Hank

Seems like a lot of important goals are being scored directly off of face-off wins.

No, it predates my time in the army, I joined Nov 91. Went down there after Hugo hit to help my sister-in-law rebuild. Worked construction until I left, mostly on isle of palms.

Are you in the Charleston area? I lived in N. Charleston for a couple years in the late 80s. Off of Montague by the circle.

I hope Buffalo gets a new downtown dome stadium and arena. It absolutely should be at least 50% funded by the taxpayers.

Ah. Gotcha.

Don't know. I think adding Sam would be too much. Maybe our 33rd?

I offer the 1OA and Jack to LA for Byfield, Turcotte and Kaliyev

I think Nashville beats Carolina in six.

Are there any legalities preventing Jack from paying for the surgery out of his own pocket? Could the Sabres have the option to void his contract if he did and it wasn't successful?

I agree with this much less than I would have a few months ago. I'm really encouraged by what the kids have done the last few weeks. I'm not sure if Granato is the answer at coach, but lm not opposed to finding out. If Jack isn't on board with the direction the team is going I say quietly move him in the off season, I'm okay seeing how the team develops with a center spine of Sam/Mitts/Cousins/Beniers. Add in whatever pieces we get for Jack and it might be okay.

I would think the finals would be broadcast on ABC, which is under the Disney umbrella with ESPN.

I wish they would go in a different direction. I think the league would be a better product if players could not be drafted before their 20th birthday, their ELC ran five seasons instead of three then they were UFAs, and contracts after the ELC could not be longer than three years. With a hard cap (which the NBA don't really have) you can't build a "super team" because there's not enough cap room to pay more than a few players.

I may have never agreed with anything you've posted in the past, but THIS in an excellent post. I tried to like it twice. Spot on.

I agree with your point, but Josi does not belong on your list. He's been Nashville's best player for years, with the possible exception of Pekka the year they went to the finals.

That's an interesting angle.

This makes me happy. I may be the one guy who likes Sam more than LGR.

Sam's play on the ice doesn't do it for you. Seems to be doing quite well playing center. I haven't been able to watch so have little more than the stats to go by so you may be seeing things I do not. In his current role, does he not look like a leader to you? If not, why?

Vegas over Tampa

Anyone think the Jets would give up Perfetti for Hall and Risto (50% retained on both)?

Yay!!!

Flagg's return to SabreSpace is what sparks the Sabres turnaround. They WILL make the playoffs.

With greatest respect to my fellow soldiers, you overestimate their logistic abilities.

According to daily faceoff skinner is on the top line with Jack. Casey replaces skinner on the 4th line.

Good for Ralph.

You had a hell of a year. Good luck in the championship.