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If we're going to talk about this topic, this is perhaps the most important point to talk about. After hearing Vanek, Peters, Rivet and Connolly talk about what Ruff was like during that time, you'd have to think Ruff has the edge in strategy especially since we haven't seen Meatballs really get tested in that department. However, I think Meatballs has the respect of the team much more than Ruff and communicates with them far better. I recognize there is a percentage on this board who dismiss 'the intangibles" but no matter how you slice up the hockey world (and leadership generally), qualities like "character," "compassion," "respect," and "positivity" among many others are heavily weighted. Ruff, in that period, by all accounts ranked low in the intangibles. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/top-five-candidates-for-the-2023-24-jack-adams-award/ar-AA1gvNu3 https://www.usahockeymagazine.com/article/2009-10/what-makes-great-coach https://hockeytraining.com/great-coach/ https://www.hockeyskillstraining.com/how-character-helps-you-advance-in-hockey/

Wait a second. *****. ***** is really censored! Rhymes with "long" but starts with a "d".

With Quinn out, the pressure is definitely on Peterka to generate numbers. He needs to demonstrate that he doesn't need Quinn to be productive; to create his own identity rather than being reliant on Quinn and Cozens. His history suggests that he is up to the task.

I listen to After the Whistle all the time when I work out. I think it's perhaps the best hockey podcast out there because you're getting real players and coaches talking candidly about the game and they have a Sabres bias. The Tim Connolly episodes were awesome, especially when Vanek joined them. They put into context a lot of what was going on during the 2006-2011 period.

That Terry; just a few days ago becomes president of the team and already up to his old tricks.

But he doesn't have a lot more on his plate. They got rid of it all. None of the Kim projects were panning out - including the Sabres. She bit off more than she could chew - which I think she was criticized for here by some when it began. It's too bad it took her being stricken for them to finally admit defeat and change course.

PSE was Kim's project. Kim can't proceed with PSE. + Whomever in the family was slated to take over PSE and, therefore, both sport properties and other activities, isn't prepared to/eager/ready/willing to take on such a huge responsibility. + Terry is getting old and is likely trying to reduce his work load. + Of course this sets up both sport properties to be sold or have ownership stakes sold. = What do you expect?

They definitely used to have one. They hardly used it when I was buying mini-packs circa 2017. Trying to recall if they used it last season but I went to only one game.

Who sees Kane delivering a powerful, inspiring locker room speech during the second intermission of a game that could put the Sabres into the playoffs but they're down three points?

Vanek is on frequently with Rivet and Peters for their After the Whistle podcast. I'm pretty sure they questioned him about coaching during one of those podcasts from this summer. I don't remember what he said, just telling ya in case you're interested enough to go find it.

By now the Sabres' Analytics team has likely run models of every player combination with variations on circumstances. They know exactly who they want to keep and jettison. They are also making suggestions on who to play with whom in what situations at least for the first 10-20 games.

https://thehockeywriters.com/3-potential-trade-destinations-canadiens-casey-desmith/ I haven't been paying close attention - is the DeSmith our last hope for a goalie upgrade before the season starts?

My complaint is that you must make this (very fair) complaint at all. Woe that men are corruptible and that virtue is a hard road!

In order of preferred destination: North Carolina Nashville Tampa Dallas Florida

If it's signed by both sides the team must submit it. 11.5 (c) A Club must file an executed SPC [Standard Player Contract] or Offer Sheet with Central Registry, with a copy to each of the Player and the NHLPA, by no later than 5:00 p.m. New York time on the day following the day the Club has received the executed SPC or Offer Sheet from the Player. (d) From the date which is seven (7) days prior to the commencement of the Regular Season, through the end of the League Year, the League shall approve and register, or reject, an SPC by no later than 5:00 p.m. New York time on the day following Central Registry's receipt of such SPC (provided it was received by Central Registry by 5:00 p.m. New York time; SPCs received by Central Registry after 5:00 p.m. New York time will be deemed to have been received on the following day for purposes of this provision); at all other times the League shall have five (5) days from the day following Central Registry's receipt of an SPC (provided it was received by Central Registry by 5:00 p.m. New York time; SPCs received by Central Registry after 5:00 p.m. New York time will be deemed to have been received on the following day for purposes of this provision) to take such action. If no action is taken by the League, either to approve and register, or to reject, an SPC during the applicable time period set forth in the prior sentence, such SPC shall be deemed to be approved and registered.

Or smoking a big J before entering the store.

Advertising rates will not change regardless of who is broadcasting the games. The games, in some manner, will be "broadcast". The problem right now is the league has been tied to a regional broadcasting paradigm and has been slow to respond to cord-cutting. Once the current contracts play out they should be able to revise the way they approach "broadcasting" to accommodate the emerging paradigm.

Alack, I am afraid Sabres fans have awaked, And the roster 'tis not done. The attempt and not the deed Confounds us. ~ MacKevyn

We've done the Adirondacks and agree that it's a nice, quick vacation destination. I found I liked Lake Placid the best for a high-quality, low exertion few days rest. The Thousand Islands are great if you're into slow boat cruises. We went to Alexandria Bay for Independence Day and did the tour of Boldt Castle (including the boathouse) and it was awesome - if you're into that kind of thing. Highly recommended as a two-night get-away.

Megalomania. Or is it narcissism?

Yes. It's a chemical slurry posing as a baked good. We have to unlearn what we think "tastes good" (Pandora's box: opened). Once you recognize the difference between said chemical slurry and good old fashioned simple, hand made recipes you will always taste the chemical slurry when you have some.

Quality of the flour and other ingredients beyond the yeast counts as well. There are so many variables in bread-making and it takes practice and then more practice. Anyway learn how to use this yeast, like how to proof it, mind the temperature, etc. and you'll be on your way. Would recommend a quality butter for the loaf cut fresh out of the oven.

What? NORE-win Pa-NO-ka is a fabulous hockey name. Right up there with GHEE La-FLER.