mphs mike

While I don't necessarily disagree, there is a part of me that likes this NHL asst/AHL head coach experience better than a fired former nhl coach. At a minimum, he has earned serious consideration, rather than just lip service and a perfunctory interview.

What I like, so far, about Granato is that he is putting players in a position to succeed. He’s getting the best out of what he has, rather than senselessly pounding a square peg into a round hole. he may be what this team needs right now and has plenty of ahl (developmental) experience.

Never thought about drafting GM Tallon because we couldn’t get a French Canadian. the wheel might as well have landed on one of that was the situation🤔

If it was Toronto, I’d think the trade would already have been made to get the quarantine done. No sense waiting once Palmieri was gone to the isles

I keep remembering that there is only one team Bowman didn't take to the Finals

One reason this gives me pause to think it might be real - Team USA was alot of fun to watch and well coached in the recent U20 worlds

Haven't scrolled through yet, but the title immediately made me think "Thank You Sabres" growing from a low murmur to an Aud filled chant as the Habs eliminated Buffalo in 1973. I was already a diehard, but that night still brings warm memories about possibilities

Brought me back to the final home game in 1972 when Gerry Meehan scored in the final seconds to knock Philly out of the playoffs

I noticed Barnes advertised during Bills pregame saturday and Cellino on the postgame. I wondered if that was part of their divorce agreement.

If Seattle hired him to provide cap analysis, they might appreciate him.

Valid point - I'd be willing to exchange Ottawa for Columbus. In setting my favorite Sabres division I didn't give any consideration to the remaining 24

Sabres, Bruins, Habs, Leafs, Flyers, Pens, Red Wings, Blue Jackets I like regional and this is both regional and includes the most important rivals

I think the biggest stumbling block to that would be geography. Look at increased travel for the Canadian division.

I still remember seeing Peter Gabriel at Kleinhan's very shortly after he left Genesis

I can't let that go without the Ric Seiling over Mike Bossy reminder

All they need are white skates!

Schoeny. I was there the night he took on Orr, Vadnais, and Cashman. Nothing better for a 12 year old

It seems to me the Sabres thought more of him than the typical "BPA" because they moved up, however slightly, to draft him.

I can't imagine hockey doubleheaders at the NHL level. If attempted, it'll be all star game "physicality"

I understand exactly - for instance the Sabres have a starting goalie, frankly by default. The fact that he is the starter in Buffalo may make him "#1" but that doesn't mean he is a top 31 goalie. Bob Kaufman was an NBA all star for the Braves. All it meant was that he was the best player on an expansion team

Marvin and Smell hit the perfect note

I still remember watching that game live. All 3 forwards headed up ice with the puck after winning the draw

I attended a couple Bison games with Dad. In the fall '70 I couldn't believe the Sabres didn't get to keep Guy Trottier, Gille Villemure and others! My first Sabres game was in the spring of 71 - Bert scored against the Blues to break the rookie goal record, which he held for a year thanks to Rico.

Thanks - always enjoyed him as a Sabre

My initial sentiments exactly. I hope we're both proven wrong