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Every jersey has a chip in them.. so all players are playing with a chip, although I don't think it's on their shoulder. 🙂

The Sabres schedule by month: October: 9 games (20 days) November: 14 games December: 15 games January: 11 games February: 11 games March: 15 games April: 7 games (15 days) Ottawa's Schedule: October: 8 games (21 days) November: 9 games (They played in the Global Series) December: 15 games January: 15 games February: 10 games March: 16 games April: 9 games (16 days) The Global Series really takes a toll on the remainder of the schedule and hopefully it means those teams begin to fatigue a bit more. They're almost playing a playoff schedule the last two months.

Yeah, I used quotes on the word.. almost like I was not believing the "lower" part of it. :eyeroll: JFC.. I love dogs. Didn't watch the game, not after getting worked up in the Habs game with every little mistake. I didn't watch the Bills last night either. Well, I turned it on my phone for 1 minute and in that 1 minute Josh Allen threw an INT.. so I shut that down. I'll not watch any more games if it means these teams win.

I haven't seen the Coyotes play but I will assume like many teams with "lower" talent they will play a hard checking, fast paced game... something the Sabres do not handle well. I have low expectations for this game.

I have been out of town for the past few days but my Dad texted me asking if I knew why Howard Simon had taken over Duff's spot... and I realized, Duffer has been missing for a bit. I couldn't find any information.. Does anyone know? Did I just miss something obvious? (Forgive me if they said on the pre-game show.. it's hard to watch the Sabres these days).

No, I am not scared. I said, a lot of people I know won't go, that's not debatable unless you know the people I know. I did not make a mass sweeping statement that "People don't want to go to Rochester." So please do not misquote me. Crime rates, especially homicide had been increasing and peaked in 2021. They have declined in the past two years but it has an impact. Meanwhile, car theft has skyrocketed, especially this year. it doesn't paint a great picture of the city. The problem with Rochester is that it's not built for people to visit. Parking is a pain in the ass. Everything is spread out. The East End used to be a coo place but it's seriously taken a step down. The Browns Race area used to be good, but nothing could stick. Park Ave? All the people who live in the neighborhood park on the street effectively keeping visitors from being able to easily access it. Going to the BCA constitutes driving in, parking in the Civic Center parking garage which then takes forever to get out of. There's little to do around the BCA. What, Dinosaur? It's a closet of a location unfortunately. The crime doesn't help, but it doesn't keep me from going. I do go into NOTA often enough. There are some redeeming spots in South Wedge, but not as much as it used to be. It's cool that you live there and like it, but you are the one who brought up the shoddy attendance of the Knighthawks. The Amerks don't draw much better. I'm merely providing one view point as to why. You can debate against it, but bottom line is that people don't attend those games like they used to. Perhaps my reason isn't the only reason, but among the people I know, it very much is a reason.

Okay. But that doesn't change why people don't want to go to the BCA.

Sure, the longevity of continued misery is his fault. But I blame the coaches and players. It's not that this team lacks talent, it lacks heart. It lacks dedication to succeed. You could go all the way to the top for it, certainly. But the players need to do something about now. Cozens comments are a joke. He's the second biggest cream puff out there. The only bigger one is the smallest 6'4 forward I have ever seen. Alex Tuch can sod off to Syracuse with his unwillingness to finish a check. Granted the whole team is pretty much like that, but he's 6'4... you don't let a 5'11 defenseman hit harder than you. Hell, I'm not even worried about a hard check, just finish the check. The whole team plays poke check hockey... it's gotta stop. Yeah. Easy to get to Nashville, great to pair with a little time off and the arena is amazing.

Genuinely curious, does anyone on here actually get tired of repeating themselves? I don't know how some of you do it. For me it's easier to just not pay attention to the calamity. if the organization doesn't want to put in the effort and energy, why should we?

A lot of people I know don't want to venture into the city any more. I think that plays into it quite a bit. The city has no identity and seems to be getting more and more crime-ridden. I dislike going into the city. I might do it once or twice to go to an Amerks game, but even then it's drive in and drive out.

This is one of those where the Sabres pull off one of those irritating nights and win and everyone says.. WTF, why can't they do that every night. Or they get killed. Either way, I am glad I am free to turn the game off. I got lucky going to the Pittsburgh game that they turned it around in the 3rd because the 1st and 2nd were awful and I really really wanted to leave. At home it's just a quick press of a button and I am spared debacles like last night.

I don't think he'll beat the record playing in Washington. They've slumped pretty good and I think it's a year or two before they turn it around. Curious if he goes to a higher scoring team or is content with being #2.

What are your type of games? I don't have my PS5 any longer (gave it to my son). For single player, adventure, type stuff. Horizon Zero Dawn might be one of the best games I've ever played. It's got a great story. People raved about Spider-Man as well. I was also a big fan of God of War.

Lots of good ones.. let's see.. in person though. Jan 23, 1994 - My GF and I bought tickets to the Bills/KC game sitting very high up. The crowd singing at the end of the game for what seemed like an eternity. Sadly the Bills followed up that great moment with a dazzling defeat in the SB. That said, my GF then is my wife now, so it offsets the Bills SB loss. March 29, 1996 - Attending the Sabres game with a mixed group of Flyers and Sabres fans sitting off the right of Garth Snow's crease when Barnaby goes down. Going nuts during the ensuing madness on the ice and watching Snow tap Barnaby with his stick and having Barnaby go absolutely medieval on Snow. I don't like Barnaby, but I loved that moment. My group was yelling back and forth at each other, then we all high-fived. April 24, 2006 - Suite tickets to the Sabres vs. Flyers Round 1 game. Having the Sabres destroy the Flyers 8-2 in the game. Sitting next to the suite that had relatives of the Flyers players (wives included) and just watching their absolute deflation at the Flyers that day. I don't think I had a voice for a very long time afterward. Mar 5, 2020 - My son's 16th birthday and we are going to the Sabres vs. Penguins. One week before the NHL suspended play due to COVID. We brought along 3 of his friends to the game. On the way in they get approached by Sabres personnel to be the first intermission entertainment in bubble hockey. Having them wear the bubble "suits" and laying each other out on ice during the intermission was incredible. It provided a lasting memory for what was about to become a very rough time for everyone, especially teenagers. Lots of other memories too... so many non-professional with my kids and their sports or even my own days.

My two biggest issues... The sound system is terrible and makes my ears hurt (not because it's loud, but because the sound quality is absolutely horrible) The ceiling is so low that the air circulation systems are inevitably felt and it dries out my contacts something fierce. This happens at Sabres games but to a far lesser extent.

The stache is a November thing right? It's all gone in a few days. Go get a W. that's all.

Why might a player in Kane's situation sign a 1 year deal over something longer? He's not tied to a team should he have misread how close to success they are. He has the ability to get paid more next season, should he be successful this season. Kane already has money. He can afford to take the gamble that he plays well this season and then signs for even more money next season.

Or.. I gave 3 goalies a chance to demonstrate who gets to stay and who gets to go. Comrie was out injured and Levi would have been on the roster anyway during that time and in the time that he's had to evaluate the goalies it makes sense, at this point in time, to move Levi to Rochester. No decision is known when it is made. People use the information they have (or believe they have) and make a decision. It's not like any possible decision on goaltending would have assured success. Did anyone project that Johansson would be successful in Tampa while Vasi was out? Nope. But yet he did. Brisebois made a decision and it worked out. So, do we go back and hang all the people who said he was an idiot? No, but if it hadn't worked out people would be tearing him apart. Same here. Adams had a plan. This is how it shook out and eventually the time was right to adjust to the current situation.

Thompson will be out longer, I have no doubt. Not that we know for certain what happened, but I think we can all safely say it was wrist or hand. In those situation the two biggest impacts are the ability to put all the force on the stick for shots and being able to tolerate the vibration in the stick on slapshots and stick-checking. I'd love it to be sooner, but Dec 2 would be pretty amazing.

I wouldn't decide anything on Benson yet. He looks good now. Cozens looked great last year. Until a player can string together a few seasons of excellence it's far too early to make any decree. Yes, it's great how Benson looks at the moment. That much is certain. 🙂

I think if he used a little tenderizer on his glove it might improve even more. No analytics but it seems a lot of pucks go in and out of that glove before he gets it closed. I think he's been playing well so I'm not trying to refute anything.

So the presumption is that because it hasn't improved the team that it's not helpful? But, what if without the team was even worse?

Yeah.. minus Lucic. I forgot about the Benn's. It was a topic.. somewhere in here. Not for long.. not much need to talk about that guy.

I was in the 300's.. 302 in fact. I just recall the audio be much clearer and louder last year. There were times when certain audio was loud, but overall it seemed off. Perhaps its the acoustics in that area? Whatever.. moving on. Cannot wait for the upgrades next season. The "jumbo" tron is certainly anything but. Could be.. but unsold minimum ticket prices earn $0 revenue. Not arguing with you, of course. I have this unbridled fascination with the concept of pricing versus capacity. Everyone has to wear a visor except a few who still manage to have grandfathered status from before the mandate.

The deluded Energizer Bunny. I think half your total forum posts must be in this thread. Clearly engaging someone with your unique analytical skills is not possible. So I won't bother. You win. in your head.