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Hello old friends!

2009-07-20T09:57:00.002-04:00

I've been gone for oh so long. I don't know why I really stopped writing? However...today I decided I miss it greatly!
So I think I'm going to pick it up again!
Anyone still reading me out there? Hope everyone is having a great summer!

"Gimme Gimme Moore"

2009-03-06T10:03:00.003-05:00

Every time I think of brand new Sabre Dominic Moore all I can think of is that stupid Britney Spears song. LoL Don't think I'm not going to sing it tonight when he plays!
Oh hey Mr. Moore! Glad our country decided to let you play tonight! Congrats!
Watching his interview on sabres.com he seems pretty happy to be here. (I don't blame him.)
Other random note....I was excited to see what number he would be. 17 it is.

I'm Not A Fan

2009-03-05T23:47:00.003-05:00

I'm not a fan of this.....

but I guess it's better to get something for him now while we can. Still I find it sad when guys go that I like. It should have been Max. Oh well.

What a day!

2009-03-04T23:03:00.002-05:00

Today was trade deadline day. I was pretty excited to see what would unfold. I was pretty pumped about the Vermette trade only because I think he's pretty nice looking. With him no longer being a Sen I'm free to admire him. hahaha
Sabres signed Connolly for 2 more years.....whatever. I know there are a lot of people out there that are really pumped about this news. Me not so much. But whatever. If he stays healthy then I'll be happy.
Mikael Tellqvist was acquired from Phoenix. This made me quite nervous. I can understand wanting to having a backup goalie with nhl experience, but it makes me think Miller isn't coming back for the rest of the season. HEARTBREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dominic Moore also jumped on the Sabre train from Leaf nation. Oh my God I just typed Leaf Nation. Ew.
Sad news of the day is Al Kotalik going to Edmonton. I'm gonna miss you Al. All the times we shared @ Chefs while you ate your pasta and I laughed your hats and spice girl glasses. I hope you coached everyone in shootout before you left.
In even sadder news.....Max Afinogenov is still a Sabre.

GOOD NEWS.....Buffalo beat Montreal tonight 5-1. Patty was 1:06 away from a shutout. SO CLOSE! What a great game tonight though! I didn't get to see the 3 stars of the game but my personal star goes to the Goose! How adorable was he after his shorty?! He was freakin giddy on the bench! LoL
Thomas Vanek made his return wearing his "Silence of the Lambs" mask. Glad he's back out there.

Dear Sabres,
Please play this well next weekend when I actually get to come watch you. K thanks!
Love,
Rachael

Does Afinogenov WANT to go?

2009-03-03T09:36:00.004-05:00

According to the Buffalo news Afinogenov has had some good practices with the team and is hoping to play against the Habs but Lindy isn't sure yet. Max talked to the press in Long Island.

"I've been here for like 10 years. All my career," said Afinogenov. "Played all my games here. All my friends [are] here. My home here. I want to be here. But just for once, I want to play. If I'm sitting, there's no reason for me to be here."

I think Max has scored 2 goals all season? If he isn't moved Darcy really is dumb. What do you guys think will be done with Max? What do you think we can get for him?

I'm the winner!

2009-03-02T22:23:00.003-05:00

So I haven't posted a blog in 2 weeks. 2 WEEKS! Clearly I am the winner of the "worst blogger ever" award! I'm not really sure why I haven't gotten around to posting? Maybe it's depression?
The night Miller got injured I was in Canada. I heard it happen on the radio but didn't see it until I got home. Ugh it was like watching a puppy get hit by a car. It totally broke my heart. I love lalime but good lord do we need Ryan back!
The past couple games have been so hard to watch. The hurricanes game I thought was decent at least. Lalime had a solid game and made some killer saves. Shutout by the Islanders though? THAT made me want to bury my head in a hole.
Thomas is said to be making his return Wednesday. THANK YOU JESUS! Maybe he can fire everyone up!

Is there any point to this post? Not really.
Has everything I wrote about probably been written about by 30 other people or more? Probably.
I just needed to catch up. I need to stop being a bad blogger.

Now I'll just sit back and wait for some trades to go down. Pleeeeeeeease don't do something stupid Darcy!

Happy Hockey Day Canada

2009-02-21T12:38:00.002-05:00

Happy Hockey Day to all my neighbors to the north! I'm actually headed to Canada today. I'm seeing The Trews play in Kingston tonight. Anyone else a fan?

Because I'll be @ the concert I'll sadly be missing the game. Hopefully I'll come home and have a reason to use my favorite phrase of "Suck it Drury!"

Tallinder is ready to hit the ice tonight. Teppo Numminen will be cozy and warm in the press box with Paestch.

I don't really have much to say about tonight's match-up. Of course I'm hoping for a win. It's pretty much Rangers country here where I live so I'm glad to be heading north.....where it will be leafs/sens country. UGH! lol

Still miss these!

2009-02-18T23:21:00.002-05:00

Every time A Flyers game rolls around I can only think of one thing......

Just how much I miss the Marty Biron spoofs on WGR! You have NO idea how much joy those silly things brought me! I just tried to search the audio vault but this is the only one I could find.
http://audio.wgr550.com/m/audio/19278361/inside-the-head-of-marty-biron.htm?q=Marty+Biron (Ps...why have I never learned to make a link?)

Anway...does anyone have any of the old marty spoofs saved? The "SexyBack" one was my favorite! hahahahahaha

Awww Marty I still miss you.....but I hope you lose tomorrow.

Drew x2

2009-02-17T22:00:00.003-05:00

What a game tonight by the Sabres! Please excuse my stupidity in my previous post. I got the leafs game mixed up with the oilers game. Woops. Moving on.....

My first thought of tonight centers on Mr. Justin Pogge. First home start for this kid all season. You'd think I'd be a little excited for him.....but nope. Not at all. All I could think about were fun nicknames to taunt him with. Lucinda had a good suggestion with "pierogi." I do like those. I do not like him. So I decided to go with POGS for the rest of the game.

Hahahahaha remember those? "NICE SAVE THERE POGS!"

Anywho.....end of the 1st period and the Sabres had a nice 3-0 lead thanks to Drew "I'm not Joey Ramone" Stafford, Dan Paille and Matt Ellis. I don't know about you but I bet you agree with me in saying it should have been a 4-0 lead. Pommers goal definitely should have counted. The net was completely on and I really don't think he made a "forward chest movement." Oh Well.

No highlights for the 2nd period really. The leafs' Paval Kubina scored a power play goal to make the score 3-1.

I know I mentioned before how much I hated VS. Chris Simpson? Really? Could her boobs have been hanging out anymore? Real professional there chicky. Cover those up because I really don't enjoy you interviewing my beloved team looking like that. Ok. Thanks.

3rd period came around and Drew scored ANOTHER goal! YAY!!!!! Finally I get to actually SEE Drew Stafford being awesome and not have to hear it on the radio! Stafford's goal was the game winner and made the final 4-1 Sabres.

Here's my 3 stars of the game.

1. Drew Stafford. 2 goals and setting his personal season high with his 16th and 17th of the season. I hope you get the pigeon tonight again buddy!

2. Ryan Miller. Stopped 26 of 27 shots tonight and made some GREAT saves! Nothing new though right?

3. Dan Paielle. A goal and an assist tonight.

Thoughts before tonight's game.

2009-02-17T17:05:00.003-05:00

1. The last time the Sabres played the Leafs they won 10-1. I was sick and missed it. Clearly it would be amazing if they could mirror that game. Even just a little bit!

2. It would not be amazing for them to mirror their last game. NOT even just a little bit.

3. I wonder who will be in the net tonight? Angry Miller usually means good Miller...we'll see.

4. I hate Leaf fans.

5. Tonight's game is on VS. Those fools might be worse than the leaf fans.

Weekend Ramblings

2009-02-15T22:30:00.003-05:00

I haven't had time to blog all weekend so I thought I'd jumble everything together tonight. So sit back, relax, and get ready for a pretty long post written by moi! (Which is pretty rare!)

So let's start with Friday night's game vs. the Sharks. WOW! It's been a LONG time since I've seen the team make a comeback like that. I just about fell off my chair when Pommers tipped in that goal. I was so relieved that the team could pull off a win for the city. What a horrible tragedy for everyone to have to go through. My thoughts and prayers are still with all the victims and those affected. Lindy Ruff had this to say after the game....

"I think, yeah, ever so small, this event turned out to be a positive night," Ruff said. "Though it is a hockey game, it was a good ending. It's a positive feeling. We needed it. I think our fans needed it."

So true. It's kind of like after 9/11 when Saturday Night Live went back on the air. People needed to laugh. People needed to smile. People needed something to forget about life for awhile.

Thank you Sabres for being that distraction. Thank you Ryan Miller for throwing the puck at Milan Michalek after stopping his shot. That sure made me smile!

Saturday was Valentine's Day. I really have nothing to say about this. I have no Valentine. *sigh*

I read a story on http://www.newzjunky.com/ today about a couple that got married in Syracuse yesterday. After the ceremony they donned their SU gear and went to cheer on the team. When SU beat Georgetown they began their normal wedding reception. HOW GREAT IS THAT?! I would totally go to a Sabres game on my wedding day! I've always said I wanted my wedding pictures taken center ice at the arena. Maybe next Valentines Day.......or I'll just have to go with play B.....standing outside Ryan's house playing songs to make him fall in love with me a-la-say anything.

Moving on to tonight's game vs. the Hurricanes. OY! I didn't watch the whole thing but clearly I didn't really miss anything. I watched Miller start the game. I went to eat dinner. Miller was gone. Never a good sign. Seriously I didn't see one thing that I can comment on. Shutouts are great....not when you're on the side with the goose egg! And speaking of Goose, Lindy said he could be ready to play Thursday. Fingers crossed!

Last but not least I'd like to welcome http://www.nhlsnipers.com to my blog roll! VERY cool site so make sure to go check it out!

An Early Valentine

2009-02-13T14:27:00.002-05:00

Puck Daddy brought this video to my attention.....

Hahahahaha!!!! The Ladies man has always cracked me up. I'm a fan Adam Burish but my Ladies man vote is going to have to go to Sharpie.

The Sabres take on the Sharks tonight @ HSBC Arena. Buffalo currently sits in 8th place in the East and San Jose is at the top for the West. Joy.
***Paging Thomas Vanek. Thomas Vanek to the ice please.***

We'll see how it goes. After the Ottawa game Ryan was pretty pissed. Lets hope he channels that anger into a win tonight!

R

Catwalk Pictures

2009-02-10T23:19:00.003-05:00

As promised here are my pictures from Catwalk. I've decided not to write a long detailed blog about how amazing the event was. Jill and Caroline have already done a great job with that. (Nice to meet you ladies!) I've said it before but I'm saying it again. Dean and Ryan Miller are about as classy as they come. Not only did they put on a beautiful and fun event, but the money they raised will help so many families and children. The $50,000 donated to Carly's Club was only the tip of the ice burg of what is yet to come from The Steadfast Foundation. I clearly can't wait for Catwalk IIII!!!

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Catwalk for Charity Videos

2009-02-10T14:14:00.002-05:00

I'm totally late in writing about CFC but I had SUCH an amazing time. I have to be to work soon but I thought I'd share the videos I uploaded so far. I have one more but for some reason it doesn't want to go from my camera to my computer. BOO! So in the meantime, enjoy Drew's lovely drum solo, Ryan and Drew rocking out with the band and a Derek Roy singing like it's his job!

I'll post all of my pictures later.

R

Hanging out in Buffalo

2009-02-07T23:57:00.003-05:00

Got into town tonight for CFCIII! After dropping our stuff @ the hotel we went to Pearl Street to catch the game. That was the plan at least. We couldn't even find a place to park! Clearly we went @ the wrong time. So we headed to Jack Astor's for dinner and the game because it's a favorite of both Lu and I. I LOVE the Baja chick tacos.....which are no longer on the menu. Bummer.

We ended up catching the end of the game here @ the hotel downstairs. Half of the room was watching the Sabres game while the other half was watching to Leafs game. The guy sitting next to me leaned over and said "Come on Sens!" during the shootout. HOW DARE HE! Jinx! When they lost he was like "I didn't mean it." Well thanks sir. I blame you for everything. How about that shot Thomas took to the mouth?! OUCH!!! I hope he's ok. From the looks of it I wouldn't be surprised if he had a broken jaw. Ugh I hope it's nothing that bad!

So now I'm just sitting here chilling in the hotel. (Which is beautiful! I've never stayed here before and I love it! Totally coming back!) I already tried on my catwalk dress just to make sure I still liked it. I even practiced my 20's style makeup. Hahahaha what a loser. I'M CLEARLY EXCITED FOR TOMORROW NIGHT!!!!

In closing I leave you with this......

How did I miss this?! What exactly is going on here? LoL

I need your Buffalonian expertise!

2009-02-06T11:46:00.002-05:00

Lucinda and I are headed to Buffalo tomorrow for CFCIII. We decided to go a day early to get in the proper Buffalo experience. I.E shopping and eating. Ya know...all the good stuff. But we have one small glitch. We simply CAN NOT miss a Sabres/Ottawa game!

SO.....

Where can we go to catch this game? Somewhere we can grab a bite, have a few drink and still be able to HEAR the game and not just see it on a screen across the room.

Any suggestions would be quite helpful!

R

Hats off for Tom, Drew is sick and Scruffy goalie love

2009-02-05T22:51:00.008-05:00

I'm always so behind. I totally should have written last night but I couldn't keep my eyes open.

First of all....SHUTOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Ryan. Major MAJOR goalie love! And I must add in that I love the scruffy goalie look!

Next up lets chat about that crazy move Drew pulled off. In the words of pretty much everyone it was "sick!" However I have a small bone to pick with you Mr. Stafford. STOP DOING GREAT THINGS WHEN I'M NOT THERE TO SEE THEM!!! I had just got in my car and turned on the game on my way home to hear RJ go absolutely crazy over the goal. You're lucky your post-game interview made me forgive you. All that was missing was your sleepover buddy on your shoulder.

What is there really to say about Mr. Vanek. He was clearly nothing short of fantastic. This was the first hat trick I've gotten to see all year. I love seeing the hats fly! I was amused because they kept showing Tom and Tim chat on the bench after they each had netted a goal. Then Thomas netted a few more and every time they showed the two of them Tim was looking the other way. Jealous? Awwww Tim....I pretty much hate you. However, props for staying out of the hospitals lately. You're right up there with "Tim Taylor" from "Home Improvement."

Do you think this is TV's hat or do you think he picked it out of the hat trick garbage can in the hallway? teehee

I pretty much would like to end my ramblings with this....

Way to go Leafs. Way to be horrible!

Props for the love Ducks!

2009-02-03T21:34:00.004-05:00

Welcome home boys! You all have no idea how glad I am for you all to be back in Buffalo! I simply can't take the late starts anymore. I had to take a nap this afternoon! No worries. I'll stay up for you when you need me.

Kind of a bummer last night. After the first period things kind of went down hill. Major props to Patty Kaleta for his goal! Same for El Capitano Rivet! Lalime had a decent game. I got a little nervous when he got skated over but I must admit I was pumped to see Ryan ready to go! How sad am I?! I just wanted to see Miller vs. Miller. I must give major props to the Ducks brodcast for all the Miller love last night! Even Dean got some camera time.

However speaking of Ducks....what's with this fashion show?! Catwalk for Charity > Quacks on the runway. 5 days my friends! 5 days! Anyone excited yet?

R

I'M ALIVE!!!

2009-02-02T15:47:00.003-05:00

I'm back from vacation! Ok I've been back for about a week but I've been a horrible blogger in that week.

The cruise was AMAZING!!!! Every time I'm on TRB I remember just how much I love music and what a big part of my life it is. I hope you guys had time to check out some of the artists I spent my week in the middle of the ocean with. If you'd like to check out some of my videos of performances from the ship you may do so on my youtube channel....

http://www.youtube.com/user/RachyG1211

I'm slowly adding them on....they take forever to upload.

So unlucky for me when I got off the boat I got sick....for the entire week. ugh. You may be asking, "Rachael does that mean you missed the most amazing win of the year?!" YEP! SURE DOES! I slept through the 10-2 win over the Oilers. I slept through Drew's hat trick.

I slept through this.....

(thanks for the image sabre chaser!)

But ya know what it's ok. I'm moving on. I DID get to see the SHUTOUT against the Coyotes. OH HEY RYAN! And speaking of Ryan..... T-6 days until Catwalk!!!

So starting today I promise to be a better blogger. I will no longer ignore you all. I missed you!

My Goodbye

2009-01-15T00:03:00.004-05:00

Remember when I said that nothing could go wrong tonight with the game?

WRONG!!!!!!!!

I didn't even get to SEE the game! It was blacked out here! BOOO!!! What I heard on the radio I wasn't too impressed with at all. 4-1 Sabres? Really? Ugh! Sharpie did score a goal though. So woo hoo for that I guess?

Anyway...

This is my official goodbye. This is my last post until I come home from my cruise. I'll only be missing 3 games so I hope nothing huge happens while I'm away. (And if any of you really loved me, you'd email if I do!) Last year when I landed in Miami I had 3 voice mails telling me Drew Stafford scored a hat trick. Don't do that to me again Drew K?

I leave you with a list of a few of the musical artists I'll be spending the next week with. They are all AMAZING and I encourage you to check out their tunes!

Sixthman presents "The Rock Boat" http://www.therockboat.com

Michael Tolcher - http://www.myspace.com/michaeltolcher

Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers - http://www.myspace.com/sk6ers

Wideawake - http://www.myspace.com/wideawake

Hanson - http://www.myspace.com/hansonmusic

Aslyn - http://www.myspace.com/aslyn

Over and Out!

Tonight's looking really good!

2009-01-14T14:34:00.002-05:00

Off the top of my mind I really can't think of anything that could go wrong tonight? Sabres vs. Hawks. I'd be lying if I didn't say I wanted the Sabres to win, but I really don't mind if the Hawks win either. Ryan isn't in the net tonight so that's a bummer. I'm excited to see Soupy again! I'm still a passenger on the "I love Soupy" train. I work until 8 tonight so an 8:30 start time is superb! And since I won't be focusing my love on Miller tonight....Hey there Mr. Sharp!

Ok this blog was pretty lame and pointless but I needed to write something! It's been almost a week since my last post! I'm leaving for my cruise TOMORROW! I've been out of my mind busy trying to get everything done before I leave. AHHHH!!!!!!!!!

R

FIST PUMP!

2009-01-09T23:43:00.005-05:00

Oh man did I love this! This picture brings one of my favorite sayings to mind. "Suck it Drury!" I didn't get to see the entire game tonight. Mostly the first few minutes of the 1st, the end of the 3rd and the OT Shootout. I don't know how the rest of the game went but what a 3rd period for the Sabres! And may I just say MILLERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!! I always love seeing Buffalo beat the Rangers because everyone up here is such a fan. And tonight they can all shut it and bask in the glory that is a Sabres win! How great is it after a win when Ryan does the "YES WE WIN" fist pump and the team comes and piles on him? Ahhh yes. Keep up the good work boys!

Oh and I thought you all should know if you didn't already. Goose loves the kids. Can this man do anything wrong???

Should I be excited about this?

2009-01-08T23:30:00.006-05:00

Barenaked Ladies have been one of my favorite bands for quite sometime. In fact I'm one of those snotty fans who if somebody tells me, "Hey yeah I love BNL! One Week is the best song ever" I will roll my eyes at you. Seriously. If you don't own "Born on a Pirate Ship" don't speak to me. I love Ed Robinson. He can be my Yoko Ono any day!

See! Clearly we're bffs! But really I'm not sure how I feel about their version of the Hockey Night in Canada theme song? You can listen to it here: http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/clip125845#clip125845
It's fun and all. Very BNL. But if that were to come on before a Sabres game I really don't think it would pump me up for the game? And seeing you in those ugly Sens and Leafs jerseys just makes me sad boys.

In other news, today was my long day @ the dance studio. During my lunch break I got a Sabres text and I thought "Oh great, Tim Connolly must have gotten hit by a car or something." But NO! It was to inform me that Thomas Vanek had been added to the Eastern Conference All Star team! Woohoo!!! Yay Thomath! You're thuch a thuperthstar! However I can't lie to you people. We're too close. I feel I can speak openly and freely. And I'm speaking freely when I say WHAT THE HELL?!?! WHERE'S MY TEXT MESSAGE TELLING ME ABOUT RYAN BEING ON THE ALL STAR TEAM TOO?!?!?! How can there be a Soupy and Ryan reunion now? Someone please tell my that my in-box was full and I just didn't get the message and tomorrow everything will be ok!

R

Attn. Smart Bloggers

2009-01-07T21:54:00.002-05:00

How do I use Google Analytics??? Color me stupid I don't know how this works? Help me geniuses of the blogging world!

In other news...

Connolly is playing Friday night.

Yay?

R

From what I DID see...

2009-01-06T22:27:00.004-05:00

I had to work tonight until 8:00 so I knew I was going to miss a good chunk of the game. Sadly I missed this.....

Drew's 9th goal of the season! WOOHOO!!!

I also missed this...

Really Rutu?! Really?! Mair was right. You really are a joke. What kind of goon won't drop the gloves and decides to bite instead? I really don't even know what to say about how ridiculous this is. Andrew I hope you listen to Mike Robitaille's advice and get a rabies shot!

So after I miss all the fun stuff already I get in the car to drive home and listen to the game on xm. Sabres are winning 3-0. Them BAM! Sens score. BAM! Sens score. Those didn't matter though. Vanek put the game away with a pass from Stafford and an empty netter to put them on top 4-2.

The Sabres have had a great start to Two Thousand and Roy! Let's keep it up boys!

Random Ramblings

2009-01-05T22:35:00.002-05:00

Hello all! It's been awhile. I've just been lazy. I don't really have much to talk about, but since I haven't posted in a few days I thought I'd find some things to ramble about.

- Does anyone in our Sabres blogosphere have a twitter? I just got addicted to this silly thing. If you have one lets be friends k? http://www.twitter.com/RachyG

- I loved seeing the Sabres beat the Bruins! Especially since they are the "be all end all" of the NHL at the moment. Matt Ellis what happened to you buddy?!

- El Capitano is back! WOOHOO!!!!! I've been waiting for Mr. Rivet to hit the ice again. You were missed sir. You were missed.

- I just watched Tim Connolly's interview on sabres.com and got a little huffy when he said "we're in a fight for a playoff spot right now." YOU haven't really done anything this season so I really don't think you are part of the "we" Tim. But I'm glad you're "feeling good" so you can play in a game soon and injure something else. *insert eye roll here*

- I went to the gym today and sweat my boo-tay off! I don't know if I ever mentioned it on here or not but I joined weight watchers at the end of October. I've lost 23lbs. so far. I have weigh in tomorrow morning and I'm hoping to hit 25!

- I'm leaving for my cruise (http://www.therockboat.com) in 12 days! I CAN'T WAIT!!! Last year when I got off the plane in Miami I had a voicemail from my mom telling me I had missed Drew scoring a hat trick. Drew don't do that to me again this year ok?

- I was sad there were no Sabres in the All-Star starting line-up. I was however excited that Soupy was voted in. I still love him. I'm not sure why there is Soup hate? The man has such sweet singing skills! teehee.

- Catwalk for Charity III is in 34 days. I need to buy shoes.

R

Will 2009 be the year of the 9's?

2009-01-02T11:38:00.005-05:00

I'm still amazed at last night's performance. It was all about the 9's. Derek Roy with 2 goals - Pommers with 2 goals - Ryan Miller - who had a 9 in his number in college - had a great game. 9's, 9's, 9's!

All the nines, contributed - well, all the nines that aren't chronically "hurt." Yeah, I'm talking about you #19!

So, I ask this - isn't the New Year about "out with the old and in with the new?" Something to think about Sabres Management!

L

"Don't be a hot dog! It's not the Canadian way!"

2009-01-02T11:30:00.003-05:00

I really enjoyed watching yesterday's Winter Classic from Chicago but I've made a very important decision in my life. I'm never going to root for the team I want to win again. Obviously I wanted the Sabres to win last year.
Strike 1.
Yesterday I was really pulling for my Chicago boyfriend Sharpie.
Strike 2.
Oh well. It was still really awesome to see. I loved how everyone in the crowd had a paper to hold over their head so it spelled Winter Classic. There's not one photo of this on getty. WTF GETTY! I watched the CBC broadcast and have decided that Don Cherry is indeed a nutbag...yet still fun to watch. Quote of the day definitely came from Cherry! "Don't be a hot dog! It's not the Canadian way!"

From a photographers point of view there were some amazing shots on getty of the classic. Check out some of my favorites....

As for the Sabres game yesterday.....I didn't even get to see it. But I'm really happy they beat the Leafs! Way to start the year off with a bang guys! Keep it up!

Happy New Year!!!

2008-12-31T19:57:00.002-05:00

I just wanted to take a few minutes before I go out on the town to wish all my fellow bloggers a happy new year! I've really enjoyed starting my blog in 2008 and I hope some of you enjoy it. I sure do enjoy reading all of yours!
If you're going out tonight have fun and be safe! Winter Classic part II tomorrow!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

R

This face says it all!

2008-12-30T22:44:00.005-05:00

I'm not even going to talk about the "game." Not going to mention how I think Derek Roy spent more ice time on his ass then on his skates or how Vanek is still invisible. Nope. Not going to mention it.

Lets talk post game. First of all, I hated to see Goose on tv his first game back saying he was embarrassed. He was one of the only guys tonight that put forth any effort! I pretty much ignored anything Vanek had to say. (Was he crying?) I LOVED everything Miller had to say tonight. Best quote of the night definitely goes to him! I can't remember the exact quote and the video isn't up yet, but he basically said that guys need to learn to take criticism and not ignore it. He then went on to say how he wasn't calling out certain people and said something along the lines of "THAT was a media event." hahahah fantastic. "They don't show up to get their quotes and get their facts from other people......I'm not going to name names." I think ya already did buddy. Lesson? Don't piss off the goalie! (And from the girly side of me.....how adorable did he look in his toque and hoodie? He looked so cuddly! Clearly I wanted to hug him. Twice.)

There was one ray of sunshine that shown down on this dark display of dismal hockey for me.....

Adam Mair you made everything seem ok. You gave me a small smidgen of hope. Thank you for scoring tonight and letting Goose assist you with that matter. You are climbing higher and higher on my list of Sabre love. Do you have any plans for New Years Eve?

I'm never where I want to be

2008-12-28T22:20:00.003-05:00

Tonight I came up from our last Christmas get-together to find this in my in-box....

Way to rub it in that I'm not there Sabres.com! THANKS! I don't know if any of you went tonight, but I'm going to need to know every single detail you can give me about Drew's performance. What songs did they sing? What did he wear? Was he chewing gum like it was his job like he usually does?

I'm sorry I let you down Drew. How could the president of the "Invisible Children" fan club not be present on your big night?! I'm hanging my head in shame. Please still love me tomorrow.

R

Are you there God?

2008-12-27T23:07:00.007-05:00

It's been a pretty long day today and I'm not exactly in the best of moods so I'm going to keep this short tonight.

What was the best part about Friday night for me?

I love those Millers. I'm pretty sure that I couldn't even afford a t-shirt @ The Refinery but I sure did enjoy seeing it. Dean Miller seems like such a cool dad! LoL Other than the sweet Christmas tunes leading into the commercial breaks that's about all I took away from Friday night.

Tonight's game was a little better. I was excited to see YoYo net a goal. It's been awhile. What was even better you ask? Why this very moment right here made the entire game worth watching.....

Are you there God? It's me Jason. This was a great moment in television history people.

Other things that made me happy you ask? Watching Drew Stafford net the game winning goal in the shootout! Do I wish there was never a shootout to begin with? YEP! There shouldn't have even been an OT! I'm talking to you Mr. Roy! But hey....Hooray for Drew! (I still wish I got to see him play with BPO. Anyone going tomorrow night?)

Lastly.....speaking of my love for the Millers, did anyone catch them on the postgame show?! Mrs. Miller was clearly pumped to be on t.v while Mr. Miller stood in the back and tried to blend in. Again, great moments in television.

Merry Christmas to all!

2008-12-25T23:28:00.009-05:00

Merry Christmas to one and all! I hope Santa was good to you and you all got to spend the day with the people you love the most!

Yesterday morning we wrapped gifts at the mall to raise money for the American Cancer Society and raised $321 in the 3 hours we were there! Woohoo! Mostly husbands that didn't start shopping til that morning and had to get everything done a.s.a.p. After making a quick stop to AutoZone to replace my windshield wiper that flew off that morning, I headed to church with my family. I always find Christmas Eve service so beautiful. At the end of church every year everyone lights a candle and we sing "Silent Night." I cried....I cry every single year. When I came home I took some quick pictures of our Christmas trees before I went to bed. Kind of blurry but you get the idea.

Here's my Sabres tree. All blue and gold ornaments and the few Sabres ones I have. Blue and gold lights complete with Sabretooth as the topper!

This is the skinny tree as I like to call it. Red glass ornaments and silver beaded garland with sleigh bells and some snowflakes mixed in.

This is the big tree. This Christmas tree has all of the family ornaments. My Grammie used to by my sister and I an ornament every year. It's also topped with the sweet angel I made in Preschool. LoL Can you tell we like Christmas yet?

Here's my room with my tiny little tree and some lights in the window.

Speaking of Santa being good to everyone, he sure was good to me!

I tried to group everything close together so I could get a picture. I think my favorite gift this year was XM radio for my car. Hooray! I also really like my new pink purse. It's handmade and has a matching wallet. And check out those yellow boots! LOVE them!

I also feel I must explain the following gift from my sister.....

Yeah that's a picture of me and Ryan Miller in a manger. LoL My family has really stupid humor. There's this movie called "Welcome to the Dollhouse" and it's pretty much one of the dumbest movies I've ever watched. But do we have it on dvd? Sure do! It's just a "stupid funny" kind of movie about this girl in jr. high that's a total geek. Kind of like "Napoleon Dynamite." Anyway....check out the trailer at about 40 seconds in and then you can understand that my sister is nuts....and I love her.

Now that you think me and my family are all certifiably insane, I'd like to wish you all a Merry Christmas again!

R

Boxes wrapped with String

2008-12-23T22:40:00.004-05:00

So I spent the better part of my day wrapping the rest of my mom's Christmas presents. I love wrapping. Every gift I wrap gets matching ribbon and a bow. I was pretty pumped she decided I could finish hers of for her.

Nothing much to say about last night's game. It's safe to say I still hate the crown jewel with all of my might. And wouldn't you just figure that it HAD to be him to score in OT? I don't know about you guys but I hate OT losses more than anything.Plus the game was on vs. just to top off the awesomeness. For some reason the announcers found it necessary to mention ethnicity last night? "German born Hecht has the puck in the corner. Lydman the fin passes the puck." WTF was that about? Lame. Hockey Central my boo-tay!

Thomas Vanek you didn't listen to me. Where are you?

On a happy note......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AL!!!!!! The big 30! That's quite a few candles my friend. No worries buddy. You don't look a day over 25! Hugs!

I'm off to bed early tonight. Tomorrow morning I'm gift wrapping to raise money for Relay for Life......at 8am. I'll be wearing pajamas to do so.

Christmas Vacation Day 1

2008-12-22T09:34:00.006-05:00

This is officially my first day of Christmas vacation!!! No dance classes for 2 weeks! WOOOHOOOO!!!! Not that I don't love my job but I'm TOTALLY pumped to veg out for awhile.
So I've decided that I'm going to blog everyday of my vacation. I've been pretty lazy lately so I'm really going to catch up with you guys! Plus there's so much snow here that you can't get out to do much else!

In Catwalk for Charity news.....I got an email yesterday reinforcing that the event was 21 and over only and that they will be checking your photo i.d at the door. So everyone that I said "maybe you could sneak in" to I'm taking that back. Annnnnnd I got so excited that I already bought my dress. I'm trying to decide if I want to post a picture of it or not? However, it's chocolate brown and totally perfect! Now I must start accessorizing it!

Sabres-wise.....how pumped was I about the 5-0 win and another shoot-out for Ryan this year?! It's games like that where I'm always sitting at home thinking, "wow....why didn't I buy tickets for this game?" Another thing I'm excited about? Lil' Roy! Clearly someone has defiantly got behind #9 because he is on fire! More power to ya Derek! Keep it up!
Can someone please tell me though.....has Thomas Vanek become invisible? I'm counting on you TV to pull off something big against the crown jewel and happy feets tonight!

Lastly.....

Why is it that every time Ronan comes to sing with the BPO they announce that my favorite Sabres will be playing with him 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE SHOW?!?! WHY?!?!?! Maybe Santa will bring me tickets to go see Drew Stafford rock out with the orchestra? Secretly I want him to walk out on that stage with the wig and the mustache. I wonder why Ryan ins't playing this year too? Probably staying home to watch "Christmas Vacation" again?

R

All the Holiday hits....

2008-12-19T21:50:00.003-05:00

So, Christmas is just about here! I decided that our organ player at HSBC arena should make a cd of Holiday Hits.....

I mean....I listened in wonder as he banged out "Let it snow, let it snow, let's go Buffalo," "Deck the Halls," and more.

Heck, maybe Drew Stafford and Ronan could get on there. And maybe Ryan Miller could do a track too. But something tells me nothing would be more funny than Max or Andrej singing a Christmas song on it....

Just a thought....

L

WOAH WOAH! HOLD THE PHONES!

2008-12-18T23:29:00.004-05:00

There's a costume contest @ Catwalk?!?!?! I'm already so prepared! Thanks Halloween!!!

Hahahahahaha! Ok I probably won't go this far....BUT STILL I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so behind!

2008-12-18T22:57:00.006-05:00

So I must apologize to my readers for being m.i.a for so long. (Do I have readers?) Oh hey there Christmas! I have nothing done for you! Seriously I'm freaking out! At least all the decorating is done. All 3 of my Christmas trees are decorated....yes 3! I need to post some pictures like Caroline over @ Hockey Night in Buffalo did. I even have a Sabres tree this year! Pics coming soon! Promise!

Speaking of Sabres.......

Oh. My God! When I saw this @ Sabretooth's House tonight I almost fell off my bed. Do I already have tickets? SURE DO! I can't wait for this event! The fact that there's a theme this year makes it even more awesome!!! There are no words to describe how much fun this night is. If you're thinking $175 is too much, IT'S NOT! Totally worth it. GO! Like Caroline....Lucinda and I also caught ourselves in some photos from last year. Heck....I'm even in some of Caroline's photos!

Also speaking of Ryan Miller and his amazing event.....my favorite goalie updated his blog today. And did it make me love him more? Yes. Yes it did. According to the blog, Ryan's favorite Christmas tradition is watching the movie "Christmas Vacation!" Clearly Mr. Miller we should be the best of friends because I can recite that movie in my sleep. My family watches it every Thanksgiving after dinner. We even pause the masterpiece of a film to go outside and do this....

True Story!!! Oh Ryan....If only we could stand in my front lawn together and stare up at the beauty that is the Christmas star. Then you could look in my eyes and say "That's not the friggin Christmas star! It's the light on the sewage treatment plant!"

Attention Adam Burish...

2008-12-15T22:16:00.003-05:00

Ok, Ok....I know we're Sabres fans here...and of course...the Sabres will always be number one in my heart....but I gotta say that it would be absolutely ok with me if Adam Burish, who currently plays for the Blackhawks, ever got sent to Buffalo!

Now, you're probably wondering why the Blackhawks...well...Soupy does play for them now...so of course, I gotta check in and see what he's up to from time to time.....(I still bet that deep down he misses all the attention he got in Buffalo because in Chicago its all Kane/Toews all the time.)

At any rate, if you have time go check out the Prankster videos on Blackhawks TV....go!

Or better yet, here's a recent video with him and his roomie Patrick Sharp:

L

What a Rockstar!

2008-12-12T20:27:00.006-05:00

Usually I wait to the end of the game to blog but clearly this simply could not wait! The producers of the Sabres show gave me the best birthday present ever!

Thought #1....Drew has tattoos....and that makes him even more attractive!

Thought #2....You're a musical genius and I love you!

Thought #3....You're still hot in that ridiculous wig and fake mustache.

That's all for now. Hope you all are enjoying the leaf blowing. I'll blog more after the game. For now I'll sit here and wait for Invisible Children's cd to drop and work on starting their fan club in which I'll be president.

Check out this video: Fabian (Live)

R

They Say It's My Birthday

2008-12-11T23:15:00.008-05:00

Happy Birthday to me! Today I turned 24. Wow....I'm getting old. I had a pretty good day aside from being at work all day. It really wasn't that bad. My sister bought me a Sabres Santa hat! Not to be outdone, Lucinda bought me a Jonas Brothers book. Yeah yeah I like them! I'm not ashamed! I also got new tap shoes, a glass pendent and some new pjs!

Clearly the officials last night didn't get the memo that it was time to celebrate because they SUCKED! I was so pumped for the win but OMG how terrible were some of those calls. Hey Ryan! Next time you think about grabbing that puck in your glove I hope you think twice! And Al! What were you thinking trying to stop yourself from running into the glass?! For the safety of everyone I'm glad you were escorted off the ice. Adam you made me feel much better...you scrappy little devil. I love watching you beat the living daylights out of people. Sorry I blew you off to talk to Ryan that one time. I'll never do it again. Pinkie swear!

In closing and totally off topic when I look @ this picture.....

all I can think of is this......

Derek. Your future's made of virtual insanity. Aww the 90's. I miss you. LoL

Holy Hell!

2008-12-10T21:46:00.004-05:00

Nice win Sabres! Very nice!

But, to speak of the officiating, I think my elementary school principal, who is an elderly man now, could have been better than this crew tonight....

I think it's safe to say that tonight's refs some how look like this in my mind:

That is all! LOL

Just when I thought things couldn't get any better....

2008-12-08T22:26:00.005-05:00

Sabres 4 Pens 3. WOOHOO!!!!!!!! Ryan Miller had some amazing saves! So amazing that they pretty much made up for the horrible fact that the game was on Versus tonight. I always have to laugh at some of the things they say during the game. My favorite saying of the night was "MILLER SAYS NO!" I was also pretty happy that it wasn't "the sid show" tonight. I know I've said it before but I really really can't stand him. Punching YoYo in the face was totally uncalled for......and I hate you. Watching Goose get all fired up was also a highlight. I'm pretty sure I saw a pretty enthusiastic "F*#k you!" from him. LoL

If a win didn't already make the day worth living.....I come upstairs to blog about the awesomeness and this is brought to my attention.....

My ticket order is being faxed in first thing tomorrow morning. I am SO excited for Catwalk! Last year was so much fun. I must admit I was a little confused/pissy that it was on a Sunday night this year considering it's a 3 hour drive. It's also at a much smaller venue. You know what makes up for it? A THEME!!!!! A roaring 20's party with the Sabres? Count me in! Derek Roy get out your fishnets! This is going to be a party!

Sabres for Sale?

2008-12-08T10:03:00.004-05:00

According to Jim Kelley and WGR the Sabres are for sale. There doesn't seem to be many details about this so far, but what a crappy thing to wake up to on a Monday morning. WBEN News Radio in Buffalo reports that Tommy G has approached Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie about a possible sale. It was also reported that there was concern that Balsillie would move the team to Hamilton, ON. Would that be a stupid move or what?! Ugh....we'll see where this goes. It's like the plot of Slapshot 2 happening before my eyes!

R

The Crown Jewel......

2008-12-08T09:34:00.004-05:00

So, after playing a pretty good game on Saturday night...the Sabres will play tonight in Pittsburgh...And of course because the game is on Versus and Versus believes the Sun shines out of Sidney Crosby's Ass...I thought you all would appreciate this little jem...LOL

I give you the Crown Jewel of the NHL according to Versus....

The Sabres should feel so honored to be in the presence Sidney Crosby....Hell, I'm honored to have this fine photographic masterpiece grace Meet Me At Chefs....I'm just aww-stricken right now...

On a more serious note, let's go Buffalo...

Ger-bee? Ger-bay?

2008-12-07T23:01:00.008-05:00

The Sabres won a game! I repeat. The Sabres won a game! It's amazing. I must admit that I wasn't too sure if they were going to pull it off. Every damn time the Sabres would net a goal the BOLTS would fire one in too! I'm assuming Ryan Miller and I had the same reaction every time...........DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(Oh.....LOL @ BOLTS! What a horrible jersey!) Anyway.....highlights of the game, for me anyway. DREW STAFFORD STRIKES AGAIN! YES! After reading about his "rockstar, I don't care about anything" attitude in the Buffalo News I was so excited to see him produce another goal. Adam Mair beating the holy hell out of Downie was also pretty fantastic. Andrew Peters were you watching that? I hope you were taking notes.

Oh hey Nathan Gerbe! Ger-bee? Ger-bay? Whatever.....What a great game by the little guy! Can we keep him instead of Mr. Injury making a return? Did anyone catch Derek Roy's post-game interview last night? He was excited that there was finally someone smaller than him on the team. Kevin Sylvester suggested Nathan buy him dinner in Pittsburgh. DON'T FALL FOR DEREK'S TRICKS NATHAN!!!!! First you're grabbing a bite to eat. Next thing you know you're flat on your back on the sidewalk and you've lost your shoes.

So I've been pondering what if finally took for Buffalo to pull off the win and I think I have it. For the past week I must admit I have focused much of my time on a non-sabre. I'm sorry Ryan! I'm sorry Drew! It was for your own good! Clearly this is how it has to be for awhile.

Pigeon for Best Player of the game.....

2008-12-04T21:56:00.005-05:00

So, With the loud sucking sound coming from the Buffalo Sabres right now, I decided they need to give out a prize for the suckiest player of the night too...

I nominate that the prize to be Pigeon SHIT!

Yes, you read that correctly - Pigeon SHIT!

And tonight's winner? Toni Lydman! That's right Tone - I'M TALKIN' TO YOU! Even though the team let go in the 2nd, they could've had a chance to tie it up if he wouldn't have got his ass back in the penalty box.

Another pisser for the evening....I saw the commercial for this year's Winter Classic

WHERE THE HELL IS MY FAVORITE RED HEAD IN THIS VIDEO? Yeah, he's not allowed in it. That sucks! Soupy I still love you! If you ever wanna come home from Chicago, that'd be ok with me. :)

L

Breaking News....Avery Still a Tool!

2008-12-02T21:36:00.006-05:00

Ok so it's not really breaking news. We all already knew that Sean Avery is a pretty big tool right? Well it's safe to say that he's moved up another notch on the scale of douchebaggery. The NHL has suspended Avery indefinitely for doing something "detrimental to the League or game of hockey." I don't have the exact quote but I guess the idiot told TSN that it's a pretty common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with his sloppy seconds. Really Sean Avery? How any woman lowered themselves for you is beyond me in the first place.

In other news....

Andrew Peters is injured. According to wgr, Peters came away from last night's game with an abdominal strain. Great. Now we are minus Kaleta AND Peters. It was also reported that Derek Roy is having back spasms. Poor Derek. I can't imagine why he would be having back problems.......

Somebody should have asked Cari over @ Sabre Chaser. Clearly he needs to stick to the posturepedic and not the sidewalk. May I also suggest Dr. Scholl's to slip into your easy spirt slide? You could use the extra support.

Better Late than Never...

2008-12-01T10:01:00.003-05:00

So, As Rachy mentioned, we met Ryan Miller last Sunday at his Holiday Meet N Greet for Saves for Cancer for Carly's Club. It was a great time. Seriously, I'll say it again, Ryan Miller's charitable heart has got to make him a Ten - or pretty damn close to it.Prior to his M&G, we went to the Buffalo Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rotary Rink. It was magical and everything I hoped it would be. Here is my video from it. Bare with me as it was pretty freaking cold out there.

Tonight Against the Preds....

2008-12-01T09:05:00.006-05:00

So, the Sabres take on the guys from Music City tonight.

We'll show them Music...

And now onto a more serious note,

Let's hope the Turkey coma from Saturday's Thanksgiving Leftovers are all gone and we're ready to start fresh with another week.

Then after tonight's performance, its off to Florida for the Sabres...

Sadly, I can't comment about how I would hope that Brian Campbell would pack the SPF 45 sunscreen because he's no longer a Sabre....but seriously, he's so pale - yet I love him so...

(Thank you to Buffalonews and other sources via the internet for the fine photos posted above.)

Take THAT Mouse Potatoes!

2008-11-28T23:15:00.007-05:00

DREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys have NO idea how pumped I was to see Stafford score not once but TWICE tonight! Hallelujah it's a black friday miracle! I simply can't stand all the hate on Drew right now. All the trade talk. I read a thread on a Sabres message board all about how Drew needs to drop the rock and roll star attitude and play hockey. Ugh it makes me so mad. Everyone goes through slumps. I hope he can keep on playing the way he did tonight because he was clearly amazing. I didn't see the 3 stars of the game but clearly Drew should be 1st.

And let us all GIVE A HONK FOR THE GOOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Mr. Game Winner! Where are you going to spend your 20 cents Paul? In case you missed it, Goose said in his post game interview that his grandfather has given him a dime for every goal he has scored since he was little. How cute is that?!

I was so happy to see the Sabres get 2 pts. tonight. I really really can not stand Sidney Crosby, or the "crown jewel of the nhl" as I like to call him. I'd really like to see Kaleta or Mair punch him square in the jaw. Oh well....doesn't matter. He's a big ol' loser tonight. Huzzah!

I leave you tonight with this picture....I'm hanging my head in shame with embarrassment for this silly woman. I feel bad that she's displaying such ridiculous behavior in public.

Give Thanks

2008-11-27T21:53:00.004-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I hope you all had a wonderful day with your family or friends. I myself spent the day with my family. My sister and I have a yearly tradition of going out and buying a new Christmas decoration every Turkey day. After that my mom and I put the lights on the house. I'm still pretty full from the huge dinner we ate. Stuffing is always my favorite...and boy am I stuffed! AND I baked my own dutch apple pie!!! I'm lucky I can cook kraft mac and cheese and I baked a pie! WOO!

I hope you all have thought about what to be thankful for today. I am thankful to be surrounded by such an amazing family and friends. I'm thankful to be healthy and I'm so happy that I'm learning more and more about wise choices every day. I'm thankful that God has given me so many amazing gifts and opportunities in my life. AND I'm thankful that the Sabres have broken their losing streak! Lets beat those Pens tomorrow!!!

Now pick that pumpkin pie out of your teeth and get to bed! All the good deals will be gone by 4am! hahaha I myself will be sleeping as long as I possibly can and going out shopping when I feel like it.

R

NOT a happy Thanksgiving Eve!

2008-11-26T19:55:00.005-05:00

The game is blacked out here. WTF Time Warner?! You clearly suck. It's ok though...because I really wanted to sit down tonight and watch sports bloopers and professional poker.

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Those new jerseys SOUND really great on the radio! :O(

***POST GAME EDIT***

SABRES WIN!!!! The streak is broken! It's a Thanksgiving miracle! Seems Roy had an awesome game and Kaleta had some monster hits! I'm headed over to gettyimages to make sure I can see at least some of tonight's action. God Bless Bill Wippert!

Ryan Miller Meet and Greet and #9's Behind

2008-11-24T23:49:00.014-05:00

I got home from Buffalo last night around 2am. What a great weekend!!!

Ok so the game....not so great. I had pretty high hopes that we were going to beat the Islanders. 7-1 last time! 7 to 1! I was pretty psyched to see Mancari score though! Holler! What was I not psyched about? I was not a happy camper to see Ryan on the bench. I don't mind Lalime at all. I think he's great. But when I drive 3 hours to see a game, I want to watch Ryan. Also, I pretty much want to sit in the top row of the arena all the time! Top row's the way to go! We made some pretty dandy signs to put up on the wall too. hahahaha

After the game we discovered possibly the best thing to ever happen to downtown Buffalo. "Level" nightclub and Vitamin Water were throwing a bash for Derek Roy to support him and all-star voting. If that isn't great enough guess what this shin-dig was called! Wait for it...."GET BEHIND #9!" Is that not the funniest thing you ever heard?! I bet his "P.A" was first in line to "get behind."

The tree lighting was pretty cool. It was so cute to see everyone so "christmasy." Ryan Miller was so great with all the kids. He came out early and signed everything from jerseys to reindeer antlers. As much as I love him, and that's really a lot, he's quite awkward. His speech was so great and odd at the same time. Here's the cliffs notes version.....Ryan wants the ugliest holiday sweater he can find to make all the hockey wives cringe at the Christmas party. When Miller and "Big Goose Tall Goose" lived together they left their tree up until March. It was for the "ambiance." I also loved when Ryan thanked the mayor and nobody really clapped until he said "yay? everybody clap?" hahaha good times! Lucinda took a video of his speech but I'll let her post that.

The Meet and Greet was really nice! It was in a small room at the Smith Theatre next to Shea's. Tables were set with peppermint filled bowls and poinsettias and Christmas music was playing. There was a large table set up with dunkin donuts, coffee and hot chocolate. So cute! I was with my sister getting some coffee when Ryan came in. He grabbed a doughnut (omg he's so skinny! eat more doughnuts ryan!) and some hot chocoate and mingled his way through the room. His autograph table was in the corner of the room. He sat there and played with his iphone until everyone was ready to go.

He was so nice and it was a great time! The Rockette's show was AMAZING! I cried my eyes out at the end. I had a feeling I would. Oh....and we spotted another Sabre in the audience with his wife and 2 adorable daughters. The Numminens. They were so cute! Pretty much the best weekend ever. End of story.

Shuffle off to Buffalo

2008-11-22T00:49:00.003-05:00

I just finished packing. I'm the worst procrastinator EVER! Tomorrow I only have 4 classes to teach in the morning and then Lucinda and I along with my sister are off to the weekend of wonder in Buffalo. I can't even tell you guys how excited I am for this weekend. This is the first time we have ever had seats in the very top row, so we made signs for the wall. I've decided to show some love for Stafford with mine. :O) PLUS RYAN MILLER AND THE ROCKETTES!!!! Oh there will be so many pictures when I come home.

Dear Sabres,
I'm driving 3 hours to come see you guys tomorrow. Not only that, but I'm driving through the snow belt to see you. THAT is love boys. So please. For me. Pull your heads out of your asses and play a full 60 mins. of hockey! I know you can do it!
Love you all still even though you make me crazy sometimes!

R

Who is your Edward?

2008-11-20T20:53:00.006-05:00

I'm not talking about last night's game. It's out of my head. I'm pretending it didn't happen.

So....I'm going to focus on being SUPER EXCITED that in about 3 hours I'm going to see TWILIGHT!!!! Yes. I am one of those people. I am so obsessed with that series. Obsessed enough to see the movie @ 12:oo a.m after being at the dance studio all day. Did anyone else totally throw themselves into these books?

It made me wonder...if you know the story....which one of the Sabres would you want to be your Edward Cullen? Your Edward who is totally and completely perfect in every single way. Seriously....this fictional character has ruined real men. I don't think it's a "no brainer" who I would pick.

Yes Ryan....you do indeed dazzle me frequently.

W-O-W stands for?

2008-11-18T22:58:00.004-05:00

So, it's been a while since I've posted a blog....it's been a really busy start of the week. But now, nothing and no one will take away my excitement and joy because Rachy, Meesh, and I are going to the Tree Lighting/Ryan Miller Meet N' Greet/Rockette's Christmas show this Sunday. I ordered the tickets today!

I declare W-O-W to not only stand for the word wow, but when pertaining to this upcoming weekend...let's just call it the WEEKEND OF WONDER!

And because Rachael had to sing "bring every goalie you love..." just like in the commercial....I can't stop singing it...

Thanks Rach! Let's just hope I'm not singing it Sunday when we meet him...he'll clearly give me that stoic - "what the hell is wrong with you?" look....awww Ryan!

L

Oh Christmas Tree Oh Christmas Tree

2008-11-18T14:04:00.005-05:00

So when I heard that Ryan Miller was going to light the Christmas tree downtown in Buffalo I was pretty excited. I always miss the extracurricular Sabres activities. Lucky for me I'll be in town for the game Saturday night so we're going to stay for the lighting! YAY for Ryan Miller and Christmas. 2 of my favorite things!

So then upon further research I find out that Ryan is doing a meet and greet with the Radio City Rockettes @ Shea's. I AM SO EXCITED!!! I have wanted to see the Rockettes since I was a little girl. Watching them open the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is still my favorite part of Thanksgiving! We were going to get tickets for the show but never did. NOW I finally get to see the Rockettes, MEET the Rockettes AND RYAN MILLER!!!
I always get so excited when the Rockettes commercial comes on MSG during the games. I have a feeling that now I'm going to have a miny fit every time they come on. LoL
"Fill your heart with Christmas. Bring every goalie you love!"

R

Thank You Michael Peca!

2008-11-14T23:03:00.006-05:00

So I know I posted about how excited I was about Michael Peca making his return tonight and now I must thank him. Thank you Mike for giving me something to be positive about after that shit show of a hockey game tonight. If I couldn't focus my love on you right now I'm sure I'd be pretty miserable. If I'm not mistaken, after you scored your goal tonight you looked at the tv camera and said "that one was for you Rachael." Thanks Michael. Right back at ya!

The most exciting thing for me tonight Sabres-wise was when this happened.....

Now don't get me wrong. I love Lalime! I think he's a great goalie and a great guy! It just wasn't his night. Ryan Miller always makes me happy. No pucks went in the net when he was on the ice. That's all I'm saying.

Lastly, did you guys watch the Sabres Show tonight and see the "You ask the sabres" or whatever the crap they called that segment? All I have to say is "Prealian" Drew? Really? Even I think that's hilariously lame and it's no secret that I'm pretty much in love with you.

Oh well....tough night. I hope tomorrow night's game is better than tonight's. Poor Phineous the Pigeon is probably homeless tonight! Don't let the little guy down tomorrow!

I've been waiting for this all season!!!

2008-11-14T10:30:00.007-05:00

TODAY IS THE DAY!!!! It's the return of my first hockey love to HSBC Area! Yay Michael Peca!!!! Oh Michael how I've loved you as a Sabre, an Islander, an Oiler and *GASP* even a Leaf! I even still have a jar of these.....

I'm so excited for you to be back, however I must ask you to please not grab any refs tonight. I don't want to see you get in any more trouble. Oh....and if you hit Drew Stafford again our relationship is over. I'm hoping Drew will be playing tonight as "the walking injury" Tim Connolly is "questionable" for tonight. *insert eye roll here*

On another note....

What is wrong with this picture?! Ryan Miller in last place? THIS SHOULD NOT BE!!!! If you were on the all-star ballot I'm pretty sure that Ryan would spend the weekend @ home being a mouse potato and vote for you as many times as he could. GO VOTE NOW!!!!! And while you're at it you should probably write in Drew Stafford as your 3rd choice for Eastern Conference forward! ;o)

R

I had a dream...

2008-11-13T10:01:00.005-05:00

So, I don't know if this dream came about because I read that they set the date for the next Catwalk and I've been cheering for Goose to get a goal lately or what...but I thought I'd share it anyway..

So, Rachy and I were all dressed up as if we were going to the Catwalk...but it was at your favorite grocery store and mine:

LOL

So, We're just kinda hanging out there. A band was there doing sound check, but no guests were there yet other than Rachy and I.

After a bit, Goose comes walking in in a suit all by himself. Comes over to us and says "Hey ladies, nice to see you here." Of course we were like, it's always nice to see you Goose - and I mean literally...

so then He says, "I need to get my groceries before the Catwalk starts, you guys need anything?"

We then started walking around Wegmans with Goose. As we walk around the store, Goose filled his cart until it was overflowing almost. I was like Holy crap does he have enough food?

We then go to check out and I say to him, "uh, where ya gonna put all that food during the Catwalk Goose?"

He was like, "we can run it to my place before it starts."

so, we went to take it to his house...

then we go back to Wegmans - and all of the players were at these tables signing autographs...

Most bizzare dream ever clearly!

And now on to reality - Andrew got Phineus (or the team pigeon.)

I so proud of him. hehehe

Gooo Andrew! :)

L

I want you....

2008-11-12T15:04:00.003-05:00

I want you to vote for our all-stars!!!

Look at all those smiling faces. Just warms the heart doesn't it? VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

In other news.....no Stafford again tonight? What the crap Sabres?! Wgr reports no Stafford and no Kaleta tonight. As upset as I am about this, I am excited about the fact that there is a possibility of a Mair/Goose/Peters line tonight. What a bunch of bruisers. LoL No matter who is on the ice I hope the Sabres kick it up a notch from their last game and come away with 2 points!

NHL Stars need to make commercials more often!

2008-11-11T00:00:00.006-05:00

HA! Remember when I posted about Ryan Miller being in a commercial about switching over to digital cable? I FOUND IT! Huzzah. I'm not sure why but this is hilarious to me. It's like Eric Staal just learned to read and is really feeling the pressure to do it on cue. ".gov? I've never even heard of that before." Awesome Jordan! Jonathan Toews looks like someone drugged him and then threw him in front of the camera. He's 2 steps away from running away and yelling "I NEED AN ADULT!" My tv is ready Ryan!

R

Ok..I know I said I was done with Connolly....but I couldn't resist...

2008-11-10T11:00:00.005-05:00

the opportunity to further make fun of him...

I've just decided that Connolly is our team's Beav...

and no I don't mean...

Leave it to Beaver

I mean Beavis!

"I AM TIM-WHOLE-EEEE-OH!"

(what a douche!) LOL

Sabres - Stafford = Fail

2008-11-07T23:20:00.003-05:00

I don't really have much to say about this game because
A) I'm mourning Drew's absence from the game.
and
B) I've pretty much had a TERRIBLE day!

The Sabres played a pretty good game tonight. The team did get a point so not a total loss.
Max actually scored a goal! How did that happen!?
Griz's goal was a sweet goal. Lets keep him!
Nothing made me happier than Connolly's goal being given to Vanek.
I agree that Vanek's "goal" was a "no goal" and that was indeed a trip Derek Roy.
As far as the OT, that was a pretty crappy rebound Miller gave out.

Like I said, the Sabres did get a point tonight and hopefully they will come out ready to go tomorrow.....with Drew.

R

Tick Tock Sabres.....Tick Tock.

2008-11-06T21:30:00.004-05:00

Tomorrow is the day. Jochen Hecht is back and ready to play, and that means we have to move a player that is currently on the roster. Am I the only one that wishes stupid Connolly would be put on the IR list? Andrej Sekera, Patrick Kaleta and Drew Stafford could possibly be sent to Portland tomorrow.
I am in a deep, deep depression tonight my friends. The possibility of my favorite guitar hero being sent so far away is really getting me down. I can't even stand to read the comments on the message boards anymore. "Sending Drew down will be a wake up call" and "See ya Stafford!" You're killing me people!
Don't do this to me Lindy! Ya hear me!
So I guess we'll see what happens tomorrow. Hopefully I won't have to dress all in black and go on a hunger strike.

R

Just putting in my thoughts....

2008-11-05T22:42:00.003-05:00

This is going to be pretty short and sweet. Today was sooo long and I'm dead tired, but I clearly can't go a day without blogging!

First of all....

Second of all....what the hell Tim Connolly?! I mean seriously! I'm sorry for bashing but how much can we take as a fan base? What have you done for me lately Tim? Come back and wow me and I'll show you some love. As of right now you really just annoy me.

And TC's injury is?

2008-11-05T15:02:00.002-05:00

a sore groin....

LOL - I have nothing further to say about him...

L

Get Rid of Tim Connolly? Yes We Can!

2008-11-05T14:13:00.006-05:00

Here's a scenario folks...

If you knew you could work for someone that would let you get away with being "hurt" or sick all the time, wouldn't you milk it for all it's worth?

Most of us hard working, middle class people would say absolutely not! You should earn what you get!

But the Sabres indeed have a milker on the team...and it's Tim Connolly!!!!!!!

Here's the headline I just read on WGR....

"Are you f-ing serious!" Is what I yelled as I read my computer screen - not even surprised in the least.

Attention Sabres: Is keeping poor, little sickly "Timmykins" on our team really a good financial move? GET A FREAKING CLUE!

And of course, we keep a guy like that and get rid of players that work for their pay!

Re-damn-diculous! TC's ship has come and gone....period!

- here ends my vent....

L

PS - Thanks to MJ over at My Safety is Harvard for "Timmykins." love it!

"I play on expert bitch!"

2008-11-04T22:49:00.005-05:00

Today has been such an exciting day! We have a new president! Obama '08! Yes We Can! Almost equally exciting....4 Sabres are included on the NHL AllStar Fan Ballot! Starting Nov. 12th you can vote for Ryan Miller, Thomas Vanek, Derek Roy and Teppo Numminen. Holler!!!

So while parusing some random youtube videos today I came across this piece of awesomeness. It reminded me your favorite guitar hero AND mine......

Seriously though, check this out and tell me that Drew DOSEN'T do this on his days off! How else would he prepare for Invisible Children's first tour? Or maybe he just likes to relive his time on the Warped Tour with his new bffs "Everytime I Die?" Either way....it's freakin funny!

"Fill my eyes with that double vision"

2008-11-04T00:33:00.006-05:00

IT'S MILLERTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a game! 2 consecutive shutouts for Ryan Miller! WOOHOO! The Sabres pretty much skated circles around the Devils tonight.

Here are my thoughts throughout the game.....

1. Rivet is back!

2. Wow....I hate vs!

3. Pommers!!! I love you and your velveteen hair!

4. Boy I really hate vs....who the hell dressed Engblam? Striped suit, checkered shirt, pattern tie?

5. OMG Connolly lost his helmet! Raise the injury alert level to RED!

6. Gee I wonder if Brodeur is out with an injury? I sure hope these guys mention it 1 more time.

7. Yay for a win! Double yay for a 2nd shutout! Triple yay for lalime's sweet dance moves!

And Speaking of the Hat....

2008-11-03T11:27:00.003-05:00

I just wanted to say:

#1 - Holy Hot are they batman! Thank you to the person who took this pic! God Bless you in fact!

and

#2 - I so knew Ryan would eventually have a hat like the one pictured above! In fact, last week at Target, I said to Rachael and some of our other friends..."Mark my words, Ryan Miller will eventually sport a hat just like this one." I was so freaking right! But it doesn't come a shocker really. After all, Ryan always covers the three F's - Fun, Funky, and Fashionable....the three requirements for his Catwalks for Charity!

mmmhmm!

Boy did I pick the wrong game!

2008-11-02T23:26:00.008-05:00

So last night Lucinda and I drove up to Clarkson University to take in our first Golden Knights game of the season. So instead of seeing a freakin sweet game from the Sabres and a SHUTOUT FROM RYAN MILLER, we watched the Knights lose 5-3 to the Carleton University whatever they were. So sad. I did get to see Pommer's goal during intermission. And I see Royzie got a goal as well. Love works miracles boys. Love works miracles.

So lets talk Golden Knights. Do any of you other bloggers follow any college teams? Luckily last night's game wasn't a part of the ECAC regular season....just an exhibition game. Here are my top 3 Knights to watch this season....well I'll be watching them, so you will be too! :O)

1. Shea Guthrie: Sadly Shea is injured and didn't get to play last night, but it's his senior year and hopefully he'll be out on the ice soon! He has also been drafted by the NY Islanders. Last season Shea had 13 assists and 9 goals, 5 of them being game winners.

2. Tom Pizzo: Sophomore from Rochester, I'm just going to assume he's a Sabres fan! I like this kid because he's pretty scrappy. Even though he's small he isn't afraid to throw a punch. He skated in 24 games last season scoring 2 goals and getting 4 assists.

3. Eric Daddario: Ok Ok....last night was the first time I ever saw this kid play in a game. He didn't get to play at all last year. And I'm not gonna lie...he caught my attention because he's gorgeous!!! None the less, I'll be cheering him on this season.....even if he's sitting on the bench!

Trick or Treat

2008-10-31T10:24:00.010-04:00

Happy Halloween Sabre fans! I'm going to totally ignore the fact that last night's game was terrible. It was a trick! A trick I tell you!!!

While surfing the blogs this morning I came across the BEST picture I have seen in a long time. Check out the gem that MJ over @ My Safety is Harvard posted....

For posting the above, MJ is clearly the queen of blogs. Happy Halloween girl! You made my day!

Of course I can't let this spooky day go by without posting some pictures of others in costumes right? Do you think any of the guys will be opening their doors to trick-or-treaters tonight?
If anyone ends up on Ryan's doorstep tonight looking for some candy, (or a soyjoy bar) make sure you give him a hug for me. I'm thinking he had a pretty rough night. It's ok Ryan! Everyone has their crappy games, and boy was last night yours! I still love you though!

If anyone goes trick-or-treating themselves I'm pretty sure it's going to be Andrew Peters. Lucky for the kids I don't think Andrew can walk too far in those heels so there will be plenty of candy left for everyone in his neighborhood!

Moving along to my favorite philanthropist and my favorite Austrian. All that comes to my mind is "Who wears short shorts." :O)

Last but not least we have Pommers. This year Pommers has decided to go as the King of Pominville. Like Andrew, I don't think JP will have too much time to spend trick-or-treating. It's tough work ruling the land of Pominville! Although I think the population has dropped since last season? ;o)

Happy Halloween to all of my fellow sabres bloggers!

R

Attention you Imposters....

2008-10-30T21:18:00.003-04:00

What the hell did you do with the Sabres team we started out with this year?

As Bret Michaels would say "What's a goin' on!"

ugh!

I think it's time certain Sabres get called out!

Mmm Hmm!

L

Happy Birthday Drew!!!

2008-10-30T08:47:00.006-04:00

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday dear Drew!

Happy Birthday to you!

Dear Drew,

I hope you have the best 23rd birthday anyone could ever ask for. I'm sure your team mates will shower you with gifts today and be nothing but super duper nice to you! If only I were in Buffalo to come to practice this morning and bring you balloons and a card. Hell I'd probably sing to you too!

After practice I bet Derek Roy will invited you over for some birthday guitar hero! But Drew between you and me, take it easy on the little guy ok? Everyone knows you are clearly a musical genius and if you beat him too many times he'll get very emotional and perhaps cry. There's no crying on your birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DREW!!!!

Sabres Fans Rejoice!!!

2008-10-29T14:42:00.006-04:00

GOOSE IS BACK!!! That's right! Paul Gaustad will play his first game of the season tomorrow night against Tampa Bay. Even though he'll be wearing a soft cast, Goose said he's ready for the game. He's not sure what line he'll be playing on but he practiced with Peters and Kaleta. WELCOME BACK GOOSE! I missed you so you ridiculously good looking hunk of man you! I love you and your earth loving ways!

In other news, Adam Mair has been fined $2,500 for his "post-game performance" Monday night. John Vogl of the Buffalo news interviewed Mair about the incident.

When asked what he was trying to communicate to the Senators, he said, "We don't play those guys until January, so I wanted to wish them a Happy Halloween."
"What did they say back?"
"I think they said Merry Christmas."
The Buffalo News' John Vogl asked if Mair was trying to talk to Chris Neil or Jaarko Ruutu?
"It's Halloween for everybody, John." (from http://www.wgr550.com/)

If that's not priceless I don't know what is. Adam you just moved up on my Sabres love scale. Happy Halloween you witty thing you!

R

A little Halloween fun...

2008-10-29T10:46:00.008-04:00

Thinking about the Mair/Neil/Ruutu/ incident from the other night....I was moved to create something I'd like to call a Neil O'Lantern....

Only one thing comes to mind when I look at this picture and that's

"Attention Chris Neil - ya big doucher - Halloween is only one day a year...get your f-ing teeth fixed - you look like a jooke (that's right I wrote it phonetically as how a Canadian like our Adam Mair would say it.)"

Boo-ya! LOL

L

Adam Mair Tell Em!

2008-10-28T13:48:00.003-04:00

Anne @ Sabretooth's House brought my attention to this video. Clearly Adam Mair with F*&K you up on OR off the ice!

Ouch that one was painful to watch...

2008-10-28T13:32:00.004-04:00

So last night was Buffalo's first regulation loss. No big deal. They can't win every single game right? But whyyyyyyyyyy did it have to be against the Sens?! BOO! I can't stand them!

First of all, what in the crap were the refs thinking when they called the uber-rediculous unsportsmanlike call on Max?! Max got dropped like a sack of potatoes and he gets the penalty?!

Second of all, I love you Patrick Lalime. I really do. However, does anyone else agree with me that Miller should have had his bony body in the crease last night? Ok the Sens had lost their past 4 games....but still! Key word...SENS! Division rivals! It should have been Miller. (Not that that would have helped.)

Third....Attention Andrew Peters...WHAT WERE YOU WAITING FOR?!?! Those punches to Chris Neil's face should have happened way before they did. Nothing pumps the team up more than watching Peters wail on someone.....Ok.......nothing pumps ME up more than watching Peters wail on someone.
Boy do I hate Chris Neil! Look at that mug...*shutter*

Catching up after a little time away....

2008-10-27T09:59:00.004-04:00

So, this past Saturday when the Sabres played the Avalanche, I missed the game because I was at a concert and visiting friends for the weekend over in Poughkeepsie.

One game and I'm all out of the loop...

I mean, I didn't even get to decide for myself who deserved the pigeon Phineus - yeah that's what Rachy and her sister decided the pigeon's name was.

At any rate, I do think one thing though....I bet after Ryan shot the puck in his own net he was thinking to himself...."get that f-ing pigeon out of my stall....he's jinxing me!"

LOL....maybe...maybe not....just the vibe I get from him..

Anyway, It's Game 1 against the Sens tonight...

Attn: Kaleta....can you knock some more Sens teeth out for us? With the money these guys have you'd think they'd get veneers....I sure as hell would!

L

Ya know I still love him!

2008-10-23T23:02:00.008-04:00

Tonight's game was pretty much the most boring hockey game I've ever watched. The Wild skated circles around our guys. They really showed us! The Sabres better be sitting in their locker room thinking about how the Wild really deserved those 2 points......

What did you just say?

Holy crap on a cracker the Sabres came back to win 4-3!!! AMAZING!!! I'm pretty sure the Wild are having a "wait......what?!" kind of moment right now.

Drew Stafford scored his 2nd consecutive goal tonight while Thomas Vanek remains the team hero. Derek Roy finally crawled out from under his rock to save the day and score in OT.

Buffalo is now 7-0-1 with 13 points which ties us with the Rangers.

PS....

Dear Ryan,

Everyone makes mistakes. Even though you're damn near perfect mind, body and soul it's ok that you put the puck in your net. Anybody could have done it. We all have extra things on our minds that get in the way every now and then. I'm sorry I've been giving Drew so much attention lately. You will always be my #1 Ryan. Everyone still loves your Ryan. Everyone.

R

Vocab. word of the Day!

2008-10-22T12:56:00.005-04:00

The word of the day is Mouse Potato. Actually it's two words....but whatever. Mouse Potato.

The word of the day is brought to you by the children's television workshop and Drew Stafford. After watching his adorable post-game interview I thought to myself, "what the hell is a mouse potato?!" Google took me to Merriam-Webster's online dictionary.

Main Entry: mouse potato
Function: noun
Etymology: after couch potato
Date: 1993
slang : a person who spends a great deal of time using a computer

Is this really a common term? I thought Drew just made up a random word for lack of better things to spontaneously say to the press? Clearly I will try to work "mouse potato" into my everyday vocabulary.

The Pigeon has a new home. A good home. A home with a nice view and all the Enlyten Sportstrips he could ever want. Has anyone noticed that this pigeon is pretty damn popular with the media? Everyone asks about the pigeon and all he does is sit in the locker and do nothing. It's like the Paris Hilton of the taxidermy world.

My vote for Sabre Pigeon goes to....

2008-10-21T22:37:00.007-04:00

DREW STAFFORD!

I've been sitting quietly while everyone trash talked my drew. Sitting silent listening to all the hideous comments like "get him off the Vanek and Roy line!" TONIGHT WAS YOUR NIGHT DREW! What a sick goal to pull the team back into the game! Hell yeah Staffy! Hell yeah! I knew your time would come!

With all my Drew loving I must NOT forget to mention what a stellar game Ryan Miller had! He totally robbed the Bruins blind on more than one occasion! There's nothing I love more than seeing Ryan so pumped after winning a shootout!5-0-1! Cue the win song! I came to get down! I came to get down! So get out your seat and jump around!

Oh! And this just in.....Thomas Vanek is still a superstar! Way to fake out Fernandez TV!

An old Cartoon from The Buffalo News you might enjoy....

2008-10-21T15:55:00.005-04:00

I think the cartoon should be editted to show TC in a full body cast....Mummified if you will...

As far as Campbell is concerned in the cartoon....I think I'd like to draw a cartoon of me hugging him in a Sabres jersey. LOL

L

Tim Connolly recovering....again

2008-10-21T12:11:00.004-04:00

Tim Connolly spoke to the media after the morning skate @ HSBC Arena about his most recent injury. (Insert rolling eyes here.) He hit the ice for the first time after receiving 2 hairline fractures in his back to "get used to the ice and get his hands moving." Kevin Sylvester asked if his pain had eased up at all and Tim had one of those "ehhhhhh" responses. Even if Timmy rolled out on the ice in a wheelchair I'm pretty sure the Sabres would give him a raise and build a monument in his honor. Now don't get me wrong, I wish him all the best for his career....but come on! How much longer is this going to go on?

On another note....IT'S GAME NIGHT IN BUFFALO! I wish I would be making my way down Perry St. into the arena tonight! I'll be teaching dance class and probably won't be able to tune in until the middle of the 2nd period. *sigh*

Boston won their game last night against the Pens 2-1 in SO. Sabres you've had 2 days off to rest up! Earn that pigeon boys!

One more interesting fact.....Did you know this is the first time since 1975 that the Sabres and the Bills have both started their season 4-0? Lets Go Buffalo!

something to look forward to...

2008-10-21T10:21:00.004-04:00

So, not gonna lie...yesterday was a shitty day! I too could've went for some Breakaway Berrier.

Attention Ryan....People in Watertown like your delicious chocolately raspberryie ice creamy goodness.....

The last time I had some of it, I actually bought it at Tops on Transit...then drove 3 hours home and put it in the freezer...the next day when I went to have some it...it was still chocolately raspberryie ice creamy and good!

About Ryan's blog...I freaking sat at my laptop at home reading it bawling my eyes out the other night! Again I say, does it get any better than the Millers? Seriously!

The only other person on the team that might come close is our Goose who loves being Green, helping kids get more active with the "Shuffle - or walk to buffalo"

http://sabres.nhl.tv/team/console?type=fvod&id=8860

Or what about getting kids to read more, going to events that will brighten the days of kids with cancer.....and who could forget last March when he did the Sabres Night for the WNY Women's Fund....

Wow...that's one caring Goose we got here!

As far as something to look forward to....I'm pretty much on autopilot here at work until I can get home after 7 to enjoy the game!

Let's Gooooo Buffalo!

L

Baby it's cold outside!

2008-10-20T23:13:00.006-04:00

Holy crap is it cold outside! The news is calling for snow this week. It's October for crying out loud! Good thing I just bought an amazing new pair of teal boots! It's funny that it's cold because all day I've wanted one thing and one thing only....

You can't even buy Breakaway Berrier here! Damn you Ryan for making such a tasty treat....and being so adorable while doing so!

While I'm on the subject of the love of my life, (Ryan...not the ice cream) I just want to comment on his most recent blog over at http://www.millertime30.com/. Ryan talks about how it's been just over a year since the passing of his cousin Matt and talks about his organization "The Steadfast Foundation." In his entry he talks about how the reality of cancer not only "slaps you in the face, but runs you over" and how Matt was his inspiration to start the foundation. (http://www.thesteadfastfoundation.com/) Head on over and read his words. Get inspired. Help make a difference! I myself have donated to steadfast and can't wait to attend "Catwalk for Charity III." Last year was a blast!

At our dance studio I started a Relay for Life team. Relay is the main fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. During the 5 years our team has participated we have raised over $25,000 for cancer research. October is breast cancer awareness month. If you have never gotten involved before now is a great time to start! Start a relay time! To learn more about Relay for Life in your community go to http://www.cancer.org/.

It had to happen sometime right?

2008-10-19T21:19:00.004-04:00

Why is it always the Thrashers that have to end our streak? Rewind back and remember that Atlanta also put a stop to our 10-0 season of glory! Oh well...can't win every game. The Sabres did leave with 1 point which puts us up to 9 points out of a possible 10. Not too shabby! Great goal by Pommers to tie the game with 3:08 left in the 3rd period, and of course Thomas Vanek adding another gold star to his achievement chart on his refrigerator!

Now lets talk shootout.....I would just like to say WTF SABRES.COM?!? Reading the recap of the game I see this......

"Kovalchuk, Atlanta's second shooter in the tiebreaker, beat Patrick Lalime for the first goal. Buffalo tied it with its second skater, Ales Kotalik, who scored on Lehtonen.
Kozlov gave the Thrashers the lead, and they finished off the victory when Buffalo leading scorer Thomas Vanek shot wide."

Now I KNOW the amaretto sour I was drinking didn't cloud my vision THAT bad! Was it not Mr. Drew Stafford that netted the puck for the Sabres? Kotalik shot first and missed. Drew Scored. Thomath missed. Where's the Stafford love I ask you? Do the webmasters @ Sabres.com not love him as much as I do? They should hang their heads in shame. In a few days I'm pretty sure the Sabres will call and ask me to take over as webmaster.

Lucinda's Sabres Superalative Votes....

2008-10-17T11:50:00.014-04:00

1. Best Eyes goes to:

2. Best Hair goes to:

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah....he's not on the current team...I don't care! He will forever be a Sabre in my heart and therefore, will always have the best hair...just as long as he doesn't shave his head like that one time when Goose did......(cringe)

3. Best Smile goes to:

4. Tall and Handsome = None other than our Goose

5. Short and Sweet = Lil' Roy of course...I'm a girl and he's about my height...I'm 5 ft. 6. - There's no way he's 5 ft. 9!

6. Most Team Spirit = duh!

7. Best Friends (teeheehee)

That's right! Me and Andrew!
Just take a look at my jersey..he's the one that wanted to be my friend....as you can see there! LOL

8. Team Clown - my best friend Andrew of course

9. Best Dancer - JP who thinks he's JT

And last but certainly not least!

10. Best All Around - None other than Jesus!

Millers says Get rid of those Rabbit Ears!

2008-10-17T11:46:00.006-04:00

Has anyone seen the new commercial about switching to digital cable before Feb. '09 with all the NHLers in it? I've only see it once on the NHL network. It's pretty amusing...I believe it's a Staal brother that shines on the small screen saying ".org? I've never even heard of that." After endless youtube and google searching I can't find this commercial anywhere and clearly most of my day will be spent trying to catch it again just for a giggle.

R

2008-10-16T23:28:00.005-04:00

Did you ever wonder if any of our beloved Sabres were voted any superlatives their senior year? Well on the drive to Buffalo after 10 hours of being in the studio.....I DID!

So lets vote! Who do you guys think would win?

1. Best Eyes
2. Best Hair
3. Best Smile
4. Tall and Handsome
5. Short and Sweet
6. Most Team Spirit
7. Best Friends
8. Team Clown
9. Best Dancer
10. Best All Around

R

Oh Hot Damn...This is My Mair Jam......

2008-10-16T20:14:00.004-04:00

Rachy saying "hot damn" about Thomas Vanek's - let's just say return from a year of being lost - made me think of my favorite current hit that needs to be added to the arena hits.....

It goes a little something like this...

"Oh Hot Damn, this is my Jam....keep me partying til the AM...ya'll don't understand - but it makes me wanna throw my arms around Mair - Ma-Mair - Mair - Ma-Mair."

That is all.....(clearly I am a dork I know.....)

Suck it Drury!

2008-10-15T23:11:00.007-04:00

What happened to your perfect record Mr. Drury? Oh that's right...the Sabres shattered it before your eyes! I must say that I highly enjoyed this sweet victory. There are SO many obnoxious Rangers fans around here that it just makes it THAT much more sweeter to see them go down!

Lets discuss Thomas Vanek. This guy is on fire! 5 goals in 3 games! Hot damn! The goal off the assist from Roy was fan-freakin-tastic! You crash that net Thomath! I love you and your enourmous teeth and slight lisp!

Moving right along to Clarke MacArthur. I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT GRIZ!!! Not only did you step up into center but you have a goal in 2 games! Hell yeah! I am loving the PMP line...the Pimp line. LoL I'm pretty sure Pommers would be excited to know that I call his line the pimps....chain blinging kanye loving Pommers. Paielle has been oustanding so far as well. Lock him up Darcy!!!

Obviously I can't lay my head down on my pillows without mentioning Ryan Miller. Holy moly what a goalie! Great stops my MillZ tonight. Attention Ryan....in case you didn't know...I pretty much love you.

In closing, Griz gets a gold star for stepping up, Ryan is still beautiful, the Rangers didn't get to set their record and Thomas Vanek is better than you. All is right with world.

*~* Congratulations Lindy on win #400 *~*

Injury - sminjury....

2008-10-15T11:12:00.004-04:00

Ok...So to further look at Rachy's topic...This is my observation....

Sure we've got Yo-Yo with the finger surgery, Goose with the thumb, a knee, a wrist, a this, a that here on the team...

And then we've got Connolly....

If there was a f-ing checklist of injuries, he might as well go ahead and check 'em all....

Not gonna lie, I have no sympathy for the guy anymore....

The ship has passed.....

What's with the fingers?!

2008-10-14T23:53:00.004-04:00

Another finger injury? Really?
Darcy Regier announced today that Jochen Hecht underwent surgery to repair a finger injury and will be out a couple weeks. I have to admit that when yoyo's upper body injury was announced during Monday's game of glory....I never really expected a finger injury. Upper body injury sounds so serious...and a finger is just well...a finger. None the less I wish you a speedy recovery Jochen! I guess he just wanted to be like Goose? :O)
Now you may be asking yourself, "Rachael! Who in the world is going to step up and skate with Pommers and Paille?!" Why Clarke MacArthur of course! I'm actually glad to see Lindy give him a shot on this line. Way to go Griz! You show Chris Drury you're the boss!

On a totally different note....In my intro post I mentioned that I liked photography. I thought I'd go through and post some of my favorites from over the years. Enjoy!

R

That's Rachael with an "A"

2008-10-14T22:23:00.003-04:00

Hey all! I'm Rachael....the co-pilot for "Meet me @ Chef's." Some of you might be thinking "why is this blog called Meet me @ Chefs?" Chefs is a restaurant in Buffalo....clearly the best italian food you will ever put in your mouth. Do we own Chefs? No. Do we work at Chefs? That's a big no again. (Hell I'm lucky I can make kraft mac and cheese!) Do we enjoy a good meal after taking in a hockey practice....yes. Yes we do.

Anywho....a little bit of info on me. I'm a full time dance teacher. I teach all ages and also run a competitive dance company. I adore music and concerts and love to travel. I'm obsessed with pop culture. If you need member for your "world series of pop culture" team I'm your girl! Photography is a passion of mine....and I love shooting the Sabres! I'll be posting pics from time to time.

Now for the hockey stuff.....

I was born in Buffalo so it was only natural to grow up a Sabres fan. No goal 99 damnit! Michael Peca was my first hockey love and not gonna lie...I still have a little crush. 10 games for grabbing a ref's arm?! Lame.

Most of my Sabre love is now devoted to Ryan Miller.

Ah yes....Ryan. Who knew such an enormous heart could beat in such a skinny little body? I admire this guy so much for all he does for the community...not to mention he is one hell of a goalie!

I must say I'm also quite a fan of Drew Stafford because well....we are ALL Fabian!

New Song for the Arena....

2008-10-14T22:16:00.003-04:00

Ok...because I love music and my ultimate career would be to be sitting at that sound board in HSBC arena....

I will often bring up songs that should be added to the mix during stoppages of play, etc....you get the point...

Next time I go to that arena damnit, I wanna hear the song that goes "whoop whoop." by an artist called Enur? Ya know that one? Maybe not?

Perhaps they could introduce a video of bloopers during commercial breaks - like trips, etc....funny facial expressions....ya know our team is notorious for these...just look at Thomas and his enormous teeth over there....

"Whoop Whoop!"

L

The Beginning...a Very good Place to Start....

2008-10-14T18:51:00.003-04:00

In the beginning, on the first day of the year several years ago, I was introduced to the best game on earth.....NHL hockey!

I'm Lucinda - your host - well for this post anyway....

By day, I write and produce radio commercials....

By night, I teach dance, go concerting, and of course - follow hockey....all kinds of it....college right up to the NHL.....

yeah yeah yeah, you're thinking...whatev...

Here's where it gets interesting....

Some things you must know about me first off.....

I love Brian Campbell....there....we got that right out there first thing. Love him! The day he was traded from the Sabres, I cried four times!

In this picture to your left, you can see him with his parents....and clearly....I am not in this picture....bummer I know....

Anyway, you will be hearing lots about Campbell from me....

Secondly, My favorite Sabre as a person would be Andrew Peters....Why you ask? Because, he's beautiful! Period!

Over the course of our blog's life, you will also get to know about our Top 5 Sabres! Of course Rachy and I both disagree about the order they should be in, but we can both agree that these five are THEE five!

The Fab Five if you will....

Anyway,

Glad we could break the ice....

Who's next? Rachy?