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I get the impression Eichel really likes playing in Vegas (the city) and the organization isn't bad also. The only way I see him leaving is, well, 2 ways: 1.) Vegas isn't big on giving him top dollar, for a guy who HAS had injury issues and is entering his 30's when the new contract starts. 2.) He wants to play in Boston.

I’m well acquainted with the ramifications but thanks for the feedback nonetheless. I’m not necessarily advocating for the commitment of our fighting men and women in any theater, let alone this one. We can certainly come to the aid of our allies without sending boots on the ground but given Trump’s previous denouncements of NATO and his reluctance to condemn anything Putin does, I have to wonder if he will honor our commitment, regardless.

Playoffs here we come!!!

Yowza. Blowing a .2 in the afternoon, with kids in the car, is really, really something. (And I'll assume for the sake of this discussion that the breathalyzer was working properly.) Seems safe to say that it's time for Mair to reevaluate his relationship with alcohol (i.e., stop drinking).

Hard to argue with anything that was said in that.

If UPL misses extended time, its very likely levi. I think Georgiev would clear waivers, or you keep 3 (because you have none).

Article 4 gets the ball rolling by convening discussions. If Article 5 is enacted it would not mean every member nation has to send armed forces. Essentially it calls for the mutual defense with each member doing so how they see fit. I would be cautious about committing our military forces to that one theatre if it comes to that.

Big Ed will be out a couple weeks at least. The only guy on D who showed up last Sunday. Ankle injury. Got stepped on in Wednesday’s practice. JFC.

Benson's new nickname: "Mini Donuts."

Have to agree: We been here

Either way we aren’t going anywhere with our goaltending unless Levi turns into a legit top tier player this season.

Yep this is so important, and I do really think that it can happen, Levi is an extremely hard worker. I fully expect him starting game one in the NHL this year now with Lyon as his back up, and Georgiev on waivers to the AHL Becasue you dont sign Georgiev if UPL was only gonna be out a week or two

How does a UPL undisclosed injury affect everyone’s hopium intake?

We've got a game tonight!

I'm guessing this as well. Georgiev had a good age 26 season, but it's otherwise been a downward spiral for him. He gets a chance to get a mini resurrection to his career --- but he is not blocking Levi if Luukkonen is out for a longer term. No timetable seems... either like normal Ruffspeak or a bit alarming.

Nothing would be better for the Sabres than Levi making his Ryan Miller move.

If this is long term, I’m thinking this is the start of the Levi era.

I dont get surprised by the crazy stuff you love to post. Idiotic is a little too strong, don't be calling yourself an idiot over it though.

Chances of all these things happening in the same season are slim. My take is this: 1 Tage Thompson is going to have a monster year Maybe. For this to happen he has to stay healthy. He has to click with a line. The PP has to improve. 2 Zach Benson is going to improve the top 6 Benson will likely improve his game but how much that improves the top 6 is debatable. He may not even be on it very much. 3 Josh Norris will be a notable upgrade on Dylan Cozens Yes, he is definitely an upgrade if healthy. 4 Jack Quinn will replace JJ Peterka I think they were always about the same, and maybe Peterka was the slightly better player. JJP is sturdier and more reliable. We shall see what Quinn brings but I would not bank on him. 5 Michael Kesselring is exactly what the blue line was missing We don't know this. He has to emerge from a bottom 6 to top 4. I do think he could be solid and will help. 6 Josh Doan is exactly what the forward ranks were missing We really don't know how this either. He could be a solid 3rd liner that plays with grit, we need that. 7 Lindy knows the roster and they know him Ruff's legacy is on the line. His coaching staff is not impressive. 8 This defence corps is going to create a *****-ton of offence They will create offense, can they provide defense? 9 The team is going to play better defence It has to get better, but how much better? 10 The goaltending can’t possibly get worse It actually could get worse, but I think Lyon will be as good as Reimer was at the end of the season. 11 - They need vets like Tuch, McLeod, and Zucker to continue to contribute. 12 - Attitude: They have to be resilient playing in front of sparse home crowds until they can bring hockey excitement back to the region. They have to stay in the race and not fold early as usual. This team needs a chip on it shoulder and they have to learn how to win. They have to earn the right to win as McDermott says. A lot has to happen to fix this team.

My man, that is the tippiest of the tip of your iceberg of problems. 😀

This is a feckless attempt by Adams to claim that he's done something to address the goaltending position.

If you want a winning team, signing a mega-contract makes that unlikely. I think sign for $15 million, and enable the team to sign a secondary scoring threat for $5 million, rather than sign for $20 million and hope you can carry the team every night. The Panthers are back-to-back champs for a reason, and I find it funny McDavid would look at that team and decide he needs to make bank. I have no issue with players going for top dollar, but I think they need to be hoenst and say they are feathering their nest rather than that they want to win.

When push comes to shove in Eastern Europe, (we are already way past pushed) will Trump honor our commitment to the greatest international treaty in history and stand beside our NATO allies or will he continue to assist Putin by bad mouthing our partners and sit on the sidelines? Given his previous proclivity to suck up to Putin and being used as tool for Russian aims, my bet is on the latter. Shame.

Adam Mair has to be pretty high on their list of targets. Still, I’d expect them to go after someone like Wayne Presley first.

I love it when you don’t even have to change the names. Pickett at QB, that pitcher named Balfour… But yes, three or four was a great one.