How Swede It Is.

First off, I will be very excited to read Heather's blog post when and if she stops dancing. 

Second, WTF little voice in Tamara's head. I KNEW we were going to regret not going to this game. This is why decisions should not be made during games in which the Sabres are currently being shut out, because clearly then they WILL shut out (Good Job, Ryan!) 

Third, did I mention the Swede scored?! 

B-b-b-b-boyah!

There was no dance, maybe because it was enemy territory, or he wasn't sure that it was actually him that did it. Nevertheless, YAY!

His present for scoring.

Also, no thanks to Versus for cutting to some post game nonsense BEFORE the goalie lovin'. Don't they know Patty is most excited following a shutout? Geez. 

Oh...apparently Tim Kennedy and Yo Yo scored as well. 

Also, while napping in our radio station today at school, I heard something on ESPN about Marty and a magnificent save. Not that I would consider it NEWS, but if ESPN is talking about it, it must be somewhat important. 

I cannot find a video of it yet, basically it rolled down his arm so he slid out of the crease. Good stuff!

Puck MINE!

Minor Change at RHB.

I know that this doesn't apply to many people, but I figured I can make a statement while I'm at it. 

I changed the settings on the blog so that it's really kind of impossible to leave comments, and I have to review them if you even go through the trouble to post them. 

As much as I welcome debates and the like, I cannot stand no named people bitching whether or not I praise or dump on certain players. I'm mad at Ryan, BAD I'm not mad at Ryan, BAD!

Not to mention that I don't consider you listing a bunch of stats to be much of a defense. 

So, that is that.

....really this was to Shelby and Caroline, haha. 

Ohhhhhh Sabres!

How many time have we watched the games where the Sabres come to life in the the third period? And how many times have the Sabres come to life in the third period when the other team collapses at the same time? Well, last night. 

The curse of Shelby and Tamara going to bad games was officially broken last night. Usually games her and I attend are 1-1, or 2-1....a defenseman or two are napping on the bench. The only game I've been to at HSBC, the shut out of the Islanders, she wasn't there. So, we were just starting to accept it. 

We were going to start accepting that we would be that team that lets Carolina win....

Oh yeah, then Mike and Derek and Clarke and Yo- Yo and Vanek score (we did sit down when Derek scored, like we always do)...all within two to three minutes of one another. I hate when it takes them awhile to wake up, then it's too late. Maybe this time they just wanted Carolina to only FEEL special....

The one goal that Ryan did let in was horrific. At least, it was on the time. After he made 30 saves over all and did an amazing job, it's totally cool. I've never seen the entire arena get up and cheer over a save. Then again, it was an awesome save, and it's not like anyone was doing anything else at that point. 

My friend dubbed the game to be a " Lalime Game" because the goalie does something, but then is the only one doing so. Luckily, that changed. Now if only they could do it with the real Lalime....

To be honest, I think now I only go to games hoping to see the goalie lovin'

Not Pictured: Last Nights Goalie Lovin'

Ryan would totally be lying if he said he wasn't looking forward to THAT at the end of every game. 

Keep it Classy, Philly!

There was an article in The Buffalo News yesterday that had Darcy saying the losing streak would end. First of, duh. We're 1/4 of the way through the season, of course it was going to end. But, that aside, Darcy was actually right about something for the first time since....well, I'm not sure. 

My poor roommate who works overnights, and thus sleeps during the day, was probably rather pissed yesterday afternoon (but is so kind, she won't say anything). The constant screaming of our living room probably had people think we were being killed. But, when you're playing the Flyers, you're not that far off. 

First off, I love that Timmy came off of a little rut. I wasn't worried about his little slump, everyone is clearly going through one and what not, but now he's at seven goals and people will go bug someone else for awhile. 

Drew always seems to score when we need something to happen, which is good. He always seems to score first, or one of the first, but as long as he did it. And Goose! Who isn't excited when he scores. 

I will admit I was really angry with Ryan when he let in two goals in something like thirty seconds (I get confused with the time clock, especially when they keep changing it). But, he redeemed himself and overall I think did very well. 

And nothing gets the full tummies on Black Friday going for Shelby and I like Craigory fighting. Not to mention, Craigory fighting TWICE! The Philadelphia Inquirer says that Carcillo won both fights, and I think that's a load of crap. The second one I am not sure of, but Craig had it going in the first. Surely, Craig is past his PRIME fighting days, and is way above fighting little shits like Carcillo, but kudos none the less!

It's too bad Craig had to go to the penalty box and be a little bitch, spending five minutes complaining like a little five year old, which then got him kicked out. 

Oh wait...that wasn't Craig. 

Unfortunately, as we all know, Mr. Craigory did leave the game early. Ignoring the fact that we're in a bit of a pickle being without our captain and our back-up captain, I'm still rather ticked about what went on when Craig did get hurt. 

It's not the hit that bothered me, though the Philly fans cannot seem to move past that detail. It's that when a player- whether it be our captain or their rookie, it does not matter- is carried off the ice because he cannot even walk, and what do the Philly fans do? They boo!

Don't get me wrong, we all boo the opposing teams. But ANY game I've been to in HSBC, when an opposing player is clearly VERY hurt and can't get up, when he finally does get to the bench, we clap! When Leclaire went down, then got back up (for a bit) in Ottawa, Shelby and I were clapping, and we're the bad guys!

I will admit I liked Philly when Marty was there. When Marty was there, the team had a chance to redeem itself from the reputation of being dirty players and be an actual team (playoffs twice in a row, once making it to the conference finals). But now they're right back to being the scum that everyone knows they are....adding Pronger and Emery did a lot to that. 

And it would appear as those most of the fans have gone the same route. Booing an injured player?! That's just disgusting. But really, what can you expect? I read something about how a Philly player kept trying to egg on Patty K, and he woudn't go for it....but Hank went for something in there! Yeah!

For the sake of all that is good, I really hope Craig and Goose make speedy recoveries. If anything...so Roy doesn't get the C. Ugh. 

Shelby and I are attending tonights game. We found a somewhat good deal on tickets, and are rather disgusted in ourselves for going, haha. We almost bought tickets for Toronto, in Toronto, but then the team was shutout and we said no. Yesterday raised our hopes, so let us hope for the best!

Come on, it's Carolina! 

On that note, how cute are Hank and Patty's daddies? OMG!

Awww, Shucks.

You know when the Sabres are just stinky enough that you become numb to it? You lose, and you don't care because, after awhile, you just expect it?

That's where I'm at. 

But, what can you do? Except sit and wait for the million dollar men to ' work the system' as Jason Pominville would say. 

Ah well. 

We hear ya, Ovie. 

p.s- I think Ryan did good tonight. Stop the presses. 

I Really Think I Hate This Team

A few things since I'm already pissed off:

- I woke up this morning to a text from Shelby saying there is ' speculation' the Sabres are going to ' upgrade' whoever backs up Ryan. First off, I think our starter needs an upgrade, but lets not go there now.

Fine, trade Patty. I honestly cannot give two shits about this team right now. Get Marty back, get a more ' stable' back up, and then watch when the team still blows it in front of him. Ignore that Lindy said it wasn't Patty's fault, ignore that Hank said they let him down. What do they know, right? Egotistical fans are the ones to trust. 

Though I must say Kevin and his blog shed some light on an already crappy day. I can always count on him: 

I hope the fans that have criticized Patrick Lalime paid close attention to his performance in Ottawa because he was excellent. The only shot that he saw that went in was the second Daniel Alfredsson goal. He made some downright great saves to keep his team in the game and others to keep it close late.  Any player on the team would second my assessment and hopefully you saw Henrik Tallinder’s post-game comments on how they let Lalime down.  

- When I got home on Sunday night, a friend who lives near me told me that someone (I'm sure I'd know details if I wasn't asleep leaning against my apartment door when he told me this) said fans would not be happy until Roberto was backing up Ryan. 

Yeah, and I won't be happy until Heatley is on our top line. Let the dreams go, people. 

- I love how Patty, who- along with Drew and Patches- were the only decent players on Saturday night is suddenly the one in trouble because of that game (it being his second start of the year, afterall). Not Roy for missing the net 754 times, not Pominville for the 37 giveaways (I don't care if he scored, Patrick Kaleta scored and he's not suppose to do that) but PATTY, for seeing one of the 5 goals that went by him. 

-  Toni Lydman in the background of Pominville's interview from yesterday is rather amusing. After just sitting there laughing, he takes off his skate and slowly runs his fingers on the blade, as though to say ' lets see Hamilton open his mouth again.'

- Leave Thomas Vanek alone. Seriously, his seven goals are not satisfying enough by Ryans save percentage that's higher than my GPA and Derek and Jason picking their asses every shift is just fine? Ugh. 

And now, I waited for the ' OMGZ NOOO I LOVES RYANS!' comments...

- sits back- 

The Ottawa Trip (Now With 35% Less Uses of the F Word)

The final score has been tallied.... Ottawa- 5, Tamara- 4. 

I know what you're thinking, pretty stinky. BUT...still...better than the Sabres. 

As for the recap, here is when Ottawa struck:

The Game:

Well, we all know how that went down. And, my last post, though harsh, covers that enough. However, there was been new developments since, such as:

- Not ONE SINGLE SOURCE HAS BLAMED PATTY!!!! I am in shock that not even Lindy or The Buffalo News, the two biggest Ryan Miller theoretical fanny kissers out there, are saying goaltending was not the problem. I'm sure there are still over bias psychos that think it was his fault, but it surely wasn't. I'm glad he finally gets a break when he deserves one. 

- I really don't like Tyler Myers. I honestly think as soon as his ten games was up, he started to suck. He figured, like other Sabres, he was here to stay so it didn't matter how he played. I even gave him a chance to redeem himself, and nooooo. Go back to juniors, Stretch! At least he makes Hank look good (well, Hank IS good, but he helps) thus, no Swedish trade. 

-  I really hate Tim Kennedy. However, that is not new. 

- I did fight back a tad bit, such as laughing when they showed the top goal scorers in the league, and (though I don't know how) DANY HEATLEY IS NUMERO UNO! And when Alfredsson scored (both times) I yelled that a certain one-eyed German had more. Just sayin...

My Wallet (two points): 

- Sunday morning we wake up and realize, Tamara lacks a wallet. I don't think the real panic ever hit me. We drove like mad men back to Scotiabank, all the while realizing that it was Sunday and...well, it's friggin Sunday. 

Thankfully! After venturing into the players parking lot and going through the one open door in the gigantic arena, I was a mere feet away from the security desk. The guy there immediately went ' Tamara?' and I basically started crying. He had my wallet, safe and sound, an usher found it in our section, and it meant we didn't have to spend the night in Ottawa. 

I even hugged him, but I'm sure he gets that a lot. 

My Phone (two poitns): 

Following the reuniting with the wallet, we went to Dennys to celebrate (shut up), which consisted much of ' OH MY GOD I CAN'T BELIEVE I FOUND MY WALLET!'

Once back in the car, however, we realized my phone wasn't in the car. 

Anywhere in the car. 

Nowhere in the restaurant. 

Which meant, it had to be at Scotiabank. AGAIN. So we headed back there, AGAIN. My friend checked with security because I was too stupid to go back there, and I searched the parking lots. The only theory that was making sense was that it was on the roof of my car and I took off, leaving it God knows where, but my hopes hung on by a mere thread because the phone was still ringing, which means it wasn't off or smashed. 

Shelby went to check in the YMCA that's attached to the arena, I called the phone again to see if maybe we could hear it in the car. Then, suddenly, a man answers!!!! He said he found the phone in the parking lot, and asked if I wanted it back (WTF!). He was at a mall about 20 minutes away in a sketchy area, parked in the far corner of the lot, and seemed a little disappointed that I did not show up alone.....

Tamara!

- I found my wallet! A 20,000 person arena, a girl from out of town, but I found it! Take that, bitches!

- I wasn't raped or mugged, and I got the phone back! Though I will forever ponder why one would remove a phone from a lost location and take it with them? Other than being sketchy, why not leave it where it was found so when the dumbass girl realizes thats where she left it, she would go back to it....

- The drive was pleasant, both ways. We made excellent timing both ways, and did not hit any problems. That is, if problems do not include Shelby going through an ez pass lane at 75 mph...and then asking me if we had to park to switch drivers. 

- This

I promised myself I would find this guy. When we snuck to the lower levels for warm ups, he was the first person I saw (so it was a sign we were meant to go down there). I chased him for a bit, and when he finally stopped I went up to him and said ' You're my favorite Senators fan!' and showed him the 40 on the front of my jersey. 

While the picture was being taken, we discussed how Patty was playing tonight and how we both got our jerseys when he signed with the respective team...because, that makes sense and all. 

All in all, not bad, I think. I'll end this nonsense with a few ' happy' pictures from the trip. 

Patty showing what time we left my apartment at. 

Arriving in the city. 

POUTINE!!!

Scotiabank! An updated picture...

Patty and Patty. 

The rest of the pictures on my Facebook can be found here: 

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=38626256&l=e5c1ae2d61&id=90400158

Fuckkkkkk Me.

Not Pattys fault, not Patty's fault, not Patty's fault!

I have never been so disgusted with hockey as I was with the Sabres tonight. To literally almost be in tears, and wanting to run away from a game as early as possible is a new feeling for me, and I don't like it. 

Mind you, being awake since 3:30 this morning likely does little to help. 

It was somewhere around their third goal that Shelby and I looked at each other and said ' Patty is going to get the blame for this.' And it wasn't his, MAYBE one out of five goals, but not all of them. Between power plays, and being screened, and just having no help, this was not his battle. 

Not Pattys fault, not Patty's fault, not Patty's fault!

By the last part of the third period, I was bad at everyone...even Monty. Not Staffy and Patches...they were probably hiding under the desk in the press box. 

It was just awful...awful, awful, awful. 

Jason Pominville just sucks. He shouldn't just be over the power play, just off the team. What bugs me is that we killed off what was close to a 2 minute 5 on 3, but we cannot do shit with our power play? If Chris, Craig, and Timmy can do wonders there, why is the power play tainted with Roy and Pominville?

I'll try to do a better post when I'm not exhausted and pissed off. I have some interesting pictures, including a friend I never knew I had (the crappy hotels crappy internet connection won't let me do much)

Not Pattys fault, not Patty's fault, not Patty's fault!

It just made me sick. 

Other than the craptacular team, the experience was not too bad. I wore my Patty jersey, Shelby had her Pommers one, and my friend Sammy wore my Lydman one. We had comments about Buffalo sucking, and the like. But encountering fellow Sabres fans made it better. Thankfully we didn't get much on the way out. 

...could be because we took off our jerseys. Who knows. 

Not Pattys fault, not Patty's fault, not Patty's fault!

The Final Countdown.

Shelby and I are currently sitting on my bed, Tylenol PM coursing through our veins ready to knock us out to get up at 3:30 in the morning.

We're not even watching the Sabres game tonight, it'll be awkward to wake up in the morning/middle of the night to know what went down....like Craig scoring a hat trick. 

I hereby leave all my personal possessions to Toni Lydman. You know, in case it ends bad...

Bring it, O-Town!

Penguins Return and Fail, Max is Still Awesome

That's all I got really. 

Make a big deal about a team that plays like crap, make a big deal about the so- called crap player who has more everything than half our top lines. 

I love the Russian!

Patty Never Let in Five Goals.

It's not a secret that I hate Ryan Miller. 

My reasons have been stated, re stated, criticized, lather, rinse, repeat.  However, I do admit that at times I maybe am too hard on him. I am quick to assume problems are him, when in cases it may not be and I'm just angry. 

Last night, it was him. 

I called in to my internship today over a sore throat I cannot get rid of because of last nights horrid screaming. I was yelling anything from telling him he ' sucks' to how he should inform Tim Thomas on Friday that he will be the starter in Vancouver. Usually I'm not too vocal with any hatred (or praise, for that matter) to any player while at the game. 

And I certainly have never found a chunk of cement in the back of the arena to consider throwing at him. 

See?

After the Panthers second goal, I had a feeling we were in trouble. He was more concentrated on slashing at one player to even care what another one was doing...which was, indeed, scoring the goal. And three goals in two minutes, I dare anyone to try to blame defense on that one. 

I guess our superstar isn't so super, is he? I'm sure there are the weirdo fans out there who will go all out and try to find someone else to blame. 

Like Patty. 

Or Toni. 

Or Dominic Moore...who I totally forgot played for the Panthers until he scored on us. Seems to be a trend. 

At least one thing is for sure, the two most deserving players who have gotten the cold shoulder lately are smiling as they know they will have hard ice time this coming weekend. 

Opposing team pictured totally coincidence. 

Shelby and I leave bright (errr, it'll still be dark) and early for Ottawa on Saturday. Hopefully these two boys will be there as well. It would make the trip totally worth it. 

Atlanta Game > Florida game

(that just reminded me to do my math homework)

Since When...

- Do NHL rookies in their first game score when our 6 million dollar top liner does not?

- Does Dany Heatley have 14 goals?!

- Are Hank Tallinder jerseys go on sale...right next to Danny and Jaro's

- Do I know exactly when the phone at WGRZ is going to ring?

Why am I only happy after a loss?

The Sabres won last night. Blah blah blah shootout blah blah blah fights blah blah blah.

I was more than excited that Patty returned to...the bench. And you would THINK that making his return AND there are back to back games, that he would play tonight against Philly. 

Well, if you were thinking that, you must have forgotten that this is the Buffalo Sabres. We don't use our back ups until someone gets hurt, and THEN you play them and THEN you yell at them for being rusty. 

Why, it's perfect!

There was an article online that it may be too soon for Patty to take on a starting game. So, when would it be a prime time? 

The day before the Olympics?

The day after?

When we play a team whose first two lines are in a coma? 

When a blogger finally snaps, breaks both Ryan Millers legs, and leaves him for dead on a city back street? 

We lost against Philly once already. Not loss, were destroyed and believe it or not you giddy ass kissers, HE DID HAVE AN EXTREME PART IN THAT LOSS! Not to mention how late last night went and they didn't get to Philly until about 2 am. 

But that's cool, I'm sure Patty is fine with his skull caps and fold out chair. 

Just wait until a tired goalie can't drag his ass through the playoffs. 

On a happier note, after gaining four points last night, Maxy is now ahead of Derek in points, goals, assists, and +/-. I guess making good decisions is just not this teams things. 

Represent!

Many thanks to Shelby for bringing this to my attention. 

For the record, if you google ' patty lalime naked'...it's the 5th thing listed. 

I Hate When I Must Choose Between Napping and Blogging.

This just in!  (or maybe it was before my nap)

PATTY CAKE IS BACK!!!!....to sitting on the bench. But BACK NONE THE LESS! Ohhhh there go my high hopes that he'll be playing in Ottawa next week when Shelby and I go. 

But yay!!!!!

Yay!

Kind of perfect timing in a way. Jhonas is going to play on the Pirates tonight then head back with them after the game. I am so excited for tomorrow nights goalie lovin!

PATTY!

Okay! Moving on to my original plan for this post, last nights game (which did not include Patty).

- I'm really afraid that Clarkie's hit last night on Reddox is going to become a big deal when it shouldn't. Though I'm very hopeful that he's going to be okay, it's obvious Clarke meant no harm. It was a tiny hit with a big fall. And p.s- Oilers, when someone is trying to help your teammate, don't smack him in the head! Duh!

Buffalo Sabres left winger Clarke MacArthur(notes), right, checks on Edmonton Oilers left winger Liam Reddox(notes) after checking him hard into the boards during the third period of the NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Sabres' MacArthur was given a five-minute boarding penalty and a game misconduct for the hit. Buffalo won 3-1.

See? Even Yahoo! Sports says he wanted to check on him, and Yahoo! Sports hates us. He looked so bummed when he when he was ejected too, which I know I'm sure they all do, but he looked very remorseful...very rare in this sport. 

- Shelby and I are soooo psychic. We called Drew scoring last night, which I admit isn't anything special because it's Edmonton and that's what Drew does when it was Edmonton. Then, we said that Monty and Craig were going to score. 

Well, Craig didn't...

But Steven did!

I'd be lying if Shelby, a friend of ours, and myself did not hug each other and bounce, after the delayed reaction that it was him that scored. I LOVE Monty, and I regret any horrid things that were said about him at the Pepsi Center over the summer. I also love when defensemen score!

Monty's goal takes away from Hecht's goal, I hate to say. Monty, a defenseman, scored against a real goalie. But that's cool. 

- I'm kind of bummed we only scored three goals? With Edmonton, isn't it usually more like...15?

Did I mention Patty was back?!

Eff You, Darcy...Part 52956

At noon today, I did a happy dance.

Because Adam Mair cleared waivers. 

You should be happy!

I was disgusted at the fact that he was attempted to be traded, then put on waivers. We were going to lose him for an underdeveloped rookie who takes lame penalties, and a washed up forward who bashed this city on his way out years ago. 

But I'm stoked Adam is staying! I think he is a HUGE part of this team, more than people realize, and he should be insulted he was ever considered to leave (would YOU want to be Darcy after Adam clears waivers? Or...at all). 

I will no longer fear or tease Adam. Sometimes you have to almost lose something to realize how much you love it. 

I Told Myself I Wouldn't Recap on the Catwalk...

But then I got a good night sleep, and I wasn't so (as?) angry. 

So, I'm sure everyone has seen pictures, watched videos, and heard stories. But, I have the advantage of being sober the entire night. I am just that cool, I suppose. 

I went with my two friends Ashley and Morgan, who are twins (in case that becomes relevant later). We all decided to go on Thursday, after promising we wouldn't because it was too much money blah blah blah (and Steadfast still owes me $400...). 

Anywho. We got there for six, and were able to watch Caroline once again get in underage, haha. We wandered around, seeing everyone who was dressed up (I wasn't, I didn't have enough time to make that work) and what not, waiting to see who would be the first Sabre we would see. 

And it was Chris Butler. 

That picture does no justice, none. He had the tape glasses, he had the dorky sweater, he had the untucked shirt underneath. He was ADORABLE, and it was so fitting for him, I couldn't believe it. Granted, I didn't know that Myers would be in the same outfit (they totally planned it) so I thought it was one of a kind, and screamed when I saw him. It was just so fitting. 

We kept wandering, mostly to see all the cardboard cutouts and what not. Then, Morgan was pulling me into the back room where the food was for what she referred to as a ' Lalime sighting.' That room is probably about the size of a small garage, but I couldn't find him. Because what do you look for when you're looking for Patty Lalime? His hair, and he had a hat on! Not to mention he was in a leather jacket, and that is not expected, but appreciated just the same. His wife was dressed as Sandy from Grease, I thought it was cute that even the wives get into it. 

And I actually talked to Patty (once resisting the urge to run at him)! Not that it's ever been a problem for me, but I've always found that approaching them at the Catwalk is weird, I don't know why. But he was standing in this crowd of people, but no one was talking to him, and there was this little space next to him so I ran in there and was like ' YOU LOOK LONELY!' And then, similar to many other Patty Lalime/Tamara encounters...I don't remember anything. 

In one of the trips from the bar to the main ballroom, we saw Toni at the ATM, which is just so awkward that its amusing. AND, he was in the 50s mode as well. And not the leather jacket kind of way (which would seem to be what he would go for) but the regular joe. I thought it was cute. He even had his hair slicked back! Which means, he has enough hair FOR IT to be slicked back!

Good enough!

Then, there was Drew Stafford. 

I remember when the photo shoot pictures came out, and I was like ' oh my god, Ryan Miller should have been a teenager in the 50's' because it just fit so well. 

No, no no no no no no no. 

Drew Stafford should have been a teenager in the 50's. 

And by the looks of this picture, he agrees. 

If it wasn't for the tattoos, I probably would have never recognized him. 

The auction was the same as it was last year, for the most part. Nice things that would cost my tuition to even have a chance at. However, Goose found it necessary to get on stage when they were auctioning a wine tasting event with him and Ryan. 

Yes Goose, those glasses totally work for you. I don't care what Janet Snyder says. 

Oh, and Patty K almost got into a fight with one of the iron chef guys. I would have bid for those two to beat the snot out of each other in my backyard...just saying. 

Then, I was beginning to think that an absent Craig Rivet would mean the fashion show would be missing a little something. But, I'll let you be the judge of that one......

Lets all take a moment to appreciate Steve Montador and Steve Montador's hair...

We didn't stay long afterwards, and not a lot of people did in comparison to the year before. Even a lot of Sabres had left, but we were determined to catch Patty and Hank for pictures, but Patty had gone bye bye and we were going to replace him with Toni, but that's scary. 

We did end up grabbing Hank, and while we were setting up for the picture, we told him to put his 50s glasses back on. He checked his shirt and was like ' I don't have them!' then Ashley, who had them because he gave them to her while on the Catwalk, yanks them out of her purse and is like ' I DO!' and he laughed...really hard. I swear these events would be downsized big time if the adorable Swede wasn't there (not that Jhonas wasn't adorable as well). 

When we thought Drew had left, Ashley was starting to feel a bit better because she knew she wouldn't have to encounter him (similar to when I shoved her into him and he didn't notice). But then we saw him walk by and Morgan went after him to ask him for a picture. I was expecting him to be mean, I don't know why, he kind of sets himself up for that kind of reputation, but he was like ' omg, sure!' So we had to convince a slightly tipsy Ashley to put all her stuff down and go stand next to him. It eventually led to a picture, the one that was posted above. Morgan and I attempted one with him, but Ashley never got the hang of the camera, and Drew was yelling at her haha. 

We had to leave after that...

But, any situation where you can walk away with a paddle ball, a hula hoop, and no hangover...ranks overall pretty good in my book.

Holy CRAP!

Seriously, Danny Paille should have scored last night. 

Because I love it when past Sabres prove that they should have stayed on the team. 

Because it makes perfect sense that within a year of a player leaving this team, everyone is like ' omg, this is how we're going to get them back.'

Not to mention, that Jhonas having the same result of his first game that Patty had earlier this season is two totally different things. Right? Its never the same excuse twice, is it. 

Good job, Jhonas. I'm terribly sorry the rest of the team couldn't give you a hand in your first NHL game ever. 

-Hugs-

Oh, and according to some low life guy in his mid 20's, I am ' retarded like Corky from Life Goes On' for thinking Patty Lalime is a good goalie. 

Best goaltender in Senators history...right...I'm clearly out of my element. 

Fuck it. 

And Shelby takes over this blog when/if I do not return from tonight. 

Ryan Miller Kills Child, Paul Gaustad Blamed.

So tell me...

What has to happen for Ryan Miller to take an ounce of responsibility for what goes on in sixty minutes of play? 

Lets in four goals against the Flyers?

Not his fault. 

Three against the Islanders in a short amount of time?

Somehow Pattys fault. 

It seems as though it can always be blamed on someone else. Is it always his fault? Of course not, but soon enough they're going to be blaming Toni for what went down tonight. 

The Sabres were outplayed, yes, but Ryan could have been WAY more on his guard tonight. This is not starting goalie for Team USA behavior, Ryan. Not your playing, and no your bitching every time a goal goes in. You not seeing it does not mean it didn't happen. 

Grow up, bub. Vancouver isn't going to give a shit. 

Furthermore, this dude right here has less regulation losses than you. 

These are facts. 

I know what you're thinking, Patty has only played in 1.45 games this season....

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Um, duh.

Marty Biron, ILY.

Hugs!


And I thought the Flyers made him nasty!

When this happened last night, I was in complete shock...I think I still am. I heard Patty was in the crease being a pest (I seem to text a lot more at Sabres games when someone is NOT there) then didn't look up until Marty was going after him.

Good for him, I think. He kind of made a jump going after one of our enforcers when someone like ohh, say Derek Roy was nearby.

I was worried that it would turn in to a nasty pile up, or that Patty would go after him when he got in the box. Or that Drews head would have exploded because he would have no idea what to do when he finally got down there.

I think the Sabres are disappointed in Patty. How dare he bug Marty like that!

There was a pair of really drunk guys in the section next to us and behind us (it was really empty where we were sitting, bummer). Everytime Ryan so much as took a drink from his water bottle, they would chant ' USA! USA!' so Shelby and I were discussing random countries I could have stood up and cheered for...like Micronesia, and Tawian.

Despite a shut out, an ironic one at that, I still think Marty played better last night. Sure, Ryan didn't let anything in, but 24 vs. 39 shots isn't a fair match up. The goals Marty did let in were either horribly screened or a power play. The third one was just crazy, he totally knew what he was doing there.

Just like how it wasn't Pattys fault that we lost in New York, it wasn't Martys here.

Also, not too stoked that Roy scored his first goal on Marty...and I'm just not too stoked that he scored period. He did his stupid little celebration like he's suppose to be something great, and we have defensemen with more goals than him! It took you 12 games, wtf Derek, wtf!

Thomas also scored on Marty, and I know he doesn't like that. When he's ready to admit it, I will be ready to listen.

I'll actually be interested to see how the last game against the Islanders go, and surprisngly it's not like...tomorrow, or something.

Actually, tomorrow is the Flyers game. But, apparently Shelby does not want to watch it with me. I kind of hope Patty is better by then, because he shouldn't be too far away from the ice when Emery is around. Maybe we can install a zipline from the press box to the crease, I dunno.


p.s- him carpooling with Toni was quite possibly the most adorable thing ever.

Things That Bug Me...and Pre-Game I Suppose.

For the record, my post this morning was my 52nd post (on blogspot). If anything, it will excite Shelby.

- It was Shelby who informed me that indeed, Patty Cakes is injured. He hurt his groin while saving the Islanders game from being a complete disaster, and will join Tonis club in the press box for groin related injuries.

As much as I want Toni back, it would be nice for Patty to have company in the pressbox. But, it's not even noon, who knows. I was soooooooooo sure it was Ryan who was hurt.

Damn.

- Articles that say Patty is inconsistent, and Lindy cannot rely on him.

Wow, really? People are telling us not to freak out over the playoffs, but this can slide in as a top problem? He played 1.5 games, not even! I have stated my place on the Atlanta game, and CLEARLY he wasn't the bad goalie on Saturday night! He saved that game from becoming even more of a headache.

Martys not coming back this year, folks. Get over it, move on, and leave Patty the eff alone! You're gonna be thanking him when bad shit happens later on in the season and we need him.

- The Olympics!

While slaving over a computer for hours tracking election results last night at Channel 2, I saw a commercial that said the Olympics were in 100 days- which means its 99 days right now. There are no rosters, let alone talking about which goalie is starting for Team USA!

Is Ryan going? Probably. Is he going to start? Who knows. I've had so many people tell me that because he was shafted with the last olympics, they'll let him start. That's not how it works. I doubt the committee is concerned with how a 25 year old goalie had a bad thumb 4 years ago. Lets not start buying the jerseys jst yet, folks.

Random side note, someone at work told me olympic players leave two weeks prior to the break beginning. Does anyone know for sure if thats true? If so, I can name two people going to every single game in that time period.

Don't get me wrong, I love the Olympics. I love that its in Canada, I love that Team Canada is going to be awesome...but lets all take a deep breath.

- Someone let Jason Pominville reproduce.

I promised myself I wouldn't put much about this in my post. But you would think in nine months someone would have found out about this? I imagine a lot of fan girls are passed out on the floor right now. I still cannot wrap my head around the thought of him being in charge of a little life, but what can you do with boys these days.

But Jayden and Jason? I don't know...



My friend Connor and I got last minute ish tickets to the game tonight. It was so cheap. I hope at least one French Canadian goalie will be there....

My friend Connor and I are goin g

Ryan Miller, You Two Timer!

   I'm just saying....

p.s- who wants to bet Pominvilles baby was conceived the night of the last Catwalk For Charity? Anyone? Anyone?

Best Loss Ever!

In hockey, there are butt kickings. Then, there are butt kickings that just kick butt. 

Last night was one of them. 

Here are the reasons why last nights loss to the New York Islanders was incredible. 

5.) It's only October. Well, it was October when the game happened, now its November (like you needed help). It was going to happen, and it did. Toronto was the lead in for a ass whopping against the Islanders, and it happened. For some reason, we took down a team like Detroit, but let the Isles walk all over us. I don't know why it happens, but it does. Furthermore, the Islanders are not in our division, and are NOWHERE near us in points, so everyone just take a deep breath. 

4.) Craigory and Monty both got into their first fights of the season. I'll admit I've been waiting for Monty to go nuts (I wait for Craig to do it, too, and get more excited when he does, but its not as common). Monty could have done a bit better, but gets an A for effort. 

I know he has it in him, and we can let this one slide. 

Now Craigory! By the time his fight came along, he just wasn't having it. He had a little run in with his opponent, who then tried to get away it seemed. But nope, Craig went in for the ass whopping, and did so magnificently. 

Yay!

3.) Marty!!! Ohhhh how I hope Darcy was watching very closely last night. I don't like Marty being on the Islanders, and I don't like Marty playing against our current back up goalies (more on that in a minute). But, similar to when he shut out the Sabres as a Flyer last November, if the Sabres aren't going to pull through with their end of the deal, why not be happy for Marty being awesome? 

Martys 38 saves against his former team was not only his 26th career shutout, but also his 200th career win. And, as an added bonus of adorableness, he had fantastic things to say about the Sabres. 

I like when he comes through to remind me that I still love him. 

Hearts!

2.) Shelby and I saved money, time, frustration, creation of criminal records by not going to that game. Though I don't think it would have been THAT bad, and we would have found something good going on there (like Patty sitting in the stands with fans!...then Ryan doing it) it's nice to know that, like Goose and Patty K, we avoided the disaster. Now if only Ottawa promises to be better...

1.) RYAN MILLER HAS LOST IN REGULATION! Oh nos! The sky is falling! We're never gonna win the cup! Trade EVERY SINGLE DEFENSEMAN AND PATTY LALIME FOR 4TH ROUND DRAFT PICKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeahhh, not here folks. You know why there are back up goalies? For when there's back to back games! That could possibly be where the name came from. Ryan should have never played last night, mostly because of Toronto, mostly because he just shouldn't have. To say the absolute least, he should have had the second Islanders goal. I mean....he just should have! Defensemen can not go in the net behind you, Mr. Miller. 

The highlight of my night is when my friend Morgan said ' they have to wait for Patty to get down the hallway' and I was in over-biased heaven. Had Patty gotten the loss, despite letting in less goals and playing less time, I would have lost my mind. 

Similar will happen if I see one finger of blame pointed at Patty for last night. He saved it from being a hell of a loss worse, I think. And now, we can no longer say Ryan hasn't lost in regulation, though I'm sure they'll find some stupid tagline to stick on him....like how he hasn't lost in regulation at home while wearing the throwback jersey...or something. 

Hugs!

Also, this post stands as proof that my two boys against one another did not lead to self combustion. 

This time...