PASabreFan Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 I got the Paul Wieland book, "Then Perreault Said to Rico..." A pretty good, quick read. Hilarious stories involved Bill Hajt recounting one explanation for his first star performance in Colorado and how Seymour Knox found out that Taro Tsujimoto was a hoax. A few too many typos and factual errors for my liking ("Wowie Howie" and Sabres in the finals in the "late 70s"). I was very disappointed that Wieland spent half of a chapter on Ted Darling praising the man and the other half tearing down play by play announcers whose style was different than Ted's. Wieland referred to announcers who "hype." It's pretty clear he's referring to Jeanneret, and that there must be some very bad blood between the two. If he's not referring to Jeanneret, shame on the author. Without a kind word about Jeanneret in the chapter, he had to know people would assume the worst. (Jeanneret is referred to earlier in the book as a "hardy soul" who liked to whet his whistle with beer during the games.) The lack of source material from the greatest living figure in franchise history is telling. Too bad that the men couldn't have buried the hatchet so that some of Jeanneret's stories could be put in print. Maybe he'll write a book after his play by play days are done in 2033. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Christopher Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 I got tickets to the Sabres and Rangers game on January 9th. They're good seats too, I haven't been to a game in two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearTheReaper Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 I really cool pair of Sabres gloves. There a cloth material on the top,and a grip material on the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 I got "The Razor's Edge" ... ... unfortunately, it was supposed to be "The Rayzor's Edge". :doh: An exchange will be made. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearTheReaper Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Hey,i was thinking about this earlier. Does "the making of a classic" dvd have RJ on the play by play for the game? Or is it still that crappy verus announcer? Mike Emerick? I dont remember his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crestwood Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Santa left a gorgeous Sabres third jersey under my tree. No name or number, though -- I would've asked for Gaustad if I trusted this organization not to find some way to get rid of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightrider Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Hey,i was thinking about this earlier. Does "the making of a classic" dvd have RJ on the play by play for the game? Or is it still that crappy verus announcer? Mike Emerick? I dont remember his name. I got one, but I don't know that the whole game is on it... The part I watched was a summary, that included calls from Rick, Bob Costas, and CBC announcers. Got tickets to the afternoon game in Boston next Saturday, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 I got a pretty awesome Sabres wall block. Made out of glass and Sabres logo in in the center. Really nice and classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Wings Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 I got a nice Sabres garden flag, though the wife isn't exactly thrilled about using it to replace my Bills garden flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearTheReaper Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 I got one, but I don't know that the whole game is on it... The part I watched was a summary, that included calls from Rick, Bob Costas, and CBC announcers. Got tickets to the afternoon game in Boston next Saturday, too. Ohh wow,i just assumed that the whole game was on the dvd. But i'm not really sure either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Along The Watchtower Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 About a month or so ago, as I was making my list for Santa, I did some online searching for vintage logo gear and was surprised (well, not really) about the dearth of the vintage logo gear out there. Sure, you can find a tee shirt or hat, but looking for a fleece or a sweatshirt, forget it. I still refuse to ask Santa for slug-logo stuff...just refuse to. Also, has anyone noticed the abundance of stuff available for this year's Winter Classic? Last year, on nhl.com, I think there was about a page of stuff...this year, there's tons of items. Ugh..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Also, has anyone noticed the abundance of stuff available for this year's Winter Classic? Last year, on nhl.com, I think there was about a page of stuff...this year, there's tons of items. Ugh..... It still bothers me that they never released a true Winter Classic jersey for the Sabres. The only one marketed as a WC jersey was simply the same throwback replica jersey that was out already. It didn't even have a laced collar and there was no authentic (on-ice version) released. We got hosed there. I did see a Roy game-worn WC jersey on Ebay, but the $2,999 buyout was a little rich for my blood. :death: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 My sixteen-day-old niece, courtesy of her totally awesome uncle, got: 1 miniature third jersey, suitable for a three-to-six month old; 1 Sabres sleeper set, which, like the jersey, she can't wear for a couple of months; and 1 sluggalo print bottle. Don't care that the kid lives in Wrigleyville. I'll be damned if I let her grow up a Blackhawks fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Got myself a replica third jersey with my all time favorite sabre. I have to say even though a replica very nice indeed :thumbsup: Then because we live outside Pittsburgh my wife bought me a Pens windbreaker :thumbdown: ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabreskings3623 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Courtesy of Chris Bandura the Sabres PR guy, and my parents friendship with his parents, I got a signed and game used Ryan Miller goalie stick from '06-'07. It looks pretty awesome on the wall in my bedroom.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 I got the Paul Wieland book, "Then Perreault Said to Rico..." got that as well - i don't have dedicated time for reading, so i'll get through it incrementally here and there (i.e., it's a bathroom book for the most part). glad to have received it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Got this... Warm and no slug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Phil Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 I got a Replica 3rd Jersey with No Name to be converted to a Vanek at a later date.....Got a long sleeve T-shirt, the same gloves mentioned above & one of those neoprene thingy's for my beer/pop bottle..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Got this... Warm and no slug! Did the shirt come with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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