Buffalo Boy's Blog

This season has not been as fun to watch any NHL game. Nevermind the fact that the Sabres and Leafs are out of the playoff picture but any real hockey fan who pays attention can say that the officiating has been downright awful lately.

Tonight for the Sabres was no different. I was happy to see Lindy Ruff in his post game interval show a little fire. He basically said it all in a nutshell when he asked the reporters if they missed the Sabres one and only powerplay.

Meanwhile, Paul Gaustad took a horrible penalty that should have been called the other way around. How do you avoid running into the other teams goalie when you are being cross checked into him by a Carolina player? Even Harry Neale was mystified at the call.

Im not blaming the Sabres problems on officiating but there have been numerous no calls and calls that all should have gone the other way. The other night Tallinder got boarded from behind and was injured and there was no call.

The game was supposed to be called and called by the rules, clutching and grabbing, holding, interference all of that and yet as the season has gone on, you can't help but note the decline in scoring.

This is the time of year when the officials usually swallow their whistles, which is fine, but in a game like tonight, don't screw the other team when you do decide to take your heads out of your asses.

So after the bush league officiating tonight Buffalo gets a point but a point is not good enough. Tomorrow has to be two.