tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post35116333176556953..comments2023-11-03T09:36:40.604-04:00Comments on Top Shelf: Lazy BloggingHeather B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06796852014625052317noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-41106414161163848452008-07-09T21:31:00.000-04:002008-07-09T21:31:00.000-04:00Yeah Bucky's an idiot. A negative idiot, the worst...Yeah Bucky's an idiot. A negative idiot, the worst kind! Take that noise elsewhere, dude. <BR/><BR/>I liked your rebuttals. I'm excited about Rivet and Lalime. Neither will break the bank, but both will help out and that Sabres are all about TEAM, not superstarz. I like that. <BR/><BR/>As for the Blackhawks, yeah they def. overpaid Soupy, BUT the fact that they are spending <B>any</B> money is such a leap in the right direction from where they had been that it's notable. <BR/><BR/>And, lastly, as someone who is not a native Buffalonian, or even New Yorker, I have come to love the city and the region. Ohio will always be home and it owns my heart, but I like it here! And I think taht players who visit don't see all of that, but players who come to stay will get it. Flashy, Buffalo is not. A good place to live, Buffalo IS! :)S.A.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17506479286542011522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-82008404675343781982008-07-09T15:25:00.000-04:002008-07-09T15:25:00.000-04:00Amanda, I will say that as much as I roll my eyes ...Amanda, I will say that as much as I roll my eyes at this particular column, I do agree that the Sabres PR is pretty awful most of the time. Players who drop in on Buffalo for games are never going to be bowled over by the city itself but like you said, there are plenty of little things they could do to make the place seem nicer. I think current ownership has done a really good job of marketing the team locally and making almost every player recognizable but yeah, their national PR could use some serious work.<BR/><BR/>Erin, don't believe the hype! Will we win the Stanley Cup this year? I don't know, probably not. But I think we can be competitive if all the players play the way they can and I think the EC is still overall, not that strong. I'm not sure there's a Goliath on our side of the bracket.<BR/><BR/>I guess the thing that really confused me about this column was the way Bucky started out all cheery, "Good signing, Darcy, well done! This guy will really help out" and then quickly veered into, "The Sabres love mediocrity!" I don't get it.<BR/><BR/><I>It says "Brian Burke!! Over here!! I'm helping too!!" ;-)</I><BR/><BR/>Yeah, I can live without that message :-DHeather B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06796852014625052317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-22252748755532032672008-07-09T14:23:00.000-04:002008-07-09T14:23:00.000-04:00Speaking as a Sabres AND Sharks fans, I'm gonna go...Speaking as a Sabres AND Sharks fans, I'm gonna go on record and say that Rivet and Buffalo are going to go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Had Marleau been traded, he was next in line for the captaincy in San Jose. He is not a flashy player...he's a fantastic leader, a gritty team-first type of guy, and possibly one of the most underrated fighters in the NHL. I'm sad to see him leave SJ, but thrilled to have him in Buffalo.<BR/><BR/>And yes, Bucky is a turd on a stick. Not that that's a surprise to anyone here. He should go write for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Where the team actually is hopeless and very few people will actually read his column.<BR/><BR/>Woo, sorry for the rant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-60074068361308433242008-07-09T12:46:00.000-04:002008-07-09T12:46:00.000-04:00This is such a nice post. I was really starting t...This is such a nice post. I was really starting to belive that the Sabres were doomed for this coming season and that I should just watch the games for entertainment factor, rather than hoping that we could actually win. But then!! You're analysis is really good, and it's cheered me up. Nice job. Thank you for helping me see the light.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08960293312223360206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-78869682463311074832008-07-09T12:38:00.000-04:002008-07-09T12:38:00.000-04:00Since we know that Mike Harrington is a fan of thi...Since we know that Mike Harrington is a fan of this blog, I just have to wonder if he ever feels guilty realizing how much a better columnist Heather would make than Bucky. Okay, I'm biased ;-)<BR/><BR/>But seriously, I'm so glad I stopped reading the Buckster. That has to be the most ridiculous thing he's put on paper yet. Now granted, he didn't write "5/25" anywhere, so let's give the kid props for making progress. But geez, leave it to Gleason to take the most promising news the Sabres have had in over a year and slant it into one of his anti-management rants. <BR/><BR/>I know it's America and all, but sometimes I think certain people shouldn't be allowed to express their opinions.<BR/><BR/>Okay, I'm half joking there, but Buck, get a clue, okay? <BR/><BR/>I blame people like Bucky for encouraging the cynical attitude of many Sabres fans. I've spoken to a few people who said sarcastically, "Oh what a great move Regier." Well, it was a great move. Rivet brings something to this team that they lost when the revered Drury bolted out of town. He brings strong leadership and a winning attitude that was lacking last year. Plus he'll just about murder someone if they mess with Ryan or anyone else on the team for that matter. Just read some San Jose blogs to find out how much this guy is Captain material. <BR/><BR/>I for one want to give Darcy kudos for stealing, yes stealing, Rivet away from SJ.Mark Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495690715950782958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-60567675962451918342008-07-09T12:15:00.000-04:002008-07-09T12:15:00.000-04:00"Fundamental difference of a opinion. I'm not impr..."Fundamental difference of a opinion. I'm not impressed by GMs who overpay a player much less publicly admit that they overpaid a player. What message does that send exactly?"<BR/><BR/>It says "Brian Burke!! Over here!! I'm helping too!!" ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974135544208061358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-55219304330050809292008-07-09T09:22:00.000-04:002008-07-09T09:22:00.000-04:00I don't understand why the Sabres let all this bas...I don't understand why the Sabres let all this bashing to their reputation happen. I'm in marketing as a career, and it's appalling that the Sabres PR staff doesn't do more "hey, this place doesn't suck" stuff. Even getting players who are here like Roy to publicly say how awesome it is would help - even if they're lying. Perception is reality, and right now the Sabres aren't doing themselves any favors.<BR/><BR/>That being said, Bucky needs to go. This is getting ridiculous. The Sabres are FINE, they will BE FINE, and they will play FINE. They may not win the Cup next year, but they'll compete, like they have every year save last year. Calm down, people, back away from the ledge. All will be well...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-49801786644364910842008-07-09T08:03:00.000-04:002008-07-09T08:03:00.000-04:00You hit the head on the nail Heather. Bucky will ...You hit the head on the nail Heather. Bucky will do anything to throw a jab at the Sabres management even if it has no basis. The money that was being thrown around is much better spent on a guy like Rivet that has already proven himself. Orpik is six years younger and he may turn into a great shutdown defense-man but as of right now he is unproven and probably not worth the risk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-18223287890925533642008-07-09T07:48:00.000-04:002008-07-09T07:48:00.000-04:00If Bucky dislikes the Sabres, both the team and ma...If Bucky dislikes the Sabres, both the team and management, he could go somewhere else and write about another team. No one is begging him to stay there, are they?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430266767531322227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099439052359653516.post-90640388812423493042008-07-09T02:40:00.000-04:002008-07-09T02:40:00.000-04:00But does Rivet have the name Brooks Orpik? That ju...But does Rivet have the name Brooks Orpik? That just screams hockey awesomeness. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Wait. His name is Rivet? Ignoring the F-C pronunciation, that's the little piece that holds the skyscraper together. I can dig that.twoeightninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04987466280583349784noreply@blogger.com