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Sadly, no. And I mean that from the angle of what a sad state of affairs this franchise has become. I am older than some here, younger than others. I remember listening to Mike Foligno win a playoff game in OT in 1988 against the Broons. I was listening to it on the radio because it was past my bedtime ... but man - listening to that crowd roar! "We will rock you" playing ... chills. Absolute chills. Now ... meh.

ugh. again? why?

So it is settled. @Thorner will be the next GM, but all moves must be made by posting a poll on Sabrespace. 50 vote min. For regular stuff, simple majority - major moves 60%. It's a better plan that what they have now.

lol, lost 6-2 last time, only 6-4 this time ... is that what "progress" looks like? lol

so is THAT what you do with a puck and the empty net?? oh. interesting.

you could hear the frustration in Ray's voice "you can't just back off, you gotta keep pressing", lol

I mean, Sabres were carrying play for quite a while, then a crappy deflect off Tage ... and you could seeeeee the air come out of the team.

It really is hard to actually talk about this team. It has all been said. I think it is fine for fans to keep expressing frustration and I come here to read comments just so people feel heard, lol - but there are no "new" thoughts on this team. sigh.

During the 'Canes game, the crew went on and on (and on and on and on) about how having Staal around to help guide the kids was such a great thing. I am still a bit surprised that "the kids" did not get more from Okposo ... but maybe Okie did not get the support from the coaching staff that I imagine Rod the Bod gives Staal? Staal's statline is a bit more impressive than Okie's but not tremendously ....

But Quinn has been picking up it as of late!!

They do need to do it well, tho. Throughout the season, we have seen what happens when our PK'ers got too chasey-wasey and the whole D structure turns to pudding. But, they DO need a few more quick darts to the puck when the opposition makes a bad or lazy pass. Too often the defenders just hold their spot. In fairness when COL had MacKinnon, Makar, and Raaaannttaananananen (sp?) slinging the puck all over - not much you can do there but hope your goalie can see the shot. Oh, and not leave Druin wide ferking open in the bumper ...

Wayne implying Carolina just isn't interested in playing us and just isn't into it, lol Edit: and Bizz: "get one in the first 5 mins and watch their arse holes shrink up" lol

Dammit - the intermission guy leads off with "carolina has the most third period comebacks in the NHL" ... stop!

I've seen worse hockey ...

Is this the right thread for a humble brag that after much hand-wringing, consternation, and much finagling the wife and I finally booked a trip to Australia? I went there on a trip with People to People 30 years ago this summer when I was in HS, so that is pretty cool, too. First time back since then - excited AF!

I am outside the MSG viewing area and do not have cable, so TNT is not really a viewing option for me. Edit: Dammit, I have Max. Although I have it through Prime video so I have no idea how that works.

I am kinda relieved this will be hard for me to watch, honestly. Games on ESPN+, I mindlessly turn out without really considering the consequences.

Probably pretty calculated, if you aske me. Young popular players who have been doing "alright" so far this year. No TT to have to answer "why can't you keep the puck in at the point?" 🤣

I'd add that my rage/anger/disappointment that is suddenly bordering dangerously close to apathy is directed at the team. The Sabres organization. For me, it does not extend to the players, as people, because I think they have been set up to fail. All the too-numerous-to-count threads about why management has failed this team are the reason I think this is beyond whether or not Player A competes hard enough on a given night. The entire organization is not set up for that to matter.

Awesome work. BTW, I mean absolutely no disrespect when I assign you arbitrary titles related to Cozens, your attention to detail on why he is such a likeable person but such huge disappointment as a member of the Sabres is legendary. This latest bit is staggering, honestly. He is the poster child for "But he should be good, no?" He has fire and passion. He has skill. He just can't seem to stitch it together. For a 7th overall draft pick, "average" being taken at ~50%, the expectations for Cozens would be: Between 500 (57.4%) and 700 (31.1%) games played. He is at 323 games by age 23, safe to say he will hit the average. (556 games would be 50%?) Between 100 (62.3%) and 300 (41%) points scored. He is at 187 points by age 23, safe to say he will hit the average. (225 pts would be 50%?) So, based solely on two statistics (all the Hockey News had, sorry) - the Sabres likely got an above average return for their 2019 7th overall pick. Kinda crazy.

I'll add that he seems to cough the puck up a lot. Like, A LOT. I knew I was correct in summoning you for that wonky stat! Thanks! (on the topic of coughing up the puck a lot on the powerplay, can we end the TT at the point thing? holy cow is he bad there.)

I will tack this one on at the end: ESPN's mid-season grades:(ESPN+, so I snipped it for ya) "Every bright spot is swiftly darkened by another poor showing" ... yup. I am curious for @mjd1001, our President of the "Not a Fan of Cozens" Club ... I don't recall the 18 powerplay goals in your in-depth looks. That is alarming that over 50% of his breakout season goals were powerplay ... and now they can't buy a goal.

I am fascinated by this. Like, if you are there, how do you even react to this?

Sorry everyone - this one is on me. They were up 2-0 and I had to leave for a family birthday party thingy. My dedication to the team is lacking and I accept full responsibility. But seriously ... giving up SIX STRAIGHT GOALS to a fellow bottom feeder? Ouch.

Quinn!!!!!!!