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I would hope there was some debate over the list. Editing this out to show unity and KA’s leadership was the goal imo.

I went to Celine Dion for the same reason.

I’ve been to Europe 3 times but never Italy. I can’t comment on guided tours because I like to do my own research and pick what I want to see. The only thing close to a guided tour I have done is the hop on hop off buses that go around some major cities. Those are handy and hit all of the touristy spots. My cousin and his wife did Italy last year for two weeks and it was a guided tour. They loved it because there was no planning involved or stress on how to get to places. The fall would be a great time imo, not as busy and cooler.

That is a significant drop in salary for all of them. I have to say Skinner could get $5-6M on the open market. He is still getting paid by Buffalo and wanted to play with McJesus. The others are about right, Girgs was definitely overpaid. VO negotiated after a terrible season, he could earn a lot more with a better role.

It would be nice if he did some Sabres specific stuff.

I like that they have playoff experience and we’re on the Caps team that grinded out points to get there. NAK has a Cup and played with Byram.

Listening to Malenstyn on Sabres Live yesterday it sounds like his wife and NAK’s wife are great friends.

Team Canada announced that Kyle Dubas is joining their management group for the Four Nations Tournament. We have serious goalie issues and now they bring the failed Leafs stench aboard. Great, I better choose a backup team.

I attended a presentation by Sheldon when he toured across Canada in the late 90’s to raise money and awareness for victims of sexual abuse. It was early in his journey to heal but he was a powerful speaker even then. I met him afterwards and am still impressed with his work and his ability to move forward.

I know some people don’t like them but scratching and clawing for a loser point when they don’t have their best stuff will make a difference. That’s a mental hurdle they need to overcome, like their poor starts to games. This is where Lindy should make an impact.

I’m not upset. I think they need him. Levi may beat him out at some point but maybe not. He could be the #1 for the next 5 years. He’s young enough to improve for the duration of that contract and I hope he does. I hope he avoids the goalie roller coaster ride and finds a groove. I want Levi to become #1 but to have a real goalie duel wil be interesting.

I am not surprised he got a job once Bettman let him and Quenneville out of their rooms. I don’t think I would have hired him. I read an interesting story written by Sheldon Kennedy on Bowman deserving a second chance and the work he has put in to better himself. Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy was abused as a junior hockey player and has been working for many years to educate people about this topic.

That is so cool. I have heard it is relatively easy, as far as mountains go, more like a really long hike. I watched an IMAX movie about it years ago and it was awesome to see the transition from jungle to arctic tundra near the equator. I have done two trips this year and we are planning a month in Europe for next summer so my dance card is full. Enjoy and send some pictures.

Malenstyn is 26 but has only 105 GP, a quarter of Dahlin’s total.

The weather is the biggest factor. Players were getting lots of birdies early today when there was no wind. It seems to turn on a dime.

Joe Veleno settled with the Red Wings, avoiding arbitration. $4.55M for 2 years.

We all want wins but they need to eke out points when not playing their best.

Yeah, it seems like summer has just started. I love the Open, toques in July, sideways rain and pot bunkers.

The Open Championship starts tomorrow, the year’s last Major. Royal Troon is the venue.

Ratzlaff is the only Sabres prospect invited to Team Canada’s summer U20 camp. 1 of 4 goalies.

My wife has a Square reader for her business. Seems to be easy for her to use. Works for Credit cards, debit.

Savoie bumped Bourgault down the depth chart.

Going deep into the playoffs, 28 games are the max.

While the boys are relaxing in Switzerland he is back at the carny gig in North Battleford Saskatchewan, turning the Ferris wheel like a hamster. He will be 5’11 190 at camp, chewing on nails.