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Yeah but I don't know how much of that I actually want to see (moving too many pieces on too many lines).. We all agreed here when Phil started making changes when they were not needed that it messed up chemistry and timing of those lines. And lets not forget we all still pine for Bergland back on that 4th line. Its great that it didn't cost us during the streak other than exciting edge of the seat OT' and SO grey hairs. I understand the need to develop depth when it works like it looks like TT is playing better but I also feel its the reason we seem to have regressed with puck possession and shot total and why I see blind passes to empty wings or back to points or up boards with no one covering.... Yeah, I am a if it ain't broke don't fix it guy... just ask the wife...... I would like new kitchen cabinets, me.... can't we just throw a coat of paint on that to match...

I am more worried about the Physical toll Bumps, bruises, hurting body parts right now then the mental or tired aspect. I am hoping our young guys recover fast. This definitely a marathon not a sprint and we are not even 1/3 of the way through it yet. I am hoping panthers do not have as much speed as we saw last night and we do not lose most of the races to the puck and play a smart road game, quick zone exits. Let's Go Buff-a-lo, show us your for real...

Yeah I thought that was Marchand out there but when the league allows that douchery others will follow. It makes me wonder if because these guys are shorter/smaller on a skilled more prominent team they get more leeway. I am not saying we didn't get away with a few things but I do not feel like the playing field has been even lately for obvious more dangerous infractions that have been allowed against the Sabres. Warning I do wear glasses although not real rose colored(blue) but could be Sabres biased

Yeah it was just a matter of time before the injury bug bit us. I also think several of our guy's are playing through some ailments. Teams have really been targeting and taking liberties with some of our top guys (Jack, Skinner, Casey(because he's a rookie), Erod, Sobotka's game has looked worse other then FO but he does play a Physical game and gets a rough ride from a lot of teams. It effects guys differently as some players games appear off or a gun shy. Bad Passes, Not finishing hits, passing too soon or blindly to shy away from a hit.. TBH that's why teams get physical especially of they see it works. If the blatant penalties would get called(cross check in 3rd on Skinner was way worse that the one called on Bogo at the end of the period) and we can rise above it that physical edge from other teams would settle down.

Crazy where was that Goalie when he played for us. Made first 3 saves but lost on the 4th... Still like Hutton much better... Ok off to bed work tomorrow.. Lets start the next streak tomorrow...

On a separate note getting ready to watch Lehner in a SO in Boston to see if he can make a save..

He is not a dirty player, has no reputation for that and the hit itself was not extremely vicious in nature. He just caught him with his feet out of sync.

That's true but with my center ice package this year I have been watching a lot of Hockey and scouting teams we going to be playing. Yes Tampa is good but they don't usually play this chippy they rely on their skill game. They brought their playoff game which our team wasn't ready for. I hope Phil uses this as a teaching moment because this fire wagon hockey is what the top teams can and will play when they want to win games and we need to learn it..

I know he's a rookie and makes a lot of good plays but tonight Dahlin made a lot of bad decisions

Buffalo needs to remember how dirty and chippy Tampa was tonight and bring their A game next time

Exactly...

We haven't been challenging their skaters all night. We concede too much ice when you can tell the body checks are there..

It ain't over till the fat lady sings...

I don't like Baguette he has been a little too Marchand for me tonight.

OMG biggest difference is hutton isn't freezing the puck tonight. Too many rebounds

Thompson is our fastest skater all night.

Is elevated blood pressure for 11 games in a row bad for you?

Bite your lip...

What the he double hockey sticks are we doing with that PP.

yeah amazing he is skating fine now eh..

Why are they backing off of Callahan of all the lighting he is the least dangerous skater on that team.

Was that the 13th shot?

Yippee Tage tags it...

Ok just heard them say no Jake no more tonight...

Yeah it is that desperate. Its actually good for them to experience because there is still a lot of hockey to play and teams are not taking them lightly anymore. I expect to see more number 1 goalies and the best line ups teams have to put out against us. I just don't want to see teams start injuring our better players because Refs aren't calling the dangerous stuff