Saturday, December 12, 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Little Guys and Swedes and guys named MONTY!


Last night, Shelby and I had an epic plan to spend the night together baking, watching the game, and work on our newest project. We haven't watched a game together since the Montreal game...which is a long time, at least for us. 

Then my friend Connor called me to tell me he had his grandpas season tickets, and wanted me to go. I really battled the idea in my head...I hated the idea of ditching Shelby, and I had to bake something for channel 2 today. Also, the weather wasn't really on our side (still isn't). 

In the end, we went. And, I am SO glad we did!

Right away, we could tell they were already doing better than Monday (not like doing worse was really a possibility). Because of the angle of our seats, we saw the first goal go right in. And, we thought it was Natey, just from how it looked, and we were screaming for the little guy. 

Then, they announced it, and it was MONTY. For a second, Connor and I were like ' oh....OH!' So, of course, major excitement that Monty scored, since we weren't there for his first goal, and defensemen don't usually score a lot. 

However, I kept thinking Gerbe would score. I don't know why, he was so determined in his pre-game interview talking about it, thinking if he scored he wouldn't have to go back to Portland. And, sure enough, he did! And when he did, we knew it was him, and everyone was SO excited for him, which they should be! Patty was ready to launch off the bench and on to him...which would have been painful. I'm sure they discussed this last weekend in Portland...well, Nate talked about it, Patty just sat there. 

And then...THE SWEDE!!!!! What an epic night! 2 defensemen and a rookie. AND...a shutout. Take that, Ovie!

I love the way this team bounces back after being shut out...by shutting out. However, I get the feeling Ryan Miller is about to snap. He needs a hug and a nap, and some hot chocolate. 




Especially in this shit...

Oh Medaille College, how you make me risk my life for pettyness. 

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Double Poop.

Last night was awful, just awful. It doesn't take much to overturn the soaking wet feet I had when finally getting into the arena, and last night was not even close.

Ryan Miller deserves no blame, and coming from me that means a lot. The second goal may or may not have been his fault, but it sure as well was not the game winning one. Years from now, when reminicing to his 14 children from 10 different women, Marty B can talk about how he tied the 103 shutout record with ten fucking shots on goal.

Goose was probably hanging himself in the press box, Chris was probably crying. And Patty was sitting on the bench thinking ' I conditioned for this crap?' I swear that's what he said to Ryan at the end of the game.

And Mike Harrington did have an interesting point about Patty...I know I always go off about him, but is last night really worth spending much time on? Especially since the Sabres didn't. Anyways, Mike said that conditioning Patty all weekend to bench him for a week is insanely stupid, and it is.

Apparently he's going to play against the Rangers. It's a shame, since Shelby and I are going to the Chicago game (I don't like being seperated from her, I don't). I think Patty only starting on the second of back to back nights isn't helping anyone, since he already will have a tired team....







Shelby just told me that Lindy was bitching on the radio about Jason and Roy. Thank youuuuuuuu! Frankly, I'm surprised they haven't found a way to blame Patty yet...or Drewseph.


Speaking of my wonderful long haired blondie, her and I have a special surprise coming later in the week....and unlike the Sabres, we shall not disappoint.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Omggggggg People!

Today in my speech class, I had to give a presentation on the pro-choice movement as part of my final (part of the trick was we didn't know our topic until we got up there). 

At the end of the speech, people were allowed to ask questions. As you can imagine, based on the topic, it's basically getting torn apart at the waist. 

One thing I had to keep repeating during my responses, as well as throughout the speech itself, was that pro-choice doesn't mean pro-abortion, it means you're just all for whatever people want to do with their bodies. 

Then I realized....

My class is a lot like ignorant Sabres fans. You know, the ones who don't read too much past a headline, assume that this means that and the like. 

I recently had to delete yet another comment from the bully known as doomerang (bully being there is no site, just a name made up clearly to look all tough and hot shit on someone elses blog). He went on and on about how our back up goaltender lost to AHL teams. 

Because Patty was totally familiar with the Pirates, right? He had totally played with them before, knew their style, had time to get together with them, see how they all blended together. 

OH WAIT!

My bad...

Lets take another trip back to his 44 shots on net Friday night, which earned him first star. That's certainly more than Ryan did against the Rangers ( NOT INSULTING RYAN NOT INSULTING RYAN NOT INSULTING RYAN NOT INSULTING RYAN...he just seems to be everyones hero) but Ryans not getting his ass kicked for that loss. 

Honestly people, if you're going to use enough of what little brain power you have going when reading this to type a comment, don't sell yourself short, actually read! Go beyond the first sentence, I know you can do it!





Saturday, December 5, 2009

Awww, Poop.


- I would like to say the Sabres lost, but, that would involve playing in the first place...

- I'm really glad it didn't go to a shootout (hahaha, Shelby). Because, we all know Al and his deal. When he graced himself on the bench this morning at practice, everyone was excited (including us). Many of them rushed over and sat around for the Al Kotalik story hour. 


I support anything that gets Adam and Toni smiling. And I mean anything

- If you think the Sabres did bad, you're right. Just kidding, not really, but look at the Caps and the Flyers...8 to 2! This is after firing the coach. I know it takes time and all, but geez, can people not understand that it's not always the coach? Such a shame, replace him with another fired coach. This is going to suck...if you're a Flyers fan. 

- Atlanta played, and won in a shootout. For the first time ever, Max did not score. 

- Going back to the Flyers for a second, there are rumors that Richards is going to give up the C. Frankly, I think that's dumb. If he thinks he cannot hold the position, he should have realized that over a season ago! Suddenly it becomes evident when the team goes through a bad streak? Give me a break. Part of being the captain is being there when the times are tough, not just when you're in the playoffs you bitch. 

- The Pirates lost, 3-2. It wasn't that bad of a game, at least compared to Buffalo, haha. Patty did the best he could with a back to back game, and I'm sure he was exhausted with the work he did last night. 

- That being said, Patty Boy is coming back!


Wawoo!

Patrick Lalime > Abortion Power Points




I have major school projects due in the upcoming week, BUT...this might get my brain going, no?

First off, and this is most important. 


MY BOYYYYY!!!!!

Last night, the Portland Pirates lost in a shootout to the Providence something-or-others. BUT! With Mr. Patty Lalime in net, the game MADE it that far, because of 44 shots on goal, he only let in two!

Because of his stellar performance that was sensed by me even through refreshing the game page, Patty earned FIRST STAR!

FIRST STAR!!!!


Huzzah!

Though I'm still not pleased with the arrangement, I'm very happy he did so well! Hopefully the streak continues tonight. 

Following my seizure when seeing the star news, Shelby found this little gem on the Portland site...and she loves that I slipped on a blanket when seeing it. 

Lookin' good!

I didn't mention this before (Shelby did, though), but wearing my Patty jersey to the Montreal game the other night broke it's ugly streak. After one pre-season game, the Atlanta game, and the Ottawa game, it has finally attended a winning game. Technically, I count the preseason game as a half, because the half that Patty played, he won...

Yay!

Friday, December 4, 2009

Lizards and Kitties and Tim Connolly as Batman.


Last night proved pretty much what we had all expected. 

- Shelby and I are pretty much too weird to go back
- We are not comfortable with going to Sabres games with people who are not the other one (though my dad will be an exception when he comes home)
- Our ' inside jokes' if you will have become so real to us that we forget that they are indeed not real. This would be fine if they were harmless, which they are, but not when we start talking about Patty Lalime's kitten to other people....like Patty Lalime. 

Speaking of Patty Lalime!

I need to learn not to get bad information while I'm driving. Such as re-singing Grier, or Patty being sent to the AHL.

Now, I don't expect people to really understand where I'm coming from on this? Because, well, no one TYPICALLY cares about the back up goalie, and for some reason Ryan gets dragged into an argument that has nothing to do with him...but, that's how it goes with some people in Buffalo I suppose. 

I was livid when I found out that he was going, which was a big step from planning a Portland trip when it was just a rumor. Though I did calm down when I found out it was only for two games (if they weren't back to back games this weekend, I promise we would have gone to a game), I was still angry. 

It's not because he's not in Buffalo, it's because the whole damn thing does not make sense.  Yes, I do know that Patty needs to play this month and in the upcoming months because of the two weeks this city will self combust with no Ryan. And, they want to warm him up for the condensed schedule, but, can he not ' condition' here? Instead of with a team he is not familiar with against teams he'll never see again. 

Maybe that just makes too much sense, like most things with goaltenders and this team. 

Now it just feels awkward. Because he's the only Sabre NOT here. And he's all alone in Portland, where it's cold (cause it's so warm in Buffalo...) and lonely AND WHAT IF THE OTHER PIRATES DON'T LIKE HIM?!

Jhonas likes him, but he's here!

Okay, I'm done overreacting. But, my gift to Patty today is....


Stay warm, buddy!

I'm still holding out for Chi Town. 

In non psychotic news, the Sabres won 6-2 last night...much better than an OT win, no? And, despite them winning when we left the arena, the Bills lost...not such a big shock. 

Also, Ryan did not do a post game interview...after a win, and when he did so well. This can only mean one thing...he's dead, clearly. 


Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Sabre Hotness Melted the Snow!



Wowwwwww, that was lame. 

Anywho...

- I love Kevin, I just do. First off, he seems like an all around good guy. But most importantly, his blogs are the only reasonable piece of Sabres information out there, which I'm sure I've touched on before. The most recent post states that Ryan is doing well, which he is, but also the defensemen and their improving. 

He also mentions the brutal month, line changes, the ' grey' area in Patty K's suspension, and eating a light bulb in Philly. 

Once again, I love you. 

- Patty K's interview today made me giggle. Basically, he's still angry and can't wait to bunch a bitch...and he giggles when he says it, so, bonus. 

- Ovie got suspended. That's not news, but hopefully suspending a super star will send the necessary warning. Like Patty, Alex claims he will not change his style of play. I don't think Alex intends to hurt people, but cannot understand that he will should things keep up. Hopefully, everyone stays alive. 

- I fell asleep before the Sharks and Sens game last night. However, it doesn't look like I missed much. Dany got two assists, and second star, the Sharks won, and nothing seems to be that interesting. If it was in Ottawa, however...

- CRAIGORY MAY BE BACK TOMORROW! I know he may not be horribly important to some, but, he's the captain and it will make Chris stop crying. 

- I'm going to three games in the next week. With my luck, Patty will start in the one I don't go to....

- Last, but not least, it's someones BIRTHDAY!!

That's right, today is the 40th anniversary (heehee) of the Buffalo Sabres!



I could only think of one thing to get them:



Haha, jk!

Now, I have to make a fake website about a fake pizza party for a fake school involving the real Ryan and Goose. 

Stellar.