The life of a Buffalo Sabres fan – it is hard not to be jaded.
My journey began back in the 2004-05 season. We are not talking about the NHL but the AHL.
The Rochester Americans boasted an incredibly deep lineup that featured Thomas Vanek, Jason Pominville, Derek Roy, Paul Gaustad and Ryan Miller – all of whom certainly would have been with the Sabres if the NHL season had not been lost to a lockout.
My father brought me to my first game at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester - I remember it like it was yesterday.