Gramps

There is no difference if everyone on the team is not thinking the same way. Helps to have something to play for after the 1st of the year.

Why ? IMO, I think knocking the crap out of them in camp sends a message that we're gonna work hard all year. And I don't think the season could've been any worse. There are plenty of guys that bust their arse in the offseason and come to camp ready to work. They get paid for the whole season, not just games.

What a crock - every training camp should be a hard camp. It becomes even harder if you show up to camp out of shape.

For what ? Thornton will be 39 when the season starts.

Are you counting empty-net goals in your calcs ?

Agreed - I would have fired him just for the stupid banter with R.J.

More updates ... http://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/humboldt-broncos-bus-involved-in-highway-crash Looking at the bus, I'm surprised there were any survivors.

But your average school bus does not ...

Very sad ... looks like some of them could be related.

The list is only good if Ottawa tries to force a trade on him. If we offer the right deal, he might waive it.

Karlsson has a 10-team modified no trade. Think Buffalo is on the list ?

How bout we throw some cash at the other Carlson ?

Forget about Raanta ... https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/982285296371777537

Good idea - tks

Yep, the fog has lifted ... appreciate all of the comments on this and that in and of itself is welcoming. Nuff said ...

If identity is the same as chemistry, I'm all in.

Any fever ? Could just be an intestinal virus.

Disagree ... Beane has to draft the "right" QB and that in and of itself is pressure to me. He also has to fill all of the other holes we have. I can't think of a more pressure packed decision than "Do we move up or not ?" I hope you're right about Botterill, but he's under pressure to fix the 'D' and the goaltending. Another finish near last place and he'll be gone. It may have to be done via trade for a goalie as the UFA class doesn't impress with the exception of maybe Raanta. Glad you're optimistic about #1 ... don't run the simulator lol.

I can't remember a time in my years of fandom where the pressure has been higher on both GMs in Buffalo sports.

Agreed, but he needs to fix the 'D' and goaltending with utmost priority.

Just an observation, but he seemed a lot slower in the first half of the season. Don't understand how he would be tentative as he had a good 2016-17.

IMO, Reinhart came to camp out of shape and played his way into it as the season went on. Most improved - Reinhart Most disappointing - Lehner / Johnson

Agreed - he may decide to help his wife out on the campaign trail.

I do now see your point. Sorry, but I think Doug might be the Buffalo equivalent of the curse of the Bambino. Time to go.

Start with the goal song, Doug Allen, changing the unis back to royal blue, and it pains me to say it, but let RJ retire. Lowering the ticket prices a tad would help retain some of the fan base that has had enough.