Rory Fitzpatrick is coming back to Western NY!

[Michael82]

Rochester that is.... :up:




Rory Fitzpatrick is coming home again.

The Irondequoit native signed a two-year, free-agent contract with the NHL's (http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080704/SPORTS02/807040338/1007/SPORTS#) Florida Panthers on Thursday, but he's well aware he's expected to be the veteran leader on defense for the Rochester Americans.

Fitpatrick, 33, has no problem with that, either. He is prepared to guide the Panthers' prospects on defense while at the same time proving the NHL hasn't passed him by.

He missed half of last season because of a sports hernia, undergoing surgery in January.

The injury was a factor in him losing his job on the Philadelphia Flyers defense. When he returned after surgery, he finished the season with the AHL's Philadelphia Phantoms.
"I'm confident in my ability that I can play in the NHL," he said, "whether as a call-up or a permanent position."

The Panthers wanted a veteran on the blue line and believe Fitzpatrick is the perfect fit.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080704/SPORTS02/807040338/1007/SPORTS


I know this is not Sabres related, but I thought it was pretty cool. Plus he is a former Sabre. :D

[THATHURMANATOR]

**** THE AMERICANS.

[Michael82]

**** THE AMERICANS.
:rolleyes:

[RockStar36]

Yuck. Rochester and Fitzpatrick.

[THATHURMANATOR]

:puke:

[Michael82]

Yuck. Rochester and Fitzpatrick.
Boy, glad to see you can keep it mature. And to think, you are the same guy that *****es when other people act stupid. :blahblah:

[THATHURMANATOR]

They are an enemy team now. What do you what from us?

[Dr. Lecter]

The Sabres could use a guy like that. A vet D-man to play in the minors would be nice.

[Michael82]

They are an enemy team now. What do you what from us?
uhh, no they aren't. They don't even play eachother. :::


And as far as I know, Rochester is still around the corner from Buffalo and in the same part of New York state.

[Michael82]

The Sabres could use a guy like that. A vet D-man to play in the minors would be nice.
That's what I'm saying. sure he's not that good anymore, but he's a vet guy that will work with the other young guys in Rochester. Plus he's back home again. I like it! :up:

[Dr. Lecter]

uhh, no they aren't. They don't even play eachother. :::


And as far as I know, Rochester is still around the corner from Buffalo and in the same part of New York state.

I like the city, but not the people. :D

[THATHURMANATOR]

uhh, no they aren't. They don't even play eachother. :::


And as far as I know, Rochester is still around the corner from Buffalo and in the same part of New York state.
They support the Florida Panthers who are in direct competition with the Sabres. They are helping the enemy.

[Michael82]

I like the city, but not the people. :D
Bastard! :mad:

[mchurchfie]

:lolpoint:
:rolleyes:

[RockStar36]

Sorry Mikey, I don't like Fitzpatrick. Wasn't he the guy who just stood on the ice with his head up his ass while Carolina scored the go ahead goal in game 7?

[camelcowboy]

Sorry Mikey, I don't like Fitzpatrick. Wasn't he the guy who just stood on the ice with his head up his ass while Carolina scored the go ahead goal in game 7?
yes, he is the one! He sucks, him and Rochester should go good with each other.

[RockStar36]

yes, he is the one! He sucks, him and Rochester should go good with each other.

I'm glad someone confirmed it for me.

Now Mikey, why the hell should I..

A. Like Rory Fitzpatrick
B. Be glad he is playing Rochester

[Michael82]

Sorry Mikey, I don't like Fitzpatrick. Wasn't he the guy who just stood on the ice with his head up his ass while Carolina scored the go ahead goal in game 7?
I know he wasn't alone when Carolina scored that goal. :ill:

[mchurchfie]

Sorry Mikey, I don't like Fitzpatrick. Wasn't he the guy who just stood on the ice with his head up his ass while Carolina scored the go ahead goal in game 7?
The puck was right in front of him, if the dumbass would have looked down on the ice he could have cleared it.:shakeno:

[mchurchfie]

I know he wasn't alone when Carolina scored that goal. :ill:
He was the closest one to the puck. Instead of looking down on the ice where the game was being played he was looking up, probably trying to find his Mom and Dad in the stands.:cynic:

[JD]

Hey Mikey, before you get too excited.

Check out this lovely video.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NI-4ZZ3ziL4

Fast forward to 1:20
Notice where the puck is when its shot, let me know whose skate it was next to.

[mchurchfie]

:ill:

[Michael82]

Hey Mikey, before you get too excited.

Check out this lovely video.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NI-4ZZ3ziL4

Fast forward to 1:20
Notice where the puck is when its shot, let me know whose skate it was next to.
Why'd you have to bring that awful memory up? :ill:

I'm not excited, I'm just glad to see another hometown guy back. He was a fan favorite here and he's a good leader that can work with the young kids on defense. :up:

[JD]

Why'd you have to bring that awful memory up? :ill:

I'm not excited, I'm just glad to see another hometown guy back. He was a fan favorite here and he's a good leader that can work with the young kids on defense. :up:

Fan favorite? Because a bunch of people thought it was funny to put a joke of a player into the all-star game? I wouldn't want him teaching my kid defense, that video would be the first thing I'd show for what not to do when playing in a crucial game. He looked everywhere but DOWN for that ****ing puck. ****!

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

:roflmao: enjoy Florida Rochester your going to be the laughing stock in the AHL for a long time. While the Sabres prospects will thrive in Portland.

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

remember this?, I do those stupid Canucks fans wanted him to go to 2007 All Star Game so they made this and stuffed the NHL vote box. He only scored 1 goal the whole season.


VOTE FOR RORY

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