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  1. Gaustad was named "Most Improved Player" on his team in juniors then the next year he was MVP of the team. He was named "Most Improved Player" in Rochester last year.

     

    Sabres could be one of the best teams in the league if they make a few moves. TRADE ONE OF THE GOALIES ALREADY. Nine goalies have been injured since the start of training camps and yet we still have three of them. Atlanta offered a 2nd round pick for Norronen and Darcy never called them back. Atlanta is down to their third goalie and are looking at free agents Steve Shields and Felix Potvin. Phoenix is down to their third goalie as well. When will there be a better time to trade Norronen or Biron?

     

    Tim Connolly needs to go. He can't score. He was on the point for the two man advantage in OT last night and refused to shoot the damn puck. He f-ed up his shootout attempt as well. How long do the Sabres go before they admit Connolly sucks? Taylor Pyatt and Brian Campbell need to go as well. They are useless. Derek Roy needs to be up here. Sabres need to make a roster move when Mair is activated. Lindy said the fourth line will be Gaustad, Mair and Peters or Pyatt.

     

    I admit I am very excited about the Sabres and the style of play in the NHL. It's pretty much just like it used to be in the early-mid 80's minus the fighting and plus the shootout.

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    C'mon Kasper, you are hating too much. Connoly's game has been re-invented with two years off of hockey. He has been playing and skating well. Yes the 5 on 3 was sad last night, but he wasn't the only one on the ice at the time that wasn't shooting. He also has taken more shots so far this year instead of looking for the perfect pass. I don't understand the hatred for Pyatt (maybe it is just him being involved in the Peca deal that makes people cringe) but he is a solid 4th line winger and still young and cheap, he shouldn't be expected to have 40 goals... give me 15 goals 20 assists out of him and that is a very solid year from a 4th liner. I will admit i haven't seen much or heard much of Campbell this year so far positive or negative. I was at the game on monday and his spin move to create a scoring chance was a play that you rarely see from a defensemen. Yes i think our D needs to be improved, but i like Kalinin, Numminen, McKee, and Tallinder. Lydman is gaining the most ice time of all Sabres at the moment (why i don't know), Fitzpatrick, Jillson (if he ever suits up) and Campbell are all trying to get ice time as the sixth defender. I wish we were more solid in that area, but a 4th line winger, and our 5-6 Defensemen isn't going to make me lose sleep at night.

  2. Me too, but from what I've seen (Center Ice package) and read (I subscribe to The Hockey News and WNY Hockey Magazine), I get the impression that the blue-collar Lindy has been replaced with a quick-transitional game, offensive minded uptown Lindy.

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    Now all we need to do is replace the lindy we have now by a Lindy with big knockers and short skirts and we will start getting fans at the games.

  3. Nick, I hate to do this to you, but i have a favor to ask if possible. Was watching REAL SPORTS w/ Bryant Gumbel and watched a story on racist behavior at soccer games all over europe. I was made aware of a campain that is run through NIKE with their slogan "Stand up, Speak out" and would like to donate some $$ to them and to purchase several of their very unique black and white intertwined wristbands. These are very cool items and only sold at Nike Stores in Europe. Was wondering if it would be possible for me to paypal you some $$ and if it is convenient for you to grab a few as i think it is a worthy cause and a very unique idea. If possible send me a PM, and if incredibly inconvenient for you, no worries... you are just about the only access i have to the UK, so figured i would take a shot and post a message.

     

    For all others looking for information on the campaign please see this link... http://www.nike.com/standupspeakup/en/home.jsp?page=home

  4. Sega Interactive released a Hockey manager game a few days ago. It may be the msot realistic and intense sports management sim i have ever seen. Has all the new rules and CBA in place and is incredibly detailed with every prospect that the Sabres own the rights to, etc. Downloaded it at midnight, figured i would play it for an hour and go to bed. Next thing i know, it was 5am. It is free to try, and it is the full version that you get. If you choose to purchase it its 29.99. you can download the trial at http://www.sigames.com

  5. Here is the thing that i don't know has been mentioned (i try not to read all the negative posts)... If KH doesn't win the next two games (which are must wins for us to be competitve for the rest of the season) the season will essentially be over and the reigns will get turned over to JP. He isnt good enough to get us into the playoffs this year, and we might as well see if KH can end our 5 year drought. If the season is still going down hill on Oct. 17, then JP will be back in the lineup for the duration.

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    Brian (Washington, DC): Scott, What is the deal with my Sabres getting no love. Are they lacking total team talent, or does the absence of a lone superstar put them on the outside looking in at the East's playoff bracket? I know there defense is a bit suspect, but with studs Ryan Miller and Thomas Vanek coming off a successful AHL campaign, can this team of young talent compete for the 6th, 7th or 8th seeds in the East?

     

     

    Scott Burnside : (2:31 PM ET ) They are another team that is a little difficult to read. They don't have that bona fide superstar or that go-to guy in terms of offensive production. Many point to them as a very good ''team''. They are very fast and disciplined and play a good defensive style. But can everyone share the offensive burden to make the playoffs? All the excuses are gone so, parden the cliche, but they need to sieze the moment.

  7. If I'm wrong, you won't see me here for a long time. Why? Cause I'd have a hit list of all the people that told me this was going down tonight.

     

    Nevertheless, no need to worry. This is happening.

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    Lucky for you, most people still have no idea how they are going to see the game tonight except for the people going.

     

     

    Not to confirm or deny this, but the sabres website was down for a bit yesterday... could be nothing or routine maintenance, or could be a new design. However they did just redesign it a few months ago, so that would seem odd to me. Someone better post what they see on tv tonight as i will be only able to pick up the radio feed during the second period tonight.

     

    Go Sabres!

  8. Each successive year for this game I think about how the rivalry becomes less and less pronounced.  Not only from a fan perspective but especially from a player's.  I doubt that half the players on the team have any kind of perspective about the past history between the teams - especially from Buffalo's point of view.  I think Thurman was the last Bills veteran who truly hated the Dolphins and tried to pass on to the younger players the sense of the rivalry.  The only player left from around then is Moulds - and I think he's more worried about other things at this point.   

     

    I bet if you said "Oh for the 70's" a lot of the people on this board wouldn't even know what you were talking about.

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    I was goint to try to make a smart remark having to do with the 70's but i don't know what you are talking about :);):lol:

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  9. That makes sense, I guess I'm just continually surprised at how much difference there is in performance. Obviously they have to be doing something right with the running game since both Travis and Willis have run for big yards.....I just can't believe how badly they suck when it comes to pass blocking. I guess the two techniques are just more different than I give them credit for.

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    Well go up to a wall, start in a three point stance and dive forward with both hands out as if you were drive blocking. Then start again in a 3 point stance and come off the ball backing up with wide steps, keeping your back low to keep balance and position with your arms spread wide. Its a B word.

     

    it should be easier to go up against the wall... then imagine a 300 pound massive human being doing it... I am sure glad i was a tight end that couldn't block so i only played on passing downs.

  10. Different techniques of course. You already know this i am sure, but coming off the ball and pushing bodies, is much different than backpedaling to create a pocket. Pass blocking is more suited for a finesse Oline... which we do not have... we have maulers, which is great if we can get an early lead.

  11. Is there any good website that keeps offensive line stats, or has anyone that has been watching game film broken down the O-line stats. I know big MW is hurt, but i think he is a solid starter in this league. As well i can't recall a single really bad play Gandy has made (i was at two games, so it would be hard for me to notice tiny mistakes, so you can correct me if i am wrong). I think we can all say that our O-Line has been underproducing and not effective enough, but i am looking towards next season when Teague is a FA. I think we will need to shore up the center of our O-Line if everything stays status quo.

     

    Your thoughts, or anyone know where to get said stats?

  12. Also, one of the dumbest things I've seen the Bills do for two years running....After a change of possession with the Bills going on offense, they wait for the referee to start the play clock and then they run 4 guys into the huddle from the bench and 4 others go running off.  Who the F*** do they think they are fooling with this "trickery"?

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    Most teams do it... i think there is some rule you have to have 11 on the field during timeouts or such, and this allows the offense to discuss the play pre-huddle on the sideline. Also it does mess up personnel decisions on the defensive side of the ball. Its routine and i have no problem with it.

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