GDT: #12 – Sabres at Isles Sat Feb 9–7:00PM ET– TV: MSG-B – Radio: WGR-AM (Myers may sit)

[MayDay]

Not for nothing, asbestos aside, there's a cool feeling taking in a game from NVMC. I couldn't begin to explain it properly, but it has something to do with the coziness... One gigantic parking lot, tiny concourses, reminders of the Aud kick off every time I'm there. Can't explain.

The Aud was an impressive and beautiful old building, even if it did become outdated for NHL purposes. The Coliseum is just a dump, no two ways about it. Hell, the Isles farm team in Bridgeport have a far nicer (if smaller capacity) arena than their parent franchise does.

Out of the NYC-area arenas, the Prudential Center is my favorite to watch a game in. Really nice arena with nice amenities, even if he crowd is always half-empty and the atmosphere is even deader than a Sabres home game.

 

[Woodhouse]

Woodhouse is the boss
But Sabres deserve haiku
Expect a tough loss

Oh lawd haff murcy
Glitturr wit some cold **** hurr
I'z be doin dis

Kat trippin mos def
Tha threadz I'z make are so tight
Baller $tatus yo

Haikuz be booey
Stop messin wit my steez man
No time fo haterz

this thread is a joke, right?

 

[CREW99AW]

I won't even predict which isle team shows tonight, the hard working forechecking team or the one that talks about a 60 minute effort, only to come out flat.

Let's go isles

 

[slip]

I won't even predict which isle team shows tonight, the hard working forechecking team or the one that talks about a 60 minute effort, only to come out flat.

I didn't know the Isles were Buffalo's doppelganger?

 

[sabrescupchamps2099]

this thread is a joke, right?

"This is a joke, right?" - Tim Thomas, after finding out he was traded to the Isles.

Anyway, this thread for sure is a joke. (I hope)

 

[jBuds]

Just realized that Myers is a -9...

Although +/- stats aren't always super duper indicators for how a player plays, this stat kinda reflects his season so far...

I had no idea his plus minus was that bad. Jeez.

 

[Paxon]

Buffalo Vaneks squeeze out a tight victory

 

[jBuds]

The Aud was an impressive and beautiful old building, even if it did become outdated for NHL purposes. The Coliseum is just a dump, no two ways about it. Hell, the Isles farm team in Bridgeport have a far nicer (if smaller capacity) arena than their parent franchise does.

Out of the NYC-area arenas, the Prudential Center is my favorite to watch a game in. Really nice arena with nice amenities, even if he crowd is always half-empty and the atmosphere is even deader than a Sabres home game.

There is a weird pleasure I take out of the rare game at NVMC. Again... Can't explain it.

But yeah, the Rock is about as top notch as it gets. I am a big fan of the open concourses

 

[Disengage]

There is a weird pleasure I take out of the rare game at NVMC. Again... Can't explain it.

But yeah, the Rock is about as top notch as it gets. I am a big fan of the open concourses

Now that the countdown is on, I'm going to get down to see the Sabres play at the Mausoleum. So much history in that building.

 

[Paxon]

The Islanders, *scoff*
Jay-Z will not pretend to
Own you in Brooklyn

 

[Paxon]

DiPietro back
A phoenix from the ashes
His leg just fell off

 

[SabresBillsBuffalo]

7-2, Isles

Bossy
Gillies
Bossy
Trottier
Trottier
Kallur
Goring

Vanek
Jochen's head

Which head?

 

[SabresBillsBuffalo]

'twas a cold night on the island,
Snow bundled on top of sand,
The sabres suck,
Fire lindy

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

There is a weird pleasure I take out of the rare game at NVMC. Again... Can't explain it.

But yeah, the Rock is about as top notch as it gets. I am a big fan of the open concourses

Yeah the Rock is very nice to go to. The attendance thing is getting better too which is good for them. NVMC is a dump. No two ways about it. I dislike going there.

 

[Hasek]

BUF 3-5 NYI
Vanek (3)

 

[RiotAct]

We lose 12-1. After the game, the City of Buffalo begins erecting a bronze statue of Lindy Ruff and Darcy Regier atop the new City Hall.

 

[StlSwedes]

Ugh the Isles again. Prepare for another Panthers game. Sabres lose 4-3 after having two leads.

My best hockey friend and neighbor is a diehard Islanders fan. Every year since 2007 we watch the Isles home games at his house and Sabres home games at my house. Been quite the tradition. But, unfotunately the Isles lead the series and it always seems to be the most frustration games to watch. Please please please prove this trend wrong tonight. Sabres doppelganger no longer!

 

[Timbo Slice]

Islanders: 6

Sabres: 1

Vanek gets the lone goal.

 

[Timbo Slice]

I feel like John Tavares is going to dominate us so hard that after the 2nd period he'll take off his skates and just play in his socks - then his line (Including Boyes) will still score 3 goals against us in the 3rd.

Good times. Can't wait.

 

[Sabre Dance]

Myers scratched and Sekera in.

 

[Timbo Slice]

Tyler Myers will be a healthy scratch tonight

http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=13923&navid=nhl:topheads

Can a mod edit the thread title to let people know? I can't believe NHL.com broke the news for me

 

[start winnin]

Thank you JESUS! Please get your head in the game Myers

 

[HockeyH3aven]

Myers scratched and Sekera in.

Atta boy Lindy:

'Hoff - Sulzer
Sekera - Weber
Brennan - Leopold

As long as the third pairing only gets offensive zone starts and powerplay action, that gives us two decent pairings with a puck moving guy. Still, that's a buttery soft top six.

 

[Sabre Dance]

Paul Hamilton ‏@pham1717

Myers said he's embarrassed. More to come in a bit

https://twitter.com/pham1717/status/300300109449674752

 

[Duddy]

Hopefully this jumpstarts Myers again.