Gilbert Perreault Open Thread: Sabres at Islanders
Just a quick word on last night’s game before we talk about Bert.
If the Sabres had played a real hockey team last night they would have lost by five goals. Fortunately, they played something called the “Maple Leaves,” which resulted in a 3-2 Buffalo win. The best part by far was hearing the Leave fans in the halls after the game talking about how happy they were to “get a point.” Congrats, Toronto fan, on your FIFTH point of the season! We were truly humbled to have you in our building.
As for Gilbert, it’s not like I had a choice, right? Perreault is the only Sabre to have worn No. 11, and he is clearly the best skater in the history of the Buffalo franchise. Funny thing is, Gilbert was never my favorite player. He was always too distant and aloof from the fans, and he somehow seemed to be “above” Buffalo. My Dad always liked to say that Perreault could have owned the City of Buffalo if he wanted to, but he didn’t seem to care.
Anyway, you’ve all seen his numerous highlights, but here’s something you may not have seen:
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Am I the only one getting the Islander’s feed instead of Rick and Harry? Damn Dish Network.
They just switched over. For me at least. I was scared it was going to be Devils Part Deux.
I am getting Rick and Harry (Time Warner)
Got Rick and Harry on DTV but no HD!!!
Kev
Gil Perrault was not only the greatest Sabre ever, there is an argument to be made as Buffalo’s greatest pro athlete. Think he was aloof? What about OJ? what About the Dominator. Look at his performance ON the ice not OFF. You’ll pardon Gil as he didn’t speak a word of English. Don’t forget he also felt for a longtime that the coaching here was responsible for shortening his career. I think he blamed Bowman but obviously the cultrure of playing and resting an injury was different then. My vote is he was the best Sabre ever.
Yeah, my was fixed right before face off. Thankfully.
What IS this?!?
An off night? This team wasn’t going to win them all. Toss in back to back games, the flu and you’re bound to lose one.
true…so did the switch to wnymedia kill open threads?
Lindy Ruff is the main reason the Sabres did not win tonight. You do not I repeat do not put the same goalie in after he played a game last night, you put in the other goalie that is fresh and ready to play. We would’ve won if Laime was in net in the first place, not Miller.
Ummm….no.
There’s no way the Sabres win this game, if Lalime, Miller, Hasek, or myself was between the pipes.
thanks for the memories of Gilbert, he was simply the best, truly a marvel to watch.
The Sabres were putzes tonight, they made the Isles look like world beaters.
Just reading through the thread (missed the game… trick or treating and then watched the Yanks game), but I have to agree with Pete. Gil Perreault has always been and will probably always be my favorite Sabre. I grew up watching him play, and loved every minute of it. Maybe I was too young to realize he was aloof. Or maybe it’s just cause he was French-Canadian and they ALL seem aloof so he didn’t stand out in that respect. I dunno. All I know is the guy was one of my idols for a long time.
To Matt. S: If they would put Laime in net in the first place we would of won. That’s what the Islanders did, Rolston played Friday, and they put Biron in on Saturday. We’ve played Miller Friday and Saturday. You don’t put the same goalie in net if he played the night before.
To Jack:
Maybe Lindy made a mistake by playing Miller two nights in a row. You know, people make mistakes, like saying Rolston played goal for the Isles on Friday. Rolston plays for NJ and is a forward, Roloson plays goalie for the Isles. Just saying.