DarthEbriate

Normally at this point in the season, I'd agree with you. But I think Boston has already lived through their "Nobody believes in us!" post-trade-deadline bump. They still don't have Lindholm or McAvoy. Their lineup is gross (even with Mitts and Joker added). The finality of their season and the reality of golfing in April is setting in with them. Boston's recent outcomes: W2 - L2 - W2 - L5 - W1 - L3 - W2 - L2 and counting.... Sabres 5, Bruins 2

One of these is not like the others. The other issue with the coaching is that for every retread (Nolan/Ruff), there's a Rolston or Krueger or (at least at the NHL level: Granato). I'd also extend the inexperience to the assistants like bringing in Appert with no NHL experience. It all reeks of either nostalgia or cheapness instead of the original stated purpose for existence of winning a Stanley Cup.

Norris isn't even skating? Le sigh. I wonder if Jokiharju fights tonight. Just for fun. Just grabs Power in a scrum, ragdolls him, and then just unleashes 6 seasons of pent-up rage fists.

That name tourney no longer has any meaning for me.

OP stated post-Tank.

I would think Nadeau and MacArthur both, at least during this Sabres road trip.

With the loan, the trade is officially 1-for-1 McLeod for Savoie. Interesting that with the release of Tullio, the injury to Neuchev, and the trade of Aube-Kubel, the Amerks are now down three potential forwards in the lineup for the playoffs. Kulich will be there though -- barring extending concussion symptoms courtesy of Howden.

He’s top 3 in games played and has not been an average goalie this year. This makes sense.

Let the hate thread through you.

He's smaller and got pushed off the puck by big Vegas guys all game, but Kozak makes their 4th line better when he centers it.

In 2025, the Sabres are 10-4 at home. That's good. In 2025, they are 2-9-2 on the road. That's... that undoes all the good.

I thought the same thing. And I wanted it to go Tuch, Krebs, and Greenway (the 2nd for Eichel was included in his trade). Though... I'm not sure Krebs has the hands Quinn does.

Hey! A good game and a win!

I mean... on the one hand, Lafferty played quite possibly his best game all season. On the other hand... Lafferty?

Lafferty in OT is a choice. But hey, when you can't use Cozens. Oh, Power/Krebs.

Thanks, Luukkonen. TNT can't accelerate like Eichel can.

Yes, that makes more sense.

Was he screaming pass or shoot?

Woohoo! Good screen by Tuch and McNabb.

What the Hertl?

I think Powers' game/ceiling is Pietrangelo. But he could learn more by watching the other Vegas d-men and how they box out and clear their crease.

Lafferty has looked like an NHL 4th liner today. About time.

Terrible turnover by Pietrangelo. Zucker! Sweet. McLeod might have influenced the turnover... Need a better replay.

One plays with power, the other is named Power.

They may "want" to. And yes, Vegas can match it without breaking a sweat.