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Yeah, the surprises are Bogo and ERod this past month. Both are better players than I expected. I'm also liking the improved goalie support. They really have cleaned up their work in the D-zone and usually are set up to clear the puck out of the slot efficiently.

That was just a nice play.

Sorry, you can't say that with any certainty. There are no facts to back up that claim. The only thing we have to go on is what he, his agent, and JBotts have said in the media, which we can all discard (except one thing), and the impressions of his psychology based on said media content and what he exposes during the game in the form of his emotional reactions to whatever is happening. My impression based on the latter is that he is very much enjoying his time here. Likewise, we can read into his reported motivation for allowing himself to be traded here, which I interpret as a positive sign. But the "signs" and impressions really mean nothing in the face of reality. While I like to think he's more likely to want to sign here given these nebulous indicators, I have no certainty I'm correct other than my experience in "reading" people. All of that said, then I'm curious to know what indicators make you think the chances are "not extremely low" that Skinner will leave us and leave us with nothing..?

Thanks. I'm the guitar player, write the music, record and produce everything. Thanks! Haven't been compared to the Keys yet. He gets that comparison regularly. He's fabulous in my opinion and I'm lucky to have found him.

How good was Briere in his latter years as a player?

So, my band just released our second LP today. You can listen to (and buy) the whole thing here: https://spacelordband.bandcamp.com/album/indecipher Here is the video single:

I would be very happy with $7.5 million per.

Watching Skinner's interviews and his "character" on the ice, I don't get the impression he doesn't realize what's going on. There is no way he finds a better situation than what he has here. If he winds up being all about the money I will be so disappointed and will join TBPhD in his hate for Skinner. I mean, he's owed a big contract, no doubt, but he should sign it with the Sabres.

Is someone complaining about Eichel? I can't imagine why, he's not number one in goals, but he's earning his money, that's for sure.

Pomminstein was never fast. This is no surprise. I thought tactically, based on the loose-ness of the play, he played a solid veteran game.

I think it's pretty obvious at this point he needs to have a contract.

What a fun-ass game.

Haha, the whipping boy!

This third period team doesn't look like the team playing the second.

The refs have put the whistles away. For Buffalo.

I'm enjoying his game. He should be pretty good by next season.

We have an angry Dahlin. Love it.

Bogo not hurt. Predict he gets maintenance day.

ERod is a keeper.

Bogo hurt.

Oh, yikes.

Not unless the Sabres try and protect the tie.

Missed the first, but the second has been pretty interesting.

How about putting him on a retainer? Give him a contract to do nothing but "wait and see".

Maybe they forgot there was the potential for 3 on 3s? Easy mistake to make.