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nfreeman

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  1. I'll dispute it all day, every day. Kaner was so much more impactful on the ice, especially in the 2nd half of the season, than Stafford has ever been.
  2. mustache and LTS -- very cool stuff there. Did anyone else suspect all along that PAFan had a bug fetish?
  3. 11 -- the thread is pinned to provide some entertainment and enlightenment during a dead period for Sabres news. This is a full service operation, mister.
  4. I'm pinning this, for now anyway. The pictures can provide some entertainment while we await the offseason action.
  5. It's certainly a fair point -- none of these guys is likely to develop into a full-blown star NHLer. But it's possible, and more broadly, the Sabres getting him -- a coveted player with plenty of options -- would be a nice indicator of their rising league status.
  6. Oh, yes. Peak RJ and peak Sabres. Those were the days.
  7. Unforgettable, and probably the best Sabres game ever -- until we get a Cup-clincher. Connolly was really something that year. After years of underachieving and disappointing fans (who were disinclined to like him since he was the primary return for Peca), plus missing the entire pre-lockout season with a concussion, no one expected anything from him -- including Lindy. Then he showed up in camp with a shaved head and a ripped physique, and played a beautiful game all year. Anyone who's interested should look for TC highlights on youtube -- he was a great skater and had more moves than any Sabre since #11. 7-6 was Connolly's last game (and what a game he had!) before getting concussed again at the beginning of game 2 of that series. He missed most of the following season and was never the same after returning. Neither were the Sabres.
  8. He's obviously saving 5,000 or so seats for the high-value target fans from Toronto.
  9. Howdy neighbor! If you haven't already done so, you should check out the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens for good photo opps.
  10. Great thread. I think every photo posted has been excellent.
  11. For the record, I am and have always been an independent. I voted for Clinton and for Gore. At present, I usually vote Republican, mostly because I think the Democrats are completely out to lunch on the key issues of the day. As for how Trump ended up as the nominee: I really think people are sick of being lied to and are thoroughly disgusted by the political class generally (and this is also, IMHO, why Sanders, who is a complete space cadet, has gotten as much support as he has). They know the economy is in terrible shape, homes, college, etc. have become prohibitively expensive, there are fewer jobs, zillions of dollars in debt, the world has become increasingly dangerous, and all they get from their politicians is a steady stream of BS. So I don't think it's so much a statement of support for Trump/Sanders as it is a rejection of Washington status quo. It's a real shame. I think there were at least a half-dozen serious grownups in the running on the Republican side that would've made for good presidents -- and none of them made it very far (i.e. Cruz was not one of them). I will not be at all surprised if Trump wins, but if he does I think there is a high risk of it turning into a major debacle. And if Hillary wins I think we'll just get more of the same terrible domestic and international policy we've had for the last 8 years. If you're inclined to think a great nation is crumbling much like ancient Rome did, there's much to support your view.
  12. But this didn't really happen with Beric Dondarrion, did it? He came back pretty much the same, albeit still bearing the physical wounds of whatever killed him pre-resurrection. Melisandre has a number of strong qualities, but she's not an Old Gods kinda gal. I think the father-trying-to-have-him-killed, girlfriend-betrayal, champion-getting-head-smushed, fleeing-into-exile series of events did make Tyrion a bit sadder and darker. As for Jon Snow, I think there might be a bit of the "kill the boy so the man can rule" coming, but that's just a guess.
  13. What is this based on? Here's the official description: I would interpret that as not "who had the best season" but rather as "who is the best player out of all players in their first NHL season." And that is McD. I agree with this. And this. Good post. Keep 'em coming!
  14. Indeed. Plenty of wise and kind-hearted folks here, but I don't think we're a bunch of rock stars. Good man.
  15. "Cynicism" is not the same as "paranoid and delusional." Good to see you sir! I don't think anyone really wishes anyone any real injury -- just a bit of over-the-top venting, I'm guessing. My 2 cents: the Leafs are at long last building a real team. I will not be a-tall surprised if they get Stamkos. And I kinda hope they do, if the Sabres don't get him. I want the Sabres and Toronto both to be really good for a long time and have one epic battle after another, in both the regular season and the playoffs.
  16. I don't see how anyone over 14 years old can possibly think the NHL fixed the lottery.
  17. Interesting. So the Sabres have over a 19% chance of making a big move up. That's higher than I had thought. Keep hope alive!
  18. Just asking -- what 3rd line usage would enable Zemgus to surpass Larsson?
  19. You are probably right. But still: - Seabrook is significantly better than the other defensemen you mentioned. - It's reasonable to expect him to continue to play at a very high level for the next 2 seasons, and at a pretty solid level for the 2 seasons after that. Thereafter? He could keep going at a reasonably good level, or he could easily fall off the table. - Leadership, playoff experience, locker-room credibility, etc., etc. - If the Sabres want to make a serious playoff run, say, the season after next -- Seabrook would contribute more than any other defenseman likely to be available this summer.
  20. Submitted for your consideration: Brent Seabrook, RHD, 6'3", 220 lbs. Age -- he turned 31 last week; he's played 11 full NHL seasons Contract -- next season is the first year of an EIGHT-year extension with a cap hit of $6.9MM per year. Full NMC. Stats -- 49 pts in 81 games last year; just under 23 min per game in ice time. Chicago has major cap probems and is going to need to take major steps this summer. Still, I don't think they would unload Seabrook yet -- he's too integral to their core, and he has an NMC. For discussion purposes, though -- would you take on that contract? And would you give up, say, Zemgus, McCabe and #9 overall in this year's draft for him?
  21. It was a great night. I think everyone who's even a little interested should see him once.
  22. Did anyone notice that Mr. Fancystats claimed that there were only 2.71 goals per game this year?
  23. Awesome. I'm in. I will of course need complete editorial control. And 4 limos for my entourage.
  24. I think WC has it right here -- i.e. Corsi (and its derivatives) are more accurate metrics than plus/minus because the sample size is much larger.
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