Mustache of God

This is such a Micky Mouse operation. Crappy music during the dead play and then NOTHING during the actual game? They can't just pipe in the ambient sound from the arena? I feel bad for complaining because I really wanted to watch the stream but this is brutal.

Ah, some real music. Sympathy for the Eichel. GO SABRES!

and immediately segueing into a mix that makes me feel old and I'm not even 30 yet :(

Those wands ain't looking for spare change, they're they're to ensure no nutjobs bring in any guns into the arena. Could you imagine Eichel being assassinated during the prospect camp by some crazed self proclaimed #1 McDavid fanboy?

After the past 8 years I'm having trouble coming to the fact that we just locked up a true #1 center for the next 8 years and have a "generational" player about to enter the NHL and also Sam Reinhardt. This team is going to be scary sooner than we think. My only hope is that we're able to win a cup before RJ dies and preferably have him call the game (even if that means he steps out of retirement (as long as he's well and able to call the games)). This is the first year ever I want the summer to end so hockey can start. GO SABRES!

I honestly don't follow the rest of the league like many people here to have any specific player in mind. Ideally we don't need a big name defenseman but a young D-man who can hit and play a responsible game. I'm sure there's a team that could use a little of our forward depth that has an extra blueliner in their system. My two cents.

Although I'd like to see us sign Oduya, I've gotta believe Murray makes a trade for a mean, tough D-man. We have a glut of players and I don't see a place for Larsson on this roster. Wouldn't be surprised to see him moved.

I know everyone is leaning towards Murray acquiring a D-man through Free Agency but what about the prospect of a trade? Currently we have a glut of forwards and the players I see as expendable are Foligno, McGinn, Legwand, McCormick, Larsson, Hodgson (assuming he's not bought out in the next 8 hours which I find unlikely) and the stockpile of 3rd round picks next year. I don't follow the league closely enough to have any specific L shot D men on my wishlist but I think it's a good possibility we see another trade.

The biggest question for me is whether or not Larsson will be comfortable playing on the 4th line. Last year there was some sort of "falling out" with Nolan about the minutes/opportunities he was given and he did put up some decent numbers at the end of the season. Now that we have a new coaching regine will he accept being pushed down the depth chart to the 4th line or is something else going to be in play for him?

Talbot is still somewhat unproven. Sure, he can play lights out behind the Rangers defense but how is he going to fare with Edmonton?

I might have had too many tonight as I was convinced we acquired James Mcgill with the ROR trade and was prepared to nominate his nickname as "Slippin' Jimmy" and had high hopes of several Chicago Sunroofs this year. GO SABRES.

:( @TSNBobMcKenzie[1] : 2015-06-26 14:21:36 UTC[2] BUF-OTT trade call done. Official: Lehner and Legwand for 21st overall pick. BUF takes all of Legwand's contract.#TSN

I really don't understand why he added another Center to the team, especially a 34 year old center when Murray has stated the plan was to not bring in veterans but aim for young players. While it's not 100% official yet, I'll but the pitchfork out of storage and start honing the tines just in case.

Every part of me thinks there's gotta be another moving piece to this or did Uncle Brian pull a fast one over Tiny Tim?

Bob McKenzie ✔@TSNBobMcKenzie Robin Lehner heading to BUF. Sounds like Lehner and Legwand to BUF for 21st pick. Pending trade call. Not official yet. This is...unbelievable.

I don't understand the Legwand part at all. Last thing this team needs is a "past their prime" center. Perhaps Murray would somehow flip him over to the Avs for O'reilly? Not sure how that sweetens the pot but I don't see room for him on the Sabres.

Bruce Garrioch ✔@SunGarrioch #Sens are closing in on a deal for Lehner with the Sabres. Expect a No. 1 pick to be part of the trade and perhaps David Legwand. I really hope we're not giving up a 1st rounder for a goalie...in GMTM we trust..

I voted for three only because I've been desperate for some off-season action. At this point in time I'm really hoping we go after a goalie in FA as I don't think it's worth giving up any prospects while the youngsters are still developing. I think if Murray works a deal it will be with a cap strapped team. It'll be an exciting week.

That guy is a dweeb. This topic has also been discussed in reddit.com/r/hockey and one of the users had a very good rant about this which I'll post below. He makes a lot of good points and while I understand the Sabres games pull in pretty good ratings the lack of exposure for "good" teams really drives his point home. Another thing of note is that I believe NBCSN gets to broadcast 2 of the SC Final games this year which is a complete joke. Can you imagine any other sport broadcasting their finals on cable TV? It's a joke. rant courtesy of /u/PNWQuakesFan "I'm going to go off for a minute here This idiot who runs NBC sports is worried about star players not being recognized on the ice? I'm sorry no. He's wrong for multiple reasons. Beards and helmets do not prevent me from seeing the BIG ASS NUMBERS ON THE BACKS OF THE JERSEY. If you want the casual fan to be able to recognize players, how about you make sure the color commentator notes "Hey there goes #88 Patrick Kane on the ice". The responsibility for recognizing players isn't on the player. Its on you, the broadcaster. While I'm on that note, you know what would help casual fans recognize the players in the Stanley Cup Finals? If your idiot network would show them on TV. Two of the NHL's final four teams, the Tampa Bay Lighting and Anaheim Ducks were on NBC a grand total of ZERO TIMES during the regular season. There were more BUFFALO SABRES GAMES on NBCSN from February to April than there were games for Top-8 teams the Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Anaheim Ducks combined. I'm pretty sure I could throw Washington or Minnesota on that list and it would still be accurate. SHOWING THEM PLAY WOULD HELP CASUAL FANS LATCH ON TO PLAYERS MORE THAN MANDATING SHAVING. Show the teams. Show all of them, and show them more than once. You air like 110 games between NBC and NBCSN during the regular season and you show the Sabres 75 times and you are legitimately blaming THE PLAYERS for being unrecognizeable? YOU, NBC, for having the gall to show only 7 teams 90% of the time and then wonder why the NBA can come out with "mid-market" teams that haven't made the finals in a combined 45 years and outdraw a Lakers-Celtics series. You want casual fans to be able to identify bonafide stars like Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman? Maybe try SHOWING THEIR GAMES BETWEEN OCTOBER AND APRIL. All the shaving in the world won't make the players visible if they are invisible to you for the entirety of the regular season."

Radio is saying he's not going back to the Wings so...Toronto? I am crushed.

http://streamable.com/ii8f

Jack looks like he wants to go home with a medal.

Wheels are starting to come off here for the USA. Ovethckin makes it 2-0

That was also the 3rd or 4th elbow I've seen Russia throw in that period as well...at least they're starting to call em. I think if USA plays a disciplined game and keeps out of the box they'll have a chance to take on Canada in the gold medal game.

Malkin just threw a dirty elbow square into the back of Eichel's head which he got penalized for at the end of the 1st period. 0-0 after 1 period. Russia is buzzing but USA has also generated a few chances.