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If they aren’t improving something that is already on the roster, what is the point of calling them up?

What role are these two better at than anyone wearing a s=Sabres sweater already?

I think that center is the key to possession, and with that improved shots against go down.

Nylander just starting to show signs of consistency in his career. Malone 1G+5A in his last 17 games Asplund 1G+6A in his last 19 games Rochester callups aren't fixing anything.

The Sabres aren't lacking compete. They are lacking centers, and IMO they are also lacking a bit of sand. But I don't think the lack of sand is what has caused their fall from grace, it is their lack of centers. I do think that the lack of sand will become quite evident should they make the playoffs though. The current results were to be expected. Despite the early successes, they weren't often playing 60 minute games. They were either breaking out into an early lead and hanging on, or playing cardiac kids. There were many 20-30 minute games in that stretch. Once the season tightened up and teams started focusing on playoff standings it was inevitable that the incomplete games would catch up to them. Add in an injury to the only top 6 center on the team, and they've been fortunate to keep scores close. We really need another center on this team badly.

Saw this on twitter.... Per IIHF rules - player can't be in the crease. As long as opponent is in the goalies zone (Blue zone) play has to be blown dead. Didn't happen but ref waived it off. Correct call.

I had seasons in that section. 1st row.

Every team will cycle downward. It is inevitable. Chicago has several cups for their effort. If you are going to dis what Chicago is, you are ignoring the upside prior to the inevitable downturn.

Dan Rosen quoting Cam Atkinson: "For whatever reason, it was like I didn't like hockey anymore." On Cam Atkinson, in a rut last season, in the All-Star Game representing the @BlueJacketsNHL this season:” I wonder if Cam was labeled as an unwanted sad sack by the fan base?

He didn't get a shift in OT for the Amerks this evening. He's done. Guy is just missing something. Cool "gotcha" bro.

Ellie isn't even NHL talent. Of course it's a significant step down.

There is no legend of Berglund, but we did lose a bonafide NHL player who had a responsible game, reasonable speed, and size enough to be effective against larger teams. It really is as simple as, we now have Ellie in our lineup. A significant step down. I guess if you want to characterize that observation as "legend of".

I don't discuss my manscaping.

You rang?

4th line isn’t going to be a role. It’s going to be nothing more than minutes played and who he’s on the ice against.

Hey!

After announcing that the next one is going to be in Dallas, where is the gif of Fonzy jumping the shark?

I think most of his problems are 1. physical strength and 2. makes rushed/bad decisions when pressured. Given that, I think you def can make a case that he isn't NHL ready. The AHL is tailor made to develop him through those issues. Having said that, playing against 4th liners would do wonders for his performance. Although, 4th liners aren't the scrubs they used to be when teams kept roster spots for tough guys.

Chicago deep dish pizza just went in the oven.....

Still have the 1st wildcard, no?

Tried to respond to two posts. I hate that the multiquote feature is gone. My response loses context without multiquote.

Kudos to Robin Lehner. He seems to have gotten his stuff back together. It couldn't have been easy to come in here and face his demons. I'd rather the good guys won, but kudos nonetheless.

Inky, is you or your brother at the game? Guy in the crowd could be you.

I think his role is going to have to evolve into the type of role Mike Grier had. And I think he still has the tools for it. I don't think he has the teammates tho.