August is Such a Happy Month.

The earlier we are before training camp, the more I seem to like Ryan Miller. It’s a weird thing I cannot explain…

I think it’s because deep down inside, I don’t actually mind him, and he’s a mellow guy when in his presence. Also, I haven’t seen him since…April? So four months off does a lot for me.

Also, he hasn’t had the chance to blow it, yet.

But he made his return to the Pepsi Center this morning (apparently he was there before orientation camp, but how the hell was I suppose to know that?) He got new pads, I suppose that’s to him what getting a new notebook is to me.

Speaking of goalies, one of my friends reminded me today that Patty had hip surgery/hernia surgery. I knew about this, it just slipped my mind throughout the summer. He said he saw him in Wegmans (they’re always in Wegmans) about a month ago and he was limping.

SUDDENLY that means he’s a goner (or will be at the end of his contract) and Johnas, who has NEVER even played in the NHL, will be taking his place. Because of a little limp! He said on the Sabres show that he was fine! Also, Darcy said that he’s going to be in net/bench this season…and this will be the one time ever that I use Darcy as an advantage, so please save this post.

He said on the Sabres show that he was doing fine, and why would anyone lie to Kevin? I think I’m just freaking out for nothing, people like to screw with me. I probably won’t feel better until I see him, which is hopefully soon…because this entire hockey year is all pushed back a week.

I believe in you, Patty Cakes. You’ve survived through tougher things, and you’re not going anywhere.

This is the video in which Shelby said Betruzzi is the actual Patty Cakes.

Clearly, this was a minor filler post.