On new things and forced allusions

On new things and forced allusions

By Jon on April 4, 2010

By Jon For years, I’ve wanted to hit up a Bandits game at HSBC, but practicality always seemed to get in the way. The ticket prices kept me away. I could never seem to justify spending $23 for a nosebleed seat at a minor-league level attraction. Factor in parking, gas, concessions, etc., and you have [...]

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Change in store for Sabres?

By Jon on February 12, 2010

By Jon As the headline says, there may be a change in store for the Sabres organization. A big deadline deal? Front-office shakeup? A plan to fix all of the embarrassing typos on the “Headlines” placard as you walk into the arena? None of the above. After just two years in Portland, the Sabres AHL [...]

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Defenseless

By Jon on December 31, 2009

By Jon Not that anybody out there thinks the NHL’s rules on shots to the head are remotely adequate, but watch this video from Wednesday’s AHL tilt between Albany and Adirondack… This is the first time I’ve seen a hit like that from that angle, and it was enough to turn my stomach. The victim [...]

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It's 'Mount Crushmore.' Get it? Get it?

And now, for something more uplifting…

By Jon on November 7, 2009

By Jon This beauty of an illustration comes from the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle and WGRZ, which have teamed up on an in-depth look at the Bills’ “Decade of Dissapointment.” Seriously, you need to check this out. They have a special section on the D and C site set up, complete with audio, video and [...]

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A View from the Roost: The buzz is back?

By Jon on October 17, 2009

By Jon Plenty of things to talk about, so I’m going to eschew a piece of Nagelhoutian prose in favor of some bullet points. Hope you don’t mind. – First thing’s first: Whoa. What’s not to love about that video? Opponent runs goalie. Teammate pummels opponent. Just like it should be, with a power play [...]

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