PASabreFan

I'm told I'm hearing that a new group of Hockey Gods is being trained tonight, and the Regular Gods have gone out to a strip club.

True. I've always enjoyed a nice keester.

Why Punch? Why scoff?

Points to Dan for keester.

Peeper.

UPL said Jesus take the wheel.

Toronto will try and fix this.

That was a nice cutaway shot as EJ broke out.

Solid start.

Isn't the point of painstakingly drafting and developing for several years to be able to have 12 NHL forwards on your roster? Epic fail. Also... Downtown New York City? That doesn't seem right. Midtown Manhattan?

This is the story I'm writing. You're not going to believe what happens after Mike knocks on Sam's NYC apartment door.

Do you honestly think Terry will ever fire McDermott unless he absolutely has to? Team starts 0-7 next season or something.

So without suffering, there is no joy. Hmmm.

Yeah but it's not about making the playoffs... Errr... juuust making the playoffs. It's about winning a Cup and then another one. Patience.

Something is stuck in my hockey head. Please help me dislodge it. After the loss to NJ a somewhat exasperated DG explained that he had given the team a charge... Play a simple game, "get pucks in behind." It came off as, hey, I coached 'em up, but they wouldn't listen. But this is the NHL. Wouldn't a player expect more of a game plan than that? Was the simple charge a reflection of the coach thinking he had a tired team playing in its third game in four nights? Or is this the way DG thinks? He's on record as saying it's easier to learn the offensive side than the defensive side, and nobody fears defense anyway. Rob let it slip that Donny doesn't do much coaching in a game, he lets the players figure it out. If he's not a tactician, that's fine. Does he have one on his staff? With the heat being turned up on the guy, I guess I'm just wondering... What do we got here in our head coach?

I've lost my nerve as a writer. (I don't write professionally or anything, just for fun.) I used to write all the time. Now I've convinced myself that putting out my drivel on here or emailing a buddy long ramblings "scratches my itch." Now I have a day off, it's spitting snow, the coffee has kicked in and I just sat here weaving a great story in my mind. It would only be a short story, not a novel, you lazy ass, but I don't see myself doing a lick with it. Why? Does anyone here write? Compose music? Paint? It's not fun. It's torture. Oh, when it's done and it's perfect, you feel great, like 10 minutes after finishing a 5K. While you're cramping and gasping, not so much. How do I start?

NOOOOOOO. I CHOKED. REDO.

Look, stop drop and roll, collaborate and listen. There are no Should Win's or Should Lose's in the NHL. Just win FFS. Let's go beat dose Manhattan frogs.

Terry coached little kids in Olean. Is he experienced?

76. He's been with the Rangers since 1984 I think. So not quite RJ longevity but getting there. His is one of a handful of voices that say Hockey to me. Such a classy and balanced presentation, like Rick full of respect for the listener and game. Not quite a perfect fit for that fan base lol.

Is Sam Rosen still around? He's up there with Rick IMHO.

I feel for Bills fans. Truly. These losses sting for me, and I moved on from a state of psychic surrender a long time ago. It's just bizzare. I don't think it's any more complicated than they can't stop anyone when it counts. For decades. Their pro sports brethren across town would have a similar epitaph on their gravestone. THEY COULD NEVER SCORE WHEN IT COUNTED. If this is all a simulation, someone is having a real hoot with Buffalo sports.