Daily Links for Thursday, October 20

by Andy Boron on Oct 20, 2011 6:12 AM EDT in Daily Links

The Sabres are at it again tonight against Florida. And let's hope Ville Leino has a good game, since he's the focus of today's links, and not in a good way.

THE CUTTING EDGE - Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres have brought in a skating coach this season, hiring renowned high performance technical power skating instructor Dawn Braid.

Leino Finding His Place In Buffalo - WGR 550
After signing a rich six year contract in the off-season, Leino has gotten off to a slow start with one goal and no assists in five games. He knows that he needs to step up his game.

Five NHL free agents off to stumbling starts - Puck Daddy
Ville Leino is public enemy #1.

Nathan Gerbe SVU - YouTube
Nathan Gerbe('s name) made a cameo appearance on last night's Law & Order: SVU as the Sabres leader in penalty minutes. Ice-T's reaction is priceless.

More Sabres News:

Miller Thievery - Shutdown Pair
There used to be a vocal minority of Miller detractors, and one of their favorite songs to sing was Miller never steals games!

LET'S GO BUFF-A-LO! And Also Drew Stafford - Top Shelf
Drew Stafford has been jumping out at Heather. Not literally though, that would be weird.

Around the NHL:

Capitals, Flyers summer overhauls have paid off - NHL.com
The top teams in the East last season spent the offseason retooling and have started the 2011-12 campaign strong.

What Has Happened to Alex Ovechkin?: A Fan's Take - Yahoo! Sports
A lifelong Capitals fan ponders what's up with the Great Eight.

Bright: Finding Space For Schenn Is A Gift Not A Curse For Flyers - Philly Sports Daily
Schenn was recalled from the Adirondack Phantoms on Wednesday, but the question remains where he will fit in to the Flyers' plan.

Will Lou get his groove back? - The Globe and Mail
The Globe Hockey Roundtable talk Canucks, Habs and Leafs.

The New York Rangers victory hat is just about perfect - Puck Daddy
After his shutout victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist spoke to the media while wearing a stylish fedora.

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Could anyone here the SVU dialogue?

by 2010bulls on Oct 20, 2011 9:35 AM EDT reply actions

“She wanted to name the baby Ty….. but he went with Nathan… for Nathan Gerbe.”
[Puzzled Looks]
“He leads the Sabres in Penalty Minutes”

by kennedyforprez on Oct 20, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions

"but he wanted Nathan"*

by kennedyforprez on Oct 20, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions

Someone said on Twitter that Gerbe actually did lead the team in penalty minutes in the playoff series against Philly, so without doing any research myself, I’m guessing that’s where the SVU thing comes from. That’s pretty cool. Why the heck were they talking about him anyway, did anybody watch the episode?

by Frank Reich Revolution on Oct 20, 2011 9:36 AM EDT reply actions

I bet there's a writer from Buffalo

There was a writer I believe for the X-Files who used to slip in Bills and Sabres references occasionally. There’s a lot of Buffalo in Hollywood. In fact, I think it would be pretty cool if Pegula and Black got some of the celebrities who are Buffalo fans to create little videos for the Jumbotron.

by Philaster on Oct 20, 2011 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions

He had 18 penalty minutes in last years playoffs (i just looked it up). Maybe he was given a 10 minute misconduct along the way as that seems excessive for a 7 game span considering he’s not known for dishing out punishment. And of all the Sabres players to name drop on national TV…

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by ZJW5150 on Oct 20, 2011 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions

And this was entirely meant to be up under the Nathan Gerbe discussion. Not sure how it ended up here but i can’t seem to movie it…

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by ZJW5150 on Oct 20, 2011 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions

“Why the heck were they talking about him anyway, did anybody watch the episode?”

I saw the whole episode; it was about a couple from Buffalo who claimed their baby was in the car when it was stolen in NYC (as it turned out, their baby died of SIDS in a hotel room in Binghamton, they buried it when they got to NYC and concocted the story about their car being stolen) . . . Gerbe’s name got mentioned in a scene where detectives Tutuola [Ice-T] and Rollins [Kelli Giddish] were in Buffalo to talk to the mother’s sister . . .

"If You Ain't a Bill I Don't Give a Fxck Bout Ya!! Most Disrespected Team in NFL! I Always feel Disrespected! I'm All In!" -- Steve Johnson

by go_buff on Oct 20, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Some day

The Sabres will actually invest a lot of money in a skilled Free agent Center who can actually play Center.

by Philaster on Oct 20, 2011 9:52 AM EDT reply actions

I tell you what though, if the guy only scores 19 goals in the regular season but has 20 points in the postseason I’ll easily let it slide.

by VFN FTW on Oct 20, 2011 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions

That only works if:

A) There is one available

and

B) He wants to come here

"We’re gonna win the Stanley Cup. Then, you know what, we’re gonna win it again,"
-Terry Pegula

by bgred105 on Oct 20, 2011 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I’m not faulting anyone. Just saying that it’s been the unattainable dream for many years. And B shouldn’t be an excuse anymore.

by Philaster on Oct 20, 2011 10:34 AM EDT reply actions

I see your point. Still, it seemed like we exited the Brad Richards race due to him pretty much wanting to be a Ranger and hang with Torts. Also, there really is no upcoming high-skilled centers coming available in the next few years of free agency….at least ones that I think will end up entering UFA.

So far though, Luke Adam looks REAL good….so maybe we found our center? After I said this, I knocked on wood until my knuckles bled.

"We’re gonna win the Stanley Cup. Then, you know what, we’re gonna win it again,"
-Terry Pegula

by bgred105 on Oct 20, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Leino

I like the guy and think it’s still too early to start hounding him. That being us, not Lindy. If he needs to send a message than so be it. His line had/has demonstrated good puck control within the offensive zone. The problem of course being that they rarely generate chances. I’m not too certain a shift to winger would drastically improve or even change his playing style. His face-off percentages are unfortunate however. Boyes too has been in the doghouse this season. Perhaps we sit Boyes in place of Hecht who will take over center and move Leino to the wing? That’s how i would address the situation. No telling how well it’d work but i reckon it’s a viable option with potential for success.

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by ZJW5150 on Oct 20, 2011 12:50 PM EDT reply actions