diff --git a/lib/storage.js b/lib/storage.js
index 539d83be..3721fe41 100644
--- a/lib/storage.js
+++ b/lib/storage.js
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ Piece.prototype.reserveBlock = function (endGame) {
 
 Piece.prototype.cancelBlock = function (offset) {
   var self = this
-  if (!self.buffer || !self._verifyOffset(offset)) {
+  if (!self._verifyOffset(offset)) {
     return false
   }