I put the date in the title for a reason. And if any of yous guys or gals or total broskis can remember back to May 2009 . . . WITHOUT LOOKIN! The only reward is that you were there in your mind and spirit. Or whatever.

Here's what Vogl (of all people) said at the time:

Only in the gifted mind of Gord Downie could Derek Roy replace Bobby Orr.

It was the spring of 2007, and the Sabres' two-year run into the hearts and imagination of hockey fans was in full swing. Buffalo and Ottawa were playing in the Eastern Conference final, but May 18 was a rest day. The attention of many locals turned to Erie, Pa.

Legendary Canadian rockers The Tragically Hip had a concert in Warner Theatre. The hall was packed with fans in Sabres gear, and the eclectic lead singer knew it.

During the song "Fireworks," which starts off by detailing a young man's transition from hockey to girls, Downie paid homage to the Sabres. The original lyrics, "You held my hand and we walked home the long way, you were loosening my grip on Bobby Orr," suddenly and shockingly became, "You held my hand and we walked home the long way, you were loosening my grip on Derek Roy."

Amazingly, there's video.

And this is that video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59GgGVKpmms