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Put a copy of that pic in JJP’s stall.

I guess. Kinda like Levi and Tuch needing to step back and recharge after finishing their gut wrenching seasons.

So, I say something you disagreed with and you think it has something to do with some conspiracy theory? Quite an odd response, don’t you think? Nothing I said was unreasonable.

Here’s the thing. The Amerks have played a lot of hockey since the Sabres season ended on April 14th. Minnesota’s season ended on the 8th. He still could’ve used a couple weeks to recover. These games would’ve been a fantastic gauge on where Johnson is as a player, what he needs to work on over the summer, and importantly, a chance to gel with future teammates. Now none of this has happened. If he excelled, it would’ve raised some eyebrows that he could be on the Sabres roster next fall. Now, all he has is training camp to prove himself. My guess is he spends the whole next season in Rochester now. This is perfectly fine with me, but I wonder if this is perfectly fine with him.

Well, there’s goes that dumb theory that the Sabres would’ve preferred a late 2nd rounder in 2024. That said, I have real concerns on why he didn’t sign earlier. In the least, he could’ve played in every Amerks playoff game. He doesn’t seem like a competitor.

I don’t think anyone is disputing his leadership. The amount of leadership he supplies probably rivals that of Donnie. No one disagrees. The issue comes down to whether he still has gas left in the tank to make a meaningful contribution on the ice. That’s the debate. I agree the best player on the ice doesn’t necessarily deserve the C. But, if a player isn’t cutting it on the ice, or getting restricted ice time in anyway, do they still deserve to wear the C? Or, said another way, do you cut a better player’s ice time in favor of a player wearing the C?

I’m fine with this signing. As long as he becomes more familiar with the press box. I also would like a fair and open training camp. If Rousek beats out Okposo, then let Rousek play. As KA would say, I don’t want Okposo blocking youth.

This is total fake news. Sounds just like sour grapes coming out of a rival, just because Toronto sucks and this is what they have turned to to “win”. I have no doubt they offered a 5th (which is around the same the Rags offered for Eichel, I believe), but believing Buffalo would actually give him up for that (ie. a “deal in place”) is laughable.

Unfortunately his father is dead now, so we’ll never know. I wonder what else is keeping him there.

Pretty much. This guy could be battling with future teammates in helping the Amerks playoff run. Instead, he’s probably sulking somewhere.

Coddling territory

Nothing said in there is going to give any NHL GM a warm fuzzy feeling inside. Maybe he’s just biting his tongue though.

I agree. But we aren’t the ones to throw that stone.

Great news. Defense reinforcements are coming.

This is just strange. I’ve never been to Tempe, but areas around airports are usually wastelands due to the plane traffic. What else do they want to do with this land? Plus, it looks like this was going to almost completely privately funded. I guess they don’t want nice things. Sounds like it was really a referendum on how popular hockey is in the desert.

He’s committed to University of Michigan. I don’t think my heart can take it.

I prefer Dirty Sanchize

Correlation does not equal causation. Guys whose only job is to beat the snot out of opposing players likely have a much different mentality or view on life than finesse players and I highly doubt this is limited to the hockey rink.

Yes, the conversation was in regards to developmental guys vs those coaches like Gallant or others who strictly want to play vets to get results. Donnie is a developmental guy no doubt, but who knows how he’ll be able to guide grizzled vets. Maybe he can do both.

I meant to say, only a developmental guy. He’s great at developing young talent. Just saying we shouldn’t paint him into a corner just yet.

I really don’t think we know if Donnie is a “developmental guy” or not. This is his first coaching job and he’s working with the players he has been given. It just so happens that most are very young. So, of course he’s going to be signing the “develop young talent” song at this stage. It remains to be seen what happens when these kids grow up. If he can’t adapt, then we can label him a “developmental guy”.

Yes. This is exactly what I saw. Here it is:

I’m pretty sure there is a documentary. I remember watching one. Or maybe it was a mini-documentary.

I kind of feel bad for him. Then I think for a bit and then I don’t.

Where were you when you learned of the impending suffering?