DarthEbriate

True. But around the league Norris is only a 2C.

But there is. Instead of giving up 4 points to three opponents vying for the same playoff positions, they gave up 6 points -- as many as possible.

If they're going to do something, it had better be soon. I'd rather it was for an entering-prime potential 1C, but from a play-style perspective they need someone who has been there and done that. Not this move in particular, but something akin to it: Add some picks to either side to balance out the remainder: Power + Krebs to CGY for Kadri + a lottery-protected 1st (2026 1st likely) Calgary gets a building block RHD with long-term control and some F depth with RFA control and some jam (not Kadri jam, but willing to be a nuisance). They also get out of an aging contract. Buffalo gets a 2C (1C while Norris is out) that makes a spine of Norris-Kadri-McLeod-Kulich/Kozak that can be tough to play against, 200' game, and still provide some offensive punch. Kulich is not a top-6 center yet and they can't wait around for Norris to play (or even finish) a game. It's a bad contract, but overall there are savings that would allow getting Benson, Doan, and Kesselring all extended. Just would need Kadri to waive his M-NTC to go to a non-immediate contender.

Skinner was 32 before he got to one. He ended up having to play in 5... and in the offseason swiftly decided that the playoffs were not for him and signed in SJ.

Can't move Appert. He's Adams' next and final HC interview -- the meeting is already scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026.

They really could be 6-3-1 or 7-4 and being talked about as one of the hottest teams in the league. But they simply don't earn those wins.

Yup. After 0-3, they had salvaged their season start -- with the opportunity against scuffling Leafs, a borderline Jackets team, and a not-very-good Bruins roster... and gave each of them 2 points.

Oh, Rasmus... you didn't need to try so hard 1 on 3 that you lose an edge.

We've complained the last few years about too many regulation losses... well, now they're stacking up loser points like the Isles. (But... you still have to be over .500 even with your loser points to make the playoffs.)

I'm obviously way behind the feed then... is Ruff pulling Lyon in a tie game?

Doan's family influence in the league?

I like being so far behind the live @Brawndo feed.

Joker's got to be stronger on his skates there to hold his position. But... that's probably getting called back.

Lovely set piece.

And Krebs is the one guy who plays physical and draws the response.

Perfect Boston follow-up shift after the Sabres goal (minus a score). Le sigh.

Catch it. Drop to the tee... put it in. Now... do not let Boston respond. Take the game to them.

He's the only guy who's ever willing. See getting mangled by McCabe vs. Toronto.

So... at what point does Ruff let Geertsen Kesselring, Greenway, Dunne, Doan, Tuch do something to send a message for game 3 of the season series? I'm guessing never.

Every new GM, even if a direct handoff with no external interviews from the old GM/POHO, gets 3 years to try their approach. Unless they don't listen or they call an owner names.

The question becomes... Do they do anything physical, or do they just yap and hide from Zadorov and Jeannot? Kesselring was jawing a bunch on the bench. Dunne is in the lineup. Greenway is back. They're not too small by size.

Zadorov and Byram just reminiscing about Colorado. (no, they were never teammates)

... is it?

It's not even November yet... and... this season might hinge on their ability to get a PP goal here and get some energy going for the remainder of the game/comeback.

I wonder if Dahlin called for the puck from Mitts.