Oct

15

I missed my hockey quite a lot, and to have the Sabres returning in the way that they have has been wonderful. I was a little skeptical about some of the decisions made, yet is there anything to complain about? The penalty kill has been perfect, and not just by chance. Tonight’s game against the Rangers included a four minute major penalty against Rivet that looked like a fairly normal situation. I was excited, to say the very least! Add to that a short-handed goal, and I’m in heaven with the Sabres.

The bad news comes with more injuries: Jochen Hecht underwent surgery, thereby joining the Paul Gaustad Club. He is expected to return in about two weeks, and Gaustad has another three or four weeks. Fortunately, everyone is stepping up quite a bit to fill any voids that may have been created by their losses. A 7-1 win and a 3-1 win? I’ll take those in less than a heartbeat.

In terms of what is the cause of the Sabres’ success, I don’t think there is any one specific thing. The defense has been phenomenal, and I’m usually one of the toughest critics of the blue liners. The offense and goaltending are other very strong: It’s worth noting that Ryan Miller should be able to relax knowing that he has a reliable back-up. Everything has come together perfectly, and I’m already counting down the time to the next game!

Friday, October 17th at 7:30 PM the Sabres take on the Canucks. Make sure to tune in!


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