LTS

Might watch.

Hah.. well how about that. This month they upped my regional sports fee as well. So I guess I am now at the same rate. Going to be putting my subscription on hold for awhile while I determine what I want to do.

What did that bring your bill to? I think I am still grandfathered under the deal I signed.. something I might have to consider... although they allow you to pause your subscription for up to 6 months so perhaps that won't impact me.

Deliberate is subjective.. and that's the problem. The rule needs to be revised to remove as much subjectivity from it as possible.

They needed him to help fill the 5,000th seat and insure a sellout.

He was referencing how Cozens looked like a running back. I believe that is common parlance in that situation.

I shut the game off the moment they called that a good goal. I'm 70/30 on canceling Fubo and saying FU to the NHL. I didn't even wade through the GDT because I know if I did I would only get completely bent out of shape. Everything about the play was deliberate... I hope Sabres STHs keep in mind how Toronto screws them when they decide to sell their tickets to Leafs fans.

Curious.. what do they show on the TVs inside the arena during an ESPN+ broadcast? Also... Thanks for opening a new thread. This conversation could end up very beneficial for me if there is a way we can partner to bring it into our service lineup where I work.

Okay. Sorry, I was out of date on my information or perhaps what I have was referring only to linear television. It was not my intention to deceive anyone. However, to make everyone feel better. I am going to find out the information because I actually need someone on my team (at work) to be aware if there is a streaming option that does not require a satellite dish. While not a primary focus of my product team we are focused on delivering business solutions that business internet service providers would deliver. This is why I was making the statement. This information is on the Joe Hand site.. leading me to believe it ain't the most straightforward "streaming" option.

It's the same company.. just rebroadcasting ESPN+. Being on Hulu is just a way to cross-promote to those who don't have the Disney bundle. Not sure if they broadcast the postgame. And it should be said that it's Hulu and NOT Hulu Live that has the game. Hulu Live is the linear broadcasting arm of Hulu (aka, cable competitor). It's just the ESPN+ stream.. via Hulu. Likely linking to the same streaming source. It is. There's no avoiding the insane expense. People believe Spectrum to be cheaper. Spectrum will offer it's $49.99 intro offer.. and in the fine print is the $21.99 broadcast fee surcharge (for bringing you the local stations) and if you want a box it's another $8.99 minimum. Bottom line, there's no shortcutting the costs of TV. The licensors of the content all want their money and the cable, linear streaming, and satellite companies are at their mercy. The changing dynamic now is that the licensors of the content (aka MSG) are bypassing the cable companies, etc. Their new product, while expensive for what it is, will offer a price point for people, like me, who don't watch anything else on TV that I need Fubo or Spectrum for.

It's out of their hands I believe. There are absolutely zero streaming services that are licensed for use within a business, let alone a the restaurant bar scenario (different license than normal business). This is on the NHL for allowing ESPN+ to be the sole avenue of broadcast. The businesses would be criminally liable if they were to use a residential streaming service in a business. It's a long shot of getting caught, but it could happen.

The entire presser to me boiled down to a single word.. unleashed. He used the word. To me that indicated exactly what was happening to him in Minnesota. I think he'll be given the leeway to play his game and I think that will fit with the Sabres. As for not being around in the 3rd as much. Shortening of the benches leads to that and you want the guys who click out there when you need a goal. I read nothing into it.

Good point. Also likely. It'll be one of them. I expect a physical game that's for sure.

Also not reading the whole thread.. I did notice it. I think the cross-checks have bothered his back a bit. It's clear from the last page what the entire thread is about. McDavid is who you think he is. The speed he moved the puck for the first goal is only something he can do and i firmly believe that. I don't think ANY other player moves that fast. The shot on the second goal is a goal scorer's goal. Many goalies will be beat by that. The third goal was all on the defensive zone coverage. They had other lapses as well, including the goal that was waived off. They played well. Cozens might have looked the best he has ever looked. They did not beat the Skinner and did not hold off the best player in the world. They lost. They've played far worse than they did last night, so I can't get down on them. It sucks.. they needed a win. They also needed to not have that losing streak earlier in the year. Those losses then are just as bad as the losses now. Suck it up and get ready for the game tonight because this is everything.

Defense gets the shaft here. Forwards have two awards basically.. highest scoring and defensive. Why can't defense have the same? If the point of defense is to first play defense and THEN contribute to the offense.. Dahlin is a given.

I am ready for this one. I think it's Peterka who sits. Olofsson is needed for the power play (so is Peterka but he's unit 2 and Greenway could replace him) I haven't gone through last night's GDT but the team has the capability of winning this game.. they have to rise up and play it like it's the last game they need to win to get into the playoffs.. if they don't then I think they'll demonstrate they are not ready for that next level. I have faith. I think Greenway and Czikas go at it pretty early.

Yep. I'm in Rochester and have been using Fubo for this purpose the last two years.

If you are in market, you need MSG. You can get MSG from cable/satellite operators, the only true streaming service that has MSG is FuboTV and yes you get Sabres games as its what I use. You cannot get TNT from FuboTV, but you can from DirecTV or Spectrum. You can get ESPN from all of them. ESPN+ is a standalone service or part of the Disney bundle. Verizon used to offer a discount on the bundle to its cellular subscribers. If you are out of market ESPN+ is the best option as you'll get MSG games. You won't get TNT games as those are national broadcast. So you'll need TNT if you want all the games.

Ottawa was under the pressure to do something for Giroux. Dorion even said so and it's probably why they blinked first.

This year.. but as has been noted. His style does not fit the Wild style this year. In his previous years he has put up points. He won't tear it up, but he doesn't suck. And he was a +26 last year.. as noted.. if he can help shutdown the opposition that's good enough for this team.

Asplund has done nothing for me this year in his limited time on the ice. I know you, and others, were high on him. I used to think more highly but this year changed my mind.

I realized I woke up this morning.. went downstairs to work and completely forgot it was trade deadline day until I went back upstairs and saw my son watching TradeCentre. Now I jumped on here.. saw the spectacular array of opinions... and I find myself still not caring that its trade deadline day. I am at peace with whatever happens. Whether this means that I approve of the Sabres plan and am good to roll with it or if I've just grown numb to it.. don't know. I guess I don't care. 🙂 Enjoy all. Just hope those who seem to be upset about everything find a way to enhance their calm.

There are people on here who continually lose their chit and don't have thick skin. So I'm going to assume those people are drunk. It's a strategy.

Dude is throwing a huge bird at Hockey Canada isn't he... I love it.