Daily Links for Wednesday, January 4

by Andy Boron on Jan 4, 2012 6:00 AM EST in Daily Links

Happy Drew Year! The Sabres did the impossible last night and won a hockey game against an NHL opponent, downing the Oilers 4-3 thanks to Drew Stafford's three-point night. After the break: Winter Classic fallout, a Leafs/Ducks trade, and some retrospectives for a few Eastern Conference teams.

Tom Renney Loses To The Sabres 4-0, Oilers Win 3-0 - The Copper & Blue
An honest effort was destroyed by terrible coaching.

A little passion's not too late - The Buffalo News
Stafford's goal snaps three-game slide by Sabres.

Sabres New Years Resolutions: Part One - BSN
Buffalo Sabres Nation has gotten a sneak preview into the Sabres 2012 New Years Resolutions, and are sharing them exclusively with their readers.

The 2011 Buffalo Spots Year In Review: Sabres Free Agency - Buffalo Wins
A recap of one of the most exciting days of all of 2011.

After Detroit in 2013, where will the Winter Classic go next? - Puck Daddy
The worst-kept secret around Citizens Bank Park during the 2012 NHL Winter Classic was that Ilya Bryzgalov is clinically insane. The second worst-kept secret is that the next Winter Classic will be in Detroit next January.

Five Reasons the Winter Classic Will Bounce Back in 2013 - Puck The Media
"I have faith that we have no reason to worry about next year’s event, and can expect a bounceback. Here’s five reasons why."

The top 10 all-time Winter Classic moments - Backhand Shelf
Guess what's #1? Yup, Crosby's winner.

Leafs Acquire Nicolas Deschamps for Caputi - Pension Plan Puppets
The Toronto Maple Leafs Acquire Nicolas Deschamps for Luca Caputi.

Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier apologizes for hiring unilingual coach - The Montrealy Gazette
Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier took the rare step of apologizing to anyone who was offended when the team hired a unilingual English-speaking head coach last month.

Senators at (about) the halfway point - WTYKY
Ottawa's looking pretty good. You know, for Ottawa.

2011: The Year We Want to Forget - PensBurgh
An indepth look at the forgettable 2011 season for the Penguins.

It's time for Getzlaf to be dealt - The Orange County Register
Acording to columnist Jeff Miller, Ducks GM Bob Murray needs to trade ... Ryan Getzlaf. To Buffalo, please.

Avalanche Playoff Race - Mile High Hockey
How are the Avs doing on their march to the playoffs?

Dr. Boucher: How do concussions impact the body? - THN
Getting the head healthy after a brain injury is obvious, but we can't forget to ensure the rest of the body has recovered as well.

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2013 Classic in "Detroit"

Hope they do it at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, it was a huge success last year when they played UMich vs. Mich State, and a hell of an entertaining game. Plus, if they do it there, I can make a ton of money parking people’s cars on my front and back lawns since I live a block from the stadium. And it will be an automatic attendance world record for an NHL game.

by lassathrax on Jan 4, 2012 11:51 AM EST reply actions

Armia scored in the second period and in the shootout in a losing effort by Finland.

Here’s the shootout footage. Aria shoots at about the :45 mark. Check the cele.

Save Jenrry Mejia!
2012 Amazin' Avenue Offseason Plan: 2nd place

by Ogre39666 on Jan 4, 2012 1:26 PM EST reply actions

TIGER WILLIAMS! And poking fun of the Swede who did the same thing.

"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."

by FloridaBuffalo on Jan 4, 2012 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

Getzlaf

I would think they would want a ton for him. In the comments on their page someone suggests Getzlaf (5.325 through 12-13)-Hiller (4.5 through 13-14) for Miller (6.25 through 13-14)-Roy (4.0 through 12-13). It’s only one letter, but I don’t think I can get behind the “It’s Hiller Time” cheers. Just one example someone else put out there.

But for all the conspiracy theorists, there’s your window for Miller to “follow his wife to LA” or whatever that line of thinking is about his personal life now that he’s married.

I’m not sure what my thoughts really are on all this, I know I think he would cost a ton, and I assume we would wind up wishing we had waited and held our pieces a move like that would take.

by VFN FTW on Jan 4, 2012 2:01 PM EST reply actions