Good morning all, game one of the best of seven is in the books. The Sabres steal home ice advantage on a 1-0 shutout by Ryan Miller. His second career playoff shutout. Everyone watching the game last night can see Ryan is healthy and prepared for the intensity of playoff hockey. Patrick Kaleta scored an opportunistic lone goal in the third period for the Sabres. His second career playoff goal, first of these playoffs, and hopefully more.
The Sabres and Flyers both played with fierce intensity. The Flyers put thirty five shots on goal tender Ryan Miller, some were heart stoppers for Sabres and Flyers fans alike. The Sabres put twenty five shots on Flyers goal tender Sergie Bobrovsky. He stopped twenty four of them. The Sabres PK killed off four penalties, including a 5 on 3 for :38 seconds. The keys to the game were surviving the short handed chances, Ryan Miller standing tall in net, and the Sabres keeping the Flyers off balance at both ends of the ice. All in all, the game was a roller coaster of emotions for both teams fans.
Game two is Saturday night in Philly, opening face off puck drop at 5:00 pm est. I'm still wondering if last night was a dream or reality. Someone pinch me please, just in case! Good luck to the Flyers and Sabres.
Lets Go BUF-FA-LO!
Thanks all and Cheers from the Cheap Seats!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
A New Season - Sabres Playoff Hockey
Good morning all. I hope it is sunny and warm where ever you may live. The sun is out here which is always a plus.
Today is finally here for all Sabres fans. Today begins the new season for 2011, the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Sabres may be a seventh seed but in the realm of playoffs, anyone can beat anyone at any given time. The team has overcome their fair share of adversity to get to this point. The Sabres have what it takes to make a deep run in the playoffs this season, lets show complete support for the team, no matter if we are at the games or in our living rooms. We Sabres fans need to get #letsgobuffalo going as a trending topic on twitter today! Anyone with me? I'm all in.
My next thought is about what the vibe is like in the city of Buffalo this fine morning. My thinking is that most are feeling the same way as me; excited, psyched, pumped, stoked, and so forth. My ramble can go on and on. So please tell me, are there any Sabres fans not excited for tonight's game? If you are not feeling any of these feelings, please have someone take your pulse to make sure you are alive!
For all Sabres fans who will be at the game tonight in Philly, have a great time and use good judgement to get home safely. I will be there in spirit but watching from home. Trust me, you may here me yelling good stuff or semi bad stuff depending on how the game is going.
Lets go BUF-FA-LO!
Thanks and Cheers from the Cheap Seats.
Today is finally here for all Sabres fans. Today begins the new season for 2011, the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Sabres may be a seventh seed but in the realm of playoffs, anyone can beat anyone at any given time. The team has overcome their fair share of adversity to get to this point. The Sabres have what it takes to make a deep run in the playoffs this season, lets show complete support for the team, no matter if we are at the games or in our living rooms. We Sabres fans need to get #letsgobuffalo going as a trending topic on twitter today! Anyone with me? I'm all in.
My next thought is about what the vibe is like in the city of Buffalo this fine morning. My thinking is that most are feeling the same way as me; excited, psyched, pumped, stoked, and so forth. My ramble can go on and on. So please tell me, are there any Sabres fans not excited for tonight's game? If you are not feeling any of these feelings, please have someone take your pulse to make sure you are alive!
For all Sabres fans who will be at the game tonight in Philly, have a great time and use good judgement to get home safely. I will be there in spirit but watching from home. Trust me, you may here me yelling good stuff or semi bad stuff depending on how the game is going.
Lets go BUF-FA-LO!
Thanks and Cheers from the Cheap Seats.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Sabres Playoff Anticipation, Reds, and Red Sox
Good afternoon friends, fans and accidental readers. Tomorrow starts the first round for the Sabres v. Flyers 2011 Stanley Cup playoff series. My anticipation level for this series is higher than the ozone layer. If it got any higher, I might float out of the atmosphere to the moon!
The Sabres are coming off some very good wins at the end of the regular season. The offense, defense, and special teams were playing as well as any team in the NHL. The question being asked of Sabres fans is about our goal tending. There seems to be some speculation that Ryan Miller looked slow in the last two games he appeared in, and there is wonder if he is totally healthy.
I'm not one of the people wondering about Ryan's health or if he is rested. Lindy simply did what he had to do to change the momentum in the Flyers game on April 8th. The next game Lindy split time evenly between Ryan and Jhonas, so both got some game action prior the layover before the playoffs start. Trust this Sabres fan, Ryan Miller will be completely ready for the playoffs. I'm predicting at least one shutout, maybe more.
One thing left on this subject - Good Luck Sabres and Lets Go BUF-FA-LO!
The Cincinnati Reds are finishing up their series in San Diego tonight. They have taken the first two games of three, so the series win is already a lock. A win tonight will just be icing on the cake and help solidify the lock on the NL Central lead. I know it's early, but a good start to the season is better than the alternative.
Shout out to my friend Christian. He's a big Padres fan and just as passionate about his team as I am about mine. We made a friendly wager for this series. Who's ever team loses the series has to sport the winner's team logo for three days on FB and Twitter. We know who won this go round. Pretty sure we will wager again later down the road. Thanks for being a good sport Christian.
The last tid bit is about my girlfriend's Red Sox. She is having a hard time being optimistic about the team getting on the winning track. I've been supportive for her during this rough season start. I keep reminding her there are several reasons to be very optimistic for the Red Sox to right the ship and seriously contend in the AL East.
1. Signing arguably two of the best free agents from the past off season. Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez - perennial all stars
2. Two words - Josh Beckett. His last outing was absolutely the best he has pitched in two years. If he pitches like that most of this season, look for him to win between 15 to 17 games. Take it and run.
3. Dustin Pedroia is healthy after last seasons injury issue. He is hitting lasers, playing great defense, and using his up beat presence on the field, in the dugout, and in the locker room to keep his team mates up as well. Remember this guy has a silver slugger and an MVP to his credit, need I say more.
4. Fenway Park and the fans. There is no better field to play in as your home field to provide huge fan support and the high possibility of scoring runs in bunches. When you have both of those attributes available, they simply translate to wins.
I'm predicting right now that the Red Sox will be .500 or better before Memorial Day. If they aren't, then worry might be in the cards.
Thanks for anyone who reads and Cheers from the Cheap Seats.
The Sabres are coming off some very good wins at the end of the regular season. The offense, defense, and special teams were playing as well as any team in the NHL. The question being asked of Sabres fans is about our goal tending. There seems to be some speculation that Ryan Miller looked slow in the last two games he appeared in, and there is wonder if he is totally healthy.
I'm not one of the people wondering about Ryan's health or if he is rested. Lindy simply did what he had to do to change the momentum in the Flyers game on April 8th. The next game Lindy split time evenly between Ryan and Jhonas, so both got some game action prior the layover before the playoffs start. Trust this Sabres fan, Ryan Miller will be completely ready for the playoffs. I'm predicting at least one shutout, maybe more.
One thing left on this subject - Good Luck Sabres and Lets Go BUF-FA-LO!
The Cincinnati Reds are finishing up their series in San Diego tonight. They have taken the first two games of three, so the series win is already a lock. A win tonight will just be icing on the cake and help solidify the lock on the NL Central lead. I know it's early, but a good start to the season is better than the alternative.
Shout out to my friend Christian. He's a big Padres fan and just as passionate about his team as I am about mine. We made a friendly wager for this series. Who's ever team loses the series has to sport the winner's team logo for three days on FB and Twitter. We know who won this go round. Pretty sure we will wager again later down the road. Thanks for being a good sport Christian.
The last tid bit is about my girlfriend's Red Sox. She is having a hard time being optimistic about the team getting on the winning track. I've been supportive for her during this rough season start. I keep reminding her there are several reasons to be very optimistic for the Red Sox to right the ship and seriously contend in the AL East.
1. Signing arguably two of the best free agents from the past off season. Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez - perennial all stars
2. Two words - Josh Beckett. His last outing was absolutely the best he has pitched in two years. If he pitches like that most of this season, look for him to win between 15 to 17 games. Take it and run.
3. Dustin Pedroia is healthy after last seasons injury issue. He is hitting lasers, playing great defense, and using his up beat presence on the field, in the dugout, and in the locker room to keep his team mates up as well. Remember this guy has a silver slugger and an MVP to his credit, need I say more.
4. Fenway Park and the fans. There is no better field to play in as your home field to provide huge fan support and the high possibility of scoring runs in bunches. When you have both of those attributes available, they simply translate to wins.
I'm predicting right now that the Red Sox will be .500 or better before Memorial Day. If they aren't, then worry might be in the cards.
Thanks for anyone who reads and Cheers from the Cheap Seats.
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