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It was nice to see our team’s grinders outwork the other team’s home outfit. Nothing fancy. I think Levi had to make the hardest save, but the goaltending was very solid. Patient. In position and square. Dare I say it… efficient, effective, and very very economical.

Good effort tonight in the 2nd and 3rd period. I think Mrtka looked really solld for an 18 year old rookie. Kesselring looked good in his debut. I loved all the effort around the CBJ net. This is the way. I finally realized why I like Byram so much more than Power. Byram is aggressive and looks for opportunities (usually on offense, but he makes an effort on defense as well). Power just seems to let the game come to him.

Interesting. There does seem to be a better focus on defense this year. At least with these players. Much better on the boards as well compared to last year. Georgiev didn't suck. Mrtka runs around too much but you can see the skill. With good coaching and development (?) he might be very good in a few years. Kesselring is tall but lankier than I thought and for his height kind of skinny. Skates well for a big guy but more Tyler Myers than Risto. Not exactly what I thought he was. Need to see more. Not impressed in any way with Doan. One preseason game obviously but if that's him, he's barely a roster player and definitely not a top 6. We may have been sold on some hype and name recognition here. That's all. Can't say I paid attention to everybody.

I would have never guessed there'd be someone pushing for Peaches as a goal song, but this is something I could really get behind. Can you imagine 19000 fans doing the peaches chant?!?! Millions of peaches, Peaches for me. Millions of peaches, Peaches for free. Chills.

only Pre-season, but playing with 1/3 or so of your NHL team, they played a really tough game tonight. Really dominated the last 2 periods. Kesselring stood out, as did Byrum

The score means nothing. What does matter though is the way that the team played. Big and physical, drove the net, protected their crease. Boy a future of Kesserling and Mrtka patrolling the right side for the Sabres could be fun. I think Dunne is the guy that will get some chances this season. He brings everything Lindy wants. He will get some games in the 4th line at some point.

I was actually kind of entertained

Nice close out. Levi did good. Quinner with a ENG to shut down any stress. Helenius with a nice play. Mrtka tossed a guy around. Good. Do it again tomorrow. Debatable. I think they will have more vets out there tomorrow.

I’m actually very hopeful on Kesselring. He has played very well to tonight. However, you can’t just assume a guy with only 2 years of NHL experience will immediately adjust to his new environment, playing a bigger role and thrive. I hope he does. It will be a huge blessing for the franchise.

He looks ready for the AHL

Helenius had a good shift prior. Now, buries one on the rush. I think he *might* be AHL eligible because of his international status. As a Seattle area resident, I hope he gets his season for the T-Birds. Gives me more excuses to hockey.

Taking my son tomorrow, hopefully they play this well.

82-0 season incoming

Was that the Bluejackets #1 line playing tonight? Helenius!!!

Konsta and Quinn

I haven't looked at the entire box score, but CBJ looks to have iced better players than us. Is that right?

He has to go back to Juniors? Can't go to the A? Love it!

would be great

Mrtka protecting the crease after the whistle. Nice.

This was mostly the B roster but you have to like it. If this is Lindy hockey I'm in.

98-0, baby!

Destroyed the Blue Jackets. I don't see a loss on the schedule.