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Your choice. Personally, would prefer the better goalie that gives them the best chance of winning. That's Mr. Blue Jeans.

You honestly think this kid'll buckle under pressure? You haven't been paying attention to what he's been doing pretty much forever.

It looks like the college players that get a game or 2 in the NHL and then go to the AHL for the playoffs actually sign 2 different ATO's. They sign 1 with the NHL club and then after their taste of the NHL they go and sign with the AHL squad and can play in the playoffs for the farm team. That's what Harvard's goalie Mitchell Gibson is doing with the Caps. It didn't make sense that a guy on an ELC could play in the AHL playoffs if he wasn't on the AHL roster on trade down day. And apparently they can't.

He's never played hockey before Friday night? Really?

Put Levi in and give Anderson the backup role for this one. IF somehow Levi has one of his extremely rare bad games, then they have the ancient vet to try to salvage the day. But this season, this net is Levi's for the next 7 (btb's not withstanding).

Bobrovsky getting sick and them having to run with the career AHLer might've been their best move down the stretch.

Barring something horrific, he's going to be a 50 point player this year. Could see him as a 60 point player getting away from Asplund, Hinostroza, and Olofsson. He definitely will be away from the 1st 2 next year. If he were playing with Cozens and Quinn (won't happen, Peterka gets glued to their sides) he definitely would be a 60 point guy. Playing with Jost and Savoie next year, he could do it.

Could see where Skinner could be really hard to get along with / rub people the wrong way especially if they happen to be "system" types or "be professionals at all times and act like you've been here before" types. He didn't get along with Brind'amour and he definitely didn't get along with Krueger. He fits in well with what we have here now.

He very well could make the team out of training camp. But Adams should still be looking for an upgrade over Comrie and UPL. If they end up in a spot where Comrie &/or UPL need to get sent to Ra-cha-cha or get traded, well so be it. The skaters are too close to risk blowing up what could be a great season but for goaltending. And if the guy they bring in ends up getting beaten out. Fine. Just means that Levi really is the real deal.

It ####### better not be. Granato said 3 weeks ago that personnel decisions will be based on having the best chance at winning.

No. Tuesday is Levi day. This team is forever in blue jeans.

As others have pointed out. You are mistaken.

Doubt they have any left that they're good with giving away/selling. Pretty sure there were more people at that game than there were flags given away. But maybe you might get lucky with an E-bay search.

Surprised the linesmen didn't step in when Thompson's jersey got caught around his head. That's when guys get really messed up.

They always do look that way. The goalies USUALLY keep it from becoming reality. But hoping the bottom falls out there.

4 shutouts today. 1 of which didn't matter for the Sabres and 2 of the other 3 helped. Only the Swamp Cats won.

7 more wins boys.

The Ducks in 1 of their myriad permutations would like to have a word.

Yes, and every single one of us has been saying that. Personally, expect the Sabres can lose to the Canes (they'd better be able to lose that one, as it's extremely likely that's an L). 93 will likely be enough to get in. If everything breaks their way, 91 might get them there. They can still get to 95 and that could be what it takes as Pittsburgh doesn't have much in their way after Filly & Joisey.

Bandits are in Hamilton taking on the Toronto Rock at 7PM. Game is on ESPN News.

At least it isn't Anderson. (Realize he's still hurt. Even if he wasn't don't want him anywhere near this game.) Would rather have had Comrie if Levi isn't getting the start. Granato - pull him quick if necessary. This is a must win.

A win tonight and they at minimum this year tie their best post-tank finish. They'd be at 81 for the 1st time since Bylsma'a 1st season behind the bench. Start Levi and let's have fun with this run.

D*mn it's early.

D pairings: Samuelsson Dahlin Power Jokiharju Bryson Lyubushkin F's Mittelstadt is in Thimpson's place & Greenway where Mitts normally is.

Samuelsson and Greenway are on the ice. No Thompson.