Daily Links for Thursday, July 21

by Andy Boron on Jul 21, 2011 6:00 AM EDT in Daily Links

We said goodbye to Patrick Lalime and probably Mike Grier yesterday, but a new dawn brings new hope...for the future, or something.

In Pegula They Trust: The Sabres Story - The Good Point
It's a familiar article for Sabres fans at this point, but does anyone really tire about hearing how great Terry Pegula is? Includes comments from yours truly.

SABRES REACH RECORD SEASON TICKET RENEWAL RATE - Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has achieved a record renewal rate of 99% for their 2011-12 season tickets.

Lalime retiring to become TV analyst - The Buffalo News
Goaltender Patrick Lalime, who played the last three years for the Buffalo Sabres, is exchanging his pads for a microphone as he will become an analyst on Ottawa Senators television broadcasts, according to a report on the RDS radio website Wednesday.

Am I The Only One That Thinks Andrej Sekera is Good? - The Goose's Roost
Ryan asks a question that, of course, doesn't have an answer.

VERSUS Will Be Retired At the End of the Year, New Name Coming Soon - Puck The Media
In the course of an interview for this week’s Times Union sportsmedia column, NBC programming president Jon Miller said the new name for "Versus" should be revealed within the next couple of weeks, "but we’re not going to flip the switch until the start of the new year."

Columbus Blue Jackets introduce new additions Jeff Carter, James Wisniewski - ESPN
Forward Jeff Carter and defenseman James Wisniewski, the two key additions this offseason for the Blue Jackets, were formally introduced on Wednesday.

Report: Blackhawks cut ties with defenseman Chris Campoli - NHL.com
The Blackhawks have allowed Chris Campoli to become an unrestricted free agent, according to a report by James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail.

Kane undergoes successful surgery - Chicago Blackhawks
Patrick Kane underwent surgery today to repair a scaphoid fracture in his left wrist.

Stars losing $1 million a week? Probably only on paper - The Dallas Morning News
Mike Ozanian of Forbes had a report today that a source told him the Stars are losing $1 million a week because of high debt and interest payments. A Stars insider said the story is ``unequivocally untrue."

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The Goose's Roost

I am surprised from some people that really do not like Sekera’s contract. He may make more than other 5-7 Defensemen in the league, but he is really growing to be a solid player. To have that type of offensive ability on a third line D is going to be devastating for other teams to deal with next year. I love the fact that we will have D out on the ice at all times that can join the rush (Ehrhoff, Myers, Sekera, and Grags) and be effective at it.

I really hope that this team just comes out firing next year like Wyatt Earp at the O.K. Corral. I want the scoreboard to break because we will be lighting it up so much. The only missing piece we have on this team is a #2 or #3 center (assuming Grags and Enroth are ours)…if we score that before October, we have a SERIOUS contender on our hands. A 30 point improving defenseman who will have easier defensive assignments for $2.75 per? I would take that all day.

Another thing we can do is compare Sekera to Montador…which in my eyes, Sekera>Montador. Yea, Montador had some good plays and had a good season for himself last year, but for every fist pump I gave him, I also had five handfuls of hair pulled out of my head. It boggles my mind he was a +16…that guy drove me crazy! Montador was a better shot blocker and had more hits (138/85 and 86/61), yet with Sekera improving on last years play, I definitely think he will more than accommodate for what Montador gave us last season.

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

by bgred105 on Jul 21, 2011 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

This article by Dave Davis quotes are own willgarr15:

http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/tso/comments/dont_confuse_sabres_depth_for_a_logjam/

I go with depth as well. No logjam at D….the more talent we have, the better.

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

by bgred105 on Jul 21, 2011 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

Already clipped it for tomorrow’s links. I will happily link to any article that quotes a DBTB reader.

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by Andy Boron on Jul 21, 2011 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

*are should be our...

Also, cool Andy :)

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

by bgred105 on Jul 21, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

WOOOHOOO

I’m famous!

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

by willgarr15 on Jul 22, 2011 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions

In my defense though, that comment was based on the assumption that Hecht would be a winger, which would add another to our wing log-jam as it were. Also, it was based on the discussion of adding Steve Sullivan, which would put is way over the cap at this point, and over the roster limit as well.

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

by willgarr15 on Jul 22, 2011 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions

VERSUS new name

I’d bet anything that the new channel will be called “NBC Sports Network.” The only thing that would justify changing the name of a successful business is changing it to a more successful name (NBC). Fox has had a sports network for ages, it’s about time NBC tries to legitimately compete. I just hope the Flyers/Penguins/Capitals/Rangers favoritism is quelled… but I know that is a pipe-dream.

by lassathrax on Jul 21, 2011 4:43 PM EDT reply actions