Sometimes we watch NHL hockey to appreciate the skill and speed of the league's top players. Other times we tune in to see the tough, physical play of the game's bruisers. Most of the time we're watching because of the points race for the playoffs. This is the motivation of the typical NHL hockey fan for at least 95% of the games each year.
However, every now and then a game comes around that transcends all of the normal motives, and becomes something much, much bigger. Something larger than the divisional standings or the appreciation of the skills of the players, and even bigger than the playoff race itself.
Sometimes it's about vengeance, respect and redemption. This game is such a match.
The Sabres have been humiliated, beaten and dominated by Ottawa so thoroughly, so completely, on so many levels, for so long, this "game" has morphed into a contest of reclaiming manhood, demonstrating courage in the face of our perpetual antagonist, and overcoming epic defeats and traumatic physical poundings.
The Senators walk in with the swagger of a team that has imposed their will upon the Sabres, beaten our minds as well as our bodies, and left us staggering in the clutches of a defeatist complex whose vice-grip refuses to budge an inch.
I don't need to tell you about how many times they've beaten us in a row, how lopsided the series record has become, or specifically cite the countless beatings and cheap shots they've meted out over the years. You know it, I know it, everyone knows it. It's not about "who's hot and who's not", "goals against average", or "special teams" as we approach this night. Chuck all of those stats out the window, for none of it matters anymore when we face them.
The time is now for us to to arise and crush our wretched nemesis. May we be blessed on this night, at long last, after suffering for seemingly an eternity of defeat and despair, to walk the walk of ruthless retribution, and imbibe drunkenly in the sweetness of victory in battle over motherfucking Ottawa.
Amen.
~ETC
If this don't get your blood pumping, then you're not alive!
"IF WE DIE WE DIE TOGETHER. YOU CAN GET IT DONE. YOU CAN GET IT DONE. WHATS MORE, YOU GOTTA GET IT DONE." ~ Lou Saban
_________________ Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.
_________________ Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.
On the plus side, a few bad mistakes last night costed us what was looking to be a big win. And in my opinion at least, this team is more inclined to take a night off after a big win. That means they should be pissed and hungry come Wednesday.
Give it to 'em, Sabres. Give it to 'em hard. *roar*
Sometimes we watch NHL hockey to appreciate the skill and speed of the league's top players. Other times we tune in to see the tough, physical play of the game's bruisers. Most of the time we're watching because of the points race for the playoffs. This is the motivation of the typical NHL hockey fan for at least 95% of the games each year.
However, every now and then a game comes around that transcends all of the normal motives, and becomes something much, much bigger. Something larger than the divisional standings or the appreciation of the skills of the players, and even bigger than the playoff race itself.
Sometimes it's about vengeance, respect and redemption. This game is such a match.
The Sabres have been humiliated, beaten and dominated by Ottawa so thoroughly, so completely, on so many levels, for so long, this "game" has morphed into a contest of reclaiming manhood, demonstrating courage in the face of our perpetual antagonist, and overcoming epic defeats and traumatic physical poundings.
The Senators walk in with the swagger of a team that has imposed their will upon the Sabres, beaten our minds as well as our bodies, and left us staggering in the clutches of a defeatist complex whose vice-grip refuses to budge an inch.
I don't need to tell you about how many times they've beaten us in a row, how lopsided the series record has become, or specifically cite the countless beatings and cheap shots they've meted out over the years. You know it, I know it, everyone knows it. It's not about "who's hot and who's not", "goals against average", or "special teams" as we approach this night. Chuck all of those stats out the window, for none of it matters anymore when we face them.
The time is now for us to to arise and crush our wretched nemesis. May we be blessed on this night, at long last, after suffering for seemingly an eternity of defeat and despair, to walk the walk of ruthless retribution, and imbibe drunkenly in the sweetness of victory in battle over motherfucking Ottawa.
Amen.
~ETC
Sent fucking chills down my back. BEAT THEIR ASS BUFFALO!
_________________ Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.
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I hear ya Timbo. I woke up today thinking it was Wednesday already and looking forward to cracking an ice cold beer, sitting down in my hockey stick chair, yelling at the TV and demanding the blood of every one of them bastards! Keep in mind, this would be 4 hours before the game.
Then, I realized it was only Tuesday. So I went back to sleep.
_________________ If it's a tight squeeze, spit on it! - NyI
He's a middling AHL player who had the good fortune of a drunk arbitrator. - The Squanto re: Tim Kennedy
_________________ Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.
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This game is scaring me more and more with the loss last night.
The Sabres cannot let those fuckers wins!!! I want to see this game go down in history as the biggest ass beating we have ever gave the Sens.... I want the Sabres revert back to the beginning of the season where they were just dominating in every aspect of the game. they need to come out and just destroy everyone on the ice and show these fuckers who's in charge.... They can't let up either. ETC, truly epic GDT!!!!
I know it's old but I love this song!
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sabretoothpick wrote:
Yhoshi wrote:
wollt ihr die sabres oben sehen müsst ihr die tabelle drehn.
It's a phrase that basically means, if you wanna see the Sabres at the top, turn the rankings.
Not happy about Kaleta being out with an injured foot. 26 hours, 53 minutes until motherfucking Ottawa.
_________________ Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.
Not happy about Kaleta being out with an injured foot. 26 hours, 53 minutes until motherfucking Ottawa.
I agree with this, can't we call up McCormick or Cowan to come in and replace Kaleta? Somebody with some aggression and toughness. I like Matt Ellis as much as the next guy, but he's just a grinder, he's no where near the physical presence we need on this team, especially against Ottawa.
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I agree with this, can't we call up McCormick or Cowan to come in and replace Kaleta? Somebody with some aggression and toughness. I like Matt Ellis as much as the next guy, but he's just a grinder, he's no where near the physical presence we need on this team, especially against Ottawa.
I would take McCormick coming up in a heartbeat. We don't even have to win (though I want to of course), just beat the living hell out of them!
I agree with this, can't we call up McCormick or Cowan to come in and replace Kaleta? Somebody with some aggression and toughness. I like Matt Ellis as much as the next guy, but he's just a grinder, he's no where near the physical presence we need on this team, especially against Ottawa.
I would take McCormick coming up in a heartbeat. We don't even have to win (though I want to of course), just beat the living hell out of them!
Mair will get the nod. And he'll be bashing skulls with Ruutu.
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"We’re closing in on these guys and the only way you can catch them is by beating them head-to-head, so it’s an important game. You want to put a little more pressure on them going into the break. If they win, they have a little more breathing room. So we want to make sure we close the gap and make sure we let them know we’re there." - Jason Spezza
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Quote:
"We’re closing in on these guys and the only way you can catch them is by beating them head-to-head, so it’s an important game. You want to put a little more pressure on them going into the break. If they win, they have a little more breathing room. So we want to make sure we close the gap and make sure we let them know we’re there." - Jason Spezza
Just reading this makes my skin crawl. Those words seem so confident and cocky. I'd love nothing more than to spill their blood on the ice in the first 5 minutes. Then watch them skate/run off the ice in terror, screaming and crying all while Goose has ripped an arm off of Ruutu and proceeds to beat Alfredsson to death with it.
_________________ If it's a tight squeeze, spit on it! - NyI
He's a middling AHL player who had the good fortune of a drunk arbitrator. - The Squanto re: Tim Kennedy
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