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Something that no one mentions when talking about Seattle taking Skinner, their GM is Ron Francis. He would know him better than any executive in the league. If he likes him it is a possibility but you won’t pull the wool over his eyes. If they are friends he might see him as the scoring centrepiece of the franchise. That salary though...

Good to mix it up and try Risto in front when Jack is not there. Obviously!

Devils suck and it’s 0-0.

That is what Tage needs to do, give it to Jack and move to open ice. Do not dangle.

Dahlin is flying around, keep it up.

Devils seem happy just dumping it out. Take advantage!

Tage you are not the danglemaster.

The Sabres are the better team. Show me the win! Let’s go Buffalo!

This game was definitely as bad as they have played this season. Thank you for the point Linus. I also think that there is something wrong with Jack. He seems to not have that burst of speed and the enthusiasm others mention. Dahlin is taking baby steps in the right direction while we want him to leap. I think he breaks out soon. I like Cozens with Staal from a mentorship angle and would like to see Staal ramp it up on the ice and also show some signs of leadership. I want to see a bounce back game and a sweep of the Devils. This would cause some to put away their pitchforks and dream of better days. A big thing with me is effort and I respect them win or lose if it is there. They need to bring it every night to ride the ups and downs of shifts, periods, games and this season.

Seravalli at TSN reporting that the Blues are talking with other teams about Vince Dunn. He was scratched last game and is in the coach’s doghouse. Straight up for Miller?

Big win. Not giving the opponent a loser point is great.

Yeah, not a good look when Matt Irwin is out scoring your 7 game total.

Nice. Got a 1 minute delay on my feed.

I like them playing with grit but being the least penalized team has its advantages. I hope Dahlin builds on the confidence he showed last game and picks up a point of two. Let’s go Buffalo!

I kind of feel some of your arguments could go either way. For every new member that is delayed an existing member stays in an extra year. Every member in means another out. Besides, how many 18 year olds get in? More years for vets mean better pensions. This is not your typical union but seniority is an important factor in most of them. I am not sure about the court order but elite 18 year olds could still be drafted in the first round. The NHL would not be denying young men a job if they opt in and are elite enough to be selected.

Why would the union be opposed? Entry level contracts keep the salaries lower. The CHL would be happy to keep guys around longer and could provide some movement on the AHL assignments. I like seeing elite 18 year olds break into the NHL, but not many have much impact.

Enough so-so hockey, give me solid effort for 3 periods, take the stress free win, and go home.

The NHL draft is difficult enough without having any data or views on prospects. Maybe this is the time to change it to a 19 year old draft. Players would have one more year of development to prepare them for pro hockey. The CHL would keep top players for an extra year. 19 year olds could be assigned to the AHL if their NHL team figures that is best for their next step. The NHL would make better selections by having more mature players and an extra year of scouting. There may have to be an option for elite 18 year olds to be selected in the first round only.

I am anxiously waiting for Dahlin to get going. He has too much talent to not be producing. Watched the Habs-Canucks game. Pettersson is going through the same thing, he had 1 assist in 6 games. No one would have predicted that and I am sure he will ramp it up. Another thing I thought about with Dahlin is that he is adjusting to the muscle and weight he put on. He can be a difference maker and I am willing to give him a bit more time to get going and to continue his path towards being a top Dan in this league.

Like you, I’m very disappointed in last night’s result. The old saying that hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard came into play last night. That fire in the belly to win every little battle was not there. They were trying but it was more like what Inkman is saying, squeezing the sticks too tightly. I am always behind the Sabres but they are making it harder as time goes on. Dahlin is my favourite player and he needs to just play. He can be a difference maker, he needs to play instinctively and beat guys with his puck handling and generate offense. On the D side of the puck, he needs to think about positioning and tow the party line.

I thought they played better than the Caps. Thompson being the go to guy for gaining the zone on the PP, NO! Dahlin has got to bring his A game soon.

I don’t care if Caps fans want to put an asterisk beside a win, it will be a win. The Sabres need to win to stay afloat in the playoff hunt. They outplayed them with a full roster last time so no excuses. Do it for Linus. Let’s go Buffalo!

Tough time for him and his family. R I P Mr. Ullmark. Condolences to Linus and his loved ones. I didn’t get to say goodbye to my Dad last year.

Zamboni driver.😁

Good kill.