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What I got out of this presser was that Ralph ain’t bullet proof, he’s human, he’s fallible and ultimately puntable. The Isles have four good lines with defined roles. And goaltending. Not really much of a chance we beat them with Ralphs system. He’s done.

Yeah you’re right. Problem is it creeps into every thread at some point.

Rehashing all the same arguments. Every single season. And you know what ? Nobody will sway anyone to change their stance. Agree to disagree and move on. It is what it is. We suck.

The Pegulas have destroyed the brand. The team is viewed as a laughingstock. They are owners sure but its their job to carry the torch and one day hand it off to the next owner. Hopefully they can restore this team to its former standing. I have my doubts.

But Kim and her lapdogs know more than the fans.

One would hope. I’m calling it. Rock bottom. 7-1 loss.

The thought of RK having input into roster construction scares the bojangles off of me. This roster is already ultra soft. Least penalty minutes in the league soft. They don’t go to the tough areas. They don’t or rarely initiate contact. They mostly turn the other cheek. Its embarrassing. Some of this is player make-up but some is also coaching. Don’t get me wrong I love skilled players. But I also love old school skilled players. Not sure but I get the feeling Ralph don’t mind soft hockey.

That video series at the time of the draft looks pretty silly now. Kevin and Ralph and the Pegulas had it all figured out. After 10 years of ineptitude they rode into town and were going to turn it all around. It was so simple. FAIL !

Ralph talks like the ‘ system ‘ is foolproof. Ralph that would mean that every other coach in the league ( or at least in this division ) is not capable of out coaching you or devising a strategy to beat your system. We all know thats an untruth. And in doing so you throw the players under the bus when you say they are having breakdowns in the ‘ system ‘. You put it all on the players shoulders. True the players should shoulder some of the blame but Ralph no coach in this league is infallible and most certainly you . Its obvious you think this losing is below you by your arrogant statements. Get out of town.

This is pretty much where I’m at too Swamp. But for one night in a season where the team has seemed uninterested most nights One of our better youngsters showed that at least he has a pulse. And as fans we needed to know that.

Maybe it’ll rattle a cage in Pegulaville.

Plastic potatoes don’t bother me at all. Nutjobs that are offended by a plastic potatoes masculinity bother me. Its a toy.

Loved that Young Cozens stood up for himself. That kid gets it. Turn the other cheek and they walk all over you. You want the other team to respect you ? Drop the mitts. Some don’t understand this and want it out of the game and it likely will be soon what with cancel culture and Mr. Potato heads masculinity offending people but tonight Cozens showed his team mates what team mates do. Brothers in arms.

Fans will return for this ?😳

As fans of this team we are so ******.

That ship sailed long ago

Sounds like Kim😩

Agreed. If you can’t score 5 on 5 with a top 6 of guys mostly known for their goal scoring ( plus Skinner ) then its got to be systems. Or they’ve simply tuned you out in which case the coach generally goes. Its coaching. I’m not sure I’ve actually seen him coach during the games. He stands there much like Housley.

Yeah they got lucky. I don’t follow Football. That much is probably obvious. I don’t post in the Bills thread. So the Pegulas are probably not only bad at hockey ownership but also bad at football ownership. Get out of sports team ownership Terry. Ya smuck.

With all due respect Punch this isn’t the Bills. Clearly the Pegulas used a different formula with the Bills. Their track record with the Sabres is littered with bad decisions going back 10 years. I agree they need toughness and heart. To accomplish that they’ll have to move some out that don’t appear to have any.

This team has the make up of the owners. Basically wet noodles. The pegulas like to bring in ‘ their type of people ‘. The same type of people offended by Mr. Potato Heads masculinity. We need guys with heart.

Thank you. I hadn’t seen anyone comment on that but I made an earlier observation of the same. Its what drove me away earlier. This team continually gives up possession to the point of looking like a gameplan. Its maddening.

Huttons not good but this is a team effort full stop. I’m tired of watching our guys concede the puck to the Flyers or simply shoot it in and not retrieve it. Is this also part of Ralphs strategy ? Anyhoo I’ve seen enough. Enjoy the loss.

Unfortunately the Pegulas are the mistake. Every bad decision , every head scratcher hire or bad contract is theirs to own. The barely watchable hockey. The lack of leadership. The in house product. The outside perception of the team. The lost pride of team and the destruction of the brand. Its a tragedy and comedy all wrapped up as one. This is their product.

Nice job Ralph. Motivated the heck out of them today. Got a ton of production and you got them doin it the right way. Very impressive. Can’t wait to see what you squeeze out of them tomorrow.