Buffalo Boy's Blog

Goaltending seems to be the position that this team tends to live or die by no matter what the offense does. This past offseason the Sabres made their move on Patrick Lalime.

Lalime is a definite upgrade over Jocelyn Thibault and will allow Ruff to give Ryan Miller a bit more rest this year and possibly get to March without having to worry about Ryan Miller's stamina going into the playoffs.

Last year Miller played well over 70 games and at times looked like he needed an IV of fluids to perk him up. This year 60-65 games would be perfect for Miller and allow him to be ready when this team needs him at his best....

APRIL. Im looking for a strong season out of the Sabres duo in net, especially Miller. Its his team. Hes not the captain but he has become a strong voice in the room and there is no doubt he wants to win and wants to be counted among the NHL elite goalies.

He has to prove it and with a little help from Lalime, it should be very doable for him.