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Risto and Zadarov are going to be cornerstones to championship teams here in the years to come, whether McDavid or Eichel make it here or not.

Do you still feel the Sabres should have drafted Mantha over Zadarov? I know Mantha is an absolute stud prospect, but I'm having a hard time saying either is a much better better prospect than the other. To me, a big-bodied, hammer of a dman with speed and a booming shot is more valuable than just about any winger can be.

I really wish Directv would broadcast these games. I'd watch just about every one.

Definitely was this imo Ink

This has been my train of thought since the day Gionta signed here. The perfect bridge to Gus being captain.

I think making the first line and the shut down line mutually exclusive is incorrect. While I do not see Gus being a top ten scoring center, I do, like others have said, see him being able to score between 50-60 points per year. On top of that, I think he's going to be one of the leagues top defensive centers, with the ability to play and succeed in all situations. He will wear a letter for the duration of his Sabres career too, with next year being the latest this happens. I think it's 50/50 that he wears one this year. I think this year starts with Stafford, Gorges, and Gionta wearing letters. If Stafford is traded at the deadline, Gus gets his letter. If not, he starts next year with one.

I'll be there. Very excited to get a look at all the young talent the Sabres have been accumulating.

The drive out of Toronto during rush hour is so brutal. That would be some serious dedication. I'm going to the scrimmage Tuesday night with my brother and cousin. I don't post much here, I've been a lurker for many years. I'll share my thoughts after the scrimmage.

Ottawa let Chara go because they didn't think they could afford both Chara ad's Redden. They chose Redden over Chara.

Ken Sawyer is the one who called Darcy a hockey genius. It was probably right after Darcy educated him on the marketplace. Darcy is a master of marketplace education.

I went to 5-6 Leafs games last year, including the home opener against the Sabres, and their game 6 win vs Boston in last year's playoffs, and every game had a better atmosphere than just about every game I've been to at FNC since Briere and Drury left. I go to 4-5 games a year here in Buffalo.

I think he meant to say some analysis, not analysts

You will never find him around the net. If he is taking a shot around the net, he falls backwards to avoid a possible hit, every time.

Getting rid of Sekera would be a huge mistake. He has been our most consistent defensemen this year, with his play elevating to it's highest levels since he and Regehr were paired up. The two of them have consistently shut down the other teams top lines for months now. They are a perfect compliment to one another.

I feel that this is the #1 reason that the fans are not into the game like they should be. The instant play stops, there is something going on on the jumbotron to distract the fans from what is going on on the ice. It is extremely frustrating to be a part of.