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He is a +/- monster on all his teams. I just think the overall package he brings is something the Sabres could really use. Add him to Benson and Helenuis and start to change the culture that has been brutal for 15 years.

You make an interesting and targeted point about Norris and his durability. It was apparent that Ottawa traded him because of his injury history. So our GM trades Cozens and Gilbert for him and Bernard-Docker. After the trade, Norris gets hurt and possibly aggravating a previous lingering injury forcing him out of the lineup. Did this trade help or hurt us? I can't say for sure that it helped us, but I can say that it didn't hurt us. Sometimes, for a variety of reasons trades work in your favor more due to the subtraction than to the addition. Cozens was clearly struggling/pressing here and needed a change of scenery. His departure gave Krebs more playing time and a higher role. I thought he took advantage of that opportunity. I still peg him as a lower line center. I also thought that Bernard-Docker played reasonably well as a lower pairing blueliner. The big question is whether Norris can stay healthy. (You suggest that it is dubious.) If he can, then I would consider the trade a very good deal for the problematic GM. As I stated in a prior post, it is essential that another second-line player be added to the mix this offseason. And considering the assets we have on hand, it should be doable.

Terry was never that cool. He’s a square’s square, man.

Heck of a series I vaguely remember those 20 + years ago.

I had no problem with the penalty. I have always hated the idea of "put the whistles away and let them play." A penalty is a penalty no matter when it happens and it’s not like it was a borderline judgement call. He did tackle the guy.

Haven’t seen helenius play. What type of a player is he?

Damn man I was just thinking Cindi Time after time

I'd toss Zeimer in there as well.

With Benson and Helenius they might already have started changing culture.

I liked the Landeskog fairy tale story better than the Rantanen revenge tour but what can you do. He certainly came alive and stuck it to them. The late penalty was bs though. That was most definitely not a late game tied game 7 playoff call. Hated that. Guess the refs feared a long overtime and wanted to go home.

If Dallas gets Robertson and Miro back they will be the favorites to win the Cup

I'm not doubtful. I'm sure he's not.

Probably but a bit trickier. He is the local boy so he might want to stick it out. Maybe. Likely not though.

FIFY

I can understand Colorado’s frustration. Not the sort of call that is typically made, tied with 4 minutes left in game 7. Incredible game though.

No love for the Stars, but I’m fine with this year’s version of the Avalanche blowing a two-goal 3rd period lead to lose in regulation. My cold Sabres heart was temporarily warmed.

I watched the full game too. Martin got the 2G, player of the game (Ivankovic should have got it) and led Team Canada at +4. They haven't updated it, but I think he'll get the tournament lead at +15. I wanted to see him get the hat trick, but TBH he seemed disinterested... I thought he was coasting from about the 5-0 mark. Not sure if that's a cause for concern or a pro given the team had the game won and he's team first? Edit: Here's the final +/- leaders.

Rantanen with a Hatty in the 3rd. Talk about a trade backfiring. Wow.

Rat put away the Avs.

Yeah, I’m not trying to go against the stars just because I definitely don’t like them as most Sabres fans don’t, but that seemed very unfair to do that with five minutes left in the game seven. If I’m an Avs fan, I’m losing my sh*t rn. Colorado’s coach probably could get fired here now. I’d be just beside myself if I’m one of the avalanche players.

Rat says take that.

Not only that, but then Drury just got cross checked without a call. It was a fine game without the stripes, but Alas, they need to get some attention.

Anyone else think that penalty call was a bit questionable? Especially at this time in a game seven. I feel like it would have to be something absolutely egregious to make that call with five minutes left.

Avs collapsing.