PASabreFan

1. Is there a life after this one? 2. Why do our own farts smell so much better than others'? ("Well, Marge, I'll be in the closet today reading." h/t to the late, great George Carlin) No, seriously... 1. Assuming a crummy team for the foreseeable future (get out them actuarial tables), how do we as fans get back to enjoying the games as if they were meaningful in the standings? Should we stop chewing at the restraints? 2. Is the Buffalo Sabres franchise on the way out? Is it tenable long-term even if the team's performance turns around? Would it be devastating to you, or would you smile and be happy for what we had lo those many years? And for the conspiracy people, was it the plan in 2011 all along? (Terry gets to establish himself as a pro sports owner with an eye on the Bills, while Bettman has eventual cover to put the franchise in (fill in the blank) after it's run into the ground.) Finally, in light of the first part of 2., is it even more imperative to find a way to 1.? I'll listen and hang up.

Do I have this right? Jack injured himself lifting, shooting a puck in training camp and on a routine puck battle along the boards behind the net?

God bless, GA. I wish I could hug you while we wimper softly. We're all trying to fix things in USSR. But nothing will change until Soviet Machine is gone.

So I guess we can forget Jack going 4-7-11 to win the Conn Smythe while playing with a groin pull or something. The stuff of NHL legend. Someone will have to explain what injury accounts for coasting to the bench, floating on the backcheck and starting idle chit chat with a buddy after the whistle.

Dose lips dough.

The blond widow?

Uh, who's going to fire Adams? And for what? Following directives?

Cliff Benson.

That's rich.

Bulldog's kid?

If it's any consolation, none of it matters now or will ever matter in the interminable future.

You got it.

Me dumb.

I'll double down after learning a bit more. They sold almost 1,000 tickets in less than 24 hours. Under the circumstances, that's impressive. Also, don't get the impression they "resorted" to having to sell to the general public because sales were slow. Today at 2 was the scheduled time to do so.

Uh ohhhhhhhh...

Here's a wild card — Terry hates the free press. I mean, of course he does, duh. I won't say more, risking a warning point. He stormed into town and met with the News editorial board on Day One and went after them for being too negative, claiming if they were to write more positive stories, the players would respond, uh, positively. Sure he did, Eleven and nfreeman; I won't go looking for the video to prove it. Now that RaKru has ticked off the local media, Terry won't give them what they want. At least not right away. Make them sweat a little. It's as good as any theory about why the coach is still here.

If I were a Sabre PR person, I could easily defend the number sold as decent/admirable/perty darned good considering the circumstances. They sold half the available tickets in a very short time, with still over a week to go before the game. A testament to the loyalty of this fanbase. Objectively, it's not a bloodbath. John (and others) are just butthurt about RaKru.

If the last sentence is true, then you are knowingly watching the equivalent of professional wrestling.

The NHL doesn't play by USA Hockey rules. Man, you must have hated Vanek.

The puck wasn't long gone. They were pretty far from the boards. I don't know how dirty a hit it really was. I'm more inclined to think that Cozens learned a hard lesson about not protecting himself.

You tell that sonofabitch...

MODO your organizational chart is THE REASON for the lost decade.

Gentlemen and gentle ladies, it has been a privilege posting with you this evening.

Workin' hard, Staalzie.