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I like Byram better. Better skater, more physical and a better shooter. Power has regressed. He may bounce back but his defensive game is really weak. Teams are not afraid to dump it in his corner or stand in front of the net. Some extended time on the 3rd pairing and focusing on PK could be his wake up call. Both of these guys realize they will never be the guy on this team, find your lane and excel in that role.

There are definitely more potential line combos with all these C/W players. IMO, a healthy Norris moves TNT to wing at the end of a game they trail and in OT. When you need to win a draw Tage is not your guy. Faceoffs are not the be all end all but you need the ability to win important ones. They got a huge empty netter last night but they were losing all of the key draws.

That’s where he does his best work. Seriously though, did Johnson p*ss off management when it looked like he may go 4 years in the NCAA and sign anywhere? He is better than Bryson and would probably improve if he practiced, played and was around NHL staff.

Timmins has been better than him.

That is another area where a POHO can step in and be the face and voice of the organization.

I am done, getting early to watch European Tour golf championship.

Kesselring looked like Power(less) there.

Our almighty GM should be able to get a B prospect and a 2nd rounder for a 40 goal scorer making $7M.

Looking like an AHL team now.

Nice drive by Östlund.

New ownership has revitalized that franchise, just saying. I would not want the Sabres to move though.

Could be a death knell for a coach on the edge, Tourigny should be fine.

Brain fart vs their top line.

Itzak! Two for the rookie!

Rosen gains another scar, draws a penalty. Hit the net Tage.

Ellis is handy with the puck, another nice quality.

I am so done with UPL, I hope he plays well but do not trust him. It seems his teammates feel the same way.

If Ellis has a good game UPL drops down a notch!

Ellis, nice!

Wasn’t scared there because Yamamoto is a smurf.

Quinn going to the net, finally.

With Bryson in the lineup, no amount of hopium will get me to think there is a chance of leaving the basement. He will play like a 7-8 Dman and KA will applaud himself for extending Bryson for just these circumstances.

I feel the downward spiral started when UPL was recalled after his cup of coffee. Get well Jiri.

Fire everyone now and there will be a surge of optimism throughout the team. I know competent replacements will need to be hired but there should be a bump up in production. Dahlin could come back with a renewed drive and play like the Norris candidate that he can be. Bottom line, I don’t think they can do it this year but cleaning house can send a jolt and set the table for the future.

Time for a speech from Terry, to KA.