SwampD Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 So, to sum up, what I think a lot of this angst boils down to is that we want to see the first-class franchise that this storied and glorious hockey town deserves. It may be on its way, but talk about baby steps. Just do something right. One thing. Show us what number retirements look like in Toronto, Detroit, Montreal and even Anaheim, not what they've always looked like in Buffalo. And for those who think this is the way Dom wanted it, it must also have been the way Patty and Danny wanted it, too. Everybody deserves a lot better than what we've been getting. When will this franchise rise up and truly live up to its creed? The only team that is going to have better ceremonies than Anaheim is the Kings. I bet there were 6 world class lighting directors who said they would do Teemu's for free just to get it on their reel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Can you work that into one named entity? I'd like to see something on my desk in the morning. I don't know if I'm inept enough to do this justice. The name itself must be terribly uncreative and poorly devised. I don't think I can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I don't know if I'm inept enough to do this justice. The name itself must be terribly uncreative and poorly devised. I don't think I can do it. I'm going with... "The Gibby" ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Ville Slugburger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) I came in following the sabres to late, to be a true hasek fan. I have seen all the youtube videos, but its not the same. I did come in time to see Ryan miller get his first start though, and if we ever get a goalie like miller back , I'd be very happy at the moment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBU0h-7wVD8 doubt we'll see a goalie ever do this again though where the refs and broadcasters are even like: Is this in the rulebook ? Edited January 15, 2015 by Heimdall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) I didn't see the ceremony but it sounded like amateur hour. In all truth, only Hasek and Perreault's numbers should've been retired, although I love Martin. The rest is the mark of a chronically badly managed organization desperate to give itself a pat on the back. Robert was certainly ok and he contributed but he rode Perreault and Martin's coattails... Lafontaine was spectacular--for the three or so years he was here. Gare? Puhlease! Horton was loved but he was in Buffalo for all of about one year and the reason his was retired was his sudden death.The irony of the Hasek situation is Buffalo acquired him for nothing and in the end, they got nothing for him. His acquisition, like Perreault, was not the mark of any kind of managerial wizardry. It was the mark of pure luck, management who just fell into the situation. And they just keep falling, mainly into the mud. Edited January 15, 2015 by 716 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 People are selling the banners for about $30 on eBay. The $20 pucks are $50+ on there. Maybe I'm weird but it's strange to me. The thought never occurred to me that I could buy a charity puck and sell it for profit (or a bunch of them). I saw some of the banners left behind under seats after the game - didn't realize they were worth $30 each or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 People are selling the banners for about $30 on eBay. The $20 pucks are $50+ on there. Maybe I'm weird but it's strange to me. The thought never occurred to me that I could buy a charity puck and sell it for profit (or a bunch of them). I saw some of the banners left behind under seats after the game - didn't realize they were worth $30 each or more. I was going to be snarky and say, yeah, but who's buying them? Turns out they're selling very briskly at that price! Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I was also underwhelmed with the ceremony, but, ya know, for as great as he was, it was some boring hockey to watch. The Hasek show was not very exciting hockey at all. We got outshot and scored a few goals while Hasek stopped nearly everything. ZZZZZ Sort of fitting the ceremony was the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trettioåtta Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 The ceremony wasn't spectacular, but I assume that was by request. Most organisations go for the Lidstrom-Red Wings style (which was a great retirement one). Plus it kind of loses something that he left Buffalo 14 years ago. That is not really anyone's fault, but still odd (basically anyone 25 and below in the stadium may not remember him play) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgroch Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 People are selling the banners for about $30 on eBay. I have a banner that I am happy to trade for scans (or actual) 300 level tickets from the Nov. 14 games against the Leafs and the Penguins. Long story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I have a banner that I am happy to trade for scans (or actual) 300 level tickets from the Nov. 14 games against the Leafs and the Penguins. Long story... I remember that double-header well. My tickets were central to my defense that I didn't kill the old lady. Now tell us your story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I had no problem with the ceremony. Of course it looked like ###### on the heels of the Selanne extravaganza.... which, imo, was way way over the top. A 90-minute ceremony? Ridiculous. He was a hockey player, not the second coming of JC himself. That said, it was the Ducks first jersey number to go up in the rafters, so it was a special moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I had no problem with the ceremony. Of course it looked like ###### on the heels of the Selanne extravaganza.... which, imo, was way way over the top. A 90-minute ceremony? Ridiculous. He was a hockey player, not the second coming of JC himself. That said, it was the Ducks first jersey number to go up in the rafters, so it was a special moment. I posted the Lidstrom ceremony earlier. Same kind of thing. When you have one of the best to ever play.. you honor him properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) So I was out last week in Buffalo with a friend who went to the Hasek game, and he showed me his ticket stub...I guess there wasn't a whole lot that they didn't screw up that night. Edited January 23, 2015 by Claude_Verret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Does anyone see it? I didn't catch it at first when he showed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Does anyone see it? I didn't catch it at first when he showed me. We see it. I think we're just speechless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Does anyone see it? I didn't catch it at first when he showed me. Which thing am I looking at? Cody McCormick on the ticket? I feel like I am missing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Which thing am I looking at? Cody McCormick on the ticket? I feel like I am missing it. A fairly egregious error with some text on the stub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Does anyone see it? I didn't catch it at first when he showed me. It screamed at me. There should be a space between "0" and "pm." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Which thing am I looking at? Cody McCormick on the ticket? I feel like I am missing it. Misspelling of January. Although putting Cody McCormick on the ticket should be punishable as well. Might as well put Beano and Mess on there at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 A fairly egregious error with some text on the stub. Oh god now that I see it I can't un see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 If this doesn't turn the tide of public opinion against Kim, nothing will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 If this doesn't turn the tide of public opinion against Kim, nothing will. That's an exaggeration. A double homicide would. Or ties to the underworld. A DWI hit and run of a religious sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 If this doesn't turn the tide of public opinion against Kim, nothing will. I've seen you reference this a couple of times, what are you getting at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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