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I don’t give a Tuch either way.

You would think Healey and Poulin would be aware of that reality. The only right the Sabres have when it comes to Levi is the exclusive right to sign him before he’s eligible for free agency if he chooses to go that route after three years of college.

The Matt Ellis of NHL team owners?

Nice play by Krebs. Wow.

Of course they aren’t good enough and so that’s why I wonder: are they aware that they aren’t good enough? I wonder if sooner or later that self realization begins to set in as they’re continually exposed to the reality in practice and games day after day after day. Just a thought.

No. I mean they know they aren’t very good, they aren’t part of the plan moving forward, and that their play reflects a “what’s the use” kind of acquiescence. I don’t think it’s a conscious thing though.

Anyone else think that the jag placeholders are acutely aware they’re jag placeholders and that awareness shows in their play on the ice?

Up until his first two games in the Olympics, I’ve only seen Power in the Michigan highlights posted here and his brief appearance in the World Juniors. Everything I’ve heard about how well he moves seems to be true and he plays with a poise that belies his young age.

Any idea how many games he’s played for his new team?

I’d give my right arm to be ambidextrous.

And perpetuate and propagate a big lie. You don’t have to be a Nazi to be a fascist, but Goebbels would be so proud of the tactics.

The mighty paddle of Ethron continues to smite!

I didn’t hear that radio conversation, but in that podcast with his brother last summer, Gionta wasn’t alluding to Eichel, but rather other players that our young corp at the time gravitated towards vs the leadership example provided by him and Gorges.

Certainly wasn’t any doubt when he was at LSU with Joe Burrow.

I got into this convo late, so tell me, what point are you trying to make with the comparisons between Diggs and Knox?

Yeah, he strikes me as that type.

Suckitude settling in I’m afraid.

Short handed goal.

What does “treating people around the building poorly” say to you? Fill in your own blanks then.

Not in so many words. Sorry I can’t provide eyewitness accounts or film footage. But what Gionta alluded to has been echoed by several others, including people I know personally and I take their word for it. Regardless, it’s ancient history, those people are long gone, and decent people have replaced them.

Never mind.

Diggs also had 161 targets vs 71 for Knox. Stands to reason Diggs would have more drops.

Creative writing classes? WTF. I’m just echoing what Gionta and others have implied as well.

Eichel knows how to play the humble star. Remember when he first got here and insisted on wearing Rip’s weird number for prospects until he “earned” his jersey? I’ll be interested to see how he handles any adversity that crops up moving forward.