TheAud

When I lived in NJ and got to go to some Rangers games at MSG with my buddy who had tickets, I didn't mind them. But that was long ago and far away so my natural dislike of NY City sports teams kicked back in and I actively root against them again. However, since moving to Denver and getting acclimated in year 1, I found it easy to make the Avalanche a 'second favorite' team, especially since they are (a) in the Western Conference (b) Good) and (c) fairly likeable. But if the Sabres are 100, the Avs are like a 10 and my next favorite teams are 9, 8, etc.

They love him in Seattle. I would love for the Sabres to get him for the bottom 6. He's at $3.5M for this upcoming season, then UFA. I don't see Seattle trading him, more likely he signs an extension. He's heart and soul of that team.

Bummer of an outcome. And yes, Mitts didn’t have his best game tonight.

Start of double OT and I’m still here. The wife took the car home after the first OT. I’m getting a ride home from neighbors.

Have the sexual assault charges been dropped and he is exonerated? If not I’d just as soon they stay away from any of those guys.

McDavid didn’t get back to cover Miller on that late goal. Hesitated, and it was gone.

Casey with the go-ahead. I am really rooting for an Avs win. If there is a game 6 on Friday, I'll be there.

Interesting, but less so than most years.

Relative to Appert's record at RPI...that was a tough situation to coach in. The administration was very unwilling to support the hockey program to the extent required to be competitive in the ECAC. I think he did alright given the challenges faced. Not saying he's the best pick for the Sabres bench, but I don't hold the RPI years against him. (In fact, working for a team where 'management' is unwilling to provide the necessary tools to win might be instructive for being with the Sabres)

Benn even left the ice to get Toews up high and no call.

But if Gretzky can be traded.... (sorry, I just feel that's it's obligatory that someone says this every time an unlikely trade option is discussed. Leafs aren't trading Matthews)

Tuesday night I'm going to see Joe Satriani and Steve Vai together in Denver. Pretty excited to see how it goes.

Vegas-Dallas game 7. The blonde behind DeBoer is notable.

You mean way back in the 2022-2023 season? 😉

I've read a couple books on the Allman Brothers Band and they are pretty consistent in telling the story that in the picture Duane had been holding a joint and just hid it in his hand when the photographer showed up. Given the status of marijuana back then as a truly illegal drug, this was funny to the band (plus they were probably high as a kite). The picture of the roadies on the other side of the album shows them all gruff looking and holding beers. The story there is that they really didn't want to be bothered with a picture, so the beers were given as a bribe to pose for it.

Stephenson and Monahan…yes. Domi? Sorry I can’t deal with a Domi in a Sabres uni.

I have tickets to see him May 13th at Red Rocks. Mavis Staples opening up is a bonus. Saw him open for Clapton a few years back. Quite the player.

Kevyn Adams:

This was my concern coming in. I expect to see Annunen in game 2.

Avs-Jets game is crazy thus far. 6 goals in 16 minutes.

My first ever Fantasy Hockey season. Thanks for having me, I had a lot of fun. It took me half the season to figure out what I was doing!