Buftex Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Just an FYI...tonights Sabres game (Game 5) has been moved to Versus. They were originally supposed to show the Red Wings/Coyotes game...but that series ended in a 4 game sweep, and is over...so Buffalo & Philly it is! For me, this kinda sucks, cuz I was planning on watching the Celtics/Knicks game on ESPN at 7pm, and the re-broadcast of the Sabres/Broad Street Babies at 11:30pm...gonna have to switch it up! No DVR ESPN re-broadcasts the Celtics game at 3am... Had a perfect sports night planned... Game 6, on Easter Sunday, will be on NBC...our stinking local affiliate does not respect NHL games, playoffs or regular season...if the game isn't over in the 3 hours alloted time, they cut to their scheduled program...it happened a couple of years back, when the Sabres were eliminated by the Rangers...IIRC, it went to OT, but we didn't get to see it...this is the only thing that makes me nervous about the new NBC/Versus deal...they say that all NHL Playoff games will be available. It you live in a non-hockey market, like many of us I presume, you may get the end of the game cut off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'm looking forward to watching the game tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I am at MIL's for Easter weekend. She has basic cable..(Channels 2--23) so we listened to the first period on the radio. The desire to watch the game struck and we headed to Apple Granny's in Lewiston to watch. No sooner than we got there, the Phlyers scored. After the Phlyers tied the game, I figured we had jinxed the Sabres so drove home. As we arrived in the driveway, Ennis scored the OT winner. Listening to Rick Jenneret call an OT game winning goal for the Sabres is a joy. Mrs. Lew says that when I watch the Sabres, they do poorly but when we listen on the radio, they do well. So for the rest of the playoffs I will listen. But that won't be hard as when we get back to WV we have to rely on Versus for hockey viewing. Thank goodness for XM radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 But that won't be hard as when we get back to WV we have to rely on Versus for hockey viewing. Thank goodness for XM radio. Well, game 6 is on NBC... But still, resist the temptation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Already have the radio ready to go. Just 21 more hours. The sales of Sabres stuff is off the charts in the stores I have been in this weekend in N F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I watched Game Five real-time all the way up to OT. The wife and I were watching a few episodes of The Office we had DVR'd and I went back to catch the OT winner. I'm really happy to see the Sabres fighting to win every game in this series. I'm a Blues fan but Buffalo is my #2 team to root for- probably due to my love for the Bills. I'm rooting for their success as a fan but also because I know how much the team means to many of you here on this board. I really do hope they can go far and win the Cup. I cannot imagine what that will do for the fans of Buffalo sports. GO SABRES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I am at MIL's for Easter weekend. She has basic cable..(Channels 2--23) so we listened to the first period on the radio. The desire to watch the game struck and we headed to Apple Granny's in Lewiston to watch. No sooner than we got there, the Phlyers scored. After the Phlyers tied the game, I figured we had jinxed the Sabres so drove home. As we arrived in the driveway, Ennis scored the OT winner. Listening to Rick Jenneret call an OT game winning goal for the Sabres is a joy. Mrs. Lew says that when I watch the Sabres, they do poorly but when we listen on the radio, they do well. So for the rest of the playoffs I will listen. But that won't be hard as when we get back to WV we have to rely on Versus for hockey viewing. Thank goodness for XM radio. How will we ever survive after Jenneret retires?? He has THE GREATEST hockey voice of all time, and he's ours! I will rue the day.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Huge opportunity today! I expect a full out Flyer assault and won't predict an outcome due to our Jekyll/Hyde personna. But, IIRC, the Sabres have the chance to win a playoff series for the first time since the Breire/Drury fiasco -In Buffalo-on Easter Sunday-before a national audience-with an Easter Parade of 'Party in the Park', hockey crazed Buffalonians. It has the makings of an unforgettable day in Buffalo sports history. Go Sabres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I am at MIL's for Easter weekend. She has basic cable..(Channels 2--23) so we listened to the first period on the radio. The desire to watch the game struck and we headed to Apple Granny's in Lewiston to watch. No sooner than we got there, the Phlyers scored. After the Phlyers tied the game, I figured we had jinxed the Sabres so drove home. As we arrived in the driveway, Ennis scored the OT winner. Listening to Rick Jenneret call an OT game winning goal for the Sabres is a joy. Mrs. Lew says that when I watch the Sabres, they do poorly but when we listen on the radio, they do well. So for the rest of the playoffs I will listen. But that won't be hard as when we get back to WV we have to rely on Versus for hockey viewing. Thank goodness for XM radio. I listen to him online. He can make watching paint dry exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 On the few occassions the Sabres were on Versus during the regular season I would listen on XM radio and mute the TV sound. Yes Rick is a gem and we should treasure his broadcasts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I listen to him online. He can make watching paint dry exciting. As a Sharks fan I wonder if any of you remember this from last season? You gotta love Randy Hahn and Drew Remenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Well, game 6 is on NBC... But still, resist the temptation. I turned off NBC when the pre-game show was over. Rick J on the radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWVaBeach Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Well that sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 I turned off NBC when the pre-game show was over. Rick J on the radio Not sure why, but the radio broadcast is always about a minute behind any tv broadcast...it is too much of a hassle trying to line it up...we tried yesterday, before I wanted to smack my buddy over the head...the synching got worse every time he tried! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 So, is game 7 going to be on Versus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 So, is game 7 going to be on Versus? Yes, it is scheduled for Verus tomorrow night. A little surprising, because the Bruins & Canadians are playing at the same time...that was the Versus series of choice, early on in the playoffs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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