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I might take it a step further and suggest that if his fiancee and future wife must stay in Sweden to be nearer to her medical team and precluded from joining Dahlin in the US as a result, then Dahlin may choose to simply stay there, too. Tough situation for everyone involved.

It’s not up to me to explain why McConkey wasn’t a scheme fit or not in the opinion of the Bills braintrust. I merely pointed out at it IS a consideration for every team in the league. Yes, the Bills needed to replace Diggs but, AT THE TIME, McConkey was projected to be a slot receiver, where he spent the vast majority of his time his first two seasons BTW. We already HAD enough slot guys. You don’t replace Diggs, who wasn’t a slot receiver, with a projected slot receiver. It’s great that McConkey has shown he can also operate out wide, but there were concerns about that with the return of Keenan Allen this year. Wish we had him, too, but Beane and Co. don’t have the benefit of our 20/20 hindsight. And for the record, nothing about my position in discussion this has ANYTHING to do with Coleman. I can say he leaves a lot to be desired while at the same time explaining why the Bills had legitimate reasons to bypass other receivers in that draft at the time. They are two distinct issues in my mind.

I think we're just going to have to deal with Dahlin taking a couple of weeks off two or three times per season.

I did my part and put a small wager on the Mammoth to win. We'll find out which will emerge on top? The immovable object (Sabres losing) or the irresistable force? (my inability to win a wager.)

If I'm the coach, UPL is my offering to Colorado. I keep Lyon for the Detroit Revenge game (it's a potential 4-point swing game in-division and the game they need to win). Luukkonen gets the "fun" games... red-hot Avs, angry McDavid? Go get 'em, Tiger. If he wants to keep his job as a backup, he can do so by playing the best hockey of his life. And if not, I don't worry that he gives up 6 in a 7-1 loss.

Lindy said the other day they planned to give Ellis a start during the road trip.

We have a co-GM that believed in him. Does he still believe? Is this a change-of-scenery situation?

Well I think you're wrong. That's what I think. 🤢

I don't think Taro or anyone had any issue with the bulk of your statement/argument, except that first sentence (bolded). That's what caused the question and response. Ted had been an NHL head coach for 4 seasons (and some Team Latvia years) before he was kindly resurrected to be sacrificed by the Pegula Tank.

Massive Woes. So it is, in fact, a perfect title, by your reckoning.

Good to hear. I hope you are correct.

Ellis was the first goalie off the ice for practise which almost always means they are starting, so it better be him tonight If Lindy goes back to UPL my god

My App says its UPL and Vejmelka. I suppose they are saving Lyon for the Avs and that Ellis is just a mirage.

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Love Anja Taylor Joy as an actress.... She was amazing in the Queens Gambit as well. The menu was decent.

This year and next sound like a problem to me. He might be able to get out of his contract with the Sabres holding his NHL rights if he ever wanted to come back? Then there is injury and liability to consider.

Maybe it's a time zone thing, but do we have any clues on the starting lineups/goalies?

The Athletic only had ESPN+. I agree it was nearly perfect. Now it is.

The time zone is important to some. Last 3 games: 2-1 OT loss at home, 2-0 home loss to St. Lousy, and 6-3 road loss to Carolina It is Nov 12th and the Sabres are looking for their first road win of the season, tomorrow they play the Avs so here we go ... I think we can say this is a Must Win.

Question here. Since this is a very serious rehab period for her, could Ras ask for a “pause” in his contract and play in Sweden this year and next? Contract years would resume when he comes back?

Not all fans live in the area, and leverage MSG for access. I like knowing if ESPN+ is carrying the game. Plus, the game starts at 6pm, not 9pm….pacific time zone and all. But I get it. Nothing more important than your opinion, nothing less important than mine. My dad still says options are like @$$holes, everyone has one. It’s why some of these threads go on and on.

Pluribus on AppleTV looks interesting. But AppleTV won't let me sign up lol.

Scheme is important, but lets not confuse scheme and needs. BPA is important too. Knowing when to go with one or the other is also important. Beane is coming up on the wrong side of these draft decisions much to often. Kiiar Elam was another "scheme guy" until he wasn't. Q. What did Beane need in that draft? Ans. He needed a WR to replace Diggs. That was Need #1 and he didn't do it in the draft or in free agency. Now a second year has past and he still has not done it. Beane had a board with Worthy, Legette, McConkey, Franklin, and Coleman all there. What was it about Coleman that was so compelling? He could jump like a basketball player and get to contested balls. What was the down side of Coleman? Lots - namely speed, knowledge of the position, and football experience. Right now the downside is far outweighing the positives. On top of that McDermott is complaining about his effort. Neither of you can tell me what it is about McConkey that does not fit the Bills needs or their scheme. He was highly regarded for his ability to get open and catch. He is faster, quicker, and a better route runner than Coleman - all measureables that were known. He had a much better college career on a great team in Georgia. He had late first and early 2nd round draft grades. Right now he is playing like the best WR in the draft although Marvin Harrison Jr is starting to emerge. What happens when Brady gets fired and we get a new OC and that person has a new scheme? Do we replace all the players to met a new scheme? Of course not. You draft the best players you can find, then you adapt the scheme based on the players. I am harping on this because you and @Porous Five Hole keep telling me that McConkey does not fit the scheme, and he does not bring what the Bills needs. I will not buy this. So far it looks like Beane missed on this pick. The reality for all to see is that McConkey is bringing exactly what the Bills needed to the San Diego Chargers, and Coleman is still learning and playing an inconsistent game. Coleman has had flashes but more often than not he is not getting the job done.

An excerpt from Jim Kubiak’s weekly BN critique of the previous game confirms what I’ve been seeing from Josh as well. For as much as we complain nobody is getting open, he often isn’t throwing to them when they are. Something has just seemed off for a while now. He appears a half step slower and his fastball is lacking as well. Almost like he doesn’t trust his arm to make medium range throws with the necessary zip. I suspect he’s nursing an injury of some sort.

It's an MSG game. Otherwise it's a near perfect title. IMHO we don't need media info UNLESS it's not an MSG game.