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!

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'm So Neglecting.

Sorry folks, but yesterday I was death with a Sabres shirt on. I don't have swine flu like poor Jill, but something finally brought me down. Luckily, the worse only lasted a day, now i'm just sore and congested. Oh, and like my grandpa, whenever I laugh, it leads to a coughing fit. 

Anyways!

Shelby and I had loads of fun at the pre-season game. The red carpet was spiffy, except for the lack of Craig Rivet, and Derek Roy still being allowed to dress himself. I think his suit is why GOOSE was Captain, and he was not. But other than that, everyone looked sharp and seemed to be more comfortable with the concept in comparison to last year. Joe Dipenta, who finally came out of the wood work, seemed to be a little confused...which is weird because he played in California, land of this kind of crap. He also had Tim Hortons in hand, very adorable. 

Some things from that evening. 

- Patty didn't bring his daughters, but he had a pink tie (like Hank!). I think Patty K was most hardcore into the signings, and Drew just wanted to make fun of Derek (he said what we were all thinking). 

- I loved that Adam went. But I'm sure he has a lot of time to waste, this along with his new blog. However, I bet he will be right back at the 6 week mark. Afterall, according to Jim Corsi, he's a ' hip guy.' (insert awkward laughing).

- The ONE autograph I wanted was Patty on a Penguins card I recently got. But this skank next to me (not Shelby) pushed me aside to get him to sign her Winter Classic banner. The game HE WASN'T EVEN ON OUR TEAM FOR!

- Security was suspicious of my bag. I love having to say  ' uh, a bobblehead' when he felt it. Thank god he didn't ask me to take out Toni's card, even though it was occupying the most room in that little bag. 

- Shelby and I attempted to get to the 200 level to FINALLY get a picture with Patty and Patty, but apparently even during the preseason they check tickets before you go up. And not until I just read Shelby's blog did I realize we also forgot to do it after the game (darn you, Toni Lydman!). We have time to keep forgetting...

- Goose being captain was the greatest thing since...Craig Rivet being captain. Also, his goal was totally called by Shelby and I...including Mike Grier's assist. 

- Jason Pominville looks ridiculous with the camera on his head. More so, that is. 

- Yelling at Leafs fans will never get old. I never have issues with other opposing fans, so I save it all for them. 

- I called Shelby a 'cunt-nugget' because she filmed me backing up my car in our oh-so-cheap parking lot. 

- Toni loved the bloopers video. Drewseph didn't even budge when they did the air guitar thing.

- Speaking of Drew, they finally put that man in a cage...and denied him his burrito. 

- There's probably some stuff I'm forgetting.

- Toni's mom should be proud with that woman he married. I've always thought Mrs. Lydman was a funny girl, like when she translated my Finnish sign. Wednesday night, Shelby and I gave Toni an early birthday card explaining why his present would be late (hehe). You know those ones that play music? Imagine that 6 times bigger, and thats what we had. He did stop, but we were acting too chicken shit to give it to him. But we figured we had to for it all to fall into place. So, we handed it to him and said blah blah blah it's for your birthday. He smiled and said...something, but the his wife grabbed it from him and said ' oh good, because I was going to forget it!' That's a solid hockey marriage right there!

Also!

- Timmy is going to be on the second line with Clarke opening night, and an unnamed winger. Roy, Thomas, and Drewseph are going to be the starters. I like some parts, but not others, we'll have to wait and see. 

- According to Jhonas's Facebook, he's going to Portland tomorrow. Obviously, we all knew, but still. I wonder who is next...

- Adam Mair was skating today. He had Timmys red jersey on, but he was pretty active, until he fell over. 

- Home opener is 8 days away! 8 days! Goodness gracious, that means 6 days until Shelby explodes. 

Pictures from Wednesday? Of course....    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2222470&id=90400158&l=362c670fdc

Commitment Issues and Giant Zambonis

I know what you're thinking...what is she dong up this early? Well, my tummy decided that 5 am was as late as I had to go this morning, which was complete shit. I only have class until 9:30 (to which I will then rush to the Pepsi Center one last time) but I can already feel the pain. 

It's okay, naps are becoming regular routine with me. 

So, I'm killing time by painting my fingernails lime green (to match my toenails). I was warned that its a bad idea before going in to such a professional setting on Saturday. But, I don't consider half naked hockey players ' professional' (even when they're clothed, it's a tough call). 

I also spent some time changing the template (haha, again!). Honestly, I don't think I'm ever going to be happy with it, so don't get too comfortable. I just hope this isn't a preview of my married life...though the Sabres likely are. 

Oh! Somewhat fun news. Somewhere in the course of yesterday, one of my teachers made me sign up for the internship class and is now working to get me a sports reporting internship at Channel 2 (he's a hardcore guy, he didn't even know my name before we did all this). I don't watch the news too often, but I only watch Channel 2. I don't know why, I just love them. Our broadcasting class 2-ish years ago took a trip there for the 5 o'clock news and I was on the edge of my seat with bright eyes and all that jazz. 

And sports? Lets face it, five minutes in they'll realize I know about as much as football as Yo-Yo knows about baseball and HOPEFULLY stick me with the Sabres (look at me! I haven't even been interviewed yet!). Either way, I have a thing for Adam Benigni, not like that, he just seems like a cool guy. He kind of reminds me of Adam Mair (seriously, go look at it, he does) so I think that I can be reminded of Mair without being scared is always a perk. 

Speaking of Adam Mair, I am starting to mentally prepare to cover the Puck Drop. For anyone who doesn't know, last year was pretty scary for me, and I tried to dodge the bullet this year. But, part of being an unpaid intern is that no one gives a shit about you. 

Though, looking back on last season, I am going to avoid/do things that I didn't do last September. For example...

- Eat breakfast. I think Natey P and I will both be thankful for that one. 

- When I asked who I want to interview, I won't answer honestly. Last year, I asked for Hank and got Adam. So, this year maybe if I ask for Steve Montador, I'll get Patty (I probably won't, I'll probably get Steve Montador). 

- Avoid Adam Mair all together. He'll likely be there, and not skating so more chances to encounter him. But, post hip surgery, there's a good chance I'm faster than him. 

- NOT peer into the locker room when they stand me in the hallway. In all fairness to them, the chances that a 20-something intern is in the hallway and sees THAT are rather slim, but it can be easily avoided, and thus, should. 

- Smack Drew Stafford. This I did not do last season (I'm not even sure if I saw him) but I think it serves a purpose this year. I learned to love him over this off season, but the love was not returned. Also, I feel like if I do it in front of Toni, Hank, Patty, Craigy...whoever else is up at the end of this coming season, they'll think ' wow, we shouldn't do what he did, she'll get mad.' Yes, she will. 

- Somehow ask Craigy his favorite sweet. Shelby and I are going to spend Saturday night making a birthday treat for Sunday, and it would be nice to go in a direction of something he likes (though everyone like chocolate cake, it'd be nice to do something special). I'm not sure how I could squeeze that in there...asking about the changes to the blue line, an old teammate returning, chocolate vs. vanilla? Maybe this would be easier if they asked HIM that during the ten stupid questions thing. 

Ugh.

On a closing note, I saw this on another blog....

First off, let me just say that is my DREAM...a zamboni get away on a city street (it doesn't have to be Manhattan, and I'm not sure there is such thing as getting away on a zamboni, but in comparison to my old car, it's a good start). I like to think this wasn't staged...he got bored, and went off on it. And when he returned, there were a number of tourists wedged under that bad boy. But, I'm probably not that lucky.

I've always had a soft spot for Ovie (mostly because he's not Crosby). He seems to be an easy going guy, and always up for a joke, or something silly.

Though I'm sure his antics are easily spotlighted because he's Russian and all, and Russians don't do this kind of thing, I think he has some tough competition. 

Ovie, buy some leopard print pants, and we'll talk. 

However, I don't recommend it. 

Pardon My Dust

Okay...

This site is clearly not ready just yet...so pardon my dust while I figure out how to get Mr. Craig Rivet back up on the banner...I'll probably just go to Shelby for help on that one. 

Anywho, as soon as September 1st hit, I was all for ' oh my god, hockey is happening!' August 31st, different story, and I know I'm like that...it's very weird. Training camp is in ten days, and I can still remember walking to my car after the last game in April, crazy!

So, it was announced yesterday that Adam Mair underwent hip surgery and will be out for at least six weeks...which means at least training camp (which means Tamara is all clear for the Puck Drop) and the season opener (shame...he said his favorite team to play against is the Habs). Though I'm sure certain Tim Kennedys and Mike Webers are smiling very wide with such news. It won't last, fellas! Hate to tell you, but Sabres have been known to come back faster than expected from boo boos.

Then there's Tim Connolly...we're happy when he just comes back. 

The surgery Adam underwent is actually the same surgery Patty Cake had back in...well, I'm not sure when...I'm sure he said it on the Lunch Express. Anyways, it was arthroscopic hip surgery (though Patty it was both hips, I'm not sure if Adam was just one or both as well). 

How about a little medical lesson? According to Wikipedia (that just destroyed the whole ' medical lesson' credibility) the surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage of the interior of a joint is performed using an arthroscope, a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision. Arthroscopic procedures can be performed either to evaluate or to treat many orthopaedic conditions including torn floating cartilage, torn surface cartilage, ACL reconstruction, and trimming damaged cartilage.

I like terms such as ' minimally invasive' In case you're still with me, here's a picture...

Pretty cool stuff. And last I heard, Patty was alive, so I'm sure Adam will do just fine. Perhaps Patty will bring him chicken soup or the like. 

Get well soon, Adam. See, I can at least pretend to love him.