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I want to watch the USA vs Sweden game, first real test for each team. Same for Canada vs Finland. They are the top four and they finally get a challenging opponent. The Finns have just found another gear in international tournaments the past 5 years or so.

Suchacek named player of the game for Czechia. Sabres may add him to the Czech Mafia if he has a good showing. He plays for the Tri City Americans in the WHL, and faced 35 shots a night last season.

TSN saying during broadcast that Czechia goalie Suchacek is invited to Buffalo’s prospect tournament. Playing well this game vs Canada, 53 shots, 5 goals allowed.

I go back to the Ryan Kessler comparisons with Cozens. I want him to become that type of player and have a solid career in Buffalo. I would wait another year before locking him up long term.

I think Lehner has issues with that organization as well. Maybe it was just the coach, but there were two stories going around about whether he could play down the stretch last season.

I got the same feeling around Canada Day. There were fewer flags than usual. People did not want to be associated with the protesters was my take on it.

I like the way Kulich plays, he could turn into a real good NHLer. It is very interesting how every team’s boards are so different. I guess it is why I remember Forton saying they make a list of around 120 guys, when there are 244 selected.

My uncle had a Plymouth Fury a bit older than that one. I slept on the back window during a few road trips.

One place I haven’t seen him slotted in is W onThompson’s line. He doesn’t deserve 1st line minutes yet but he may be a future set up man for TT.

Welcome to the 58 club, beat you by a month and a few days. Some days I feel like 68 while others seem like 48. Just do something, keep moving is my mantra.

They can alternate draws depending on who is hot, strong side/weak side, historical data vs opponents. Defensive zone responsibilities could be shared, first one back helps D.

Yes, players that had aged out were allowed to return.

Better than Bjork too. They know him and he must have been a positive influence in his first stint. Probably wanted to play there on his “last” contract.

Rosen with a nice goal, short side writer over the goalie’s shoulder.

Kulich with Czechia and Rosen, Sjodin with Sweden are the only Sabres prospects I am aware of.

I would rather give Comrie a shot than try to revive Murray. Murray has had three lousy seasons and is paid too much, even though the Sabres have cap room. There is upside with Comrie that is starting to show, I want to see him take the net and provide some solid goaltending.

USA has outshot Germany 25-4 in the first. Very dominant, moving the puck well. German goalie is playing well.

Kulich credited with an assist on Czechia’s 2nd goal. He may have scored, as he and Gut were jamming away at the puck in the crease.

She is only interim chair, until November. It may be difficult to implement much change in that timeframe. Hopefully she has some great leadership skills and gets the gig full time.

Kulich is playing RW on the top line for Czechia. He plays the right point on PP1. He generated one nice chance on a rush and had a few decent shot attempts.

Yes, Ilya Lyubushkin is too hard to type out for me.

Yeah, trying to use Sharks’ colours with the Seals’ logo. Gotta go with one of the Seals’ jerseys. This is the one I like best.

I think camp and pre-season games will determine Power’s partner. Joker would have to focus on defense first if paired with Power but he could freewheel on the third pairing. He has a better all around game than Boosh but may not mesh well with Power. Boosh may not be the guy to get 20+ minutes so Joker may slide in with Power. This is a tough decision. When this team is ready to contend, Joker should be a solid third pairing guy.

Performing like that on a U25 team at age 19 is impressive.

I didn’t know anything about that symbol. I sent that emoji last week meaning OK, I think it was well received.