Dec 30 2008
Sabres Lose
A game that can be summed up in one word…UGLY. I have just gotten the taste of vomit out of my mouth after that lack luster performance by the Buffalo Sabres who in my opinion, would have barely put up a fight against a minor league team. Our defensive play in our own zone was Peewee level, while our passing was less than mediocre. There was no heart in tonight’s game and if this team is going to even hope to make the playoffs, a lot needs to change. If Lydman and Tallinder continue to not get the puck out of our own end and give up the puck on awful passes, we are headed for the cellar in the Eastern Conference. Nathan Gerbe looks like he needs more time in Portland to develop I fear. One of the few positives of the night was the play of Paul Gaustad who made his presence felt every shift. He was by far the best player on the ice for Buffalo. Adam Mair also showed his desire to play tonight, earning a goal on a nice feed from Gaustad. Clarke Macarthur notched his 11th goal of the season on a meaningless goal on the PP with 10 seconds remaining. It’s safe to say Lindy Ruff will not be happy at all, and the boys will have a rough New Years Eve practice. Stay tuned for tomorrow morning as I will post results from the USA game in the world junior tournament in Ottawa.
-Sabs Hockey Nut
Desire only works if you have the talent to go along with it. What I mean to say is your getting desire from the wrong guys. Where’s the desire from guys like Roy and Pominville? Non Existent! While it is good that they get energy from guys like Mair and Gaustad, it doesn’t really matter if the energy doesn’t hit the rest of the team…Especially the guys who score goals!
Clarke Macarthur scored a goal…Hmmm…I wouldn’t know…I was too busy watching Ovechkin out skate the Sabres Defence all game!
Minor League? I offended. The Capitals play in National Hockey League. No American Hockey League. Reconsider.