Daily Links for Monday, March 7

by Andy Boron on Mar 7, 2011 7:31 AM EST in Daily Links

We did it everyone! We're in the playoffs! Jimmy, release the balloons!

Minnesota Wild vs. Buffalo Sabres: Game Recap - Hockey Wilderness
Minnesota Wild 2-3(ot) Buffalo Sabres: Drew Stafford's overtime goal give the Sabres the win.

Niedermayer's long wait comes to an end - The Buffalo News
When he signed as a free agent in August, there's no way anyone imagined Rob Niedermayer's first goal as a Buffalo Sabre would come in March.

SIMON: Sekera Improving - WGR 550
For all the Sekera love yesterday in response to the Sabre Noise article.

Lindy on giving up short-handed goals: 'I'm not going to coach the game scared' - Sabres Edge
The Sabres have scored only two shorties and have given up an NHL-high 12.

'Canes, Sabres aim to ride their goalies into playoffs - The Globe and Mail
Nothing guaranteed as NHL playoff matchups heat up; Running the bases with the Jays

Callahan nets four as Rangers rock Flyers - NHL.com
Ryan Callahan scored four times, Mats Zuccarello twice as the Rangers roll past the Flyers, 7-0 at Madison Square

Jarome Iginla reaches milestone as Flames edge Preds - ESPN

Iginla scored on a penalty early in the second period to become the 10th NHL player to reach 30 goals in 10 straight seasons.Garden.

Brophy on NHL: Leafs look like real deal - sportsnet.ca
The Leafs are no stranger to late-season surges, but this year's run seems a little different.

What to do about the concussion epidemic? - THN
More than just player health concerns, the NHL stands to lose a lot of business if concussions go unchecked - but what can be done?

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Good going this weekend

We just have to keep it going. We still need 10-11 more wins and a couple OT losses to get in for sure. Let’s get it done.

by Philaster on Mar 7, 2011 9:56 AM EST reply actions

Any word on TEnnis?

Lets Go Buff a lo!!!

by bflo on Mar 7, 2011 10:53 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Yeah, what a disaster

Four forwards out at once? Yikes. No way is Kaleta coming back soon but who knows for the rest.

by Katemc on Mar 7, 2011 11:24 AM EST up reply actions

I hope he's not out for long

Looked like arm or shoulder, anyone hear any different?

Lets Go Buff a lo!!!

by bflo on Mar 7, 2011 11:34 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Rib.

Lindy said he’ll be fine.

All your tshirt needs.
Twit wit, minus actual wit.

by twoeightnine on Mar 7, 2011 12:13 PM EST up reply actions

Hurt his ribs...

But Ruff says he will be OK. It is discussed in the Buffalo News link above.

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

by bgred105 on Mar 7, 2011 11:50 AM EST up reply actions

Cool, thanks

Lets Go Buff a lo!!!

by bflo on Mar 7, 2011 12:11 PM EST up reply actions

I know they’re from Minnesota so they’re all supposed to be like this – but could the people over at Hockey Wilderness possibly be any nicer? Or more gracious, sensible, or fair? Canes Country, please take note.

by Katemc on Mar 7, 2011 11:15 AM EST reply actions 2 recs

Agreed

I almost thought I was reading a Sabres-skewed recap for a second. They actually tell it how it is, good or bad for their team.

"Starting today, the Buffalo Sabres' reason for existence will be to win a Stanley Cup" - Terry Pegula

by willgarr15 on Mar 7, 2011 12:43 PM EST up reply actions

Easy now

I think a few bad apples on both the Canes side and Sabres side spoil it for everyone. I find most of the Sabre’s fans cordial. There are exceptions on both sides.

You guys have done an admirable job coming back in the last few months. I’m raising my glass right now hoping that both the Canes and the Sabres make it and the Rangers get left at the alter once again.

Let’s smoke the peace pipe and let by gones be by gones!

Shoot the puck!!!!!!

by Mullett on Mar 7, 2011 2:52 PM EST up reply actions

I appreciate the sentiment, but I for one will not be pulling for the Canes to make the playoffs. No offense, it’s nothing personal, it’s just…oh wait yeah it is.

by Frank Reich Revolution on Mar 7, 2011 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

Rec'd

100% agree…

"Starting today, the Buffalo Sabres' reason for existence will be to win a Stanley Cup" - Terry Pegula

by willgarr15 on Mar 7, 2011 4:05 PM EST up reply actions

You will get two more chances to throw a monkey wrench in our playoff plans.

Here’s hoping it ends like the last time we played! Nothing personal.

Shoot the puck!!!!!!

by Mullett on Mar 7, 2011 4:31 PM EST up reply actions

I’m raising my glass right now hoping that both the Canes and the Sabres make it and the Rangers get left at the alter once again.

Okay, that I can drink to.

by Katemc on Mar 7, 2011 3:37 PM EST up reply actions

What?!?!? The Canes basically robbed us from an easy cup! Do you have no memory?!?!? (Sorry if you are a very new fan, also sorry if you have Alzheimer’s.) Plus, come on… don’t you want Drury to make the playoffs? What kind of Sabres fan are you? Now I want to unrec but I can’t because it is still true. Still, drinking with a canes fan… so soon after that series… ouch.

by clownfat on Mar 7, 2011 4:52 PM EST up reply actions

Look at the Avatar

You know you would like to party with us before a game? no?

Shoot the puck!!!!!!

by Mullett on Mar 7, 2011 5:20 PM EST up reply actions

Who wouldn’t want to shotgun beers with a Dale Earnhardt lookalike? No in all seriousness, I’m sure you guys are fun to party with. A joint Buffalo/Carolina fan tailgate party would probably be pretty epic just for the food alone. Lets just hope you guys get an earlier start on your summertime barbecues than we do.

by Frank Reich Revolution on Mar 7, 2011 5:44 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah alright, you win.

by clownfat on Mar 7, 2011 8:01 PM EST up reply actions

No.

All your tshirt needs.
Twit wit, minus actual wit.

by twoeightnine on Mar 7, 2011 10:53 PM EST up reply actions

The way that series ended was awful, but robbed? That’s what the Stars did. Someone had to win, and you can’t expect the Canes to back off just because Buffalo’s lineup happened to be decimated (mostly before that series). It was awesome the Sabres got that far in the circumstances and it sucked that injuries precluded them from going all the way. But I can only blame the Canes for that as much as I blame Jay McKee’s dirty socks.

don’t you want Drury to make the playoffs?

No. I’d be happy if he never plays another playoff game in his life. Eff him. He used to be my favorite player and then he pulled that BS. We’ll never know the whole story, but as far as I’m concerned, we didn’t stand a chance once the Rangers got involved. He strung us along till he had his dream team on the hook and in the meantime, he cost us Briere. I don’t care that he grew up in Connecticut as a Rangers fan. He was our Captain and he screwed us. And even without him, I haaaaaaaate the Rangers and I can’t stand Torts. Every year they miss the playoffs is sweet, sweet schadenfreude.

by Katemc on Mar 7, 2011 5:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

The way that series ended was awful, but robbed? That’s what the Stars did. Someone had to win, and you can’t expect the Canes to back off just because Buffalo’s lineup happened to be decimated (mostly before that series). It was awesome the Sabres got that far in the circumstances and it sucked that injuries precluded them from going all the way. But I can only blame the Canes for that as much as I blame Jay McKee’s dirty socks.

don’t you want Drury to make the playoffs?

No. I’d be happy if he never plays another playoff game in his life. Eff him. He used to be my favorite player and then he pulled that BS. We’ll never know the whole story, but as far as I’m concerned, we didn’t stand a chance once the Rangers got involved. He strung us along till he had his dream team on the hook and in the meantime, he cost us Briere. I don’t care that he grew up in Connecticut as a Rangers fan. He was our Captain and he screwed us. And even without him, I haaaaaaaate the Rangers and I can’t stand Torts. Every year they miss the playoffs is sweet, sweet schadenfreude.

All true here, Drury doesn’t deserve the playoffs IMO either.

eh?

by Jcksn22 on Mar 7, 2011 5:51 PM EST up reply actions

I really like how Enroth has been playing.

While he does make an occasional mistake, he made a HUGE save on Brunette’s breakaway yesterday to keep us in the game at the end of the third. I am very comfortable seeing him fill in two more games down the stretch.

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

by bgred105 on Mar 7, 2011 11:29 AM EST reply actions

Three more times, no? I believe we have 3 more non-emergency call-ups left. Wasn’t that our first? Maybe you were just making a joke about how little we use a backup… unfortunately, if so, your joke isn’t far from the max we can actually do without making some space on the bench for him.

by clownfat on Mar 7, 2011 2:06 PM EST up reply actions

Would Mancari be the second then? If so, you bring up a good point about making some space on the bench here for Enroth.

by krytime on Mar 7, 2011 3:03 PM EST up reply actions

Mancari counts as an emergency call-up i believe, but i don’t remember how it works after the trade deadline.

On the Mike Weber bandwagon (Stupid penalties and all!)
Rob Niedermayer scored a goal. Your argument is invalid.

by Ubiquitous on Mar 7, 2011 3:11 PM EST up reply actions

I was just thinking how many more times Ruff may rest Miller..

And I know we have more than two back-to-back games left (I think we actually have six more of them), but I don’t see Miller not playing any more than 2 or maybe 3 games until then end of the season. Your point about call-ups is a good one; I did not think about how many more of those we had left before a roster spot must be allocated.

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

by bgred105 on Mar 7, 2011 5:08 PM EST up reply actions

Steve Montador is a +20!!

I knew he had a good plus/minus this year, but wow…I did not realize it got that high.

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

by bgred105 on Mar 7, 2011 12:05 PM EST reply actions

Sekera named 2nd star of the week by the NHL

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=555233

"Who else but Chris Drury!" - 2007
"Who else but...... um... yea.. about that.." 2010

by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 7, 2011 12:36 PM EST reply actions

Nice!

Rej has been on fire, let’s hope he keeps it up!

"Starting today, the Buffalo Sabres' reason for existence will be to win a Stanley Cup" - Terry Pegula

by willgarr15 on Mar 7, 2011 12:45 PM EST up reply actions

from that link...

Sekera extended his streak of multiple-point games to five, becoming the second defenseman in Sabres history to do so and the first since John Van Boxmeer in 1981.

On the Mike Weber bandwagon (Stupid penalties and all!)
Rob Niedermayer scored a goal. Your argument is invalid.

by Ubiquitous on Mar 7, 2011 2:14 PM EST up reply actions