More From Miller
Jul 18, 2008 NHL
Sabres.com also has a short Q and A with Ryan Miller. I really enjoy reading or listening to what Ryan Miller says, as he always comes off as deep-thinking and serious. He knows he’s got a good thing, playing a sport for a living. Here are some of my favorite lines:
but for me it’s a commitment from the team that says they want to go with the core group of guys that we have and try to build a winner.
Someone was talking about this on WGR today…it’s worth remember that Miller played for a few years with Gaustad, Paille, Vanek, Pominville and the like in Rochester. He had no special connection to Drury or Briere, but seeing these guys signing (right Pommers??) might be more important to him.
I feel good. I feel like I’m in good shape. I’ve had a little bit longer to work out and get myself back to neutral. Before I was really pushing it to get back into shape at a peak level, but I feel ready now.
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We have been going over some things to work on monthly during the season so I have some goals outside of just winning hockey games- performance goals and skill goals- to work on to become a better goalie. Getting back to some of those basic attitudes and looking to improve on certain skills that have treated me well in the past will help me throughout the year.
I can’t wait to see his work pay off this year.
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Ryan Miller Signs Five-Year Deal
Jul 18, 2008 NHL
Thanks to Getty Images
According to Sabres.com, Ryan Miller has signed a five-year contract, which will keep him here through 2013-2014. Terms were not disclosed. Now it’s down to Pominville. :D
Adding my own thoughts, well, this is fantastic! Miller is a very solid goalie who got worked over last year. If the team commits to playing Lalime for more than the 6 games or whatever Thibault had last season, I’m thinking Miller will have a great season. Some of my enthusiasm might get tempered once the numbers on this deal are out, but they needed to make this move.
edit: 5 years, $31.25 million as per WGR.
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Vanek - Great Picture
Jul 18, 2008 NHL
Luck be a lady tonight
I just love this picture. Derek Roy looks genuinely pleased for TV. Spacek looks suspicious - perhaps he’s trying to intimidate the refs, knowing how ridiculous some of the calls were last year. Timmy was distracted by something shiny. Spotted at Sabres.com.
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