Daily Links for Thursday, February 2

by Andy Boron on Feb 2, 2012 6:13 AM EST in Daily Links

If the hockey gods were interested in justice, they certainly didn't show it last night; the Buffalo Sabres were robbed of a much-deserved win over the New York Rangers by virtue of King Henrik's glove. The Sabres played what might have been their hardest working game of the year, and lo and behold, the fans actually responded and got the FNC rocking during the 3rd period and OT.

Rangers Vs. Sabres, Rangers Beat Sabres 1-0 In Shootout - Blueshirt Banter
The Rangers and Sabres met tonight in Buffalo in a game that was expected to be a physical, hard fought battle between the best team in the East and the most inconsistent team in the East.

Sabres Gaustad Holds His Ground - WGR 550
"Let me be clear, if Pacioretty wants to talk trash I have ZERO problem with what Gaustad said. If Paul had said it first it would be different, but if Pacioretty doesn’t want to hear it, shut up!"

Gaustad pesters Rangers with play - The Buffalo News
Sabres center Paul Gaustad drove the Montreal Canadiens crazy Tuesday night with three points and some quality on-ice chirping. Maybe he let his play do more of the talking Wednesday against the New York Rangers but Gaustad was again a pest, especially on the penalty kill.

What We Learned From January - Sabres Hockey Central
Here is a look at the Sabres game by game schedule and results for the month of January.

You're Awesome, Buffalo - WGR 550
With all the hoopla over the Tom Brady/Buffalo hotels comments, Greg Bauch reminds us why Buffalo is a great place to live.

NHL Playoff Push: The Record Each Team Needs To Make It - SBNation.com
As teams begin their post-All-Star-Weekend playoff push, six teams in the Western Conference can almost hit cruise control, while several teams in the East could fall from or rejoin the playoff picture.

Spector on Canucks: Time to trade Schneider - sportsnet.ca
If the Canucks want to get over that Stanley Cup hump, dealing Cory Schneider before the NHL Trade Deadline might be the only way to do it.

Trade Deficit - The Royal Half
Out of the 16 trades that I've identified as "big moves" to bring in offense to the Los Angeles Kings since the Bernie Nicholls trade... only 2 players showed an increase in Points Per Game from their prior team.

Late goal gives Team Orr 2-1 win at Top Prospects Game - NHL.com
Branden Troock's power-play goal with 24.5 seconds left gave Team Orr a 2-1 win against Team Cherry in the CHL/NHL Home Hardware Top Prospects Game.

TSN analyst pokes fun at Dion Phaneuf during Toronto Maple Leafs game - National Post
In a clip that has already been making the rounds, TSN colour analyst Ray Ferraro is caught speaking, erm, frankly, during Tuesday night’s game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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That was the most heartbreaking loss of the season IMHO

I think everyone would agree the Sabres were firing on all cylinders last night. The defense was really tight — so tight that I was surprised the Rangers fired as many shots as the stats showed. Miller was on fire. They played clean, hard hockey at both ends of the rink. The penalty-kill was in-your-face and aggressive without leaving holes for the Rangers to exploit. And the Sabres created plenty of chances, including the devastating miss in the final seconds of OT. Hopefully Ruff and the boys can turn this loss into a win and build on the momentum of the effort, and not get totally dejected that even their best effort isn’t good enough. Against most teams in the NHL, that effort would’ve produced 2 points.

by kenmoron on Feb 2, 2012 8:40 AM EST reply actions

Despite losing the tiebreaker

This should be ultra confidence-inspiring and help with momentum-building. Miller is proving that he still has it and he can/should still be our #1 (hope he keeps it up, too). The defense, now healthy, shows that they can be elite. The offense… they’re working on finishing but we all know they can get it together…. or most of them can, at least. Some offensive tweaking might be the focus of future transactions (based more on this season overall than on any one game).

by lassathrax on Feb 2, 2012 9:02 AM EST up reply actions

Sometimes it just doesn't happen

even to the best teams! But at least, since the break, this team actually looks like…well, a team! They are playing competitive (and watchable) hockey again, which is great regardless of where they end up in the standings.
I also can’t help but think if TV was out there that the game would have ended differently.

"Slide DiMaggio, slide!" "Hey, my name isn't DiMaggio, my name is mm..mmmm...mmm....mud."

by cmat on Feb 2, 2012 9:02 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I don’t really even consider it a loss. Once it goes to a shootout, I stop really feeling bad.

by Philaster on Feb 2, 2012 10:37 AM EST up reply actions

Exactly

Technically, it was still a shutout! So, that’s something.

by Katemc on Feb 2, 2012 11:59 AM EST up reply actions

The defense was so tight that it was pointed out, ad nauseum, by the NBCS broadcast team.

I don’t look at last night as a loss. I know that it shows up on the standings as an OTL, but I think it was the best game I’ve seen Buffalo play since Game 1 of last years playoffs against Philly.

by Binthet on Feb 2, 2012 9:00 AM EST reply actions

Most intense game of the year

I agree – best Sabres effort in a long time.

by ccthemovieman on Feb 2, 2012 10:18 AM EST reply actions

Past three games have been a move in the right direction

Now if the Sabres could just stop turning it over more than a rotisserie oven.

Go Sabres!

by drwho62 on Feb 2, 2012 10:41 AM EST reply actions

It reminded me a little bit of Enroth’s shutout of the Rangers last year. Only, y’know…we won that game.

by Philaster on Feb 2, 2012 11:26 AM EST reply actions

Kings vs. Blue Jackets

That is not a good situation at all. GFL figuring that out Colin.

I fight with psychological warfare, I made her a Sabres fan…

by VFN FTW on Feb 2, 2012 12:08 PM EST reply actions

Leap Seconds caused CBJ to lose.

by Binthet on Feb 2, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions

Yea I can’t believe that. Even when LeBrun asked Campbell if they could change the result, Campbell says:

No you can’t. Once the game is over, it’s over…

Why is that the truth? Call the game a tie and play an OT before their March 8th meeting….it would only be 5 minutes and then a shootout at maximum. Yes, the game would be played in Columbus, but it is so stupid to claim that NOTHING can be done about it. They could consider the playing in Columbus to be punishment for LA screwing up the clock situation anyways…

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

by bgred105 on Feb 2, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions

They should just dock LA a standings point, give one to Columbus, and call it a day.

by Frank Reich Revolution on Feb 2, 2012 3:52 PM EST up reply actions

I guess it's science

From the Los Angeles Times, here’s the explanation Lombardi emailed out:
“Those clocks are sophisticated instruments that calculate time by measuring electrical charges called coulombs — given the rapidity and volume of electrons that move through the measuring device the calibrator must adjust at certain points which was the delay you see. The delay is just recalibrating for the clock moving too quickly during the 10—10ths of a second before the delay. This insures that the actual playing time during a period is exactly 20 minutes.
“That is not an opinion -— that is science -— amazing device quite frankly.”

I fight with psychological warfare, I made her a Sabres fan…

by VFN FTW on Feb 2, 2012 3:54 PM EST up reply actions

whoa

by Frank Reich Revolution on Feb 2, 2012 4:37 PM EST up reply actions

I hate that show.

It’s the new 3 and a Half Men as far as I’m concerned.

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

by Ogre39666 on Feb 2, 2012 6:25 PM EST up reply actions

agree

i enjoyed several episodes of ‘big bang’ in the first season, however as soon as the characters expanded beyond the four main nerds, it jumped the shark. ‘three and a half men’ is probably the worst show (despite eye-candy) i’ve ever seen.

by magecanuck on Feb 2, 2012 7:06 PM EST up reply actions

I just hate how it's so "OMGLOOKATHOWNERDYTHESENERDSARE".

That and I hate laugh tracks. Community is commuted to its nerdery but does so in an organic way and doesn’t hit you over the head with it.

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

by Ogre39666 on Feb 2, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions

lol, pretty much. Usually the NBC comedy writers are dialed into SNL in some what so I tend to like what they have more than the other networks, really I’m more of a Lucky Louie/Louie on FX (LL because HBO let him speak more how he speaks.) Then the water down for cable, then to network you can only get so much.

It was just how Lombardi ended that quote that the pic just felt apropos.

I fight with psychological warfare, I made her a Sabres fan…

by VFN FTW on Feb 3, 2012 9:29 AM EST up reply actions