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Heck of a game between the Habs and Flames though.

Health has been Murray’s biggest issue the last 3 years. Don’t burst their bubble, the parade plans are well underway. I agree with this statement. Comrie has not been good but it is very early in his evaluation.

Brad May in his prime could play in this era. His energy would be nice and he could drop the mitts if asked.

His production is so much higher than his last few years. I really like Horvat and he is the type of player the Sabres need. However, I don’t think the Sabres will offer him what he wants and his role on the team would be 2C, blocking Cozens. Way too much money for a 3C, which Horvat would be for the Sabres.

One of Kulich’s teammates on the Czech team is G Tomas Suchanek, who was at one or two of the Sabres camps this summer. His numbers in the WHL this year are similar to last season’s but he is getting more wins. I’m going to keep an eye on him. Obviously a project, the Sabres lack G prospects, especially if Portillo goes to UFA.

Team Canada https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article/bedard-wright-headline-team-canadas-roster-for-2023-world-juniors/

If Skinner is out I would put VO on PP1 as an alternative to TNT one timer. Quinn would work as well but that side sets up better for a lefty.

Haven’t had revenge sex since my single days, I almost forget what it’s like. Anyway, go Sabres and show these guys up in front of their fans. This is an opponent you need to beat to get to the next level.

I missed this one but was following the summary online. It seems like they should have buried them early, I saw the shots were like 12-2 in the first. I guess Jarry held his team in it until they got their feet moving. Let’s get them tonight, win in regulation in their barn. I think the Sabres need to find their offense for UPL.

That has got to be the most bang for the buck in the NHL this year. There may be some guys on ELCs having good years but TNTs production is top notch.

He was on the WJ team with Cozens, Krebs and Quinn. He was an Olympic teammate of Power’s. I am sure he watches the Sabres as much as he can plus gets a lot of communication from development staff and KA.

That hurts. My only comeback is that the Sabres aren’t paying 1/2 of their cap$ to four forwards.

Josh Wegman at the Score, try this link. Not sure if he gets a vote. https://www.thescore.com/news/2437904

This story has Dahlin ranked 2nd in Norris candidates. https://apple.news/Aq9UE59a_S-WViWsze8aIYw

It all starts with one. Dahlin moves within 2 points of Karlsson, EK has played 2 more games. I’ve always thought this award was too much the Dmen scoring championship. At least these numbers put Dahlin in the conversation.

Sabres need swashbuckling type hockey to win with UPL in net. His save % is better than CBJ goalies tonight but that is a low bar.

Kind of a meh third period, but at least the Sabres haven’t stopped skating.

Nice give and go, TNT and Tuch. Nasty.

PP comes through early. Dahlin to Cozens.

Dahlin with another multi point night, 5-2 Sabres.

It will be easier to attract goalies to Buffalo if they improve in the standings and can show that goaltending is the biggest hurdle to being a playoff team.

I hope they are working hard on Portillo for this reason. I want Levi to be the guy that is next in line as the Sabres true #1 but they need to have a plan B,C,D and E.

Fighting 11 coyotes and killing 8 is amazing. That dog suffered some damage but will live. We have an Old English Sheepdog mix, she is a good size but not in that dog’s fighting class.

I realize the shortcomings of +/- but wow. Quite the discrepancy. The top 4 have played a total TOI of 1740 minutes to get to +28. The bottom 4 have played a total TOI of 861 minutes to get to -22. I left Boosh and his 261 minutes out as he is even. If the D can be healthy this team can win a lot more games. Finding better D depth would help too.

I’m more of an eye test guy so my recollection of game 7 was of many blocked shots by Tampa. I checked the stats and blocks for that game were 26-13 Tampa. I realize I have a bias vs the Leafs but moments like Nylander bailing on a 50/50 puck show me that there is not enough of a sacrificing element in that core.