Winter Cleaning

As you’ve most likely noticed, I’ve done a little cleaning up around these parts.  See every once and a while, I get bored with the way things look.  Normally, that would mean rearranging the living room furniture.  Since, I’m living with the rents, rearranging the living room is generally frowned upon, so these parts got nailed instead.  =)

Now onto the subject at hand!  HOCKEY!

Is anyone else surprised Timmy made it through two back-to-back games?  I’m shocked as shit.  I really think we’re going to hear before Wednesday’s game that he’s broken is bicuspid. 

I really wish the Sabres (as a collective) would have stepped with half the effort of Crunchy.  Seriously, he did his best to steal both those games and was only successful once.  The Sabres gave the Wings WAY too many chances to put them away.  Crunchy shouldn’t have to stand on his head two nights in a row.  There should be a little lot of help.

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be seeing the Bruins in Raleigh.  It really all boiled down to Rick Nash being injured vs Marc Savard.  Cause, when I don’t care about either team, I look at the hotness factor of the teams.  That’s just how I roll.

Trades!

No, there haven’t been any yet, but they’re coming.  Admit it, you too can feel them coming. 

I’m sick and tired of hearing about Vinny Lecavalier.  Just ship him to Montreal already.  We’ve all been hearing about this for years, and now that Brad’s gone is there anything left for him in Florida?  (Other than the Sun?)  It’s like there needs to be something else to talk about now that Mats Sundin has finally landed in Vancouver. 

The rumor here is Drew Stafford for Ryan Kesler.  Before I dissect this one, there really needs to be a disclaimer that rumors from this website need to be taken with a 5lbs bag of salt.  My initial feeling on this surprise.  This is seriously telling the Canucks to bend over.  Maybe I’ve just been watch a little too much of Drew’s suckitude, but I think Kesler would be a serious upgrade.  The Canucks have slapped an “A” on him, so he must have some sort of leadership in the room. 

Truth be told I would love to see Darcy pull the trigger on a trade.  I think this team needs some sort of shake up.  We all know Lindy’s not going anywhere, so the only shake-up that can occur is on the ice.  The thing is, there are a LOT of trade possibilities that could happen.  If Timmy can stay healthy for a few weeks, we might be able to pawn him off on someone.  There’s Max, who no one will take until his freakin’ groin heals.  How about Staffy, Yo-yo or Paille?  This hasn’t even touched who could go on the “D” corps.  Do we all agree Chris Butler has made his case to stay in the big leagues?  That leaves Spotcheck, Hank, Teppo?  I think it’s safe to say that Teppo isn’t going anywhere, because he’s going to be just like Peca.  He’ll announce he’s retiring from the Stars Sabres and then immediately announce his new job with the Sabres. 

So, what do I think will happen?  I think the Sabres will send Hank and Staffy to the ‘Nucks for Kesler and a 3rd round draft pick.  We’ll then ship Kesler and Alice to the Rangers for Dru.  Now, before you haul off and start mailing me poisoned chocolates, lets examine a few things here. 

• The Rangers are banging there head on the salary cap.   
• Dru hasn’t been Dru since he left.  I was happy when Dru was in Buffalo because it was like watching the Avs Dru.  There was something with B’lo that brought his Mojo back. 
• He and his wife  are raising two small children in NYC.  There are a lot of great things about NYC, don’t get me wrong, but it’s sensory overload. 
• Hindsight is 20/20.  When I left MN, I told everyone how I hated it.  The truth was, at that time I did.  Now that I’m almost 2 years removed, I look back at my time there fondly.  Sure, there are things that I still don’t like about it, but there is a much longer list of things I do like.  I have a feeling Dru may feel the same way.  He may not have had his privacy when he was out and about, but I doubt people were knocking down his door day and night to talk to the druster.

Time to “Get off your ass” boys

Can’t you just see Lindy have this conversation with say….Timmy, Max, Yo-yo, Pommer, aw hell, half the team?

Only, I don’t think we’d be lucky enough to have the car run over Timmy and Max.  And I’m afraid Pommer might whimper a bit at the pink flamingos.

Love Sick Ass

I loved my time at the hair dresser on Saturday, but apparently missed a totally kick ass game.  Congrats to the Sabres for being undefeated in the new year.  Congrats to Matt Ellis for cementing a spot in the Sabres lineup.  That’s a bit o’ middle finger to Lindy for the “we can’t win a game when Matt Ellis is your best player.”  

I read poor Sekera got knocked in the nuts by a stick.  I know they wear cups and all, but come on, you know it hurts.  The fact he got booed by the Bruins fans just adds insult to injury.  I think the Sabres should have lined up at the exits and knocked all the male fans in the nuts.  How’s it feel now?  Anywho, it reminds me of when Hejduk score a goal a few years back.  Foppa took the puck to the privates and it rebounded right to Hejduk who stuck it in the net.  They refused to give Foppa an assist on the play.  Double ouch.

It appears the Sabres made through another night with their big boy undies on.  I’m not convinced they’ll be able to make it three games.  See, the Bruins are supposed to be better then the Sabres this year, and the Sabres are supposed to be better then the Sens.  (Not on paper, just in reality.)  We beat the Bruins so the Sens will beat us.  That’s my prediction, and it seems to be history with the Sens.  Anywho, I’m going to liken this game to one time I was babysitting my nephew.  He’d just gotten into his big boy undies and says laughing “I have to toot.”  So we of course tell him that’s fine.  He toots and gets this unbelievable look of shock on his face as he says “Woaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh, I did more than toot.”  Just like it was OK for A, it’ll be OK for the Sabres.  Sometimes, you drop a load in your pants, but you’ll eventually get the hang of it.  Unfortunately, I think tomorrow is going to be one of those “load in the pants” type of games.  (Please, Please, Please prove me wrong.  Please!)

I read somewhere that Timmy might be back tomorrow.  Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight, I would love it if Lindy let him sit in the box a little longer.  Please, pretty please?!?!?  Plus, the Sens have already almost killed him once.  Maybe they’ll try to finish off?  Wait, now that I think about it, please let him play tomorrow.  Then he’ll be on IR until the playoffs.  

Max appears to have a groin injury.  Max, how do you expect the Sabres to get a good return for you when we trade you at the deadline if you’re always hurt?  For once, take one for the team.  Please and thank you.

Now onto a serious subject.

I’m really glad Pie and Ellis are friends, but why, WHY does Pie always have his mouth open.  (I would have zoomed in on Pie, but Picnik isn’t working.)

Pie Yay the Mouth Breather

It reminds me of -

Wonderfalls Alec "Mouth Breather"

This picture doesn’t show it that well, but the video shows the mouth breather in his full glory.  There’s some faces from “Cold Case” and “Pushing Daisy’s” you may recognize.  AND Eric is HOTT.

I love this show and if you’re curiosity has been piqued, you can find full episodes on youtube.  This show RAWKS.

Anywho, Sabres, I hope you prove me wrong.  If not, I’ll be watching my Mouth Breather and Jaye DVDs.

The hard questions

I think it’s about time someone around here starts asking the hard questions. 

Who’d be better, Max or Gerbe?  Timmy or Tim?

I get people think Gerbe and Tim Kennedy need more time in the minors where they would play consistent minutes.  I also get we can’t buy out contracts mid-season, but this broken record says dump Max.  This is like real estate, you drop the price enough and someone will take it.  I think the Sabres have proven what they can do with draft picks.  As for Timmy Ho, at this point, I think the Sabres are prepared to keep him on IR for the rest of the season.  My dad  broke a rib a few months back, so I get it hurts.  blah, blah, blah.   We all know it’ll be 2 maybe 3 games back and then another injury.  So, get a few draft picks for Max, keep Timmy on IR and pluck (no offense Goose) Gerbe and Kennedy out of Portland. 

What took so long to get injury updates?

Update: Goose and Gerbe are a go for tonight.  Peters and Max to warm the pine in the press box.

Today we found out Rivet is now day to day, Goose could play tonight, Gerbe is close and Timmy won’t play anytime in the near future.  No update on Kaleta.  I’m very excited to hear we should be seeing Gerbe soon.  With Timmy out for near future, he should see a spot in the line up. 

Private to Chris Butler,

Great Job!  I know you’ll be heading back to Portland soon, but want to make sure you know, from the fans in Buffalo, just how well you filled C Riv’s big shoes.  You should be proud and I’m sure there will be a spot for you in the line up in the future. 

See you soon,

Chaz 

I'm back and I'm fighting mad!

 Goose, I really hope you weren’t being literal just now.  Between your chin and your thumb, I’m afraid for you.

You really think Peters is a heavy weight in this league?

He’s a fuckin’ joke.  You know it and I know it.  All the heavy weights in this league know it.  He’s BY FAR the worst fighter in the league, and we’re proud  forced to say he’s on our team.  This best be the last year he gets some ridiculous contract. (read: a contract) Patty Kaleta can easily fill the shoes left behind by Peters.  Easily.

Is it really tennis elbow if it happens playing Wii Tennis instead of watching the Sabres game?

Err…I don’t know the answer to this question, but if anyone does my friend Shaz, yeah, that’s it Shaz, would really like to know.

Do we win tonight?

How the hell would I know!  You act like I have ESPN or something.  What I do know is Semin is out and Ovechkin is in.  The question should really be “Is Miller “out” or in?”  I think we’ll see Brashear pummel Peters with that, deservedly, shit eating grin on his face.  Ovie will score with 2 seconds left, the Sabres, as a collective team, will show-up for the game will follow the system to Lindy’s liking and ultimately win the game in a shoot out.  Mean while, Chaz, errrr, Shaz will continue to perfect her backhand. 

I believe the following two search terms accurately sum up my Tuesday morning feelings.  Don’t piss me off and where was I last Friday?