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Have someone ship you a bottle of Frank's instead. But, even without Frank's, chicken wings ain't no mystery. I would argue that it's more challenging to select the proper bleu cheese sauce than figure out how to make wings. Your average Kraft bottle off the shelf BC won't do.

Good. I'll raise you one, though: what are the odds Hammy asks if they're expecting? According to that site, Cody Hodgson is single.

I think that would be it. So, instead of booking a flight back Sunday evening, he should have booked a flight back Friday. Just to give himself some padding in case of issues.

What is it, like instant messaging?

The nature of the article, sports/Black/Pegula/Sabres, dictates that they'll allow Black to give Terry credit for being a linch pin in reviving downtown. I suppose it's not factually inaccurate to suggest that, but there definitely are more linch pins than just the Pegula empire.

OMG, the BEST part of that article is Murray, Gionta and Gorges talking about culture change. The latter two totally get their roles and understand what's going on. The second best part is how Black and Murray are positioning what's going on, and it's reasonable and agreeable (well, Black ventures into marketing/PR territory, but that's expected).

Good post; you should be the go-to guy for media when they run into problems justifying the tank. If I were asked to point out any flaws in your argument, there are some variables in your reasoning that are more predictions than solid projections: Moulson's projected production, Samson and McEichel's sophomore production. Perhaps you're correct in qualifying your reasoning by pointing out that Sabres fans aren't used to the kind of upper-tier prospects the latter two are, but I think I need more evidence that your predictions for these two are on solid footing. Generally, I find your working of the numbers and conclusions based on thus are respectable, without more data, I don't know if I can buy into your predictions here at this point. Would love to, though, you understand. As for Moulson, I can buy into the implied argument that he's an accessory player rather than a leader, but I'm not sold on his production based on what I've seen from him so far. He is a nice guy, though.

You know what separates that Matisse from a 6th grader's art class assignment? The face...and the subtly implied hairy underarm.

If they take Hodgson away, then I think that would be the deal to do. I wouldn't worry about defense, seems like solid D men shuffle around a lot more than solid top-6 forwards. I like Myers, but I like the idea of Hodgson off this team more.

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Behind the halcyon imagery lies a brutal truth of alcoholism, child abuse, and possible bestiality. You must put aside the nostalgia and look towards an enlightened future.

When the game evolves to include brooms and snitches.

The French get it...

...and this is the stuff that will keep Stafford in the league a while, and possibly even give Flynn a chance at being a regular somewhere.

Maybe he learnt sumtim h-earh.

I keep staring at this, trying to wrap my head around its potential. I think you might have to slot Grigorenko in that 4th line, or maybe the third line wing. I can't see him going anywhere until possibly the trade deadline. Armia is really the only unknown variable for me (aside from the obvious). Those ??? slots are highly critical to how this team rolls next season. I mean, rebuild-pace critical. It will be an interesting off-season, fer shure.

"This group of guys is giving us all they have to give..." oooof.

Winning felt good for a period. How can they lose it so fast?

Yeah, I'm surprised they didn't look at it longer, at least.

This is all Hodgson's fault.

F@&$ing Hodgson.

Anyone know how thick the glass is on the boards? Anyway, ugly goal...was that stick too high? Guess not. The refs should have called that play dead what with the injured player. Detroit shouldn't feel happy about that goal.

Tainted by 10 straight loses, but, yeah.

...chasin' the goalie, even...

ON FIRE!