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I don't buy the 9x8 ask.

Right, if he or his family allows it. My guess is Rick will want a public statement released ASAP, he's that way.

Assuming the Sabres pay for his health care, HIPAA applies.

Maybe his pace-maker needs batteries.

FWIW, since it's a medical issue, we're not likely to hear about it unless RJ himself tells us what happened. All we'll get are leaks and rumours.

Yes, good thought.

Feeling light headed could be virus or heart-related. Just guessing. Pulmonary, too.

Lost in the conversation, but absolutely true. A good, gritty 60 minutes. Looks like it to me! Very orange in the face, pale on top!

I'm with you on this. Hammy is really good at PBP. These guys complaining about his PBP are on crack.

Sounds like Duff is the answer to me.

I like Hammy better than what's his name - by a mile.

I am not detecting any tension at all in RR or Duff. Has to be something not dire, but serious enough for a hospital visit. Duff sounds like he's enjoying himself.

RR and Duff don't sound rattled. Maybe a virus thing? Nothing serious?

Thoughts for RJ...I really like Duff on the mic.

Weird. Hope RJ is okay.

Sheary is supposed to be one of the guys doing the finishing.

Pluses so far: the D is solid. TT and Mitts look okay. If they can figure out how to make their individual games work, then yay. Minuses: KO and Sheary. Neither belong on this roster.

Good period. Let's see how the third goes, though.

Stuff my stocking, Sabres.

Thanks! Like olde tymes!

Can't agree with this. I think we've seen worse from him in prior games. I think the short-handed chance caught everyone on the ice off guard - but Hutton was way too deep in the crease. He could have come out, or poke-checked, or something. Hutton looked like he was caught watching the game. On the second, I think he wasn't able to process what was going on fast enough, having learned to trust Hutton with the puck. He'll never let a play like that get the best of him again, but that one, in particular, was Dahlin's lack of experience working against him. He simply was unable to predict what he should be doing.

Agreed. Now that the shock and awe campaign is over, they need to get back to work and build us a legit Cup contender. No one is safe.

I'll one-up you and say I didn't really like Skinner's game, either. He and Samson weren't doing Jack any favors. Anyone notice Mitts' mom? She looked like she was in her early 30's.