As I previously noted, November was going to be an important month for the Buffalo Sabres. I think the players realize this, except for maybe Roy, Vanek, Afinogenov, and Campbell, but management obliviously does not. It seems every time I talk about the Sabres, Regier and Quinn always seem to join the conversation. Management and coaching are definitely to blame in Buffalo nowadays. This isn't surprising thought because historically management and coaching have always hurt Buffalo sports. Whenever we don't win a championship, it's because we are a small market; whenever we don't sign the big player, it's because we are a small market team; whenever we don't win one lousy game; it's because we are a small market. People in Buffalo deserve better than what they are getting from the Buffalo Sabres. This morning on the Howard Simon Show, a calling called in on the whiner line and said something to the effect of how cheap management is in Buffalo. Obliviously, in my opinion, this is a fairly accurate statement, but Jeremy White responded by saying the Sabres spend right up to the cap, making them appear to look not cheap. Appear is the key word. If you think long and hard, when was the last time a big free agent signed here? I don't feel like researching right now but it has been a long time since Darcy Regier did something like that. I swear if you were to put John Ferguson Jr. and combined him with Darcy Regier you would have the best GM ever in sports. But both men continue to refuse to adapt to the ever changing NHL, and continue to frustrate both teams fans. I'm tired of this topic. Let's move on, shall we?
Okay the Sabres play the Montreal Canadians tonight in HSBC Arena. As you might already know I own season tickets and will be attending tonights game. I refuse to go to this game tonight and wear a Sabres jersey for the way they are playing. I think I am going to be one of those people who have annoyed me in the last two years who use hockey games as a social event instead of watching a hockey game. If I do, I will not be able to make it threw through the night without having a massive heart attack. I have been good this year at games, but I'm bound to blow up if I continue to watch Sabre games seriously. Prediction: 3-1 Habs if Miller is in net and 6-1 if T-bo is in net. I think we can assume Huet is going to be in net for the Canadians tonight, and I'm really impressed with the way he has played thus far. Huet is playing great and should make the all-star game. If it wasn't for Cam Ward's play in Carolina, Huet would get my first- ballot vote. Speaking of voting, make sure you vote for Andy Wozniewski of the Toronto Maple Leafs as a fill-in on the ballot for the 08 all-star game. This guy is well deserving of making the all-star game, representing the Maple Leafs in the game.
This Sunday night the Buffalo Bills take on the New England Patriots at Ralph Wilson Stadium. I wish I had tickets to this game because I had a blast at the Monday night game this year against the Dallas Cowboys. Things do not look good for Lynch to be starting at running back for the Bills; which if you have 20/20 vision when it comes to sports this spells disaster for the Bills. I will be surprised if this game isn't a blow out in the favor of the Patriots. Tom Brady is a god when it comes to throwing a TD pass to Randy Moss, Wes Welker and/or Dante' Stallworth. Prediction: 38 to 10 New England. It hurts me to give this prediction with the way the Bills have been playing these last couple of weeks, but New England is a team of destiny this year and probably for years to come unless Tom Brady decides to retire tomorrow.
I can't wait for Thanksgiving. It is by far my favorite time of the year. How can you say you don't like turkey, stuffing, mash potatoes w/ gravy, cranberry sauce, carrots, pumpkin pie, and football? It is a very overwhelming, but exciting and delicious day. Here's to Thanksgiving.
I know this is really out of order, but I have just now decided to play GM of the Buffalo Sabres. If I was the moron deciding things down in that office in HSBC Arena right now I would trade Maxim Afinogenov and Brian Campbell. Afinogenov has been horrible and definitely needs a change in scenery. Here's a couple of realistic names that I would not mind seeing in a Sabres uniform: Olli Jokinen, Jay Boumeester, Brian McCabe, Lubomir Vishnoskey, and Ales Hemsky. Explanations: All five of these names are better sounding the Max and Campbell. Change is needed to get some wins. Jokinen is extremely unhappy with the way his team is playing right now in Florida and brings so many intangibles that is terribly lacking right now in the Sabres locker room. I mentioned Boumeester and Vishnoskey because I think the Sabres could could get either one of these guys for Campbell straight up. The reason why I say trade Campbell is because the guy is going to be commanding a huge contract at the end of this year and I know by the way it is looking right now Regier is not going to want to have to negotiate with him after the Vanek debacle last year. One name I know everyone would say "Why in the hell would you mention this guy?" is Bryan McCabe. This guy since he signed his huge contract in Toronto has played terrible and the Leaf fans are constantly on his back. That's just the thing though; he has a city of close 5 million people on his back. If he gets a change in scenery (like possibly Max) McCabe could be in possible all-star form again. Can you imagine, Spackek and McCabe your pointmen on the powerplay. Both men actually shoot the puck! As for Hemsky, the guy brings a physical presence that is lacking. Some names I have heard are Mike Modano (strange and highly unlikely), Alex Tanguay, Ales Hemsky, and Jay McKee (ARE YOU KIDDING ME???!!!). The McKee thing would be ridiculous. First we don't need a D- man and secondly the guy has played 30 games in the last two years. But that is the kind of trade, if any, you would expect Regier to make. Anyway I'll stop. I would like to hear your thoughts and give me some names who you would like to see in a Sabres uniform.
Peace john aka ronnie james dio aka holy diver aka jonathan raymond doudolakis esquire
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Are you smokin crack JRD esquire? visnovski or bouwmeter straight up for campbell? NO chance in hell either team would trade them for campbell, just because he go a lot of points early in the season(its been what 6-7 games since he has recorded a point) doesnt make up for his laziness, softness, reluctansy to hit, lack of shots, dumn ass commercials, horrible decisions, and every other conceivable weakness a player could have. The only thing we could get for this douche is maybe a 4th round pick and I would take it in a heart beat, buts thats not gonna happen because the sabres will sign him to a 4 year $22 million deal at the end of the year. I think everyone in the league except for the sabres personnel and fan know that this cuz sucks some serious ass.
i happen to think you are wrong. a lot of teams would like campbell cuz different teams need different kinds of players. so the real question is are you smoking crack? who wouldn't want a player who was in the allstar game last year and in two ECF? the reason why i suggested to trade campbell was because his contract is going to be up and i don't want the sabres to let another player walk without getting anything in return. if you look at vishnoskey or however you spell his ridiculous last name his stats are very comparable to brian campbell. as for boumeester the guy has 2G 4A and a plus minus of -2. the guy doesn't put up big numbers but he brings a physical presence to the game which sabres lack on the back end. the panthers on the other hand need a player maker and campbell i think would fit nice there. speaking of florida they are the ones who traded luongo for bertuzzi. i have also taken into effect that you are an extremely biased person and just about anyone on the sabres to you is worth a bag of pucks. i don't know what brian campbell did to you maybe he abused frazer?
Just because he was in an allstar game didnt mean he deserved to be, fans voted him in and by fans I mean people from buffalo, alot of which walked out of the woodwork 2 years ago and know nothing about hockey. I agree teams would want him but I seriously doubt anyone would be willing to give up much for him, maybe a 3rd round pick or a 3rd line forward, package him up with a max and maybe then you could get something decent. Am I on crack? yeah me and Ken have been smokin for a along time and your damn right Im biased, look at my father. Oh and Campbell tried to rape Kolb a few years ago and he sucks so thats why I dont like him, oh and pick up your phone I have been trying to call you. Oh and Mike Welch agrees that campbell sucks and might be the most overated player in the league, he's no Rick Nash!
Dear John, JRD Esq., H-D.
I have to take the side of the Dude on this one. Campbell is sooo soft, he reminds me of Housley (but not with the talent of Housley), Mike Wilson (without the size, but with the purse), or wait, yes, a roll of Charmin. It is soft, pliable, has no talent and is good for wiping up s%*t. Campbell has got to go. As for the rest of the team, I hope Dr. Jarvik is not looking for a candidate for a heart donor on the team as I fear he would be hard pressed to find one. Even with the win on Fri. Nite, you have to ask yourself were they lucky (yes), or good (no). John, have a great Turkey Day and wish the same to the family. Are you going to get your turkey on Wed. nite at the Sens game. I think there will be plenty of possiblities.
Rock On
LNSHRK
hey inshrk, happy thanksgiving! those were just ideas. none of this stuff will happen. the only two logical scenarios would be buffalo overpays to keep campbell or they let him walk like mike grier, chris drury, and daniel breire. its kind of funny i stopped wearing my sabre jerseys to the games and they started winning.
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