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Rosen and second round pick for Miller.

I think if Adams said hey you can pick your staff... but Mr Pegula likes these guys and really wants you to take a look at them... fine... but if there was someone he wanted badly to add and couldnt last year that should have been a red flag... HOWEVER after "looking at them" for a full year with this disastrous season I see one of two possibilties... Lindy wants to make changes and cant... or Lindy actually believes that this level of performance by his assistants was acceptable... either one is damning of Lindy... the last and final option not Lindy's fault was they said... go ahead Lindy, hire who you want... and literally no one wanted to come here.... that is a distinct possibility and even more damning of our situation.... bottom line ... not good no matter how you look at it.

If you can't even acknowledge that some of the moves that KA made were good moves, then your objectivity is overwhelmed by your preconceived view of him. As you well know, I have little regard for this Howdy Doody GM. But that doesn't mean that I'm not going to have the objectivity and fairness to give him credit when he does something that is right. When you get to the point where you are locked in with your position without considering a contrary view, then we have reached the point of futility. The deal for McCleod and acquisition of Zucker were good deals. Although it is acknowledged that it wasn't enough to move the needle to the meaningful zone.

It all depends on their frame. Some frames have the ability to add enough bulk and some don't.

From Fairburn in his Sabres' combine summary article, McQueen and his camp said that the secondary injury last season that took him out of the lineup after he'd returned from the back fracture was a muscle strain related to said fracture. There shouldn't be long-term effects from it, and he completed a full testing at the combine. He could be fine. His potential is among the highest of the forwards and he probably doesn't make it to 9. I'm not sure it's wise to let him get past 9 (even if Martin were still on the board). He's almost as big as Thompson but is a legit center, not a winger, and although he's not flying out of position to go hit people, he's plenty physical.

I can’t see how an 18 year old can’t beef up in 3-5 years. 6’5 185 is pretty lanky, more suited for basketball.

US Open golf this week at Oakmont, near Pittsburgh. I can’t get enough of Majors. All of the top guys are playing well except for Rory McIlroy who has had a big dip in form since his Masters win, almost like an extended hangover from completing the career grand slam. Scottie Scheffler is the overwhelming favourite but this game is unpredictable. You’re not going head to head vs a competitor, you’re playing against a field of 150+ others and vs Mother Nature. Thrilling finish to the Canadian Open, Ryan Fox needing 4 extra holes to beat Sam Burns.

In 2010-11, Crosby played 41 of 82 games. In 2011-12, Crosby played 22 of 82 games. In 2012-13, Crosby played 36 of 48 games. HC DDB was able to get that Penguins team to finish 1st, 2nd, and 1st in their division because the roster wasn't just Crosby. The GM was doing a good job, too.

Isn't he the Rag that spit on Tuch a couple seasons back? Audette and Muni seemed to be able to coexist on the same team.

We will trade for him, he will lose his passion for the game and we will trade him to a team that wins the cup. Next.

Yup. As even as you could ever see and then when Sinner got broke on the 1st serve of the final tie break that was it. But learned that in the 5th set (at least in the final round) the tie break is to 10 and not just 7. Was surprised when Alcaraz didn't go nuts when he got to 7-0, but the announcers quickly mentioned he was then 3 points from the championship. Would hate to draw a Spaniard in the French. Seems like an automatic defeat, as even the best player in the world can't close the deal there. 2nd longest final in a major in the modern era.

Sometimes? There should be a list of Adams faux pas that every GM must read on day 1. Thinking back to year one or two after the Pegula purchase, when there was actual hope, there was something on twitter - #Blueprint. Almost comical to think about that today.

That was somethin' else!

Nice...but the mens final was one for the ages.

Not really. Not at his contract price.

I've already given up.

I think he's a bit better than a 3rd line d-man, but his stock and overall play is probably at a low point coming off this year, so he's definitely a buy low situation. As has been mentioned, my interest would be lukewarm since he'll probably command more than he's worth, and not necessarily the right fit for the Sabres. He went through stretches two years ago, where I honestly thought he looked better than Fox, but he's definitely regressed from that.

Just won tickets to see Sublime at CMAC in August. Now I gotta convince the wife to come with but she’s gonna have reservations as I’m gonna be a space cadet for the show.

I’d rather have McDavid from the Oilers. Unfortunately neither he nor Schneider were the players in the rumor. You don’t think he’s an improvement over Muel or Clifton?

Ahh *****. You were there too? I def would have hunted you down. We were maybe 30’ from the center-right of the stage. Right on the edge of the circle of moshers. A beer cup was definitely in jeopardy of going down in that spot! Yeah that video was disturbing LOL. From what I have been led to believe it is a poorly kept secret that Edsel is doing front man duties for Static-X with Wayne gone. So he had quite the night fronting Dope, getting his vocal chords some rest while Gwar did their thing, and then killing it with Static-X. Fun show for sure.

I’d rather have Schneider from the Rags

Why does Terry fly to Montreal to give his “the answers are in the room” speech to the players? This organization can’t be so incompetent that they think that the speech will turn things around when they desperately needed help. But again this is a team that thinks the coaching staff is fine and the goaltending is fine so I have no clue.

Spent the weekend in Central NY for two Avett Brothers shows at Beak and Skiff. And lemme tell you something. That Beak and Skiff venue is really something. I can't say enough good things about the facilities they've put together. I will look forward to returning for more shows (likely the Avetts in 2027). It involves a weekend-away type plan for people in the 716, but it is well worth the effort. Bonus/value added: We stayed in a cottage in the woods of Cazenovia. The cottage is on the same plot as the owner's home -- so a VRBO/Air BnB, but the good kind (since the owner is present and invested). We also kicked around the Village (of Cazenovia) and found a very nice hike to do on Saturday during the day. I was heretofore unfamiliar with the towns and villages that populate that Fingers Lakes stretch of Route 20. Rolling hills, etc. Just beautiful.

Nothing. He's overrated.