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What should be on his mind is actually getting them to the playoffs first.

Are you an aquarium hobbyist?

There are holes on this team that need to be fixed, obviously. They're still a ways away from being serious contenders. Ristolainen isn't one of the problems. I'm not liking where this is going.

If this means Ristolainen getting shipped out, I'll be highly disappointed.

Thanks.

My bad, didn't realize Marty is there. Why do they have a 3rd guy there?

What happened to Marty Biron?

I'd almost rather it be a fracture. Those seem to heal quicker. Sprains tend to linger around forever.

Risto might not be the elite superstar we hoped he would turn out to be. Of course he's still young and I think he has yet to hit his prime. But, he is an elite athlete who can play serious minutes without tiring. He's in the top 20 in D-man scoring. He plays all aspects of the game. He's 12th in D-man hits. And while not elite, he is well above average and certainly still has the potential to become elite. The Sabres defense is pathetic. You don't go getting rid of somebody with the talent of Risto when you can't get your defense working right in the first place. Guys like Risto don't come around very often. Work on the rest of the defense, leave Risto be. Re-signing Bogo next year is imperative. McCabe, Risto, Dahlin and Bogo are a great core. The Sabres need to do some serious work on #5,6 and 7 D-men.

That interview with Botterill, I've never seen somebody talk so much and say so little. The Pegulas wanted a good little yes man, they got him.

I think Mittlestadt hit the wall around November and has been dagging it with him ever since. He shouldn't be up here.

My 1B and 1C teams play each other tonight. It'll be a game time decision on who I actually watch.

Remember when the Bills fired Wade Phillips because he couldn't take the team past the wild card game? Similar situation, ain't it?

The Sabres need to STOP hiring teachers as head coaches. I know I've said it before, but it hasn't worked each time they tried it.

They need to pursue Q-Ville before it's too late.

It's a nice place to be dumped on the corner.

Housley, no doubt.

Somebody needs to get fired tonight.

Sounds like the definition of a Bills fan. ?

11-18-5 since a 10 game win streak. Somebody needs to be held accountable.

Might be time to give up on this team for the year. I'm sick of wasting my time on such a poor product. Year after year after year.

In my opinion, yes.

We've been preparing for the future for five years now. Enough is enough.

2nd team in NHL history to have a 10 game win streak and not make the playoffs. How embarrassing is that?

I might have to root for my new 1C team.