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It’s a tangent, but how awesome was Cozens’ response?

Good.

Someone’s always injured. KO could hit the wall. Quinn and/or JJP might need more time in Rochester. Krebs might be better at C. VO might be traded. Bjork isn’t good enough to factor into this decision. Zemgus has missed most of the last 2 seasons and might not be right when he returns. I’d agree with your concern if we were talking about a big contract (like the VO discussion), but this is a different kettle of fish. Vinnie can play up or down in the lineup and won’t be expensive.

As a related point, and as others have posted recently, I too would be happy to give Vinnie an extension. He’s been a good player and seems like a good team guy, good forechecker, very good speed, good hockey IQ and I don’t think anyone would give up more than a 3rd or 4th rounder for him as a rental. I also think the team would react well to him being rewarded with a new contract. Nothing crazy, but 2 years x $2.5MM or so seems pretty reasonable and would represent good value IMHO. He turns 28 in a few weeks and currently makes $1MM.

FWIW, Marmot makes good cold weather gear. I own a rain jacket, a fleece and gloves from them and each is a very good item.

FWIW, DM said on WGR in the last few days that Joki has played very well and has taken a big step up.

I’ll guess a 1-game suspension.

I watched the TNT feed. I thought it was fine except for too many old stories that weren’t interrupted even when there was a breakaway. I certainly didn’t think it warranted eating up over half of the GDT for a great win.

There is a ridiculous amount of complaining about the announcers in here. FFS. That was a great freaking win. The team is coming together. They are fun to watch. They are finally getting respectable goaltending from the old man. Dahlin is turning into a star. Cozens brought the thunder again. They beat Toronto in a national TV outdoor game that wasn’t slowed down due to the elements. There was so much to like about that game, especially on the heels of the Vegas game. That’s what matters.

Matthews needs to be suspended for that.

Anyone still think the refs are biased against the Sabres?

So I’m glad Anderson made that save on Matthews, but IMHO that’s a shot that should be a goal but isn’t because of the silly growth in the size of goalie equipment.

Alright Vinny!

How nifty was that zone exit?

All 3 top lines are creating chances.

It looks awesome. But how often do they change the words to O Canada?

Any SabreSpacers attending?

I think Calgary is expected to lose Gaudreau in UFA, innit?

Well, he’s a fringe NHL player at this point and there are only a few outdoor games per season.

Does anyone know whether Pysyk has played in an outdoor game? Maybe DM is giving him this one in case it's Pysyk's last chance to do so.

Indeed it was, but Rivet was still a real captain who conducted himself the right way. It's too bad the Sabres got him so late in his career.

IMHO, Jack was not cut out to be a captain, but with proper team construction around him probably would've been a decent enough teammate not to be an actively destructive force. Combined with his great physical gifts and high motor, he could've been an all-time great Sabre. Sliding doors. Great job, GMTM! (Of course, there are a small number of people who are just highly toxic and bring everybody down no matter what -- it's possible that he's one of those. Let's see what happens in Vegas.)

Right, but no one here has access to the info on character that TM had, and no one here gets paid millions of dollars to get these decisions right. Well said and good to see ya sir!

You're a good man either way. I hope you don't go. That CS could drop anthrax in there at any moment.

This is a charitable interpretation. Good man. Either way, it's another brick in the wall supporting KA's conclusion that the team needed a wholesale culture change and that Eichel needed to go as part of that change.