcast sucks.

I read through the “canes country” game thread, I really want to know why there is so much hate.

"The three important elements of hockey are: forecheck, backcheck and paycheck." - Gil Perreault

by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 21, 2010 6:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I actually like John Forslund on national broadcasts.

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by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can’t say that I’m a fan of him at all.

"The three important elements of hockey are: forecheck, backcheck and paycheck." - Gil Perreault

by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 21, 2010 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

My brother lives there. I’ll have to ask him. But I will say Nascar sucks

"The three important elements of hockey are: forecheck, backcheck and paycheck." - Gil Perreault

by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 21, 2010 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey quick question that's a little of topic

How many of you guys are in the DBTB fantasy hockey league?

by Guido1983 on Mar 21, 2010 7:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm not sure

next year we need to do a better job of promoting it. I didn’t do much to make the league any good this year, next year will be better.

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

The only reason I asked was because I’d like to know if the guys I’m beating are all from here or just random.

by Guido1983 on Mar 21, 2010 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

And I abandoned my team a long time ago. My bad. I didn’t like the format, got off of yahoo, and sort of forgot about it. Again…my bad.

by krytime on Mar 21, 2010 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

I’m a fan of head-to-head

D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I prefer Head2head but the way the league has played out only 2 or 3 other teams have been playing since Dec. The biggest problem with how it was setup was you could only change your lineup once a week.

by Guido1983 on Mar 21, 2010 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was my biggest problem – changing your lineup once a week. And I also prefer the head to head format.

by krytime on Mar 21, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Staffs in some pain

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:05 PM EDT reply actions  

hahaha if you can read lips

Stafford on the bench: “That f***ing hurt man”

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Almost hatty!

"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson

by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Pitt down by 7 with 30.5 to go.

They could be the 8th team seeded 1-4 to not make the Sweet 16.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

Yeah my bracket is pretty much over with last night.

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow.

How did they not score?

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

post? from connolly?

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Have to say – I missed the first period, but am really pleased with this game…

by krytime on Mar 21, 2010 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

nice play Roy!

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I think Ruff finally has some lines that he can keep together for awhile. Which means he’ll shuffle ’em up for next game.

by Guido1983 on Mar 21, 2010 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

hes a freaking wall

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

as usual

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by sabresfan96 on Mar 21, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

hi guys!

i was at a party until 6:40, didnt realise there was a game tonite

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by sabresfan96 on Mar 21, 2010 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

22-20 Carolina

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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

thanks.

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by sabresfan96 on Mar 21, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

well the goals are Connolly, Hecht 2, Lydman and Kennedy

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

one was pretty one on one move… and he had a nice wrap around too

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

cool

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by sabresfan96 on Mar 21, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

come on guys…

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

5-3 now and Car still on the PP

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

aaaaaargh

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by sabresfan96 on Mar 21, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still don’t like the Staal Brothers.

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by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 21, 2010 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I dont like Brind'amour either...

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

HECHT CMON PUT IN A TRICK!!!!!

we need it!

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by sabresfan96 on Mar 21, 2010 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

miiiiiiiiiiiiller

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

How is that not interference? Tallinder just got drilled by Staal before the shot.

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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

how did mair get a misconduct?

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by sabresfan96 on Mar 21, 2010 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

they cut to commercial as it happened

Not really sure what went down

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Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok

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by sabresfan96 on Mar 21, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

thanks

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by sabresfan96 on Mar 21, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

anyone watch the cornell-union game last night?

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by sabresfan96 on Mar 21, 2010 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I watched part of it today.

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by David Oleksy on Mar 21, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

i was there

great game. cornell won three to nothing but union fought to the end ;-)

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by sabresfan96 on Mar 21, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

not a bad idea at all. Keep doing that

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

nice play pominville. Way to tie up that stick

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

wiiin streak continues.

good job B – lo

"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST

by bflo on Mar 21, 2010 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Closer score than it eally was.

Another good game for the Sabres. Three wins in four nights – and really each of them were somewhat different.

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

o good

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by sabresfan96 on Mar 21, 2010 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Is Torres hurt or something.. cause he looked perfectly fine in warm ups yesterday

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by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 21, 2010 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm reading over the entire Canes gameday thread...

And from all the nasty, vulgar, foul comments about Buffalo that I’m reading ALL OVER that thread… I stand by every comment I made about the people of North Carolina. Whether you-know-who likes it or not.

Maybe he likes the comments those people write?

by Jflaskey2 on Mar 21, 2010 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Greetings Buffalo, specifically Jflaskey2

Congratulations on your win over the ’Canes. We may have had some goalie troubles, but that certainly does not discredit the incredible effort your team put up to get those 5 goals and hold us to 3. Bravo, it was a great game to watch despite it being a loss to us.

However, I do take a bit of offense to what Jflaskey2 has said both here and within Carolina’s game day thread. It appears he has been rubbed the wrong way by a few comments about “shutting up Buffalo fans,” which I suppose I could understand, but I don’t understand why you appear this upset by it. Perhaps I’ve completely overlooked the foul comments that allegedly are “ALL OVER” our thread, if I am, please feel free to pick some specific ones out.

I don’t like having to deal with anyone’s fans when we lose to them. There just happen to be a healthy number of Sabres fans down here, of course we’re going to mention how much we’d like to avoid the inevitable ribbing we’ll receive from them the next day at work. It’s only natural.

Next time you’re upset by the way a team’s fans are acting, please try to stay above that and conduct yourself as you’d like us to conduct ourselves. Set an example, or don’t complain.

Thank you, and again, congratulations to Buffalo.

by VGG on Mar 21, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or, you know, don’t make generalizations on a fanbase because of a couple….dozen Buffalo transplants.

Come up to a game in HSBC. Get here early, go out to dinner and actually hang around real Buffaloians. You’ll get a few catcalls here and there, but 99% of them are good natured. Oh, and before you call BS on me, my wife is a Canes fan. No, I am not kidding. So every Canes/Sabres game, I’m at ground zero with hearing stuff that is said to her. Most Sabres fans don’t even yell things to her anymore.

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by Afino on Mar 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wasn’t the one who had said I’d like to shut anyone up, firstly. I try not to judge fans too much to be honest, especially those that aren’t in their native habitat any more. ;)

I wouldn’t be surprised to find that we just have some bad apples down here, but I haven’t been to HSBC. I’m sure the majority of fans are for the most part quite civil, but I’d expect others to think the same of us. I’ve only run into a few disrespectful ‘Canes fans in my time, and I don’t appreciate what they contribute to the atmosphere either.

I’m of the firm belief that fans should be cheering on their team and not disrespecting the other. I’m also of the firm belief that fans shouldn’t be provoking each other and trashing each other unnecessarily. If you’re a Buffalo fan looking in the ‘Canes game day thread against you, you aren’t going to find nice things, the same could be said of me coming here. Both sides trash-talk to some degree, I generally think it’s all a bit of fun in a place you are presumably among only fans of your team.

I don’t really have a problem with the “CANES SUCK LOLOLOL” comments on here, but I do have a problem with people complaining about similar ones in our thread when there are plenty present here as well. I’m not really supposed to be reading those, just as you’re not supposed to generally be reading ours, no one’s feelings would be hurt if we just kept to our own camps like we’re supposed to.

If you’d like me not to generalize about Buffalo fans, then I’d like you (not you specifically) to not generalize about Carolina fans. It’s really rather simple.

by VGG on Mar 21, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Canes suck, lololol" is about the extent of it.

But on the Canes blog, all I’ve ever seen is “God I hate Buffalo”, “I’d love to shut some Buffalo fans up”, “Bufuckalo”, etc is all over the Canes thread almost every time we meet up. And those comments aren’t even the worst I’ve seen.

“Paladin6” is by far the worst on your site. As an experiment, try identifying yourself as a Sabres fan and ask why he used a certain insult. He’ll immediately “go in swinging”, as he calls it" and lobs some pretty disguting filth. Of course, your admin would never ban him…

by Jflaskey2 on Mar 21, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t really see how the first two are so much worse than anything on any other team’s site. When like-minded people are gathered together in opposition to another group (ie. a sports team), there are going to be a few casual insults thrown in there. It happens everywhere, I’m sorry you had to see it yourself.

I agree with you on Paladin6, but I don’t think he’s a very good measure of what most ‘Canes fans are like and as such I would appreciate it if you do not paint us all in that light. CC is a rather close-knit blog (I’m not sure how much so in comparison to others such as this one) and as such I think it is hard for our admins to ban people they go to games with/tailgate with/go to charity events with/etc. I don’t know if he has or will be issued a warning, but I would be surprised if he is not reprimanded in some way.

But anyway, can’t we all just get along and agree that Philly is the worst? :)

by VGG on Mar 21, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

100% agree.

I lived in Philly. Fun place to live, minus the Flyers fans.

Regarding Paladin6, it was tough to even comment over there without him getting in my face with insults right off the bat, when I hadn’t even used one vulgarity or insult. Because of him and 1 or 2 other guys spewing hate, the situation got out of control. I didn’t. If you saw my comments (before half the thread was removed) they consisted of “was that neccessary?” every time I and Buffalo was insulted. Like I said, I didn’t use one insult or vulgarity (even I’m shocked by that) and was surprised at the hostility.

Having said that, yes there are rotten apples in every group, but I have noticed a difference between Sabres and Canes fans on game day. 1 or 2 Sabres fans might say “Canes suck” on the Sabres blog, but if you look at the Canes blog, it’s peppered with some pretty serious anti-Buffalo sentiment and really disgusting comments. So while you are cool, I’m pointing out that there is a LARGE amount of “hate” (as another Sabres fan noticed) within the Canes fan base. A large amount. There’s no sugar coating it.

by Jflaskey2 on Mar 21, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ok, let's do this.

First off, I want to bring up that another Sabres fan on here also noticed the “hate” coming from Canes fans on their blog:

“I read through the "canes country" game thread, I really want to know why there is so much hate.” – FloridaBuffalo

Second, you brought up my comments on the Canes blog. My first comment was “Grow up” in response to "I’m excited to hopefully shut up some stupid Buffalo fans tonight!!!"

Regarding the Canes fans ignorant, hate-filled comments: I won’t even bother copying them over here. Just go take a look at their blog, you’ll find the disgusting comments up and down their game thread. Go look.

by Jflaskey2 on Mar 21, 2010 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Before the admin over at the Canes blog removed all of the comments at the end of the thread (because he didn’t want the world to see how gross their responses were), several Canes fans responded with comments ranging from vulgarities from front-to-back, to irrelevant comments making fun of mentally challenged kids. What an intelligent group of people, seriously.

by Jflaskey2 on Mar 21, 2010 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Three people responding to you does not accurately represent the Carolina Hurricanes fanbase anymore than a few Buffalo fans being thrown out of the RBC Center represent the entire fanbase of the Buffalo Sabres.

I would really personally appreciate if you would refrain from exaggerating the insults you encouraged and provoked. I do not personally approve of their response to you, but you are not really handling this very gracefully either.

by VGG on Mar 21, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Again, for the last time, look at any of the examples above my first post (aka, before I was even there).

Second, I’d like to point out that I didn’t use one vulgarity or insult on the Canes blog. Not one.

by Jflaskey2 on Mar 21, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

If I might attempt to add some objectivity?

First – wow. Guys, chill. It’s a game. Nobody’s child is now spending the night in the hospital or emotionally crippled. Okay?

Next. Jflaskey2?

I’m not going to head over to another team’s game thread just to read the off-color remarks that were posted. Sorry, but that’s just begging for a fight. That’s THEIR game thread. This is ours. And if I might suggest something? You just cluttered it up with garbage.

Finally, VGG. A couple of things.

To start – thanks for being polite about us winning. I said it earlier, but it bears repating – the game wasn’t anywhere near as close as the score was. Not sure you feel the same… no… I know you don’t (I do understand the term “backhanded compliment”). Still, thanks for giving us kudos on the win.

To finish? Let me quote you:

“I don’t really have a problem with the "CANES SUCK LOLOLOL" comments on here, but I do have a problem with people complaining about similar ones in our thread when there are plenty present here as well.”

Well. I did a search on “suck” in this game thread….

Over The Moon: “Nothing beats Southern Florida in terms of suckage level”

289: “HAHAHA SUCK IT” (In response to a Sabres goal.)

FloridaBuffalo: “The hurricanes broadcast sucks.”

FloridaBuffalo: “But I will say Nascar sucks”

Then there were two times (including one directed at the Canes fans) by the poster giving you fits.

And, um, that’s it.

To be honest? Both of you are guilty of the SAME thing – you fell for people who baited you! Something tells me that that Canes thread got ugly. And well after that game ended, this one followed suit. Becuase you know what? Until you two took this silly argument here – I think this was a pretty normal and non-instigative game thread.

Again, please. Chill. You’ll live longer.

(Okay. Off my soapbox. See you all Friday!)

by dfderie on Mar 21, 2010 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

We were resolving this a couple post above, dfderie.

But because of the layout of SBN, sometimes current posts are hidden above because of the “reply” option. Sometimes things get overlooked that way. Oh well. I’d like to ask you to read my response a few lines up though, it’s pretty clear cut regarding the large amount of nasty comments (as well as the hate level of them) that you find on the Canes blog compared to the amount on here. The two cannot be compared.

by Jflaskey2 on Mar 21, 2010 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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