MattPie

The theme music for the "Stuff You Should Know" podcast is the same as a long-running ethics video series my company makes us watch.

I think you guys are on the edge, so it looks routine compared to the normal lake effect the Southtowns get every few days. Down here, we've gotten probably 8-9" and it's been oscillating between rain, sleet, and those little balls of hard snow all morning. I could get out, but I have no idea when the next time the plow is coming (and if it does, it'll leave a 1-2 foot ridge of ice I have to chip out before I can park my car). I saw a car on the road behind my house spinning wheels on the white road as far as I could watch. Sure, that person probably doesn't have a clue, but that's the normal here, so I'm not going out unless I absolutely have to (like if I run out of beer). I do agree that the panic is driven by the news, but it's not a terrible idea to have some extra supplies around the house and stay in unless you have to go out. I'm with you, I have at least a week or two of food here (if nothing else, pasta and rice) and the means to cook it (gas stove). I was out for something (prescription?) a couple years ago, and the clueless people were blocking everything. I passed at least 10 cars stuck on the hill up to my house, including a Tacoma furiously spinning all four wheels. (Side note: WRX with snow tires is the bomb.) Better to panic everyone to stay inside than have them stuck for days on the thruway.

Phone: I've never tried doing pre-paid in the US, but I know what you mean having done it in the UK. It's not as common here as most people do locked phones and switch phones when they switch carriers. It's not as nice as the Europe model where you can bounce between carriers and phones easily. There is this, which I can't vouch for but it seems like what you'd need: https://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-international-tourist-plan Make sure to give him some Vernor's too.

In terms of budget, that's not a terrible move there. It's cold enough it won't melt for awhile here. I don't think the plows have been down my street this year, and there have been years that I haven't had to shovel at all. There's little reason to spend a ton of money on a once a year issue.

Wegmans was really busy yesterday afternoon, but being Wegmans, they had every single cash register open (no wait for me) and tons of bread, milk, and eggs left. Right now, Weather Underground (I think they use accuweather as their source) has Coatesville at 10" tomorrow, which is like 3 ft in Buffalo and 4 ft in the Southtowns in terms of impact. The 20+ mph winds will drift this miserable, heavy, ice block-link snow deep enough that I won't get out of my driveway for a few days because the town only has a few pickup truck plows. I'll see that plow once when there's about 3" of snow and not again for 3 days because it's trying to plow out dozens of streets. This might surprise the people of WNY, but the municipalities around here don't burn a ton of budget on maintaining a fleet of highway plows for the two or three times a year they need them.

Regier? I'm having a hard time getting from the guy that kinda shafted Nolan (twice!) who doesn't work for the Sabres any more to the point where a prospective coach is thinking, "well, I can either go with Buffalo or cool my heels/go back to juniors/AHL/college coaching." and coming out with, "nah, I'll get a shot at the NHL somewhere else eventually".

Woah there, I don't recall anyone talking rebuild back then. G + G were desperate moves to make the team good by drafting in Centers since the Sabres had nothing after the Leino debacle. The rebuild, in my mind, starts on April 3, 2013 when they traded Pominville away, who at the time was in Buffalo's top-3 forwards.

It's the final countdown! Pretty much. It could go lower too, and the division isn't that good. It wouldn't be a surprise if 3rd in the division Is worse than both wildcards. But yeah, they're done. Max points possible: 94 Records possible to get to 93: 13-0-1, 14-0-0

The kids in my neighborhood would often be out playing football in the connected back yards while the Eagles were on TV here. Even when the Eagles weren't bad. I wonder if this is anecdotal or something about the yoof of today.

I agree. Worth mentioning Vanek was YUGE that year; 42 goals, 84 points, and + a lot. Edmonton took a shot at getting one of the statistically best players "available" that off-season.

Wasn't there an offer sheet and match involving the Flames and Avs? ROR maybe? Hey, my memory isn't terrible! http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/ryan-o-reilly-signs-offer-sheet-flames-mercifully-230122860--nhl.html That doesn't negate your statement though; some viewed that as a backroom "You get him to sign a sheet, we'll match. I won't forget it" deal with the GMs though.

Buffalo Sabres Stats‏ @SabresStats Robin Lehner has faced 8 skaters in the shootout this season and all 8 have scored. That's a .000 save%. (3/4/2017) I can't remember if that includes the last shootout, but his % didn't get any better. I'll admit it's not a pressing problem for the Sabres right now, but eventually it will be. Maybe, MAYBE he'd be adequate behind a good D but he's lost his shine and there's no reason to be "up" on the guy. Even worse, if the coaching staff decides that the Sabres have to play responsible, safe, D to protect Lehner rather than pushing the offense, that's a huge negative in my eyes. I want the Sabres outscoring opponents 5-3, not praying they can keep Lehner safe and eek out 2-1 wins. That's boring hockey and I'm sick of it.

Bills Facebook reports on Tyrod, so it's Facebook-official now.

Right where we want 'em.

15 games remain, 96 points is the max. 27 in 15 gets to 93. Complete set of records to hit 93 or more: 13-1-1, 14-1-0, 14-0-1, 15-0-0.

That's neat, but it'll be rather sad if G-Knights player #1 only sees a season or two before being an AHL lifer. Or worse, doesn't make the team out of camp. Have other expansion teams had players before their first (rather high) draft pick?

My wishlist is that GMTM and the new head coach are on the same page.

I actually kind of like it. I'll name a character that, if I ever come up with the motivation to create anything. Also, it helps if you say it like "Steve Holt", arms upraised.

I'm not having any more, so you're welcome to use "Torque Ripcord", our selected boy name.

I've heard stories of similar things happening so we didn't tell anyone what we were thinking. We didn't really decide until the day we left the hospital so it wasn't hard to misdirect people. Helen Rose, Rose Helen, or Madeline/Madilyn/etc Rose; Madeline was a top choice but my last name requires spelling so making Rose spell her first name all the time seemed mean.

Tough decision between Flogging Molly's "The Worst Day Since Yesterday" and The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again".

I think that's spelled Bodie, but I'm not sure why we're talking about recent trades in here.

First off: congrats! We ended up naming our daughter Rose Helen, so you're welcome to our second choice, Starshine Bottlerocket (there's a family joke behind that, but it's still an awesome name). Avia is a good name, i like it. I'm not sure if this is your first, but you'll really miss out on some fun if you don't come up with a ridiculous name to tell people just see their faces.

No kidding.

I'm starting to wonder if the Sabres should start leaving the net open for the shootout. It'll mess with the shooters head.