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#81 carpandean

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:20 PM

View PostCOSabre, on 07 April 2012 - 03:11 PM, said:

Gerbe in there for Foligno on the line with Stafford and Ennis... *sigh*

Well, Foligno is down in Rochester, trying to help the Amerks make the playoffs, so ...

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:21 PM

Does Leopold have another season in Buffalo? I hope he does. Provides veteran experience/leadership. He's reliable and makes few mistakes.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:22 PM

View Postthanes16, on 07 April 2012 - 03:21 PM, said:

Does Leopold have another season in Buffalo? I hope he does. Provides veteran experience/leadership. He's reliable and makes few mistakes.

He has one more year on his contract, but trading him (and replacing him with an Amerk or Sulzer) is also one way to free up some cap room for changes up front.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:23 PM

So who will score the last (entirely meaningless) Sabres goal of this highly disappointing season?


.... I'm thinking Leino... last game...

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:24 PM

View PostCOSabre, on 07 April 2012 - 03:23 PM, said:

So who will score the last (entirely meaningless) Sabres goal of this highly disappointing season?


.... I'm thinking Leino... last game...
Boyes will score a natural hat trick to lead the sabres to a 3-1 victory.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:25 PM

After being traded to Buffalo, Sulzer played good hockey. But my question is whether or not he could play at that level for an entire season.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:26 PM

View PostCOSabre, on 07 April 2012 - 03:23 PM, said:

So who will score the last (entirely meaningless) Sabres goal of this highly disappointing season?


.... I'm thinking Leino... last game...

I bet we get shut out.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:26 PM

I really can't believe that Ethron is starting.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:30 PM

I thought it was ironic Leino scored Buffalo's only goal the other night.

View PostSwampD, on 07 April 2012 - 03:26 PM, said:

I really can't believe that Ethron is starting.

I can. I'm not saying Miller is THE reason the Sabres made such a mad rush for the playoffs, but he if it wasn't for his temporary return to great goaltending Buffalo would've been knocked out a long time ago. He deserves to sit this game out.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:30 PM

Why did thorn ton want to go?

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:30 PM

Thornton is a douche.  Clearly the instigator, but the league seems to have forgotten that such a penalty exists.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:38 PM

Not a game related question, but does the NHL allow jerseys to be sold w/ any name and number? I'd like to get a Lafontaine jersey. The NFL will not allow people to order jerseys that have a retired players name and number. My brother tried to get a Kelly jersey but he was told they do not allow that.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:43 PM

View Postthanes16, on 07 April 2012 - 03:38 PM, said:

Not a game related question, but does the NHL allow jerseys to be sold w/ any name and number? I'd like to get a Lafontaine jersey. The NFL will not allow people to order jerseys that have a retired players name and number. My brother tried to get a Kelly jersey but he was told they do not allow that.

Yes, you should be able to order a custom jersey with LaFontaine's name and number from the Sabres store or website. I ordered a Mike Ramsey at the store years ago. Not sure if there are throwback blue and golds available though as customs but they probably have some LaFontaines in stock.

Edited by Punch, 07 April 2012 - 03:43 PM.


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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:48 PM

View PostSwampD, on 07 April 2012 - 03:26 PM, said:

I really can't believe that Ethron is starting.

Miller needs the rest.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:51 PM

View Postkishoph, on 07 April 2012 - 03:48 PM, said:



Miller needs the rest.
He does have about 180 days of rest after today... ;)

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:56 PM

View PostPunch, on 07 April 2012 - 03:43 PM, said:

Yes, you should be able to order a custom jersey with LaFontaine's name and number from the Sabres store or website. I ordered a Mike Ramsey at the store years ago. Not sure if there are throwback blue and golds available though as customs but they probably have some LaFontaines in stock.

Very happy to hear that.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:57 PM

OK, I was thinking I was wasting my time listening to this, and then the Dingus Day commercial came on.  "...If the pussywillows are poppin', there ain't no stoppin'!" :huh: .....wow.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:57 PM

Possibly only 2 periods left in the season. Anyone want the game to go to OT just to extend the season a few minutes longer?

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:00 PM

View Postthanes16, on 07 April 2012 - 03:57 PM, said:

Possibly only 2 periods left in the season. Anyone want the game to go to OT just to extend the season a few minutes longer?

Nah....I'll settle for a 2-0 Sabre win.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:01 PM

View Postthanes16, on 07 April 2012 - 03:57 PM, said:

Possibly only 2 periods left in the season. Anyone want the game to go to OT just to extend the season a few minutes longer?
Nah...let it be done. Bring on playoffs, offseason, and next year.

Edited by Arcsabresfan41, 07 April 2012 - 04:01 PM.


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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:05 PM

View Postthanes16, on 07 April 2012 - 03:30 PM, said:

I thought it was ironic Leino scored Buffalo's only goal the other night.



I can. I'm not saying Miller is THE reason the Sabres made such a mad rush for the playoffs, but he if it wasn't for his temporary return to great goaltending Buffalo would've been knocked out a long time ago. He deserves to sit this game out.

I respectfully disagree, because I'm tired of Miller being put on the untouchable pedestal that he's been put on.  He isn't Hasek, and it's not close.  Miller's strength is keeping his bearings while coming out of his net to close down the shooter (leaving every pass behind him to be tapped in if not covered defensively).  Hasek, on the other hand, would sit in net, and yell at defenders for getting in the shooting lanes to potentially block a shot.  "Can't See!"

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:07 PM

Goal Bruins... whatever...

BTW - I'm sick of Jack Edwards' obsession with the word "saucer."  He must use it 100 times a game.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:08 PM

Miller was also a big part of the reason they went into suck mode for 3 months. Injury or not he didn't play up to the level he's paid to.

Am I the only one who is hoping BFLO will take out one of Boston's important players so they miss the playoffs? I wouldn't mind seeing BFLO do to Seguin what Vancouver did to Horton last year.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:10 PM

View PostCOSabre, on 07 April 2012 - 04:07 PM, said:

Goal Bruins... whatever...

BTW - I'm sick of Jack Edwards' obsession with the word "saucer."  He must use it 100 times a game.

Ugh. I dislike a lot of hockey play by play guys, but Edwards might take the cake.

View PostJJFIVEOH, on 07 April 2012 - 04:08 PM, said:

Miller was also a big part of the reason they went into suck mode for 3 months. Injury or not he didn't play up to the level he's paid to.

Am I the only one who is hoping BFLO will take out one of Boston's important players so they miss the playoffs? I wouldn't mind seeing BFLO do to Seguin what Vancouver did to Horton last year.

Nope. Someone should rush Thomas at the end of the third as a parting gift.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:14 PM

I just want some Buffalo player to show that they have "the Fire" still.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:17 PM

View PostYuri Olesha, on 07 April 2012 - 04:14 PM, said:

I just want some Buffalo player to show that they have "the Fire" still.

It's kind of a blah affair so far but I must say, I was impressed that the Sabres blocked 7 shots in the 1st. Then again, maybe it's just easier to sacrifice the body when you don't have another meaningful game scheduled until October.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:18 PM

I may place a bid on the Leino jersey. It must be pristine having not broken a sweat in it all season.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:22 PM

I wouldn't mind losing this one. Would mean we would be higher in the draft. If we win we vault to 14th rather than 11th

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:22 PM

View PostPunch, on 07 April 2012 - 04:17 PM, said:

It's kind of a blah affair so far but I must say, I was impressed that the Sabres blocked 7 shots in the 1st. Then again, maybe it's just easier to sacrifice the body when you don't have another meaningful game scheduled until October.

You can say that again. I've never seen a sports broadcast team who are just as deflated as the team they're covering. It seems that Kevin and Rick just want to go home. Can't blame them either really.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:23 PM

Someone needs to kick marchand in the teeth.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:24 PM

Have the Sabres gotten a powerplay of their own yet?

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:24 PM

View PostDeLuca67, on 07 April 2012 - 04:18 PM, said:

I may place a bid on the Leino jersey. It must be pristine having not broken a sweat in it all season.

I sort of see your point, but I sort of disagree.  He can grind pretty well in the corners, but when he gets the puck, he uses his ass, mostly to shield the puck, and doesn't beat players with pace.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:25 PM

View PostThirtyEight, on 07 April 2012 - 04:22 PM, said:

I wouldn't mind losing this one. Would mean we would be higher in the draft. If we win we vault to 14th rather than 11th
Wow, really?  OK, that changes things then.  Go Boston.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:25 PM

Guys, slow it down on the Miller talk. Take another look at my post and don't take things out of context. Never mentioned anything about Miller being as good as Hasek. I also spoke of a temporary return to great goaltending. This means Miler was a reason why the Sabres played such bad hockey before their push for the playoffs.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:29 PM

Brad Boyes scores his last goal in a Sabres uniform!

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:29 PM

Man, that boyes is clutch, scoring so late in the period.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:30 PM

Today's word is "desultory".

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:30 PM

View Posttiredsounds, on 07 April 2012 - 04:22 PM, said:



You can say that again. I've never seen a sports broadcast team who are just as deflated as the team they're covering. It seems that Kevin and Rick just want to go home. Can't blame them either really.

It kind of feels like a wake. Ennis sounded even more morose than he normally does in the intermission.

Imagine Dwight Schrute calling the Boyes goal:

"It is a goal."

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:31 PM

Boyes's been saving that goal.

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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:31 PM

View PostCOSabre, on 07 April 2012 - 04:29 PM, said:

Brad Boyes scores his last goal in a Sabres uniform!

:lol: