Creating The 2013-14 Buffalo Sabres Soundtrack


A few weeks ago, we gave you the ultimate playlist for the 2013 Buffalo Bills. Now, with hockey season just around the corner, buffaBLOG proudly presents the 2013-14 Sabres Soundtrack - songs you can listen to as you're riding to and back from the arena, wondering why Ryan Miller still hasn't been traded.

Depeche Mode - "Suffer Well"

To General Manager Darcy Regier, who memorably claimed that the Sabres rebuilding "may require some suffering." For fans hoping to see the team their two-year playoff drought, his words weren't exactly encouraging.

Rolling Stones - "No Expectations"

Of course, Regier is certainly not the only one to express this sentiment. Just about every prominent hockey writer in the country thinks the Sabres are in for a rough campaign. Buffalo News writers John Vogl, Mike Harrington, and Bucky Gleason all have the Sabres missing the playoffs, and none of them pick them to finish higher than 12th in the conference. The Sabres might not be doomed just yet, but no one seems to be expecting much from them this year.

Pink Floyd - "Money"

To Vile Leino, who really needs to start living up to that $27 million contract he signed in 2011. In his first season in Buffalo, he was practically invisible, and last year, injuries limited him to just nine games. Leino isn't too popular at that this point, but if he become a solid contributor, he could win back some of the fans who have turned on him.

Counting Crows - "Hanginaround"

To Drew Stafford, who is just kind of...hangin' around at this point.

LL Cool J - "Mama Said Knock You Out"

To Tyler Myers, the player most desperately in need of a comeback. After winning the Calder Trophy as a rookie, Myers' play has declined with each passing year, and the fans our running out of patience. Hopefully, right now Myers is shadowboxing, and jamming to some old school LL, getting ready to remind us why we loved him in the first place.

John Denver - "Leaving On a Jet Plane"

To Thomas Vanek and Ryan Miller, the two longest-tenured Sabres, and subject of trade rumors for some time now. It's been speculated that both will be moved near the trade deadline, but one can't help wondering how that might change based on the team's performance. If 2009-10 Miller comes back, and the team is playoff contention, it's pretty unlikely that they move, but if the team is as bad as most experts expect them to be, don't be shocked to see Miller and Vanek out the door.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - "The Waiting"

To backup goalie Jhonas Enroth, who probably thought he'd get a chance to start by now. In May and June, there was loads of talk that Miller would be moved in the summer, clearing the way for the Enroth era. Instead, the Sabres couldn't find an offer they were willing to take and #30 is the primary man behind the pipes until further notice. Your day will come, Jhonas.

John Sebastian - "Welcome Back"

To Henrik Tallinder , who makes his triumphant return to Buffalo this year after a stint with the Devils. Tallinder may not be the same player he was during his peak years with the Sabres, but his experience could be beneficial to a very young group of defensement.

Mott The Hoople - "All The Young Dudes"

To all the young dudes on this team! The Sabres are definitely in the midst of a youth movement, as practically half their roster was born in the 90s. Tyler Ennis and Cody Hodgson will be expected to be major contributors, while Marcus Foligno has looked good in stretches, and could thrive in his first full-length season. After not doing a whole lot lat year, Mikhail Grigorenko should be major improvements. So yeah...lot of young dudes there.

The Kinks - "Apeman"

To Patrick Kaleta, because he's an apeman. He's an ape man, he's an ape ape man, oh he's an apeman.

Nena - "99 Luftballoons"

To newly-minted captain Christian Ehrhoff because....he's German? Yeah, that'll work.

Nas ft. Puff Daddy - "Hate Me Now"

To Head Coach Ron Rolston, because, well, a lot of people seem to hate him. It's not really his fault. Lindy Ruff left a huge impression on this city, and his replacement is bound to face a lot of scrutiny. However, it's worth noting that the team performed better under Rolston than under Ruff last year, so perhaps we should give a fair shake.





John Hugar

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