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Game 5: Flyers Vow to Hit; Playground Mentality in “Full Swing”

Posted on April 22, 2011 by scottymcss

The war of words will be fought with B.S. At least, it will be according to the Flyers and Sabres.  Mike Richards blasted officials and Lindy Ruff yesterday, saying “You’d hope something was going to happen, I guess, but if not, … Continue reading →

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Quick Hit: Lecavalier in Against Sabres Tonight

Posted on April 5, 2011 by scottymcss

Straight from the horse’s mouth: The Sabres will be up against a full Lightning squad who show no interest to rest their star players and give Buffalo an easy shot at a victory.  It’s how it should be, really – … Continue reading →

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The Buffalo Sabres’ Picket Fence Defense: The 2011 Achilles Heel

Posted on April 1, 2011 by scottymcss

The Buffalo Sabres’ biggest weakness is right in their own front yard. Back on March 18th, we started talking playoff hockey here on buffalo74.  The Sabres were about to crack into the top 8 in the Eastern Conference, and playoff … Continue reading →

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Pat Kaleta “2nd Most Hated in NHL,” Sabres Fans Outraged. Why the Hullabaloo, Sportsfans?

Posted on March 24, 2011 by scottymcss

We can’t possibly have a dirty player. Pat Kaleta is a hometown kid for the Buffalo Sabres, born and raised in Angola, NY.  We can’t hate our own.  Heck, fans really shouldn’t hate any of the players in Blue and … Continue reading →

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May 27, 1999: Mike Peca’s Fine Howdy-do to Tie Domi

Posted on March 21, 2011 by scottymcss

Memories. Losing to Dallas in the 1999 Stanley Cup Finals was sure a tough pill to swallow, but at least Sabres fans got to enjoy destroying the Maple Leafs in the Eastern Conference Finals. They also got to enjoy this … Continue reading →

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Tyler Ennis among Top 100 NHL Forwards

Posted on March 20, 2011 by scottymcss

He won’t win rookie of the year. That award is obviously already taken by Jeff Skinner, the 18 year old phenomenon whose 52 points lead all rookies and landed him a spot in the all star game.  However, it hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Sabres Playoff Talk, and a Dirty, Dirty Confession

Posted on March 18, 2011 by scottymcss

Before we talk playoffs, I have a confession to make. By the quarter mark of the regular season, I had given up on the year.  “Fair enough,” you say?  “They had that 5 game losing streak in October,” you add? … Continue reading →

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Sabres/Leafs Twitter Game Chat BINGO, Hockey Night in Canada Special Edition!

Posted on March 12, 2011 by scottymcss

It’s CBC night! And is there a better way to celebrate the tradition of Canada’s sacred “Hockey Night in Canada” than with snarky BINGO cards? Heck, does Leafs’ mascot Carlton the Bear poop in the woods? You bet he does, … Continue reading →

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Briere Says Hello, Barnaby Says Goodbye

Posted on March 11, 2011 by scottymcss

Today is a day of departures and arrivals for the Buffalo Sabres, as well as a day of team heroism. March 11, 1999 After a 5-2 loss to Tampa at Marine Midland Arena, the Sabres announce the trade of Matthew … Continue reading →

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Mike Weber: Where’s the Buzz?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by scottymcss

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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