Daily Links for Monday, March 8

by Andy Boron on Mar 8, 2010 6:00 AM EST in Daily Links

The 82nd Annual Buffalo Sabres Academy Awards were held last night - let's take a look at some of the winners.

Best Performance by a Forward in a Grinding Role: Adam Mair, in The Back-to-Back Goals

Outstanding Achievement in Bank Shots: Patrick Kaleta and Thomas Vanek, co-winners

Best Adapted Gameplan: James Patrick, for Top Five Penalty Kill

Best Performance by a Goalie in a Leading Role: Ryan Miller, in The Best Around

Did I miss any awards - remind me in the comments!

Rangers Recap: Kaleta Leads Sabres Past Rangers 2-1 in OT - Blueshirt Banter
A recap from our friends at Blueshirt Banter.

The Leafs Team Save Percentage vs. Pythagorean Winning Expectation - Pension Plan Puppets
A statistical analysis of how a better team save percentage would change the Toronto Maple Leafs' fortunes. It's also a good example of why without Ryan Miller we'd be 12th in the East.

Raffi Torres: Most Popular Guy Ever! - From The Rink
When is hockey more popular than a sex tape? On NHL trade deadline day, of course!

Video: Savard stretchered off after Matt Cooke head-shot - Puck Daddy
This Matt Cooke blow to the head of Marc Savard(notes), which kept the Boston Bruins star center down on the ice for 10 minutes before being carried off on a stretcher, should be Exhibit A in the "penalize head shots" presentation at the next owners' meeting.

Edmonton's Defense - Worse than Switzerland? - Behind The Net
After trading away or losing to injury most of the starting defensemen, Edmonton rolled an epically bad defensive corps yesterday.

From Russia with Glove - Fear The Fin
Evgeni Nabakov in a Bond movie poster spoof.

Neil Peart’s Version of TSN Hockey Theme on Rock Band - Puck The Media
If you're a Rock Band owner, Neil Pert's (drum-centric) version of the Hockey Night in Canada theme song is now available to download on the 360, PS3, and Wii.

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Savard

hoping he makes a full recovery, these hits to head are uncalled for, and i hope this issue gets addressed at the meeting today

by manic hispanic on Mar 8, 2010 8:04 AM EST reply actions

haha i see what you did there

love it

by Kooz on Mar 8, 2010 8:48 AM EST reply actions

I’m really over the Sabres current jerseys. The Roadies just drive me insane. At least during the home stands we have a chance to see the thirds. I cannot wait until next season and the new uniforms are unveiled. The “Slug” has definitely ran it’s course.

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

by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 8, 2010 11:37 AM EST reply actions

Hey Andy, how about save of the year?

Miller made that save on that misdirect slap shot with the glove hand. I’m not a texter, but, HS, that was an awesome save! Go Sabes!

by KTyczka on Mar 8, 2010 11:56 AM EST reply actions

That was a beautiful save

"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 8, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions

It was real nice – always tough when your body is going the wrong way. Save of the year though? We’ll see.

by Andy Boron on Mar 8, 2010 3:57 PM EST up reply actions

You know what I really like about that save, is that it shows Miller is getting his focus back. He was on the puck like that throughout the first half of the season, but then tapered off. He could be heating up again at the perfect time. Go Sabes! Ottawa blows!

by KTyczka on Mar 8, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions