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It’s one of those things… the Oilers are trying to send a message. The Panthers received the message and escalated to a level the Oilers can’t handle. Panthers don’t care. And the Sabres have maybe 3 guys capable of handling this type of game on their entire roster.

The Oilers just learned they can't hang with the Cats with the fisticuffs. This could be an inflection point in the series.

A piece of you dies any way, no matter what you do.

Can't wait to see what they try and call here.

That was close to an old fashion hockey fight.

Every time I watch the playoffs, an angel gets their wings.

Edmonton is unraveling like the Sabres after an opposing goalie is pulled.

Tic tac toe on the Panther PP. Reinhart with the no-look backhand for the primary assist. Rodrigues winning PP o-zone draws. The Sabres had the basis of a team.

Every time I watch the playoffs, a piece of me dies.

Every time I watch the Panthers my anger at letting Sam go increases.

Florida's PP is either meh or WOW!

Reinhart feels the game.

Are you saying you agree with me that we need size and grit players, who are a few badass players? If so we are fine. The problem is—which you completely ignore—is every time someone brings up size (meaning size and toughness) you denigrate it. But no one is simply arguing for size. They are arguing for tough players with size. Are you saying you think that Zach Benson could put this kind of hit on McDavid as well? And be tough enough to handle himself when someone comes after him? That is grit and size. physicality. And they have the horses to put not only hits on players but if anyone starts something they aren’t going to get beat down so bad they take a year to get the little grit they had back (as with the “workhorse from whitehorse”). Benson doesn’t have the size or the level of nasty grit that is required for this. That is not to say Benson isn’t a nice player. But he is far from a first line player. He doesn’t have the grit they need to do the dirty work. And he is no Brad Marchand. Who is a rarity. Once in a generation. Benson is never going to be an 80-100 minute a year penalty player because he agitates guys Take Pat Maroon. He polices the ice for the Lightning when they were winning. And there isn’t anyone like that on this team and that is exactly what the Sabres need among other items. Nor is there a Victor Hedman who is so rugged no one is going to challenge him. My point all along, for a couple of years, (as well as others on here), has been that we need toughness of all sizes but also size and physicality to go with it. Not every player has to be big. Not every player has to be able to stand up to other teams’ tough guys. But the Sabres need several players with physicality and size to handle the likes of a Tkachuk. And to go into corners and have the strength to take the puck away or protect it. Or to physically dominate at times. If they want to be competitive for a Cup. They haven’t been physically dominant or had a player of that type since Evander Kane left.

Really? It was a hypothetical so, if you do x your D is thin. FFS. Ya sure, I've been pretending to be a Sabres fan since the 1970s. That's the real narrative. You cracked the case Sherlock. F I

I really like the behind the goalie camera view. I wish broadcasts would do this more often during sustained pressure. All about good team defense 😂

They won when they put Skinner in the lineup. Ponder that one!

Also dig the replay. Skates collide and McDavid going for a repair but Ekblad did one that no one does vs. McDavid. F(orget) the puck, take the body. They also score in bunches like no one else.

But the Panthers are just the kind of team that can exploit a team that presses too hard.

I think we can all agree to one thing though, the should have dressed Skinner. They don’t have enough Sabres.

Panthers putting on a clinic. However Edmonton is one of the few teams that can score in bunches. Not over yet.

All. Of. It. All the money.

Ummm. So. Bennett. How much money do you want this offseason?

Samson needed that after missing a wide open net in the first.

Samuelson has trade value. But only if you retain. Some GMs would like his size at $2M. But for the Sabres it’d be better for the cap to buyout than retain. That said, he’s still only 24 and could round into a serviceable D-man if he could reach his rookie level of play again.