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Classic Winter Bust

by 74.77.54.218
created January 02, 2008, last edited February 10, 2009
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Classic Winter Bust

by Steve

Sure it was a great "event" it showcased the Ralph, the city and the great fans we all knew we had but in the end the Sabres and Buffalo lost, seemingly as per usual. I know I know the outcome wasn't that important it was only 1 of 82 games, it was ment to show case that horse toothed douche bag Sidney Crosby, but can't a Buffalo sports team just win once?

I honestly think the event was a bit fixed to tell you the truth. C'mon ,the story book ending with Crosby scoring the winning goal as the third shooter in a shoot out? Strategically wouldn't you think your best player would shoot first or second guaranteeing him a shot in the shoot out? And what were the odds of this game going to over time and then to a shoot out, 80% 95%? Where was Vanek in the shoot out or in the game for that matter?!

The Sabres had one 40+ second power play the entire regulation, the Penguins at one point got at least 3 power plays in a row. The Sabres were shooting in the OT but it didn't really seem like they were trying to score. It was as if Bettman and the NHL gave Buffalo their one shining moment, but in the end cared more about the next big thing allegedly Sid the douche.

It snowed a bit too much, so the game was slow and choppy, not to mention all the long delays to fix the ice, WTF. The first period lasted nearly 90 minutes. And stopping the game in the third and OT..., it wasn't even windy, grow a sack NHL players. All the delays and stoppages didn't allow for any flow to the game. PLUS there were fucking terrible towels! There is no city I hate more than Pittsburgh from their fans to their sports team to the colors to those stupid piss stained pieces of cloth they waive around like assholes.

Which reminds me, Sidney Crosby is an over rated piece of garbage. He has never won a playoff series, and will never score 92 goals in a season. He certainly won't win as many cups as Wayne not even half as many. He is not Gretzky and if you're gonna say "well its different eras" then don't say shit about him being the fastest to 200 points isn't that the same thing?

Look I had fun at this "once and a life time event" it was great to see all the fans and the festivities and the fact that it was in our back yard. Furthermore it was great to see the Ralph rocking in January but anyone that says they would rather have this than a home football playoff game is crazy.


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Bberg11Varsity
723 days ago
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I think us in Philly hate Crosby more than anyone, but chill out a little bit. The game was in no way fixed or called unfairly. The biggest mistake of this event was the timing. Why have it when there are 100 bowl games on tv? Another brilliant marketing move by the NHL.
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RawbeezeitzMajor Leaguer
723 days ago
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How can you fix a game so it goes to a shootout? And how can you concoct a conspiracy theory that involves a better team beating a weaker team?
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CoreyisarealboyMajor Leaguer
723 days ago
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I'm not sure how this is a "once in a lifetime event." The Wisconsin Badgers hockey team played Michigan State at Lambeau field a couple years ago.
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Cougar2000All-American
723 days ago
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This was a cleanly played game, with only 5 penalties total and all you can do is bash it? Come on. Saying that Sidney Crosby is overrated is like saying Bugs Bunny hates carrots. He's not! He's the new face of the NHL, just like LeBron James is the new face of the NBA. One other thing... Pittsburgh has at least 2 Stanley Cups and Buffalo doesn't.
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FrankDDiv-I Stud
722 days ago
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Completely off-topic and in no way supporting our topic writer; but the guy who voiced Bugs Bunny hated carrots. Actually, he was allergic to them.
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Steel TownDraft Pick
723 days ago
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When Philly or NJ bitch about Crosby, I understand 'cause it's a rivalry. But, really get over it. He's the best in the game, and he is the face of the league.

Just so you know, strategically, Crosby is not the best shootout man the Pens have. Erik Christiansen is the Best in the league and he shot first. Kris Letang is becoming very reliable on the shootout also and he shot second. CROSBY ALWAYS SHOOTS LAST IN THE SHOOTOUT.

Does living in Buffalo make you cranky. Is it because, according to Willis McGahee, there are no hot chicks there. You seem to have a lot of hatred for Pittsburgh. Although I must give you credit, you had some GREAT reasons, our sports teams, our colors and terrible towels. If I was gonna hate a city those would be the reasons.
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RawbeezeitzMajor Leaguer
723 days ago
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I disagree with McGahee, there are hot chicks in Buffalo.
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Steel TownDraft Pick
723 days ago
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I know, but I had to come up with a stupid reason to hate a city.
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LASportsblogAAA-er
722 days ago
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Hot Chicks in Buffalo? Alright Rawbee, now I know your type of women.
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JuTMSY4Legend
722 days ago
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well...pittsburgh is the buffalo of pennsylvania...sooooo
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Falcon02520Legend
722 days ago
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Call it whatever you want, but this was the best hockey game (in terms of the environment) I have ever seen... this is how the NHL is making a comeback... if you didn't enjoy this game, than you will never enjoy the NHL... btw, everything is not a conspiracy...
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FrankDDiv-I Stud
722 days ago
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How can you say Crosby is overrated when he's just coming off a year when he led all players in points? And how can you say he hasn't won a playoff series when he has only been in one? Oh and for the record, Gretzky didn't get past the first round of the playoffs in his first attempt either.

Crosby always shoots last in the shootout, and frankly he's hardly ever the one who seals the deal for the Pens.

I agree to some point that Crosby is over-marketed in the NHL, but all of your allegations and comparisons to Gretzky lack any bit of research or substance.
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