DarthEbriate

That's not been the Ruff way here. It's the hot goalie until injury or failure (excepting the times when they're forcing Levi to play 2-4 years older than he was.)

The reaction was fine overall. Some worry initially because the numbers weren't available right away and we figured that Adams had given him a bit too much money/term. But most folks were pretty good with a guy who had a high high (Panthers run) and was generally a stable average goalie --- which thus far is better than UPL can claim.

They need to prove to him that they're not a floundering mess that might lead him to want out like JJP. Part of not being a floundering mess could be a Tuch extension.... Another way to show you're not a mess would be to not have a lame duck head coach and coaching staff (minus Appert) and to get a real GM who players are willing to give a hometown discount because they know he can get things done. The palm trees and taxes Sabres tax is partially an Adams tax because he's been inept.

If you bring up Rosen you can bench Quinn. But I think 5 games is a little quick for a hook on a kid, give him 10 before you put him in the suite. We've seen Rosen in the NHL and... nothing. Geertsen didn't scare anyone today except the refs. And the status of the game -- close score, Florida constantly getting PPs -- they weren't going to entertain any fights from him. Maybe if it had gotten out of hand, but they're a savvy, well-coached team. Only Marchand ever lost his cool. But Greenway will take his spot on line 4 soon enough.

They finally got some hard-nosed two-way players (Benson, Zucker, and now Doan) to support the established top six scorers, including the only skater on the team capable of 45+ goals, and we're already looking to move on from the scorers already? Do we want another perpetual rebuild?

Good opening slate for the Sabres tonight. Sens, Habs, and Lightning lose in regulation. Leafs get a loser point but no more. (And although it's early, Boston trails in Colorado.)

I am surprised. Particularly by the PK. They've really limited shots from the slot and Lyon has been lights-out. The PP has been good, but it's because Zucker and Doan are going and standing in front of the goalie. It's uniqe for Appert historically, but it's nothing revolutionary around the league. (They've gotten a couple fortuitous bounces.)

Personally, I send him down for an AHL conditioning assignment. He lasted one period in the preseason.

Or don't call up Dunne because Geertsen is already up.

Then, Ellis gets both ends of the home-to-home after he shuts out the Leafs on Friday. Edit: Check that. I forgot Detroit existed. Ellis gets Detroit.

Power (23:44), Timmins (24:30), and Byram (24:17) all had more ice time than Dahlin (22:36). Easygoing. Casual-like.

Bobrovsky really kept them in it. Lyon was tested, but not nearly as much as Bobrovsky who needed to make several excellent saves.

Good game, gents.

If (healthy) Muel plays turnover-low hockey, yes.

Hit by Panther and ref up high and the back of his head struck the glass.

One of these days Benson is going to get one past Bobrovsky. Then, the floodgates will open.

No soft start to the third. Good. Keep skating ahead.

Reinhart did for Eichel when Casey Nelson skated away. And they had a nice bonding fracas in Arizona in Eichel/Reino's rookie season... Marcus Foligno was still on the team.

Wait, wait, wait. Geertsen gets 10 for chirping and looking for someone to fight but has no takers, but Marchand can take a retaliation interference/trip, jump on the opponent's captain when he's facedown on the ice and throw two punches, rip his helmet off, and then break the helmet... and he gets 2?

Greer, Honey Benson don’t care.

Now. Score two more.Then, Geertsen… run Marchand into his own *****.

Unlliiimmmmmmitteddd Powerrrr!

Every Panther had eyes on Benson.

Score a couple goals. Then let Geertsen run him. Elbows up. Double front.

Florida starting to support each other better and it’s turning into chances.