LedZeppfan1977 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 The draft just took place in Chicago. And my Sabres have plenty of reason to be optimistic after a draft that scored them straight A's by the media. They made the best of the 8th pick grabbing Mittlestadt who the NHL had rated number 3 overall and the top rated goalie in Europe Luukkonen, a Fin who I believe will be our starter unless free agency gets us someone else right now. Free Agency is coming and Botteril, who once played for the Sabres, has done a great job so far with his new team. The Penguins assistant GM is also now on board and of course the former Nashville assistant coach who is a Sabres hall of famer, Phil Houseley, is the new head coach. And if you do not know, the NHL also sees Buffalo taking big steps as they have them in the Winter Classic on New Years day vs the Rangers. The loud cheers of "lets go Buff-a-lo shall ring throughout the arena once again. The young kids of today will be the stars of tomorrow. I speak of the likes of Jack Eichel, Mittlestadt, Sam Reinhart, Rasmus Ristolainen, Nylander, Luukkonen and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Rangers fans will miss Dan Girardi 910 games. 2,038 blocked shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarter690 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Seems like my Flyers did well in the draft with # 2 Nolan Patrick. Now they just need a good goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 7 hours ago, bcarter690 said: Seems like my Flyers did well in the draft with # 2 Nolan Patrick. Now they just need a good goalie. 7 hours ago, bcarter690 said: Seems like my Flyers did well in the draft with # 2 Nolan Patrick. Now they just need a good goalie. Well are you a member of Hockeyblogslnet? If so, I am Hockey Junkie there and Buffalo Rick is my nickname. Those are mainly Flyer fans. They seem to think they are ok with Mason but certainly want better. Get in line. Yes, they had a grade of an A by the experts as did my Sabres. Not sure about their lower picks? I know they took a goalie but we got the first shot at one and took the best Euro available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 9 hours ago, zepscoda said: Rangers fans will miss Dan Girardi 910 games. 2,038 blocked shots See you on January 1st. Winter Classic! I wish I could go. Never know. Its in NY right? Do you know where its going to be played? Or is it in Buffalo? I think its in NY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 4 hours ago, LedZeppfan1977 said: See you on January 1st. Winter Classic! I wish I could go. Never know. Its in NY right? Do you know where its going to be played? Or is it in Buffalo? I think its in NY? Yes, it's at Citi Field...and you may see a familiar face behind the bench: https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2017/6/24/15868026/report-lindy-ruff-in-jeff-beukeboom-out-as-nyr-assistant-coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarter690 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 On 6/28/2017 at 6:54 AM, LedZeppfan1977 said: Well are you a member of Hockeyblogslnet? If so, I am Hockey Junkie there and Buffalo Rick is my nickname. Those are mainly Flyer fans. They seem to think they are ok with Mason but certainly want better. Get in line. Yes, they had a grade of an A by the experts as did my Sabres. Not sure about their lower picks? I know they took a goalie but we got the first shot at one and took the best Euro available Hey Rick. Thanks for the info! No, I'm not on Hockeyblogsnet. I'm just recently getting back into hockey after being away for some time. I'll have to check that site out if its mostly Flyers fans. I'm not quite sure about the Flyer's lower picks..although I feel that Isaac Ratcliffe will fit nicely within the team. I've never been a fan of Mason's ( My interest in the Flyers started with Bernie Parent which is a high standard to uphold) It should be interesting to see how their goalie prospects work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 8 hours ago, bcarter690 said: Hey Rick. Thanks for the info! No, I'm not on Hockeyblogsnet. I'm just recently getting back into hockey after being away for some time. I'll have to check that site out if its mostly Flyers fans. I'm not quite sure about the Flyer's lower picks..although I feel that Isaac Ratcliffe will fit nicely within the team. I've never been a fan of Mason's ( My interest in the Flyers started with Bernie Parent which is a high standard to uphold) It should be interesting to see how their goalie prospects work out. I won't like, I hate the Flyers and Montreal both more than any team and only the Yankees I hate more. They are mostly Flyer fans and they know I am Sabres all the way, with the Blues being my second favorite. I always liked Vancouver and the Kings also. Not happy that Miller is there and it does not appear he will ever return. That sucks because we need him and he needs us. The Sabres are far ahead of Vancouver as the Canucks have not really started a rebuild and are not good enough to make the playoffs. We might be good enough this year if the goaltending works out. Big if. This kid from Finland is my hope. I am totally against Lehner. I do not like him and I never will. I do not think he is good. I have seen him on breakaways and he is the worst shootout goalie I have ever seen. Housley and Botterill do not seem to be aware of this yet. I hope he is not the starter. Let the kid Luukkenen start. The Fin. I am all for it. Yes Zepcoda I know Ruff is behind the Rangers bench as an assistant. He should be a head coach again soon. He is certainly as good if not better than Vignault. If things go south early for the Rangers and if Vignatult were to be fired my guess is Ruff would get the call? Not that I wish Vignault any bad luck. The Rangers I have always liked unless they were playing Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 I am looking forward to the season. I am disappointed the NHL is not going to the Olympics as of today. That sucks. Ovetchkin has said he will go anyways. And there could be others that do not listen to Bettman. My boys will be plenty improved. My biggest concern is the goaltending. They have Chad Johnson and Lehner both only signed for a year This is likely to develope the kid from Finland who is considered the best goalie to be drafted in some time. He is big and has the tools. Likely will start in Rochester. Buffalo should be able to score. Eichel will have help at his disposal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 My boys are going to come out flying. Montreal is toast. Lets Go Buff A Lo!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 I think they are putting a ton of pressure on Jack Eichel. He will take care of business, worry not. The Sabres must either groom this highly touted Finn they drafted as their future netminder, or get Miller back (not likely) or find another Hasek. But make no mistake, Buffalo will score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 The season starts Wed night and there is a dandy on. St Louis at Pittsburgh. I am picking the St Louis Blues to win the Stanley Cup. My own Sabres should be much better but its going to take at least another year likely to gel as a young unit and they do have new coach, Phil Houseley who played most of his career as a Sabre and was drafted by them. An all star defenseman in his day, he can bring this team together. But I wish we had Miller back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Watching the Leafs vs Jets... It's HOCKEY season!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Blackhawks are mopping up the ice with the Penguins, 4-0 in the first ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover 75 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Glad it's hockey season, but you can't read too much into what is happening in the first few games, however, it's always great when the Pens (Crosby) get their asses kicked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 It's a goal fest up in Toronto tonight. Rangers down 5-2 , came back to the it at 5 in the 2nd. Gotta get their first win tonight ... LGR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 https://www.nhl.com/news/jaromir-jagr-crashes-interview-with-traveling-jagrs/c-291716880?tid=281396148 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LedZeppfan1977 Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Sabres win in Disneyland. Now on to sin city to win another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I don't want to jinx the Kings so I'm not saying anything. I'm sure Patrycja feels the same way about her Maple Leafs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ebk Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Looks like I haven't checked in to say Let's go Stanley Caps!!!!! Okay, I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 My Ottawa Senators shall win it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 29 minutes ago, Charles J. White said: My Ottawa Senators shall win it all! Last nights pathetic performance says different. i am going with the Blues. My second fav. My Sabres have some real issues and the new coach might be one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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