SHAAAUGHT!!!

Tuch, Okposo, and Fitzgerald are there. Dahlin, Samuelsson, Cozens, and Tage are getting there. Hayden will have to be that type of player if he develops into an NHL regular. Aaron Dell is that kind of player too, but I don't think we will see him again...

I actually think his value is higher than you'd think with this information about his wrist coming out, assuming he doesn't reinjure it before the end of the season. And I 100% agree with keeping him on the 3rd line. I see him in an Al Kotalik type role: 3rd line/PP sniper that gets moved up the lineup if he gets hot.

I thought it was a strange decision too, but I haven't had a chance to listen to the interview to see if he went into his reasoning for keeping Olofsson in the lineup.

Mystery solved: "Granato also confirmed that the injury Olofsson has been dealing with for a majority of the season was a wrist injury that has affected his ability to shoot the puck as he normally would." https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/listen-granato-not-even-close-to-seeing-best-of-rasmus-dahlin-yet

I think it really depends on their ability to get Stone and/or Lehner back during the regular season, which I think they make happen. It's not like Lehner was lights out before he was hurt, but it might be the shot in the arm the team needs.

Without a doubt. Eakin had his moments without Girgs, but that line can actually create sustained offensive zone pressure against the other teams top lines with him in the line-up. I really hope he can stay healthy going forward.

As much as I dislike the guy's views and half-baked hot takes, the guy is an open book and knows how to have a good time. I'd definitely hang with the guy and do some day drinking. He seems like he can take it as well as he can give it, and that's what I appreciates about him.

This is why I picked Other as well. Girgs is a key part of this team. He could have slide in at any forward spot and made an impact while the Sabres were dealing with other player injuries. Losing him at the same time as other key forwards really hurt the Sabres this year. I'm really hoping he has a healthy '22-23 season.

I just started to listen to this and all I can is that it is amazing

Tuch came over to Hayden with a pissed off but composed look after that bad penalty he took in the Florida game and said: "you can't do that. you can't take that penalty there." Not sure if it was picked up on the broadcast but they were both less than 15 feet from me when the interaction happened. This to me is exactly how to handle ***** when you are mad about something. Not slamming/breaking a stick, throwing your head back, or rolling your eyes. This is the type of thing that someone does to earn his C, where Eichel was simply given the C. I'm really glad they didn't name a C to start this season, even if it was Tuch, because I felt it would've been another C getting handed out.

Thanks man, I appreciate the info!

What time do the players usually head out on the ice to warmup before the game? My son and I have front row seats (first time ever) and want to get their early to check it out.

This is a fun thread to catch up on. I'd just like to add, IMHO, the Sabre's have been in rebuild mode for the last 73 years, the Sabre's lineup this game would have dominated an AHL team, and it's all someone's fault. Am I doing it right?

I saw Joan Jett play a show right after an Atlanta Thrashers game and that was pretty cool. We were there to watch some live NHL hockey for $10 and had know idea she was playing until it was mentioned on the jumbotron. I'd love if the Sabre's incorporated a small stage into their next arena design. I'd definitely stick around and buy another beer or two if I got to see someone like Joan Jett or the Spin Doctors play a 40 minute set afterwards.

Dylan is not a man to be messed with, and his willingness to drop the gloves to come to the aid of a wronged teammate shows the Sabre's are becoming a team you don't want to mess with. I love the type of hockey where people don't just talk, but actually do SOMETHING about it. This is exactly the type of guy I want wearing the A on his jersey 2-3 years from now.

Love this song and it's a blast to play on the drums. We used to cover it for fun, but I don't think we ever played it out. Flaming Lips is a great band and they always put on a good show. I highly recommend watching their documentary The Fearless Freaks if you haven't seen it already.

Eichel is practicing with at least one key player, maybe two, that won't be there in a couple weeks because he's now on the team. He is literally the reason LV lost Tuch and Krebs, so this situation may have already created a rift in the room and puts a huge amount of pressure on both Eichel and GMMC to make sure he plays soon and plays well. Eichel isn't necessarily known to be a good guy in the locker room so I'm very interested to see how this plays out and am curious if he strolls into practice like LaFlamme

Dell was shelled in Ottawa and looked like a scrub 100%. And it sucks that Batherson is out. I wish the play didn't end up as an injury. It's up to the Sens on how they respond to it going forward. The fact that Watson didn't come out and blast someone in a 3-0 game again Buffalo means something. What it means and to what degree is TBD. All I know for sure is I appreciate this Sabres team does not hesitate to address any funny business on the ice, and if I was a Sens fan I'd be a bit upset about the on ice response to the Dell hit.

Yeah, Stevie Wonder could see that response coming... We have a real life example that we are all very familiar with that applies here: does typical NHL fan or player remember the score of the game where Lucic ran Miller, or just that Lucic ran Miller? The most important aspect of that game was not who won it, who scored, or how Miller played. It was the Sabres are only playing for themselves and not the team, and can be taken advantage because they won't even stick up for their All Star goalie unless shamed into doing so.

Dirty hit? Yes. Unnecessary hit? Yes. Do I like seeing a Sabre player take steps to intimidate another team and challenge their character? 1000x Yes. The NHL and NHLPA is a joke when it comes to enforcement of rules related to player safety. The inconsistencies in this league with enforcement invite this type of play. I fully support Dells actions here, and even the suspension. It also makes for interesting hockey for a non-playoff team. The only reason I watched the 3rd period of that game was to see if anyone on Ottawa actually cared enough about their team to do anything. Dell embarrassed that entire team and as a Sabre's fan it's nice to be on the other side.

It will be interesting how the Sens match lines tonight. VO-Cozens-Asplund could generate some good chances against Ottawa's 3rd line of Paul-Gambrell-Watson.

It would be a nice surprise if he was able to sustain those numbers, and maybe it's possible with more reps at this level as the season goes on. I'm not holding my breath but I'm definitely rooting for the guy.

I was looking at TOI and I’m pretty happy with how Granato is running the forward lines. Tuch and Thompson with over 20min while VO, Bjork, and Eakin at 12-13min. Granato hasn’t lost faith in Asplund yet with 15min TOI. His passing game is obviously his strength but he need to start putting it together or Krebs (also with 15min TOI) is going to start getting his more of his shifts when Middlestat returns. I feel like we are finally starting to see real competition at spots and this is exactly what a team this age needs

Did anyone else see Olofsson flinch when dumping the puck in along the boards anticipating a hit? He is getting tough to watch…