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And he looks just like their fellow Pennsylvanian Dwight Schrute!

Whatever they wind up being, just enjoy the ride. Things don’t often get more fun than they are right now.

Has that ever been substantiated or is it just his word that he’s been tested “like 5 times”? All I found with a limited google search was that quote and that wording could point towards exaggeration for the sake of making a point.

The Sabres are tied for 3rd in the only power ratings that really matter.

I like how they listed the 77-78 record in one goal games as 10-4-0. That last column's a bit redundant since a one goal game couldn't possibly fall into the tie column back then. It would be a zero goal game. So those two stats aren't directly comparable thanks to the rule changes, inflating the number of one goal games. But still, not a single loss in regulation, that's the stuff that gets you into the playoffs. When you do lose them, you're still getting a point out of it.

Well he can drive himself, you just refuse to let him. Your priorities are way out of order.

It's just a gut feeling, but I feel like we're watching an eventual career backup in Ullmark.

That coaching staff, at least Hakstol (I have no clue who the assistants are), is Hextall's going off the playbook all or nothing move. You'd have to think that he was probably on his way out anyway if Hakstol was sent packing.

Do you have any idea how many of those "everyone else" points are from when Eichel/Skinner aren't on the ice or at least come from a play where those two did not get a goal/assist? I get the feeling that these numbers undervalue the goal production that Eichel/Skinner bring to any given game.

Thanks. So I fully expect a few "setbacks" during that time frame.

Hopefully he's dumb enough to accept it. There's no way the bank cashes that check.

Redmond doesn't have an NHL contract, so he won't be getting called up. They'd have to sign him in order to do that. He knew what his role would be this year and he willingly signed up for it. I wouldn't be surprised if that's actually playing a big part in his performance. He knows where he's going to be and he's comfortable.

I can't believe it took until the second page for the Airplane! clip. Anyway, I'm not really a coffee guy but I'll have some here at the office since it's free caffeine. They have two different pots (and a 3rd that is caffeine free) and I'll take whichever one is full. I don't bother to add anything to it. Beyond that, I will never pay for a cup. This has to be the perfect thread for an interaction from my house this weekend. My aunt was in town from Buffalo and so was my brother from Florida. Friday morning she asks him "do they have Starbucks in Florida?". I just about fell off my chair.

Is there chatter about Hunwick getting healthy? I may have missed it in the bitch fest. Anyway, I always just assumed him to be the guy who gets stashed away on LTIR the entire season. He'll pull a hammy while riding on the stationary bike at some point if he has to.

So far

Detroit had six guys in that scrum in front of the bench

Id imagine there’s a lot of value in being able to glue him next to the right coach up in the press box during a few games. Let him watch an NHL game with the right voice in his ear.

You want those rankings to really mess with your head? 31 teams, 4 centers per team... 124 centers. Now take a look at the bottom 6 centers on each team. Now play around with any of the higher numbers at other positions.

I’m just going to assume that link is to the TSW Peter Pan guy. That’s the only thing that could save that post.

They've only used 53 checks? Are you sure that isn't the old Golisano Sabre account?

You're missing out. Replacing the Stanley Cup with a giant hot dog? That's the kid of stuff you'll find.

The games played qualifier makes so much more sense now. I can't count the number of times I've seen a guy disqualified from winning the Rocket Richard trophy because he only played 4 games.

Google "Kessel hot dog".

They may very well have not even seen it, depending on if Dahlin's body blocked their viewing angle.

The age factor is a huge one when comparing those two.