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One thing that doesn't get old: the VGK unis are damn ugly.

Good follow up. I agree!

Thompson must mesmerize them on the ice because the defenders effectively froze to wait and see what he'd do.

Sorry to read this, he looked so promising a few games ago - for his particular slot on the roster.

I am enjoying Buffalo sports these days. Can't wait to watch the consolidated game.

Haha! Yeah, this team has me watching highlights really late at night, too.

Sounds about right.

For how many of the Sabres would this be their first game in Colorado?

Agreed. That's how it looks to me as well.

Time to pull the goalie.

Avs are turning to the Boston playbook.

They're supporting UPL much better tonight.

Avs are a bit frustrated. Even without Skinner on the ice. Me likey.

Dahlin =

Mitts =

Galaga sound effects?

Between about 15:00 and 18:00 the Sabres allowed the Avs to play in the Sabres zone because the Sabres sat back. It's in those moments they need to amp up the pace. That's all it is: just speed up the game when it looks like the momentum has tilted out of their favor.

Excepting a goalie, the holes he needs to fill this season shouldn't be as difficult as in prior years. It's the third line and a few bottom 3 defenders. Obviously, we want players who are better than the holes they are expected to fill. Adams seems to be better than his predecessors at finding players that fit the team (the chemistry thing), so my fingers are crossed he'll run across a few dark horses.

So, what these guys need to learn is how to dictate the pace of the game. Simple. After they can do that, then they start applying a rope-a-dope strategy. I think turning it up for the third broke the spirit of LA - they weren't expecting it and had nothing more to give.

Don't need to wait, we already have legit first and second lines. Fourth line is relatively solid, too.

Completely agreed. Clague looked like he's been playing there all season.

This was a fantastic play.

Crazy. Such a snooze fest which had me thinking "they looked like the old Sabres, where are the new Sabres?" Full marks to Girgensons for drawing those penalties. Bryson needs to go back to where ever he came from, he was horrible. Quinn and the kids, amazing when they are confident.