Monthly Archives: February 2011

On Objective Media, and the Buffalo Sabres

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

I am not going to name names. It’s wholly unnecessary.  Besides, it’s not just the media, but many fans as well, that have gone from criticism to outright censure of the Buffalo Sabres these days  - all of which are … Continue reading →

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Brad Boyes: A Tale of Two Cities

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Sabres fans are waking up today to the news that Darcy Regier has begun to spend some of those hot Pegula bucks. Brad Boyes was purchased overnight from the St. Louis Blues for a 2nd round draft pick.  Boyes,  28, can … Continue reading →

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Rumors Gone Wild: Sabres to Deal for Richards, Stastny?

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

3pm on Monday, February 28th, can’t come soon enough. That is this year’s trade deadline – when all the rampant speculation will finally end, and the angry mobs of fans calling for the heads of unpopular players will cease.  The … Continue reading →

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The Mike Weber Watch

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

Buffalo74 has gone under a little aesthetic construction this morning.  Gone is the picture of my own grinning mug (and winter rally beard), replaced with the smiling mug of one Mike Weber. Mike, it’s an honor.  Enjoy your stay on … Continue reading →

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Rivet, Myers: Better Days

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

Remember how things were back in January?  Of 2010? Every time Rivet is asked to assess his teammate’s play, Myers owes him $5. So before a reporter could even finish a question about Myers this week, Rivet looked to the … Continue reading →

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“Have you ever seen him Skate?” Pegula, Perreault. (Video)

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

Since Terry Pegula looked over at Gilbert Perreault during that first press conference, and with watery eyes, said “Where’s Perreault?  You’re my hero,” many fans from the newest generations have had two things on mind: Gilbert Perreault must have been … Continue reading →

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Mike Weber: Where’s the Buzz?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

During last season’s training camp, Mike Weber made a statement to the press.  ”This is my year,” he bluntly said.  He hit the ice in that pre-season to do everything in his power to back those words up, but fell … Continue reading →

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Pegula Day; The Dog Days are Over

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

Buffalo74 has had a lot to say about Terry Pegula since he took over the ownership of the Buffalo Sabres. Well, it’s been said, and said again, that a picture says a thousand words.  So, without further ado, here’s a … Continue reading →

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Terry Pegula Awarded Game Puck: Video

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

As if to think the story of the new ownership group of the Buffalo Sabres could not possibly get more adorable, here comes a video out of Youtube this morning, featuring Terry Pegula and Rob Ray conversing in the locker … Continue reading →

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Sabres Win Game One of Pegula Era; Fans not yet on Board

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

Hockey isn’t a pretty thing to watch sometimes.  It’s not a pretty thing to play sometimes, either. What can be more frustrating than fighting your way up ice through a smothering trap defense, winning the puck on the boards, stumbling … Continue reading →

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