mcjeff215 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 First game I've seen this year, they're looking pretty good. Wonder if Center Ice is worth it. Hrrm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 This was the first I have gotten to see of the Sabres this year, and even though I only got to see the 3rd and OT it was great. Lots of back and forth action and the Sabres seem to really have some guys who can score and make plays offensively (Sabres have some offense? who woulda thought). Miller looked very good from what I saw too. Probably won't get to see many other games unless I am at home but it was a nice treat to catch the tail end tonight. Go Sabres & go Bills!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 First game I've seen this year, they're looking pretty good. Wonder if Center Ice is worth it. Hrrm... 472527[/snapback] If you like hockey, it's a must. It's only $130, so it's not too terribly expensive, especially considering that you get virtually every game. I'm watching the Sens/Leafs now (5-5 late in the 3rd), and after this is over, I'll check the MNF game and then watch the Avs/Flames (or maybe Ducks/Oilers). OLN sucks, but Center Ice is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 It was a great game. The new rules were just what hockey needed. There is much more flow and fewer stoppages. Moreover, the new rules are great for the skill players. It would have been interesting to see these rules with the French Connection in their day -- or even when LaFontaine and Mogilny were playing with the Sabres. I also think that they would have benefitted the Sabres during the No Goal series (which should have gone to game 7 anyway). If you have not watched the Sabres yet, you should check them out. This team is built for speed and they are using it. Except for the Sens game, they have looked very good. I am probably in the minority regarding Miller, but I think that he has let in at least one pretty soft goal in each game. He needs to tighten things up and not give up as many rebounds. Having said that, he has shown that he can be an NHL goaltender. It will be interesting to see how long they ride him and how Marty plays once they put him between the pipes. Anyway, check out the Sabres if you have not already. Also, as someone else posted, you should get the Center Ice package. It is a must for hockey fans -- especially Sabres fans who do not live in Buffalo anymore. In the grand scheme of things, it is not that expensive considering you would pay about as much to attend one game including two tickets, parking, concessions etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayg Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 No doubt, I have 3 TV's in the living room for football season. Will have each of my favourite sports and 2 of 3 of my favourite teams on at the same time. If the Bills were playing I'd be in sensory overload. 472421[/snapback] Man A-Rod stinks. Jeter is still clutch. Go Bills, beat the Jets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Man A-Rod stinks. Jeter is still clutch. Go Bills, beat the Jets! 472635[/snapback] Nah. He's gonna be the MVP. No player is better when you're six runs ahead or behind. OVERRATED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I got to watch it down here. Crosby and Lemieux's butts must be chaffed after all the arse kissing the announcers did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I got to watch it down here. Crosby and Lemieux's butts must be chaffed after all the arse kissing the announcers did. 472764[/snapback] Tell you what, it was fun to watch the Bills and Sabres both win the last couple of days while listening to announcers who clearly wanted the other team to win -- Randy Cross because he hates the Bills and the OLN crew because of Crosby. Pens have Crosby, Mario, LeClair, Recchi, Palffy... and no damn D at all. Gonchar is their best blueliner and he's basically a fourth forward. Unless Fleury stands on his head for the rest of the season like he did tonight, that team isn't making the playoffs... and that will kill the folks at OLN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Anyone else think that the new rules - combined with HD televisions - are gonna save the sport? Also, anyone else ALREADY sick of Crosby? He's getting the Brett Favre worship-treatment from the media, and it's nauseating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPR4444 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 If you like hockey, it's a must. It's only $130, so it's not too terribly expensive, especially considering that you get virtually every game. I'm watching the Sens/Leafs now (5-5 late in the 3rd), and after this is over, I'll check the MNF game and then watch the Avs/Flames (or maybe Ducks/Oilers). OLN sucks, but Center Ice is awesome. 472537[/snapback] I agree - this is my first year with the Center Ice package, and it is amazing. There were 11 different games to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Anyone else think that the new rules - combined with HD televisions - are gonna save the sport? The butt munches at OLN stated that there was a lack of hitting in the game and that many fans will 'miss it'. To be quite honest I didnt notice the 'lack' of hitting until they mentioned it. The skating/passing were intense and I found myself enjoying the flow of the game, uninterrupted by Dempsey/Tunney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 The butt munches at OLN stated that there was a lack of hitting in the game and that many fans will 'miss it'. To be quite honest I didnt notice the 'lack' of hitting until they mentioned it. The skating/passing were intense and I found myself enjoying the flow of the game, uninterrupted by Dempsey/Tunney. FWIW, I had the game on while I was helping my 6 year old with her homework. My wife was in the living room and I told her to switch channels if she wanted to. She said "Are you kidding, this is great!" This happened to be in the second period when the Sabres were putting extreme pressure on Pitt, clanking shots off the pipes left and right. My wife is not a hockey fan, and the fact that she was into the game bodes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 The butt munches at OLN stated that there was a lack of hitting in the game and that many fans will 'miss it'. To be quite honest I didnt notice the 'lack' of hitting until they mentioned it. The skating/passing were intense and I found myself enjoying the flow of the game, uninterrupted by Dempsey/Tunney. 472804[/snapback] What game were they watching? There was plenty of hitting, I thought. At least there was enough to satisfy most fans. What there WASN'T was clutching, grabbing and hooking. At least now when a guy goes down it's because someone put a body on him, not because someone hooked him or hauled him down by his jersey. Speedy skaters, hard workers, and fundamentally skilled players will thrive in this new game. Slow-footed skaters, lazy players, and bad puckhandlers are getting exposed all over the league, and I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Looks like 10,000 in the stands. Why are the Sabres not drawing fans? PTR 472399[/snapback] This is a product of their tiered pricing system where the game last night was classified as a "gold" game with the cheapest ticket being $40. I can see where they can call the Toronto games "gold" games(they will all sell out no matter what the price), but Pittsburgh on a Monday night in the middle of football season was obviously a mistake on the Sabres part. PS I saw the game on OLN and even though he was a ways to go in terms of playing in his own end, Vanek is going to be something special. He could have easily had 3 goals last night, if it wasn't for Fleury. Sometimes it seems like the puck just follows him around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 What is OLN?... Is that Outdoor Living Network? TSN is Total Sports Network? I noticed that the game was listed and couldn't believe it was on that channel... So I didn't even bother switching the baseball game off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I agree - this is my first year with the Center Ice package, and it is amazing.There were 11 different games to choose from. 472797[/snapback] I learned through the stoppage of last season that regular TV blows. Every night is Hockey Night at stately Campy Manor, and it's awesome - I only hope your wife is as understanding as mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomcat Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I watched the game last night here in Jamestown. In HD no less!!! Time Warner here.....I have the HD package so I don't know if that mattered....Very Cool in HD.....I suggest everyone get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 This is a product of their tiered pricing system where the game last night was classified as a "gold" game with the cheapest ticket being $40. I can see where they can call the Toronto games "gold" games(they will all sell out no matter what the price), but Pittsburgh on a Monday night in the middle of football season was obviously a mistake on the Sabres part. 472975[/snapback] I think that is a major part of it. I also think this is a byproduct of the last few years, where Sabres tickets in October have been a hard sell. In the past, the intensity has not been there on the ice in a lot of rinks in October and people don't want to waste their money on "meaningless" games that the players don't seem to be interested in either. I think the last part of the cause of the small crowd is that people haven't had a chance to see how much the game is improved now that obstruction type penalties are actually being called. Once people start watching the games I expect that the fever will come back. Let's face it. Pens-Buffalo in October of '03 would not have been nearly as fast paced nor as exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Anyone else think that the new rules - combined with HD televisions - are gonna save the sport? 472804[/snapback] I think you are absolutely right. Ever since I heard about HDTV being in development I've thought it was custom made for hockey. Now hopefully in a year or two I'll be able to afford an HDTV set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I think that is a major part of it. I also think this is a byproduct of the last few years, where Sabres tickets in October have been a hard sell. In the past, the intensity has not been there on the ice in a lot of rinks in October and people don't want to waste their money on "meaningless" games that the players don't seem to be interested in either. I think the last part of the cause of the small crowd is that people haven't had a chance to see how much the game is improved now that obstruction type penalties are actually being called. Once people start watching the games I expect that the fever will come back. Let's face it. Pens-Buffalo in October of '03 would not have been nearly as fast paced nor as exciting. 473321[/snapback] That wasn't a very smart move, especially considering it was a Monday game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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