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And, here we have WGR55 at the same time fanning the flames, yet saying how bad people are for enjoying fire. WTF?

Then I think those players are free to leave. This isn't a poker hand, this is a chess match. The media have riled up the fans. There is over 40 years of losing as baggage. It's ugly. If the player can't intellectualize this, then, please, go. This situation requires thinking to make it through it. Hamilton doesn't help by, again, taking the undertaker's role and extracting as much grief as possible from the players. And, frankly, the Sabres played like crap tonight, so what's with the caveat "if the Sabres played poorly..."? That caveat is invalid.

Can you believe it?

We suck more. No, we suck more! No, WE suck more! No, no, WE SUCK MORE!

The most boring tense game ever.

Hackett is not durable enough to be a goalie.

Yup. They had the camera on him as he went down the tunnel. I'm a bit surprised the broadcast team missed that when it happened.

It's pretty clear why Arizona sucks, their D is horrible.

Fitting they're wearing the PJs for this one. Does Hackett's mask say "Hack"?

100% Red Tart Cherry Juice from Trader Joe's. Yuuuummmmmmmmm.

I've said ot He owes us a solid. Well, I guess he did keep the team here. He still owes us a solid...for something. As far as the lottery goes, there's as good a chance it's rigged as there is it ain't. You're kidding yourself if you think that the league brass hasn't considered influencing the outcome if they thought they could get away with it.

Clearly.

With Bogo and Gorges both down, Weber is, once again, forced to play beyond his ability. We saw a better Weber earlier this season when he was playing in the pairing and minutes that are his comfort zone. That's why he's wearing the A, plus the fact that he's willing to warrior through the times like this when he knows he's playing minutes and pairings he shouldn't be.

I hope The Jets keep their wildcard spot. I think they would be my favorite Canadian team in the playoffs.

This was back in the '90s. I understand it's changed quite a bit since then. That would cure a hangover, too.

So, assuming a 6-point edge (after Thursday), what kind of minimum record would the Sabres need to clinch?

Austin. ...I still love you...

I didn't see him as much in the third, so I would guess he got most of that TOI in the first. His second period didn't look as strong as the first.

Why would it matter who walks into that room? A rookie by any other name would be as green. And, McEichel didn't do this. Regier...and Pegula...did this to the team.

Why wouldn't they? At least the ones who make the cut next season. McEichel in the locker room means the worst is over.

Nolan, in sincere tones: "everyone is focused on the draft-pick, we're still trying to get these guys to compete."

Arg, the only thing that affects me about this drive to home are the interviews with Lindback. Poor guy sounds like he's going to break down, and Hamilton is there sounding like an undertaker eager to embalm a new body.

I don't remember off the top of my head, I just made a mental note whenever I heard it. If my memory serves it up, I will type it in.

And now The time has come The Sabres each Have earned their ice time Regrets They have a few Like hanging on To Regier for too long Tanks Don't mention them They'll play their hardest And eat their Wheaties For now What's coming next Is their game with The Coyotes....