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I don't know enough (or really anything) about the prospects as I watch very little college football. I just know the Bills need one and there are reportedly still a few good ones left.

I want to say there is NFW they draft a safety with their top pick, but I can't rule it out. Still: I think it will be a WR.

I do not see Briere in Benson, although both live around the net. Briere was explosive and a great goal-scorer. Benson is slower, more crafty, more scrappy and doesn't have much finish, at least not yet. Elements of Marchand, Dougie Gilmour and Sam Reinhart.

Certainly butter is superior to olive oil in all bread-related matters (although IMHO the garlic bread comes out quite delicious with olive oil). I'm just trying to extend the average SabreSpacer's lifespan here.

Homemade garlic bread: - Any baguette-type long roll is fine. Cut it in half longwise like you're making a sub sandwich. - Apply a decent amount of olive oil with a tablespoon to each half of the roll (i.e. several spoonfulls) - Sprinkle lightly with parsley, oregano and minced garlic - Bake in oven or toaster oven at 325 for 7 min or so until it browns - Add some shredded cheese and bake for another 4-5 min

I hate to say it, but I had a similar impression. And the 2-year deal is consistent with age concerns. OTOH... This is true too. He was sharp. There are reasons for optimism here and reasons for pessimism. Lindy himself seemed optimistic -- including about goaltending. He was unequivocal that UPL is his guy. I think this is going to work. Separately, I thought Adams seemed pretty tightly-wound. I think he's feeling some pressure.

My 2 cents: - I was kinda hoping for someone who was both new and accomplished, and I’m worried that this will be yet another great Buffalo hockey thing that this organization manages to turn into poop, but still: I freaking love Lindy. - I am very confident that Lindy will get them into the playoffs next year as long as UPL wasn’t a one-year wonder, and I’m certain he would’ve gotten them in this year. - I too am curious to see how it goes with Skinner. I will be very surprised if they buy him out this summer. - They are going to be a lot better and fun to watch. Go Sabres.

Both of these are obnoxious. Do not communicate like this here.

Well, with a week going by since DG's termination, I'm inclined to think that KA's first choice isn't one of the guys who is currently available (i.e. Lindy, Gallant, Berube) -- although it's certainly possible that KA called one or more of them and got turned down. Still, it seems more likely that his first choice is someone who is currently coaching in the playoffs, and he needs to wait for that guy's team to get bounced. It would sure be nice if someone in WNY sports media had some info for us.

For what it’s worth, Lance Lysowski and Joe Yerdon both of whom I’m kind of lukewarm on, said on their most recent podcast that they think it’s highly unlikely that Sullivan is fired.

It doesn’t sound like the Penguins are going to fire Sullivan (from the Athletic): “• Dubas praised the coaching staff and said the Penguins’ issues were his fault but also stopped short of saying the entire coaching staff will be retained. Rather, Dubas said he will discuss the staff with head coach Mike Sullivan before any final changes are made.”

Sorry @Brawndo. I know this is a difficult and stressful time, but I'll bet it works out for the best. Good luck.

Good question. I'll bet there will be a number of bidders.

This is certainly an interesting development, although it's far from a validation of the random yobs on twitter the other day declaring that everything but the Bills was for sale. My guess is that TP thinks the value of the Bills will continue to increase, and in the meantime he can take a big hunk of cash off the table and use it to fund stadium overruns so he doesn't have to come out of pocket for them. He'll probably maintain control and the ability to pass it to his heirs. If they decide to sell the rest though, the 25% owner will be by far the top contender.

Skinner has 3 years left on his deal at $9MM cap hit per year, and $10MM in cash salary next year. No one is taking that contract in trade without sending a similarly terrible one back to the Sabres. A buyout is more likely, but still highly unlikely IMHO. (As a related point: am I reading the buyout breakdown that @LabattBlue linked to correctly -- i.e. that the Sabres would save 1/3 of the $22MM in cash they owe him? I thought buyouts saved cap space but not cash.)