Happy Friday, everyone, even though it is Friday the 13th. Spooky. The Buffalo Sabres are back in action tonight against Toronto, and after the break we have All-Star game fallout as well as a few Sabres blogger summit recaps.
Leafs go for home-and-home sweep of Sabres – NHL.com
Tonight’s game preview from the big bosses.
SABRES DUO HEADED TO ALL-STAR WEEKEND – Buffalo Sabres
Jason Pominville was among the 36 players named to the All-Star Game lineup, and Luke Adam was one of 12 rookies selected to participate in the Skills Competition.
Adam’s ice time on a nose dive – The Buffalo News
A very interesting chicken-and-egg argument about Luke Adam’s ice time and production.
Gerbe, Lupul might be worth watching during Sabres-Leafs rematch; Lupul tweaks Buffalo again – Sabres Edge
With less than two minutes to play in the Leafs’ 2-0 victory Tuesday in Toronto, Buffalo forward Nathan Gerbe had a skirmish with Toronto forward Joffrey Lupul, who had his helmet knocked off by a punch. Both players earned roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties.
HAMILTON: Getzlaf Can Be Here Tomorrow If??? – WGR 550
There’s one problem with trying to move Derek Roy, nobody, yes you read that right, nobody in the NHL wants him right now.
More Sabres News:
Ted Black Gets a Taste of the Blogger World: Part One – BSN
Highlights from the Bloggers Summit.
The Summit – Faith, Love, and Patience – The Goose’s Roost
Corey asks Ted Black why fans should care about the on-ice product when the team stinks.
Blogger Summit: 2.0 and some blogger talk – Buffalo Wins
Joe’s bullet-point blogger recap.
Terry Pegula discusses trades with Darcy Regier (Buffalo Sabres) – YouTube
Exclusive video of a meeting between Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula and GM Darcy Regier.
Around the NHL:
2012 Tim Horton’s NHL All-Star Game Roster – NHL.com
Rosters for the Tim Hortons 2012 NHL All-Star Game to be played at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Jan. 28-29, 2012.
NHL All-Star Snubs: Wait, No Nicklas Lidstrom Or Teemu Selanne? – SBNation.com
Nicklas Lidstrom and Teemu Selanne are two of the names curiously absent from the 2012 NHL All-Star Game roster, which was fully announced by the league on Thursday afternoon.
Habs winger Cammalleri criticizes ‘losing mentality’ – The Globe and Mail
As he and team struggle, Habs Montreal forward speaks of a creeping ‘losing mentality’ that must be overcome
Trade rumblings: Habs move Cammalleri; B’s, Devils, Wild have tough decisions – ESPN
The NHL trade deadline got an early jump Thursday night with the Montreal Canadiens shipping outspoken winger Mike Cammalleri to the Calgary Flames.
Canadiens trade Michael Cammalleri and his big mouth to Calgary Flames – Puck Daddy
In the grand tarnishing of the Montreal Canadiens that is the 2011-12 NHL season, the Michael Cammalleri Trade could go down as the most grotesque stain.
Shane Doan, Monty Python & the Phoenix Coyotes – Yahoo! Sports
The Coyotes‘ quest for the Holy Grail – an owner who will keep them in Phoenix – is far from funny, but sometimes it helps to laugh.
Why is Scott Howson still employed by Columbus? – THN
While a coach has many hockey people over his head that determine his fate, the GM is in more control.