Tuesday, January 6

SERIOUSLY?

Okay, so in reviewing all of my posts since Kim and I started this wonderful little blog, I must say I am quite surprised at myself. I really prided myself on knowing all sorts of stuff about hockey, and really truly say that I am not a puck bunny, but in all honesty, I've done nothing to convince you of the sort since, probably, mid-October.

So my New Year's Resolution for SC is to return to smart and intuitive hockey blogging. I'm still going to gush on my love for the guys, but I'm going to make an earnest effort to supply much more clever blogging.

And I'm hoping that begins now, and continues.

I had no idea that when I turned on the game, not only would I almost miss Matt Ellis' fourth goal of the season, but I hadn't a clue that I would be watching Jarkko Ruutu's best imitation of Tyson v. Holyfield.


(I enjoyed Andrew Peters' comments on that, as he spouted cliche after cliche. True, he has to hold himself accountable for his own actions, and no doubt knows that if he said something stupid, he'd be in deep, but still. Who didn't want to hear Petey call out Ruutu and just say, "Yeah, I'm aware we play them again on Saturday, February 7th, and don't worry, I know Jarkko's number." Hopefully the NHL will step in and hold Ruutu accountable for that action, which was not only embarrassing to himself and the Senators, but also the league, and the game in general. And if the NHL doesn't step in, I'll be angry, but it wouldn't surprise me since they all but ignored Denis Gauthier's sucker punch to Patrick Kaleta, who is still out, mind you, due to that cheap shot.)

But it was nice to see Ellis continue on his little goal streak. Four goals in three games ain't to shabby if you ask me.

I was slightly disappointed the game lost a lot of it's intensity after the first period. I know the coaches probably harped on the players to get their heads in the game, cool their tempers, get a grip, blah, blah, blah, but seriously, I had planned on watching a highly spirited game with loads of fisticuffs and all that jazz, you know, seeing as how high emotions were running the last time we faced off against the Sens. But Captain Craig didn't disappoint in his return, that's for sure. He all but took on every guy in red and black on the ice, and bloodied up one of them, just because they got too close to Ryan Miller. It's nice to see someone standing up for Miller and immediately and instinctively jumping the culprit. That's the leadership this Sabres team has been missing for the past season and a half, give or take the games Rivet was healthy for.

And thankfully that puck tipped by Derek Roy bounced into the net off of Carrie Underwood's boyfriend Mike Fisher's skate, or else Miller probably would've been kicking himself tonight.

Oh, and anyone else notice how similar Drew Stafford's little move in front of the Sens' net was to Jason Pominville's playoff game winner, way back when? If Roy hadn't been in the corner and had fed the puck to Staffy, and instead he had broken in all alone, those two goals could possibly have been identical.

There's one other thing I want to point out: Thomas Vanek's 27th goal was scored with 26 seconds left. The only thing that could have made it better would be #26 scoring his 26th with 0:26 left. How weird would that be?

So, my stars, for the game, since I haven't done that since October:

(1) Derek Roy. (Not just because he's my guy, but because he had a solid night, with one goal and two assists, that goal being the game winner.)

(2) Jason Spezza. (Yes, he's a Senator, but still, a two goal game is quite impressive, especially when the only guy who scores is one of three who make up half of the scoring for the entire team.)

(3) Ryan Miller. (True, he single-handedly allowed the Senators a chance at a comeback, but if he hadn't snapped out of whatever funk he had gotten himself into after that second goal, the Sabres would have been in real big trouble.)

Overall, very good game, boys. I'm very impressed at the little streak you've put together for yourself, but I'm not holding my breath. We'll see how it goes on Friday, and we'll see how happy I am with the NHL in the next couple days.

12 comments:

Shelby said...

The only thing that could have made it better would be #26 scoring his 26th with 0:26 left. How weird would that be?

In a perfect world, this would have happened. ): But I'm glad to see my boy get something other than goals now. It's nice.

Don't feel too bad about the squees and boy loving coming from the blog recently. I've been that way myself. Maybe if this team wasn't filled with good looking guys, I could maybe post about relevant hockey facts and stories all the time. Not happening with this team.

dani said...

I enjoyed Andrew Peters' comments on that, as he spouted cliche after cliche.

Me too! Because we all know what he was really thinking... haha

Jill said...

(3) Ryan Miller. (True, he single-handedly allowed the Senators a chance at a comeback, but if he hadn't snapped out of whatever funk he had gotten himself into after that second goal, the Sabres would have been in real big trouble.)

OK This is what Miller needs... a woman who says if you let in any more stupid ass goals I'm closing up shop for a month and if you get a shut out... as much as you want until the next game. LMAO! Men and sex... it always works. Offer them sex or take it away watch how fast things happen.

I am thinking the first one was a skinny butt issue. He was pretty squeezed up against that post... and somehow it squeaked between him and that post... maybe he needs more sandwiches. The second... BAD BAD goal.

Cari said...

Because we all know what he was really thinking...

I KNOW, RIGHT????

Cari said...

Maybe if this team wasn't filled with good looking guys, I could maybe post about relevant hockey facts and stories all the time. Not happening with this team.

Or maybe if they hadn't been playing mostly terrible hockey lately.

Cari said...

maybe he needs more sandwiches.

Yeaahhhhh. I'm going to take him out to lunch and dinner for the next couple weeks. And by that, I mean he can take me out for lunch and he can eat both of our meals.

Defy Gravity... said...

I enjoyed Andrew Peters' comments on that, as he spouted cliche after cliche.

Me too! He interviews really well.

Cari said...

Me too! He interviews really well.

Surprisingly, he does. I wish he'd play more often so I could see him interviewed more often. Again, he's surprisingly articulate, humble, and modest.

Defy Gravity... said...

Surprisingly, he does. I wish he'd play more often so I could see him interviewed more often. Again, he's surprisingly articulate, humble, and modest.

I know! He's probably one of the best public speakers on the team. Miller has a great vocabulary and is very intelligent, but he has a tendency to mumble at times and even though I love all the Sabres, sometimes you wish some of them would purchase a thesaurus or take a public speaking class because their interviews are a bit on the harsh side. If you're dealing with the media I think any professional sports team should require their players to take a public speaking course.

Cari said...

If you're dealing with the media I think any professional sports team should require their players to take a public speaking course.

Amen. And Tim Connolly should be first in line. But really, I miss Marty Biron for that reason.

Defy Gravity... said...

Amen. And Tim Connolly should be first in line. But really, I miss Marty Biron for that reason.

Yes, Timmy needs to take public speaking course for sure. Love him and his incredible hockey skills, but he needs a wider range vocabulary for sure.

Cari said...

but he needs a wider range vocabulary for sure.

That, and he needs to learn how to change the pitch of his voice... He's so monotonous. I just love him, though. AHHHHH FRIDAY!!