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I'm okay with these changes. It's still a feeling out process and I think it's methodical. Moving Reinhart to W allows for some flexibility. I would think that if Okposo can't find some O soon then you might see Reinhart bump up there or even to the top line and then watch Pominville move to ROR's line, etc. Having Reinhart at C required you to then move ROR and a winger to make things work. The D? Gorges has to play now. Gorges is not as BAD as what we've seen. Antipin being out is interesting to me. I'd bet Beaulieu/Tennyson see about 10 minutes of ice time... max. Scandella/Risto - 30 minutes and the McCabe/Gorge - 20 minutes...

Sounds good. Just ordered my first ever sweater with a nameplate, thanks for the idea. Your misery is your own despite your efforts to spread it.

From bumbling last place team to a bumbling last place team? Sounds like maintaining status quo at worst.. How much chance does the team have of improving if ROR and Jack play to their salaries? Is it greater than 50%? How much more can they improve? If it's less than 50% or they can't become a playoff team then they won't be tradeable so you should probably nestle yourself in for a long winter's nap.. say October to March each year for the next 6. If it's greater than 50% and you believe they can become a playoff team then Murray really didn't screw up the team... did he? I don't know.. you sound like you need a break for your own sanity.

You want me to stretch it like Mama Cass in yoga pants? Then you should resign as a moderator here to preserve your sanity. :)

Look... we can't really criticize the staff for trying the reverse of that this forum did to Cy Hdgsn can we?

This is just so well put. He's going to have to learn it. He's had success everywhere because of his skill, not because of his perseverance. There's another level he has to get to and someone needs to get him to believe it.

The PP coach isn't the issue. The Sabres are setting up the same PP they did last year. The problem is their execution of it. There is an issue and I am hoping that it's guys trying to get on the same page. Every number will look more exaggerated in a negative way if players are continually out of position. It's like playing short handed or worse. They have a few days to focus and to do so while on the road. No going home and being away from the teammates. Housley's system is different and while each player may be individually talented they are not cohesive yet. If it doesn't show signs of improvement, that's a problem. But I'm not expecting a huge improvement in the next few weeks... I would like it, I just don't expect it.

Well Jack uses a long stick so....

Well.. did not see the post games as I had to create dinner.. a nice bbq/pepper pork tenderloin, sour cream/cheddar/horseradish mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans with mushrooms, shallots, and toasted sesame seeds. It was fabulous. I'm not going to despair because no matter what they will just be a sports team. I want them to win... but if they don't it's not harming my budget. That said.. after this start... here's my sentiments. I should also say.. Girgensons, while not entirely effective, is at least putting an effort. As is Josefson and Larsson. The problem is the people who are supposed to be leading this team are not.

One man show.

If I'm Housley I put Eichel in the press box the next game. He's clearly checked out. He needs to want it more... All the time.

Yes.. because the goalie can't cover an uncovered player. Which goal would you say that Johnson should have saved?

+1. Might be the locker room song... I'm pretty sure if I was captain I would play it.

Honestly? I think he overplayed the shooter to help emphasize how poorly 82 (won't even try his name anymore) is playing and not taking away the pass. It's a joke. 2-1.. the pass CANNOT get through.. it CANNOT. The Sabres are playing the opposite on D. Every pass gets through.

No.

Not a chance this is on Johnson today... Sabres should take more penalties.. the opposition doesn't score when the Sabres are shorthanded.

Yea... I think a bit. They are certainly lost right now.

So Housley turned to Beauleiu and says... "Hey, kid. You aren't going to touch the ice for the next 5 minutes. You might as well go out there and fight."

Yep. Early on in this thread I talked about the bad habits... I'm right there with you. And Beauleiu will get to spend time at the beach on this road trip..

Think the Avs want him back? :)

Are you serious? Mouson and his counterpart there stopped skating... they could have closed the gap to prevent the player from deking. Housley has his hands full with this team right now. How long before someone gets called up?

What an individual effort... after Jack nonchalantly doesn't pick up the puck behind his net.

http://www.theonion.com/article/nhl-warns-hockey-fans-banging-glass-scares-players-57112

So.. that was a weak call, even for the revised slashing penalty focus.

Apparently the Sabres will try anything to score?