Welcome Patrick Lalime!

Patrick Lalime has signed a 2 year, 2 million dollar deal with the Buffalo Sabres, giving Ryan Miller a new backup goalie. Lalime played for the Blackhawks last year, going 16-12-2 with a 2.82 GAA. He performed well when asked last year, including a 4 game winning streak. He was on WGR earlier this afternoon, and said he had talked about playing 15-20 games. Right where it should be, letting Miller rest on those 3 games in 4 nights, back to back travel games.

No other players on their way to Buffalo yet, although a bunch are off the market. Check the live blog at Mirtle for the full measure. Too much for me to keep up with, what with the 3 month old on my lap.  Sabres fans’ dream guy Brooks Orpik is still out there, though, so hope springs yet.