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They did change S&C coaches. Clearly, the last guy was the problem. 😒

Is it greed or hubris? The league has grown its footprint substantially under Bettman's tenure and its revenues. Is it that he feels he needs more or that he mistakenly believes he's the only one that could've made it happen? The NHL's grown its footprint more than his former boss' league did since he swapped from bouncey ball to puck. Wouldn't be at all surprised to find he believes that's because he switched leagues.

Boston is another team that that Sabres should be able to compete with. Agree that hopefully they give Lyon the start rather than find out what Ellis has in the Garden. (Still am frustrated over the decision to give Malarchuk the start in game 2 in Beantown so many years ago. This new barn isn't as tough to win in as the old one, but still, let's not find out what Ellis can do by throwing him in there.) And, like Liger, would rather have Johnson paired with Power rather than Timmons. Timmons was brought in to be the 6. Keep him there with Samuelsson. And for the love of all things Holy, don't surprise us with Bryson getting the start over the player they refer to as RJ. Doubt the B's are looking past anybody, but hopefully they're expecting a cakewalk. Not happy that the Sabres are effectively walking into this game down 1-0 as it's quite likely the B's get a PP goal and the Sabres don't; but it is what it is. Just means they need to be 2 goals better than them at even strength. Win this, and worry about the Avs on Monday.

Appert is an idiot. He claims to have spent the entire off-season studying effective PPs and working with the analytics department to really revamp things and make the PP more effective. The ONLY thing that was modified effectively from last year was Norris was brought in to take FOs on the PP so they didn't have to try that ridiculous entry right from the get go. But he's now broken again, so they're back where they started. Honestly can't recall disliking any coach on this team more than Appert (and Wilford is neck and neck with him). Krueger, Housley, Rolston, Goober; none of them were as infuriating as this idiot. And they all were really bad at their job. There are SOOOOOO many things this unit could be doing to actually be effective. Most all of them have been listed here myriad times. And that idiot is in line to be the next HC. Have no idea what this management team is attempting to accomplish.

One word: Appert.

Pretty sure you're getting the highlighted one, unfortunately.

Is it because they bumped Byram up into Norris' spot on PP1?

Worse than a waste of a roster space. He took the stupid penalty that led to the icing that led to him being unable to move the puck 4' out of the zone off that next faceoff that led to the game winner being scored. Great choice, Lindy. 😒

We shall see. Personally, expect there's a better likelihood the early January week 18 game is on the road. (Probably week 17 too.) So there's plenty of time to get the rink in & out for New Year's day.

Umm, is the answer "people that were in a coma the past 3 years?"

And apparently they've come up with a workaround to effectively only have 1 goal song. Worked last night.

Wonder if the Sabres owner has any juice with the Bills owner? They might be able to work something out.

Yes. But IIRC they hired a new Marketing VP recently. So, that would make the timing make more sense.

And not saying this season will be anything like that one (this team doesn't have a Hasek), but in the very 1st season in the MMArena, with a coach in his 2nd season leading the team, they got crushed by the Wings in the home opener looking terrible in the process. They won their division that year. It's 1 game. But, yes, it is very discouraging.

No data on Pegula. Expect he was there. Bettman was in the building, so Terry most likely was too. Thurman banged the drum as the game began. (You likely knew that.)

Saddened that they've nearly broken you. When they get you to a point that you're ready to come back; the door will be open. We'll leave that (faint) light on for you.

Johnson is in the warm-ups. Unfortunately, so is Bryson. So, maybe there's hope Lindy comes to his senses. (Didn't notice Timmons, but some guys already headed to the dressing room.) Did not see Power, but again, some already left the ice.

Flip side of that is, the Rags could be gripping the sticks rather tightly should the Sabres get through the 1st 5 or 6 minutes without giving one up.

Neither is Mike Grier's actual brother. He's pretty bad at the job too. Interesting how little success Mike's 2 "brothers" have had as GMs. Mike hasn't had any success yet either, but he's set himself up to have a big off-season next year. Expect he'll be successful way before either Chris gets it figured out.

Lyon. (Technically Fox own goaling, but Lyon will get credit for it.)

Any updates?

Zuckerberg would claim infringement. MySabres is available though. (Maybe that's what we get when the 'hood shrinks some more. 😉 )

Hope springs eternal and Lyon did have that one magical run while Bobrovsky was out, but he's had opportunities to seize the starters job in the past and has never been able to take the reins. Expect a more realistic hope is that he can be "the guy" for the month of October and then either UPL finally gets out of his own head or one of the little AHLers get an opportunity and seize the day. Either way, go Sabres.

Heard that's what they wanted to call it, but apparently Adams thought it was referring to him specifically and nixed the idea. 😉

Sabre Nation seemed to have a better (though clearly not creative) ring to it. But guess with the dwindling of the fanbase we're down to just a single neighborhood left. Would the 2nd last one out please show me where the switch is to turn off the lights.