NHL Connect ID
ASabreFanInFlorida
Description
I’ve been a hockey fan since the late 60’s, when I saw the Montreal Canadiens upset the Chicago Blackhawks with rookie Ken Dryden stealing the show. Have been a Sabres fan since their inception into the NHL in 1970. Man, could Gilbert Perreault SKATE! Was a recent college graduate the FIRST time they went to the Stanley Cup Finals vs. Philadelphia in 1975. I’ve been living in Florida since 1988, and followed them with renewed interest when they went to the Finals in 1999 vs. Dallas. Win, lose, or shootout (ugh), I’m always gonna follow the Sabres.
Favorite NHL Team
Buffalo Sabres
Favorite Sports/Teams
Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens,Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks
Favorite Players
Clark Macarthur, Patrick Kaleta, Jochen Hecht, Derek Roy, Maxim Afinogenov, Brian Campbell, Thomas Vanek, Mike Ryan, Ryan Miller, Jason Pominville, Dominik Hasek, Vincent Lecavalier, Dan Boyle, Martin St.Louis, Roberto Luongo, Nikolai Khabibulin. RETIRED: Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, Rene Robert, Danny Gare, Don Luce, Brian Spencer, Jim Lorentz, Patrick Roy, Bobby Orr, Raymond Bourque, Brian Trottier, Dave Andreychuk, Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky, Ron Hextall, Roger Crozier, Ken Dryden, Henri Richard, Maurice “Rocket” Richard, Yvan Cournoyer, Guy Lafleur, Larry Robinson, Serge Savard, Guy Carbonneau, Jacques Laperriere, Lanny McDonald (to name just a few!)
Music
Tom Waits, Ry Cooder, John Hiatt, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Miles Davis, Klezmatics, Klezmer Conservatory Band
Books
The Complete Jewish Bible, anything by Frank Herbert (Dune), The Unpromised Land (the story of my rabbi’s struggle to immigrate to Israel), Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton
Movies
Slapshot, Youngblood, Stakeout, Crossroads, Keepin’ the Faith, The Blues Brothers (both the original and the sequel)
Other interests
Guitar, music, art
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sportsfanattic
Feb 13, 2009
Hiya
It has been a while. Yup, the Sharks are doing pretty darned well this season but I hate these rinky-dink losses in OT or SO like the one to the Pens. Grrrr. Tonight’s gonna be a tough one – I just have to cheer for the Sharks but I really hope the Sabs take it into OT and get a point.
sportsfanattic
Nov 19, 2008
I know!
I get a giggle every time I look at the standings and see Ottawa sitting there below the Leafs. I only hope the Sabs can get back to their early season form. Giving up goals so late in games when they’re leading … I hate that! The Sharks kept doing that in the playoffs. Fortunately, the new coach seems to be curing them of that tendency.
BTW, happy belated Veteran’s day, my friend.
sportsfanattic
Oct 20, 2008
The Ducks ..
…stink on ice. (Dang, am I funny or what?) So, the Sharks gave Anaheim its first win — I think of it as a pity loss. The Sabs are technically undefeated. Yeah, they got a loser point, as Jimmy likes to call them, but since most sports writers were picking them for last in the division, I’m feeling purty darned pleased with them.
sportsfanattic
Oct 14, 2008
Do you love it?
Off to a great start for the Sabs & Sharks. I see it’s been two months. Where does the time go .. ? And what do you think of the Ducks start?
sabresshann...
Sep 12, 2008
hey
No problem for the add. And I agree, he is a really great guy. But hopefully the weather in Florida is better than it is here in Buffalo, since it’s pouring here today.