tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post2623955992747705793..comments2023-11-03T09:36:40.604-04:00Comments on Top Shelf: Odds and EndsHeather B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06796852014625052317noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-1649042248205121292008-01-16T23:00:00.000-05:002008-01-16T23:00:00.000-05:00Hey, that ankle looks pretty good. Those were some...Hey, that ankle looks pretty good. Those were some pretty wicked breaks you had there. (I like to think I've gotten really good at reading my own x-rays.)Here's hoping it continues to heal well!<BR/><BR/>**toasts you with a glass of milk**Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-55971229767845913332008-01-16T22:39:00.000-05:002008-01-16T22:39:00.000-05:00Heather, I think that you and I maybe one of the f...Heather, I think that you and I maybe one of the few minority that do not want to see Campbell back at six million, or even five million. I think though that if we resign Campbell at those prices it causes a huge problem for us to resign Miller next year because of the cap and the fact that the team does not want to spend as much. And we all know that Miller is going to be asking for a pay raise.Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14576048669519983317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-50700525060769853322008-01-16T17:46:00.000-05:002008-01-16T17:46:00.000-05:00That's a) so cool that Mike emailed you and b) so ...That's a) so cool that Mike emailed you and b) so fascinating to see a peek behind the post-game curtain! One of the Devils beat-writers is writing a blog this season; occassionally we'll see him at the fringes of the post-game scrums and it's like seeing a celebrity!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-58286761050272774072008-01-16T12:42:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:42:00.000-05:00Heather, I guess I never thought of that. That do...Heather, I guess I never thought of that. That does stink!<BR/><BR/>But at least you are not in my office building right now, they are laying carpet in the office next to mine and it really stinks, literally!<BR/><BR/>I am starting to get a really big high here. Starting to think the Sabres might win, even if we go to a shootout. I am really loopy!<BR/>Take care,<BR/>JenniferSabrebullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261813499417895571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-43044431644306040122008-01-16T12:36:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:36:00.000-05:00Jennifer, thanks so much for reading and finally c...Jennifer, thanks so much for reading and finally commenting! I'm glad you're finding something to enjoy here.<BR/><BR/>It's definitely possible that Ryan is still distracted by Matt's death. I know from experience that long after outsiders have moved on, the people who've actually experienced the loss are still thinking about and dealing with it. I don't know! It is truly bizarre how he's gone from being awesome in shootouts to looking terrible though.<BR/><BR/>The worst thing about the ankle is not being able to carry stuff which I never considered. I can pour myself a glass of milk for example, but then I have to either stand at the counter and drink it or sit at the table (by sliding the glass around the counter until it's within reach of the table) which is still a little uncomfortable. It stinks!Heather B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06796852014625052317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-27879294784324565862008-01-16T11:54:00.000-05:002008-01-16T11:54:00.000-05:00Heather, I have read your blog for the past seaso...Heather, I have read your blog for the past season and enjoy it immensely. It seems like we both think the same exact thing on MOST things. I am glad you are doing better with your ankle, I can't imagine not being able to do things I normally do.<BR/><BR/>Onto other things . . . I have a theory on Ryan Miller's poor play as of late. Not real sure it is even a viable theory. At the beginning of the season he was notably effected by the passing of his cousin, Matt, as he should have been. It seemed like after a while he got it together and he played better. I recently read he got a new mask with a halo over the bulldog in memory of his cousin, could this have brought the grief back up for him and he is distracted by it again? Just a thought. He really is not playing well but I think he will come out of it. On the same note, I have no idea why the team is sucking so bad.<BR/><BR/>Heather keep up the good work. I really look forward to your posts and Katebits too.<BR/><BR/>Anne - your friend has my dream job. I have been trying to break into sports video and am not having any luck. I would feel awkward being in the locker room too but I would really love being around all the guys, for their personalities of course. Nothing at all to do with several partially naked professional athletes around, not at all. (Come on who wouldn't want to see Paul Gaustad with no shirt on, no matter what you think of his looks, 6"4" 229 all muscle and perfectly built, I'd jump at the chance.)<BR/><BR/>Ok, enough about that. I will need a cold shower if I don't stop.<BR/><BR/>Here's to a win tonight, fingers crossed.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>Jennifer AndersonSabrebullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261813499417895571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-21166737945731211352008-01-16T11:09:00.000-05:002008-01-16T11:09:00.000-05:00That was interesting to read, I always wonder how ...That was interesting to read, I always wonder how things like that work out. It also answers my question of "Why does only 1 person seem to ask questions, yet there are 10+ tape recorders and mics there"?<BR/><BR/>A friend of mine used to work for the Sabres in their video production department, occasionally she was forced to go down to the locker room with a camera and a microphone, and sometimes even had to ask questions, she absolutely hated doing it because she felt so awkward and didn't really know what questions to ask. She was like "I just do the replays and the pre-game crowd hype boosting videos, don't make me ask questions!" Now she works for the Islanders doing the same thing.<BR/><BR/>-AnneS(h)arahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482296327118544652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-12315338912052303542008-01-16T09:53:00.000-05:002008-01-16T09:53:00.000-05:00Amy, Mike did mention TV guys going to practices i...Amy, Mike did mention TV guys going to practices in the original email so you're right about that definitely. And I didn't think about them getting back for the broadcasts... That makes sense too.Heather B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06796852014625052317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-30321632397647996962008-01-16T09:46:00.000-05:002008-01-16T09:46:00.000-05:00Heather, thanks for sharing Mike's email (and Mike...Heather, thanks for sharing Mike's email (and Mike, if you're reading this, thanks for explaining how the post-game press gaggle works). I can kind of understand how a TV station wouldn't send a reporter to cover a game, since games end at 930-10ish, and if that reporter has to be back at the station for an 11pm broadcast, its tight timing. And in this age of station cutbacks, sports is one of the first things to get cut, so staffing is at skeleton crew levels. I don't necessarily agree with this thinking, but I saw the TV reporters at the open practice I went to, so they are developing relationships with the players through that avenue.<BR/><BR/>Yay for the ankle healing!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565188346733253404noreply@blogger.com