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No I think they are two distinct traits and Turcotte seems to have both. See other debate and why I agree I too like Turcotte.

Interesting debate... though I think its both... intensity begets physicality and physicality can unnerve the other team and limit physicality especially if they see themselves as not being physical enough to stand up to other team. Skill and speed can negate physicality if a team doesnt back down and if a team remains intense. Really good teams have a blend of both imo.

No its worse not in an Isle more like an ER bed... say holding B, is there a Doctor in the house?

That is a heckuv a comparison... not saying you are wrong... and the more I think about it... spot on!

Yeh, I could work with that...

So don't respond... let him have his way and you stand pat with your's... you have that choice not to respond. I respect your stance... don't like it but respect it. PS My second favorite NFL team is the 9ers, but not sure I would put their helmet on as my Avatar on twobillsdrive... its your choice and again I respect.. just don't respond because of the Sabres history with Carolina... we are likely gonna pick at you... just saying... If it was another team other than Toronto probably wouldn't be such a big deal.

I don't disagree with you on a fair amount of stuff you post... it is the tone... question can you change? That may answer the question about O'Reilly as well.

JJ, why do you insist on poking the bear...

Can that deficit be overcome... sure, but it is an disadvantage, especially for a young developing team. Overtly no, but I think it is part of the sales pitch that starts much earlier than you acknowledge....we will have to agree to disagree.

Let's put it this way, in Presidential elections the winner doesn't win in August, but the loser can sure lose the election then. The sales pitch is a process and having a good coach, or not one in place puts you behind the 8 ball the longer you wait...

Yeh got that, but minds are often made up or at least narrowed down before then where folks want to go if the offer is there and without a coach Sabres are still a question mark. Again, the sooner the better. Part of that Sales pitch is who is the team's coach.

Got it and like the way both are playing... you know more about the talent in the draft then me, but there always seems to be some shifting around toward the end of the draft and was just wondering how tight these rankings are?

Everyone is talking about the top US players at 7 in the draft for Sabres... just interested if any of the Canadian players would be worthwhile there?

Oh I agree and I think Jack is, O'Reilly not sure he can...

BTW final score US 6 Russia 3

In this game he was saying... Pilut played scared and he does sometimes, which is why he sat and was sent down once this year. Kid has moments when it appears to wimp out. Other times he doesn't. Not sure why

I suppose he could have, his first child was born right before the winter classic last year. A child can change you. Thought looking at how the Blues treat him on the bench... they don't talk to him much... betting they are just a mature enough team to ignore his BS and he brings it well on the ice.

That is of the US players... interesting to see how the Canadian kids are shaping up...

Stevie Winwood started at 15... lot of front men especially do start early... kids playing instruments get discovered earlier and often start playing in clubs early especially if a parent is a musician. My cousin Chris started around that age.

Vas is in it because of wins, not because he is that great. JJ despite the current appearances, I don't think O'Reilly and Eichel could have stayed in the same room... that being said... JBOTs showed his inexperience and could have played his hand a lot better and told O'Reilly to stow it and man up. I still think he O'Reilly, is an arrogant puke who can't handle being challenged as well as his alcohol.

You can but without a coach, it may effect your sales pitch... just saying

crap no luck finding live stream

Boldy with a goal USA up 3-2, only watching tracker though

Not sure about that given the way Stars young 2nd line is playing and how tough they are... might be an issue of speed though and Dallas back line isn't known for its speed and the Blues have plenty.

My only thought now is that this needs to happen sooner than later to give Sabres a chance to adequately court free agents.