Sabres 4 Ducks 1 F

by Steve

If a game is played in Europe in the middle of the day on a Friday does it make a noise? There is more hype going into this Buffalo Sabres season than any since 2007 and perhaps beyond. After listening to most of today's game on the radio I may be underestimating this hockey team.

The Sabres from all accounts killed the Anaheim Ducks who apparently didn't get the memo that the preseason is over. Thomas Vanek is on pace for 1,066ish shots and 164 goals. Both lofty goals for this upcoming season. Basically you didn't miss much if you were one of the lucky ones to have a job this afternoon.

The three "writers" for the Buffalo News ALL predicted the Sabres to win the Northeast division finish second in the East Conference and lose in the East finals. All three had the same prediction. Is Terry "fanboy" Pegula God or does he just report directly to him?

Going 82-0 is to be expected at this point but they might not be up for the last game or two especially if Jhonas Enroth finally starts to get playing time so maybe just 80-2. CHAMPIONSHIP!

I may enjoy a lot of crow sandwich this season since I don't see this team winning the division and winning two rounds in the real season. Maybe losers Darc/Lindy will turn things around. Maybe this team has such a solid cast that they don't need a legit #1 center. Maybe it doesn't matter that their goalie is a bit overrated over paid and a head case. Maybe they will actually win a playoff round for the first time in five years.

Maybe it was just one game but I know the home opener is gonna be sick and this season should be fun. Anyone have an extra ticket?