Regier wasn't as confident. Less than three hours before the deadline, we sent Marty to Philadelphia of all places. Our hated rivals...only now, we won't be able to hate them as much. We got used to Marty in the red and black, but no Sabre fan ever wanted to even think of Marty in the orange and black.
Jiri, your time was shortlived. We were glad to have you here while it lasted. Your tenacity on the ice was something we Buffalo faithful were proud of...that and your hard work pushing you to the starting lineup. You are a promising talent; and I hope you don't bite us in the ass sometime down the road. I'm sure you're unhappy with Regier, trading you from a Stanley Cup contender to what may be the worst team in the league, now, since Washington traded most of their proven talent.
Marty "The Ba
bbler" Biron. I can't say anything bad about you, my talkative friend. From your love of pancakes to your amazing saves on the ice (notable videos here, here, and here) you have never led fans astray. Never one to complain, and never one to cause problems. A true slice of Buffalo hockey. We've all loved you for eleven years, since you were chosen 16th overall to our then mediocre team. You've also been nothing but an incredible teammate, and a funny one too, check it here. I'm sorry your last memory as a Sabre was you being pulled in the Senators game, Marty. But know that ours, the Buffalo fans, is you taking one for the team and going after Emery. You'll always be welcome back in Buffalo, and I'm sure your old teammates will have some pancakes for you.
In return, we recieved Dainius Zubrus from Washington, and made another move for backup goalie Ty Conklin. Zubrus will bring size and a healthy forward to the Buffalo lineup, and he figures to fit in well with Buffalo's high powered attack. I like Zubrus on a line with friend and fellow Russian Maxim Afinigenov, and would like to see Derek Roy centering that line. But Roy and Zubrus may switch, since both players have experience on the wing as well as center.
Conklin is a true backup goalie. He most certainly takes away from the Sabres' security blanket of Martin Biron. Ryan Miller has some pressure taken off of him, because he knows he's the number one guy for sure now, but he also knows he can't get hurt...or his team is in trouble. Conklin was effective in his time for the Oilers however. He is no Biron, but could prove to be a steal at less than 600,000 a year.
With Both Captians Out, Buffalo Walks Over Toronto
bbler" Biron. I can't say anything bad about you, my talkative friend. From your love of pancakes to your amazing saves on the ice (notable videos here, here, and here) you have never led fans astray. Never one to complain, and never one to cause problems. A true slice of Buffalo hockey. We've all loved you for eleven years, since you were chosen 16th overall to our then mediocre team. You've also been nothing but an incredible teammate, and a funny one too, check it here. I'm sorry your last memory as a Sabre was you being pulled in the Senators game, Marty. But know that ours, the Buffalo fans, is you taking one for the team and going after Emery. You'll always be welcome back in Buffalo, and I'm sure your old teammates will have some pancakes for you.In return, we recieved Dainius Zubrus from Washington, and made another move for backup goalie Ty Conklin. Zubrus will bring size and a healthy forward to the Buffalo lineup, and he figures to fit in well with Buffalo's high powered attack. I like Zubrus on a line with friend and fellow Russian Maxim Afinigenov, and would like to see Derek Roy centering that line. But Roy and Zubrus may switch, since both players have experience on the wing as well as center.
Conklin is a true backup goalie. He most certainly takes away from the Sabres' security blanket of Martin Biron. Ryan Miller has some pressure taken off of him, because he knows he's the number one guy for sure now, but he also knows he can't get hurt...or his team is in trouble. Conklin was effective in his time for the Oilers however. He is no Biron, but could prove to be a steal at less than 600,000 a year.
With Both Captians Out, Buffalo Walks Over Toronto
Buffalo handily beat Toronto 6-1 yesterday for their twentieth road win. Buffalo is the first team to have both twenty road wins and twenty home wins this season. They are also the last team that has less than ten losses both at home and on the road.
With Danny Briere getting the flu shortly before the game and leaving Teppo Numminen and Jochen Hecht in charge of the Captaining duties, Buffalo rose to the challenge and defeated Toronto in the Air Canada Centre for the second time this season.
Jochen Hecht and Drew Stafford both continued to play well. Stafford probably had the best game of the year, and the Vanek/Hecht/Stafford line gave Toronto problems all night. Lydman and Tallinder's night together further proves they may be the best tandem in the league, and Clake MacArthur keeps proving why he shouldn't be sent back to Rochester. Pat Kaleta continues to hit everything that moves, and he does it clean. Kaleta had the Carruba Collision of the game after destroying Brian McCabe, Toronto's top blueliner.
The NHL's three stars:
1. Jochen Hecht
With Danny Briere getting the flu shortly before the game and leaving Teppo Numminen and Jochen Hecht in charge of the Captaining duties, Buffalo rose to the challenge and defeated Toronto in the Air Canada Centre for the second time this season.
Jochen Hecht and Drew Stafford both continued to play well. Stafford probably had the best game of the year, and the Vanek/Hecht/Stafford line gave Toronto problems all night. Lydman and Tallinder's night together further proves they may be the best tandem in the league, and Clake MacArthur keeps proving why he shouldn't be sent back to Rochester. Pat Kaleta continues to hit everything that moves, and he does it clean. Kaleta had the Carruba Collision of the game after destroying Brian McCabe, Toronto's top blueliner.
The NHL's three stars:
1. Jochen Hecht
2. Ryan Miller
3. Clarke MacArthur
My three stars:
1. Derek Roy - A goal, an assist, and played over twenty five minutes in the game due to Briere and Drury's absence. That's an unreal amount of time on the ice, especially when the game is played Roy's way. Was also +3 on the night, and blocked four shots.
My three stars:
1. Derek Roy - A goal, an assist, and played over twenty five minutes in the game due to Briere and Drury's absence. That's an unreal amount of time on the ice, especially when the game is played Roy's way. Was also +3 on the night, and blocked four shots.
2. Miller - 27 saves out of 28, and a couple real doozies. Proved why he's the Sabres #1 goalie.
3. Hecht - Two goals in a row and an assist on Stafford's goal. Good on Penalty kill.
Quick Notes:
Buffalo and Dallas are the only two teams that have not lost after leading by two goals at some point...Buffalo and Minnesota are the only teams that have not been shut out yet this season, knock on wood.
Quick Notes:
Buffalo and Dallas are the only two teams that have not lost after leading by two goals at some point...Buffalo and Minnesota are the only teams that have not been shut out yet this season, knock on wood.
1 comment:
First off I'd like to say that these boys stepped up to the great challenge of having 2 of their top forwards out. They played good, smart hockey. I was proud to be a fan last night, as I have the past 8 years.
Now, the Biron trade. As I told you, I haven't been this upset about a trade since they traded Pyatt this past summer. I can't belive that Regier would do that to Marty. The poor guy. I'm very happy that he will get to go to Philly and get a starting position. But our rivals!? I can't believe that Lindy didn't talk Regier out of it. When you hear that Marty was crying, the entire locker room being quite b/c they knew something was going to happen to Marty, and Mair is about in tears during an interview you know this guy played a huge role to this team. Any Sabres fan knows it too. Marty was always talking to players trying to get into their heads. He was a great teammate on and off the ice, and will be greatly missed.
I'm glad that he gets this opportunity, but he will be greatly missed and always welcome back. Who knows, maybe someday he'll end up back in Buffalo and carry us to win Lord Stanley. Now wouldn't that just kill Regier! It makes me sad to have seen him go when we're great contenders. I now question how far we'll make it without Marty on the sidelines.
Carry on Buffalo.
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