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. 

Pookey No Likey Roster Cuts

For the record, I'm getting to the pictures. It's like the day before opening night (yeah, or not), scary stuff is going on here, folks! I also know that the Air Canada Centre is the ACC not the AAC as I've been calling it. I've been calling it that forever, even when my dad worked for Air Canada. 

Before I get to the Sabres...

I love, love LOVE that Maxy Poo has signed with the Thrashers. I don't like the Thrashers (yet) but I'm glad he was able to stay in the league and go to a team that appreciates him for who he is and the talent he has. I hope he does a phenomenal job there.

I'm sure that Rhett is proud as well, Max. 

Seriously, I want this guy to score a hat trick or something against the Sabres so the Max haters can suck it (sorry). I always get fired up about him, I don't think he was treated fairly by this team or the fans at all. 

No worries, he looks damn spiffy in the Thrashers jersey. 

Hawt. 

I'm so excited. Shelby and I were planning to go to the New Years Day game, and it'll be more exciting with Mr. Max there. Also, Petey signed a 2 year deal with the Devils. I'm also excited for him, he found a new home. It's probably a huge culture shock because it's not Buffalo, but a multi-year deal is something he should be proud of. 

In Sabre news, for those who are still Sabres, Gerbe and Weber are not for the time being. The final roster cuts were made, and the only new guys on the team (from the AHL, we already know about the other new guys) are TK and Tyler. I'm kind of disappointed, I think. This makes me mad for reasons I don't understand, haha. 

I realllllly thought Gerbe was going to stay with us. Not that his pre-season performance was anything stellar (then again, neither was TK, in my opinion), but I thought with such determination that it was just going to happen for him.. And I'm sure Weber is kicking door frames left and right. That has got to be a tense plane ride back to Portland for those two...

As for Tyler, I was pretty sure he was going to stay. Even had Toni not been hurt, I was assuming he'd be with us. However, the first nine games are gonna be nail biters for him/me, regardless of Toni's health...since he will come back eventually. We shall see...

Stupid Toni and Drew, getting hurt the week before. WTF guys, you just like to ruin everything!

Despite those two party poopers, opening night is the day...after the day...after tomorrow. Right? I think so, something like that. Shelby and I have two fun filled days planned out to make sure this season starts off right/without any arrests.

 And tomorrow we are seeing DAVID FREAKING SEDARIS! Oh my goddddd I love that gay.  man. Shelby is probably scared to be going with me, but I have been waiting awhile to see this guy in person (and for free! not an important detail, but a fun one). It makes me almost feel bad that I'm ditching my co-host for an event we were suppose to be working at tomorrow. But she understands...even if she doesn't, who cares! I may also go on a sweat pant shopping spree tomorrow. I hate jeans and this weather is making me want to be ultra snuggy.

I shall end this post with  little preview of the last thing Craig Rivet will ever remember from the upcoming Catwalk for Charity. 

As Shelby said...one of these things is not like the other...

 

Bad photoshopping apparently includes out dated flipflops and Derek Roy having a lolli.

I'm Going to Hell

Sometimes, you just can't hold it in. 

As Shelby put it...Giddy up!

Re-Cap...Get it? Cap? Anyone?

I'm so excited, this is my first post game blog! I've been blogging for months, but started in June so it makes sense. 

Anyways, hockey is back! It almost felt like it never left. Unfortunately, I have to open with a losing game, but they didn't go down without a fight...literally Mike Weber almost killing a guy. 

A few of my observations: 

- The girls behind me were so close to being a scene in a bad horror movie. I saw them at training camp all week, and of course they end up behind me. They screamed at EVERYTHING (including calling Ennis Tennis?) and it really took away from the game. Ugh.

- A few Caps ganged up on Nate. How do you get them off? Why, you put Tyler Myers out there.

- Patty was sans banana hat. Hopefully he's just keeping it fresh until the home opener, but he can't just not do it anymore.

- Shelby, who did not actually view the game, had to tell me what that was on the top of Patty's mask. Apparently, it was a camera. For what? We don't yet know. The refs had one, too, but Jhonas didn't? This could be the beginning of something awesome...or weird. 

-  Derek Roy bugged me. I mean, when doesn't he? But here we are, a fresh new start in the PRE SEASON, and what's he doing? Diving. Not to mention, diving to the point where he almost took out Drew. There are a huge amount of rookies willing to kill the other to make this team, and this jerk, who is having his spot handed to him on a silver platter is still jerking around. As Shelby put it, this was so four years ago!

- He was also captain, I didn't like that. I bet Craigory was in the press box banging his head on the wall/table/Hanks arm. But, TV had one of the A's and that was great. I think he would be good in that role, as long as it doesn't stress him out more. Also, I didn't notice until the second period or so, and proceeded to text STOP THE PRESSES! to Shelby. 

- Jhonas and Patty both did excellent, excellent jobs and are the reasons that game wasn't burying us alive. I don't care that Jhonas got a penalty, it was an innocent one. Both were on their game, and should be proud of themselves. Also, I will take out a bitch who knocked that poor boy down. Even if he did get in the way by standing on the bench.

- At one point towards the end of the game, Tyler Myers dove in front of the net. I think Jhonas is still trying to figure that one out. 

- Two rookies collided when one was leaving the bench and the other was going back. It was kind of cute, but very silly to think they were so into it they didn't see it coming. I hope Lindy doesn't take off points for that.

- I totally forgot Mike Knuble plays for the Caps now. I kind of like him, but not tonight.

- Why does Drew always look so scared during a shift? Is it Thomas? Is it Derek? Does Lindy have a battery secretly hooked up to his nipples. Sorry about the imagery. 

- I should be able to pay more attention at Wednesdays game, because I won't be texting Shelby...because she'll be sitting next to me.

Because I'm Bored at Work

-I meant to mention this last night, but word on the street is Jocelyn TBO is employed. That's right, folks, he has a job! Granted I never ranked him with so many others who are unemployed right now, but it's good to see he has come out of the suspicions that he was dead (if only Nolan Pratt would do the same...)

He's returning to his former team, the Avalanche, to be a (part time) goalie consultant. Not too shabby, buddy. It's a tough world for a goaltender out there anyways...

- I found this picture floating around a few days ago, and have been meaning to mention it...

How is that not the most adorable thing ever? Chris Butler always looks like a kiddo, Nate..well, we all know that story, and Timmy has the most ' I'm six years old, and look, my front teeth have grown back in!' smile. I LOVE it. I also love how Nate is the only one standing...but anyways, I'll be excited to have this happy bunch on the team...when it happens. 

- Why did I think I wanted to report more on this?

- Posting that last video led me to re-discover THIS one that I found ages ago....

I don't exactly want Patty to quit his day job, but just as adorable none the less.

- Dear Drew Stafford,

We all know you freaking did it. Months of agony are so close to becoming an end if you just let them

announce it! For the sake of all bloggers health, do it!

Thank you in advance,

Pookey

Rambles II

The guy I'm sitting with at work right now is actually a huge hockey fan...not of the same pages as me, but it's fun to have new discussions....he actually just told me he hates Marty, things could get ugly. 

Anywho, I think some hockey things need to be covered, aside from Hank's hair (not to say that is not big news). 

- Drew Stafford is signed...pretty much. I'll have the big celebratory blog when its announced, but lets face it, its a done deal. And the week leading up to training camp, nice heart attack, Drew. You beat Ryans record three-ish years ago that left be as just as much of a mangled mess (back when I liked him). 

- I have not actually read Jerry Sullivan's article that has everyone in an uproar, but based on what I heard no one has the right to tell anyone how to be a fan. We buy what the Sabres sell, and they don't see us through to the end (yet). But, it's what keeps them alive, and we all know that even if we were to stop being fans now, we would be back for the finals...when and if that ever happens. 

- I have never been so impressed with a Sabre as I am with Nathan Gerbe right now. Again, still haven't read the article, but the gist of it is that he will play any position called on him, but he is NOT going to Portland this season...

 

You know what this reminds me of...

But in somewhat seriousness, good for you, Nate! There are a number of players that are automatically getting spots that probably don't have the drive that he does. It's the kind of heart we NEED on this team, and it will start with the little guy!

I really don't know how that roster is going to shape out with all things that are up in the air right now, but I hope it works out for him. 

And to all bloggers reading this...you are cordially invite to the ' Drew Stafford Signed a Freaking Contract' Partay....see, we really were going to do it!

We're aiming for Saturday after the Puck Drop...a get together for dinner or what not. Love Drew or hate him...it would be fun to all meet up in person. Let Shelby or I know if you're interested.