...

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....

"Twenty-ninth" doesn't have the rhythmic quality I was looking for.

I love Texas. Wish I never moved away.

Anyone listen to Schowp and the Cuckold today? Every one of Schowp's I'm-a-clever-thinker lines was lifted from this message board. What a tool.

27th here we come Right back where we started from Season after season of middling Even with the owner's meddling 27th I love you Not that I a-wanted to Nolan you'll be thanking For throwing away the tanking

Oh no, a goal against. Those dirty Texans will ruin the heroic push for 28th.

Dallas can barely get a shot on net, it seems.

Lindy is going to pop a vein.

This is kind of scary, their PP looks organized.

WTF, Grigorenko looks good out there, what's Nolan talking about?

Looks like Grigorenko earned some ice time.

Start time 8 or 8:30?