First of all congratulations to TEAM CANADA in winning GOLD in Vancouver (and a very successful 2010 Winter Olympics).  Truthfully not many, including me, thought TEAM USA would win SILVER (or even be in the Medal Round at all in these games). 

It does seem Sidney Crosby likes to spoil parties, like at the biggest attended NHL game ever back in 2007 (I’m sure you remember that one) and again in the Gold Medal Game too, but Ryan Miller showed the world he has nothing to be ashamed of…being awarded Olympic Series MVP.  Let’s hope Ryan’s successful Olympic run will carry over for the Sabres for the rest of the regular season and into the playoffs!

Certainly a Hockey Game for the ages, especially for Buffalo/USA Hockey fans!  Ryan Miller has now shown the WORLD what Sabres Fans already knew, a world-class MVP Goalie!  I know this isn’t even the Gold Medal Round but everybody around here is going around like “we’ve won the Stanley Cup” at least for today after the USA win over Canada.  Don’t you really miss Chris Drury (on the Sabres) who also played like a real winner for Team USA?

The Ratings are just in and the GAME is now the most watched sporting event in Canadian history and the 2nd highest rated program in MSNBC history (behind the Barack Obama/Hillary Clinton debate from February 2008)! 

Were you wondering why Ryan wears #39 at the Olympics and #30 on the Sabres?  He wore #39 when he played at Michigan State and while another #39 used to play in Buffalo (Dominic Hasek) he thought it might not be a good idea to wear the same number on the Sabres.

A big congrats to all SABRES Olympians, but especially Good Luck to #30 Ryan Miller (I have a feeling he’ll need it).  Of course this “break” couldn’t have come at a better time for the Team who’s a point back of the Ottawa Senators in the Northeast Division and 5th out of 8 for the playoffs.  Let’s all hope for a “big finish” of the season when it starts again on March 2nd in Pittsburgh against the Stanley Cup Champs!

Rod’s “ONCE IN ABLUE MOON” is out and it’s one he recorded back in 1992. Pieces have been released in different forms around the world, but 6 tracks have never been released in North America. Rod’s versions of the Stones’ “Ruby Tuesday,” Bob Dylan’s “The Groom’s Still Waiting At The Altar,” and Stevie Nicks’ “Stand Back” are all on it, and maybe because Rod recorded “Unplugged…And Seated” back in 1993 (which sold over 3 Million copies) is the reason he didn’t release “Once In A Blue Moon?” Look for it in a retro CD long box at your favorite store.