Time-Out
Well, I've finally recovered enough from the flu and the spanking that Buffalo took at the hands of Ottawa to comment on the last game and the end of the Sabres' season.
Despite several good (and a couple of great) moments, Buffalo's play never came close to matching their regular season performance. They were healthy, they made a good trade at the deadline, and, by all accounts, they had a tight, happy locker room. Last season's killer (injuries) wasn't really a factor, and this was basically the same team...only better. Okay, I know someone is thinking, "but what about Zubrus' knee injury, which sidelined one of the team's best players?" Yes, that was awful, but no one can blame the Sabres' playoff performance (or even their play during the Ottawa series) on that injury.
So, we move on and think about the off-season. Things like, can the Sabres afford to keep Drury and Briere? (No, only Drury, but if Sparky signs with the Flyers, I will hate him with a white-hot intensity.) Will they sign Zubrus? ( I hope so, although his re-occurring knee injury and not tiny salary might be obstacles.) Will Teppo retire? (Yes.)
Of course, I'll watch the remaining playoffs. If it's a Sens-Ducks final, which is looking likely, I have to pull for the East. If it's a Sens-Redwings final, I have to go with Hasek. Why? Because he's the Dominator.
However, from mid-June until sometime in October, I'm taking a very long time-out from all things hockey.
GO SABRES
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