Whoa, Did Not See That Coming.
November 9, 2009 at 3:28 pm | In Adam Mair, Alex Ovechkin, Buffalo Sabres, Chris Butler, Dan Paille, Paul Gaustad, Randomness, Tyler Myers | Leave a CommentUm, Adam Mair got traded. That came out of nowhere. Darcy, are you up to something? Are there plots being plotted? I sincerely hope so, because I always sort of liked Adam and just waiving him for the sake of waiving him makes me sad. I realize that now that Danny is gone and he didn’t have to babysit him anymore there really wasn’t any point in keeping him around, but still. Best of luck in the world, Adam. I hope you find a loving home somewhere.
In other news:
- The Catwalk for Charity was last night. I’ve already seen lots of pictures, and it looked like a lot of fun. Christopher never fails to make me love him. Tyler looked adorable with the puppy. Paul looked kind of drunk. Maybe he is human after all!
- Butthead that he is, Alex thought he’d be all funny and freak me out and say he’d be 4-5 weeks. So not funny, Alex. And it only reinforced my belief that your sense of humor is lame.
- Everyone I know who was at the games over the weekend said they were even worse in person. That scares me. Sabres, let’s fix things for Wednesday night. Remember when you scored ten goals against the Oilers last year? That was tons of fun.
- Totally unrelated, but that was the same night Chara tried to kill Alex. There’s a freak-out in the post I linked above.
What A Mess.
November 7, 2009 at 10:08 pm | In Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Dan Paille, Detroit Red Wings, Jhonas Enroth, Lars Nicklas Backstrom, Losing Sucks, Mike Green, Mike Knuble, Players, Stick a fork in it, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Winning Is Totally Awesome | Leave a CommentThe Sabres played the Bruins tonight. They needed to rebound after a poor showing against the Flyers. They needed to show they can win in front of their backup. They needed to show they can play good teams and not just bad ones. (Although I don’t know if I’d necessarily call the Bruins a “legitimate contender” so far this season.) They needed two points taken in convincing fashion.
Too bad no one told them that.
This game was not fun. The Bruins were last in the league on the power play and Buffalo let them score more than once with the man advantage. Jhonas didn’t get a win. They kept showing Pie and it made me very sad. The Sabres let an “offensively challenged” team score four. It was a mess all around tonight and I’m starting to worry that this is where it all starts to go downhill.
Toronto beat Detroit 5-1. I don’t even know what to say to that. I’m speechless.
The Caps beat the Panthers 7-4. Smiley face! The Caps were winning then they were tied then they were losing then they were winning then they were tied then they won. The Lars-Flash-Mikey line was intense. They were scoring and assisting and being general badasses. Supposedly 13 Caps had points tonight. That’s spectacular, especially considering that Alex is still, alas, wounded. That’s not spectacular is that Semin didn’t have any. You suck, Sasha. I don’t like you.
Michael and Alexander were unable to play tonight, however, we were provided our fix of them thanks to Michael’s Twitter:
They’re too cute.
Michael has his stupid skinny tie on again.
I always liked that pink shirt of Alex’s.
He’s looking a little chunky.
I miss him.
We’ve got a few days off until the Sabres play again, and I’m really hoping they figure things out and decide who they want to be and all that sappy garbage. I don’t want them to fall apart. I like when they’re good. It’s more exciting.
I Am Tired And I Am Cranky.
November 6, 2009 at 11:18 pm | In Buffalo Sabres, Derek Roy, Empty Threats, Jose Theodore, Lars Nicklas Backstrom, Lindy Ruff, Losing Sucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Players, Randomness, Ryan Miller, That was absolutely terrible., This Irks Me, Tim Kennedy, Tyler Myers, Washington Capitals, What Is Up With All These Injuries?, Winning Is Totally Awesome | Leave a CommentThe Sabres lost 5-2 to the Flyers. This is pukey and disgusting and gross and yucky and I don’t ever want to talk about it ever again. End of story, goodbye.
Well, no. I’m just tired and by extension, I’m not in the best of moods. I wanted the Sabres to compete tonight and play hard and at least make it a close one. Yes, Tyler scored to make it 4-2, but I didn’t see that goal and they still ended up losing. Not cool, Buffalo. Not. Cool.
After the second period I kind of gave up on them and flipped over to the Capitals game. Whatever. At least they won.
Ryan Miller has been really good so far this season, but if he’s in net tomorrow night I will flip shit. Lindy, STOP PLAYING HIM. OMG HE’S GOING TO BREAK.
Jose has been really good too. This makes me happy, but this confuses me. Jose, you’re supposed to suck and make me want to hurt people. What is this?
I’m glad Derek finally started scoring. Thank you, D. I appreciate it.
Tim Kennedy is just good at life. He and Mike Grier are so awesome together.
I wonder how many posts I’m going to write this year that involve the sentence “Timmy K and Mike Grier rock my socks when they play together on a line.”
I’m a bit perplexed by the Flyers. First, they’re so good and they’re amazing and they could ever win the Stanley Cup! Then they’re a one-line team. They certainly have a few injuries, but I don’t like using that as an excuse. It seems like such a copout. Half the players are going to be injured by the time you get to the Cup finals; you need to suck it up and be able to get past injuries during the regular season.
I like Mo the Second.
The Capitals are all breaking one by one. If something happens to Lars I don’t know what I’ll do with myself.
This post is very rambly. I apologize. I’m watching last night’s “Project Runway” and I’m really worried that Christopher is going to make it to Fashion Week.
I Think This Is Some Sort of Alternate Universe.
November 6, 2009 at 3:08 pm | In Alex Ovechkin, Buffalo Sabres, Huh?, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals | 2 CommentsTonight the Caps and Sabres are both playing. This is nothing unusual. The unusual part is that I want to bake all the Sabres cookies and I want to rip all the Caps’ head off (except Lars and I suppose Alex, for obvious reasons).
Right now the Sabres are pretty awesome and the Capitals make me want to gouge my eyes out. What is this? It’s so weird. It’s almost always the other way around. Is there some happy medium where both of my teams are good? Do the Caps play solid defense in this place? Is it merely a fantasy in my head?
Um, don’t answer that last one.
I hope the Sabres game tonight is fun with lots of Sabres goals and a Sabre win. Philly is a good team, but I have faith in Buffalo. I can’t believe I just said that.
My only hope for the Caps is that they get their shit together. Alex deserves better when he gets back, yo.
P.S. I’m happy for all the success Kopitar is having out in LA, but dude, slow down. The convenient thing about Malkin getting hurt was that my Russian could win the scoring championship. I want Kopi to do well and I like LA, but if he beats Alex I might cry.
Woo!!
November 4, 2009 at 10:56 pm | In Buffalo Sabres, Happy!!, I Was At The Game!, Patrick Kaleta, Paul Gaustad, Ryan Miller, Winning Is Totally Awesome | Leave a CommentThe Sabres won!! Ryan got a shutout!! Paul got a goal!! Huzzah!!
This game was fun. Marty Biron was a goalie gone wild and attempted to beat up Patty K. Patty survived it, thank goodness. They scored on the power play and (obviously) killed penalties. Nice job, boys. I’m very proud of you for not choking like you are inclined to do.
I’m not talking about the Caps, and I haven’t watched Alex’s interview yet so I can’t comment on it. It sounds like they seriously, seriously suck. This isn’t good.
Here’s To A Win!
November 4, 2009 at 3:12 pm | In Alex Ovechkin, Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals | Leave a CommentTonight I’m going to be a responsible student and blow off the buttload of work I have in order to go to the Sabres game. If they don’t play a stellar game that sees them win 16-0, I’m going to be very unhappy. I don’t think I’m being at all unreasonable.
The Caps also play their first game of the Injured Alex Ovechkin Era. I won’t be able to see it, but if they suck I will flip shit.
On a related note, apparently Alex is feeling better today? What does that even mean?! I don’t want him to rush back and play hurt but I don’t want him to be out for a long time. Could it be that he’s healing faster than expected? One can only hope.
Well, here’s hoping for no sucking tonight. Go Caps/Sabres!!
To Recap:
November 3, 2009 at 10:27 pm | In Alex Ovechkin, Bobbleheads, Buffalo Sabres, Jason Pominville, New York Islanders, Randomness, Washington Capitals, What Is Up With All These Injuries? | Leave a CommentPommer’s baby’s name is Jayden John. The only way this could be cuter is if little Jayden popped out wearing a beanie with a propeller on the top holding a lollipop.
The Sabres better kick some Islander butt tomorrow night, because while I saw nothing of the last time the two teams played each other, it sounds like it wasn’t pretty.
Usually I don’t mind posting on my phone, but tonight the lack of bullets bothers me. Stupid computer hogs in my family.
It sounds as though the Sabres are recovering from their bout with the swine. That’s always a good thing.
Alex is still hurt and I am still greatly distressed about this. Were they serious when they said two weeks? TWO WEEKS??! Holy hockey gods, that is INSANELY LONG.
His interview from today warmed my heart.
Here’s Mini Alex. He also suffered an upper body injury. (Um, the picture is at the bottom of the post. Sorry. That would be my phone’s fault.)
I’m scared for the Caps to play the Devils tomorrow. It’s going to be a bloodbath.
I’m also scared that Saturday night was the start of a downward spiral. When did the Sabres fall apart last year? Was it because of the Islanders??
Oh Boy.
November 1, 2009 at 9:03 am | In Buffalo Sabres, Losing Sucks, New York Islanders | 1 CommentLast night, as I was out getting candy and amusing small children with my moustache, the Sabres lost 5-0. To the Islanders. My friend Jillian and I were repeatedly checking the score on my phone and asking people at various houses. It did not sound good.
According to my father, who has seen many more Sabres games than I have, it was “Probably the worst, or one of the worst, games I’ve ever seen.”
I can’t believe Lindy started Miller. I told you, it’s a conspiracy!!
I could freak out about this, but instead I think I’ll go eat more of my candy. It’s probably better for my health.
That Was A Close One.
October 31, 2009 at 9:36 am | In Buffalo Sabres, Drew Stafford, Losing Sucks, New York Islanders, Ryan Miller, Tim Connolly, Tim Kennedy, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Winning Is Totally Awesome | Leave a CommentBoth of my teams went to overtime last night, but only one of them came out alive. In the grand scheme of things, I think it’s worse to lose to the Maple Leafs in overtime than it is to lose to the Islanders. But I’m still mad at you, Caps. You don’t play defense, Tom Poti still sucks, and you greatly angered me last night.
Okay, now that I got that out of my system, on to the Sabres!
They managed to win in overtime. This is a good thing, as Little Ryan probably would have lost his head if they haven’t. Dudes, how many times do we have to go over this? YOU CAN’T GIVE UP GOALS TO REALLY BAD TEAMS IN THE LAST MINUTE OF THE PERIOD. IT IS GENERALLY FROWNED UPON AND IT WON’T GET YOU ANYWHERE IN LIFE.
Drew got a goal for this birthday, so happy birthday again, little buddy! He also informed us, via Twitter, that swine has wreaked havoc on their team Halloween party. That’s a major bummer. Do you think I could get some quotes for my article?
Timmy also continued to be a badass and scored two goals, including the OT winner. I especially liked the one in overtime. You’re a good player, Timothy. You’re a really, really good player when you’re not hurt.
Timmy K continued to further embed himself in my heart by being awesome and gritty and too cute for words. He’s a good one, that Timmy. I like having him around.
Ryan Miller saved the Sabres’ collective backsides last night. He’s be great to this point in the season and I don’t want him getting tired out. That would be bad.
I’m fairly confident the Sabres will lose tonight for several reasons:
1.) It’s the second night of a back-to-back.
2.) Lala will hopefully be starting.
3.) It’s the Islanders, and therefore we can’t count on the Sabres to win.
4.) The Islanders will be riding on the “emotional high” of beating a team that was on a six-game winning streak in overtime. Argh.
Happy Halloween, kids. Enjoy the game if you stay in and watch it, enjoy the candy if you go get some. Make sure you check every piece before you eat it!
Hurray For New TVs!!
October 30, 2009 at 3:48 pm | In Buffalo Sabres, Derek Roy, Drew Stafford, Jason Pominville, Lindy Ruff, Olympics, Paul Gaustad, Players, Randomness, Ryan Miller, Tim Connolly, Tim Connolly must be made of toothpicks and chewing gum, Tyler Myers, Washington Capitals, What Is Up With All These Injuries? | Leave a CommentAs I’m sure you inferred from the title of this post, we got a new TV. It’s big and beautiful and I am salivating at the thought of watching hockey tonight. Both of my teams are playing really bad teams, so I’m sure both the Caps and Sabres will lose. It’s bound to happen at some point.
Everyone’s feeling the love for Ryan Miller (as am I), and rightly so. The dude’s been on fire lately. He’s going to be pretty BAMF for Team USA in February. I’m choosing not to think about what will happen after the Olympics, when he’s too tired to even make it to the crease. We’ll get there eventually.
(And just for the record, no one believes my theory that Lindy keeps playing Ryan to exhaust him in an attempt to sabotage Team USA. Yes, I know Lindy doesn’t like backups and trusts Lala about as far as he can throw him, but still. He’s the coach of Team Canada. Ryan is the presumed starter for Team USA. It’s always possible.)
Jason is one of the several Sabres leading the team in scoring. I like this. It made me really, really sad last year when he sucked.
Poor, poor Goosie has the flu. I hope it’s not swine, Paul! Feel better soon and beware the pig!
Timmy sat out practice with “minor bumps and bruises” (according to The Buffalo News), which means he’ll be out for the next 6-8 weeks with an undisclosed upper-lower body injury.
Derek Roy needs to get on that whole “I haven’t scored a goal yet” thing stat. Not scoring goals is BAD, Royzie. You must fix this immediately, or else.
Happy birthday, Drew! I always thought it was fitting that he’s an almost-Halloween baby, since he’s kinda, well, out there….and reminds me of Halloween…uh…this sounded better in my head. I apologize.
I have absolutely no intention of watching the game tomorrow night. I will be trick-or-treating, because anyone who has an awesome costume and passes up on free candy is lame.
I’m afraid to wear my Caps jersey because last time I did, they were in the midst of that awful, painful losing streak. They’ve won six straight and I don’t want to jinx that, but like I said. I want to wear it. Bad.
I wish my stupid Lars t-shirt wasn’t backordered. The hockey gods seriously do not want me to own this shirt.
I’m really excited for the first game of the Tyler Myers era. I sincerely hope that his play over the first nine games had nothing to do with him having to impress the coaches and everything to do with how he normally plays. (Does that sentence even make any sense?) I don’t want him to be a fluke. I want to know that he’s actually a really talented player.
I’m writing an article for the school paper on the swine flu and I’m interviewing my dad for it. Normally this wouldn’t be a problem, but after his brief appearance on Channel 2 Monday afternoon, he keeps telling me I have to call public relations to get an interview with him. I plan on hiding the remote right before the Sabres game starts and blackmailing him into giving me some quotes on how the oink-oink can affect a high school environment.
Go Sabres/Caps! Woo!
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