Hank

Inky has a black eye, guess he likes it rough.

If you truly care that some of us refer to him as 6K instead of UPL, that's a you problem.

That was funny, I legit laughed out loud.

Seems like an appropriate fit. I can see a buffalo impregnating you.

I disagree. I think it's human nature to try to find an advantage. There's a wide variety of PEDs that provide more than muscle mass, but I think in our society when we hear PED our minds automatically think of weight training and "bulking up". I think the income potential combined with the small window to earn that income enhances the possibility, especially prior to the first big payday.

No, you are not. It's not something I would do, but I am not their moral compass. Bigger, faster, stronger athletes make for a better, more entertaining product. What they put into their bodies is their business, not mine.

I didn't really read it as him insinuating. I'm not saying you're wrong. I acknowledge I could be. I believe you and I just interpreted what he wrote a little differently. As I said, I vehemently disagree with the possibility of it just as you do. But I also didn't interpret his post as an assault on Thompsons character.

My uneducated opinion on Thompson's struggles this year is this is a very likely contributing factor. I had two kids by 25 and it was very challenging. The challenges can be compounded if his wife is also going through something that requires him to take on a larger role in the home. Respectfully, because I hold you in high regard, I disagree. I did not read his post as an accusation. I read it as more like he was thinking out loud, wondered if it was a possibility, explained why he had the thought, and introduced it for discussion. Personally I think the idea is batshit crazy, and I'm sure you agree with that, but I have no issue with the way he presented it. As always, YMMV.

I like 6K. Can't really explain why, just sounds better in my head I guess. You prefer UPL. I'm okay with that. Regardless of our personal preferences, we both know who the other is referring to. To each his own and all that.

I think his closest comp is Gustavsson. Before the season started I predicted 6K would have a similar breakout year that Gustavsson did when he went to Minny. I don't think 6K gets that much money though, I think if he doesn't go to arbitration KA will give him three years between 2.85-3.15M.

Holy *****. I'm legit surprised.

Yes, 6K is on quite the run. I'm happy for him, hopefully he can keep it going.

I love Mitts as much as you do, but I think he's either signed or moved for a D based on the number/term he wants. Sadly I agree with you on Tuch maybe being the odd man out. I think it's more likely than not Skinners last two years are bought out. I think Kulich and Rosen are on the team next year and Östlund and Savoie will be in Rochester. I think after next season is the earliest KA would trade one of the four, if he trades one at all.

No. I think these are our goalies for the next few years, with the expectation they develop into a competent Ullmark/Swayman type tandem. I think 6K gets there next year and Levi the year after. I also believe that by then Benson, JJ and Quinn will develop into first line level talents, and Kulich, Rosen, Savoie and Östlund develop into competent middle six forwards. That's seven kids with top six potential added to Tage, Tuch, Cozens, Mitts and Skinner. When KA hit the reset button and sold off Eichel, Reinhardt and Risto for futures I believe his timeline for competing was when those five first round picks from the 21 & 22 draft matured. When the analytics department was beefed up everyone gushed about how great it was. These are the draft picks they were involved in, if they are as good at thier job as everyone claimed when they were hired then we should have reason to be excited as the kids approach being NHL ready. I know I am!

Lobe seeing 6K back to his pre-illness form. He's on quite the hot streak. Hope he gets the next start against Chicago.

Possibly Mitts if contract negotiations are not going well, I think he is at peak value right now.

Gamer? I started playing in Germany in 91, my wife made me quit after my last surgery in 2019.

Rugby

In the mud.

This. Cook is more talented, but for this game, against this defense, in this weather, I trust fornette more.

Now that Fornette has been in the system for a few weeks I hope he get a significantly bigger workload over Cook against Pittsburgh. He's a better blocker against the blitz, he has better hands out of the backfield and he's better between the tackles.

Fair points, all of which I agree with. Would you agree that both our posts could be true and do not contradict each other?

Gabe is a very good blocker, I believe that is in large part why he's still on the team. It's not a skill most fans appreciate, or notice, from a WR, hence the constant shitting on him we see around here.

Bills finished the season 6th in the league in points for, 4th in points allowed, fourth in point differential, won another division title, are the two seed and on a five game win streak heading into the playoffs. Overall, a very good regular season.

Is anyone more miserable this morning than Tyler Dunne?