Grinder

Due to Thompson not being able to do anything right at this point. Guy is terrible

I was there. I’d say 12-13k in attendance. The goal to make it 3-2 sucked the life out of the building, as the Sabres did absolutely nothing after that to turn the momentum. This team is total dogshit

He burned a year with the 8 games played in 21-22, then has two more years(22-23, 23-24) on his ELC. That’s 3 years, in addition to the hypothetical 4 year extension. That seems like the 7 accrued years needed for UFA. If I’m wrong, then bring on the 4 year extension! I just saw the needed 40+ in your post. I’ve always thought the burned year on the ELC for college players was a year toward UFA.

A 4 year contract brings him to unrestricted free agency

The difference is the Sabres are total pussies and next, ever have traffic in front of the net. NHL goalies make saves where they see the puck.

I’ve read this statement from many posters this year, here and on other boards. I’m always curious as to whether the people posting it are showing up themselves. I’ve been to 6 games this year. It’s been equally divided between a full arena/close to full and 1,000s of empty seats. The cost of going to games as a single man with no kids is high, let alone trying to bring a family of 4. I will say that as the season has progressed, and the Sabres are showing they care, and will put in the effort to win every night, the fans are noticing. I have full faith that this will continue. This team is different, and the word is starting to get out. I can’t *****in wait to be in the arena for the first playoff game this year!

Exactly where they belong. They are the biggest liabilities on this team

He was hurt when Dahlin hammered someone that was cutting across the front of the crease into him

He’s turning into everything we could have hoped for. Total stud

That’s totally fair

You guys have a pretty ridiculous view of what hostile is

Cannabis tames the inner beast for this guy. Don’t think I’ll ever stop again.

I hate it.

I absolutely noticed this. He is a different player this year. I still don't want him on the second line.

I have been hyper critical of him since the start of training camp this year. Last night he was winning puck battles in the corners, and in front of the net. His assist on Sheray's second goal was an outstanding play. 17 played a better game last night than he did all of last season. The said, he still doesn't belong on the second line.