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Could Phil Housley be fired before season ends!?

Moves that need to be made. Lehner move Kane move ( sell high ) Reinhart Moulson ( waive ) Bogosian ( made of glass ) These are changes that need to be made. Get what you can for guys like Bogo. The culture this club needs to change. Bring up Fasching and Nylander, get a stud defenseman for Kane. Should have kept Nilsson. The guy has 2 so in 4 games for Canucks. He deserves more ice. It’s tjmes like this that I really get mad at GMTM. We had soooooo many picks and he wasted soooo many.

Demoralizing loss I’m sure.

May?

Lehner is one frustrating goalie. Almost let’s in a dribbler from the dot then Hasek’s across to preserve the tie. Sabres are playing their best and it’s still not enough. Poignant

Nolan needs more ice time

This game is hard enough to play but ya gotta be maddening when penalty calls are made up. There is no slash there and it’s 3-3. I’ve said it before but there is no way an elbow to the head should equal the same amount of time in the box as a one hand tap on the stick.

Thought top line played well tonight, just no luck. Overall the team played well but after two ya just knew that wasn’t enough. And each night they do get the backup and still can’t score. That is extremely frustrating. They need to move Kane while he’s on his game. He’s their best player right now so sell high. I thought Sammy played well tonight as well. Another thought. Is Bogosian made of glass? Wtf? Gorges played well, good tilt. Time for some trades though. Oh well, another stress free hockey year for me again.

Since team D isn’t strong enough, it’s time to shop around for a true starter in goal. The tandem they have would be ok on a solid defensive team but my this team. Short side to win it. Not acceptable

How can this team be out played but the Canucks who were on back to back nights? I see the Canucks all the time here in Kelowna and they are not that good. There is no way they should outshoot us by such a wide margin. I spoke to someone today who is in the game and works with NHL'ers and he told me that this team is Eichel's team and that he runs the show. That the kids don't respect the older guys and that there is a big disconnect in the room. I believe him when he says this and while Eichel is the future, it is disappointing to hear that there is a lack of respect for the older players and coach last year etc. That there is no accountability in Buffalo. Now this was in the summer so it remains to be seen how the culture of the club changes if at all. But it's clear that this team is going nowhere until they all believe and trust one another.

Kane is making a case to either sign long term for big money, or making himself excellent trade bait. Honestly, say what you will about the guy but he works his ass off each and every night. Their PP needs to get back to last year's basics. ROR looks like he wants out.

Here in Kelowna there always lots of hockey guys in town during the summer. I've heard from ex players that ROR is not all that, that he has a bit of a headcase. Good player, but I bet he's not thrilled he's not getting bank like Eichel. On Eichel, the guy is a winner and while it's early, the kid will take this team to great heights. His goal was pure grit and skill all at once. Drops the guy in the corner effortlessly, then goes to the front and Boychuk can't budge him as he tips the puck and then finds it for the goal. Skill that can't be taught. The team has some good players and pieces but the way Housley sent the lines out, some players seemed to have gotten lost in the shuffle. Kane is a beast and plays hard every shift. Some bright spots but lots of work to do.

Jordan Nolan will get some games very soon. They’re getting run with no push back.

Bealieau having a tough night

I think Chad Johnson takes the position of starter before too long, if the coaching staff gives him the chance. How quickly Lehner gets in his own head is remarkable. The. 2nd shorty wasn’t his fault but 3 and 4 have to be saved. He became unglued so quickly. On a side note, Sam Reinhart is not looking good. Playing very soft. He needs to play tougher than he does. He could find himself moved down the lineup very soon if his game doesn’t pick up.

Bingo

How is Eichel not a shooter? He’s not a Sedin the last I looked. Can’t wait to see how bad Lehner looked on the winner. I wonder if the league will ever wisen up and ditch the so? Oh, I just answered my own question.

I was happy to hear TP stick up for Jack and squash any rumours that are out there. I wish he had said he was going to get good "hockey" people on board so he could sit back, watch and write cheques. I hope they have a plan, but until the next group is hired, I'll withhold judgement. I am not sad Bylsma is gone. I am not sad Murray is gone. I didn't dislike Murray, I found his brutally direct approach refreshing, but I'm sure he rubbed way too many people the wrong way, and that wasn't gonna help the Sabres one bit. This is Jack's team, as it should be, and he deserves to lead this team. He's the best player they have and will be for hopefully a very long time.

Another reason NHL is a second rate sport to so many. No way this hit was meant to be dirty. Had puck been there it would've been perfect. Penalty was correct. And don't get me started on playoff format. Congrats to whoever finishes second in Metropolitan.

That much closer to 28th. Hopefully Jack won't demand a trade.

Imagine not losing the Col, Az and Pitt games. 72 points and in wild card spot. Gotta laugh

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Wow, 3 zip lead and they lose? Shocked that they lost the 2nd period though, that's weird!???? Anyway, it seems they sat back again and that refs were bad again from what I've read but honestly, this is the best outcome. 28th here we come. PS when will Eichel start getting respect from refs?

Lehner is fine, for now, but if this team starts to turn the corner he has to go. I hate the shootout but sadly the NHL loves 'em. But the bottom line is wins and he is under .500

How can a number one goalie have ZERO saves in all shootouts this year? HOW? Lehner should be pulled before it starts. I thought Luongo was bad when he was in Vancouver. Zero saves!!!!!