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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Live from the red carpet...two days late.

So, as stated in my first unofficial post (i think this still counts as unofficial, i haven't decided yet) the NHL Awards were that night. They didn't excite me, they never really do (except when Lindy was nominated for the Jack Adams, also, when Lindy won the Jack Adams). And Las Vegas? I feel like its a prelude to the mess of attempting to put a team there.

Was Hamilton not enough? Thank god that sank like the Titanic. 

Anywho, I decided to look at the results, to see if a blog could come from that. 

In case you missed them (like me)

Hart Trophy (Most Valuable Player) – Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
Pearson Award (Most Outstanding Player; selected by the players) – Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
Norris Trophy (Top Defenseman) – Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins
Vezina Trophy (Top Goaltender) – Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins
Calder Trophy (Top Rookie) – Steve Mason, Columbus Blue Jackets
Selke Trophy (Top Defensive Forward) – Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings
Lady Byng Trophy (Most Gentlemanly Player) – Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings
Jack Adams Award (Coach of the Year) — Claude Julien, Boston Bruins
Masterton Trophy (Dedication and Perseverance) – Steve Sullivan, Nashville Predators
Clancy Trophy (Humanitarian Contributions) – Ethan Moreau, Edmonton Oilers
Lifetime Achievement Award – Jean Beliveau, Montreal Canadiens
Art Ross Trophy (Leading Scorer) – Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
Rocket Richard Trophy (Most Goals) – Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
Jennings Trophy (Fewest Goals Allowed) – Tim Thomas, Manny Fernandez, Boston Bruins
N.H.L. Foundation Award (Charitable Contributions) — Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL Fan Fav Award – Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks
Messier Award (Leadership) – Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames

And one thing I could not help but notice is that the NHL's poster bitch boy didn't win a THING (future reference, I would sooner remove my own wisdom teeth with broken glass before showing any appreciation for THAT penguin). I'm not sure if he was even nominated, but I would assume if he did someone would kiss enough ass for him to win (I honestly wouldn't be that shocked if he won without even being nominated).

So, that made me smile while I sit here at work. Sidney Crosby may have " won" (cough) the Cup, but Ovechkin won MVP and was even selected to be the best player by OTHER players. As you can see, he also won the Rocket Richard Trophy, but it'd kind of like when Jack Nicholson goes to the Oscars...he already knows he's going to win. 

Other than that, overall pleased with the outcome. I was a little shocked when i saw that Roberto won the Fan Favorite. Not that I have anything against him, and I know a lot of people adore him, but I just thought someone else (possibly less deserving? Actually, this is where I would have pictured Crosbys name) would have taken over. 

Anyways, that's all I got for now. I'll be working on some filler stuff, maybe. Also, the Sabres draft party is this coming Friday (as is, the draft) and ours is taking place at an art gallery in Buffalo. Why, you ask? Because dinosaurs are more important, and will be invading the arena at the same time. Even after being extinct for 65 million years, they still win...

:)