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Glad they are using Borgen again, larger sample size of his potential. Maybe he sticks and they can move someone to shake things up.

I need that Dumb and Dumber eternal optimism! This team has stomped on my love for hockey. Throw me a freakin’ bone here boys!

My expectations are low but my hope is high. There was rust before the pause that needed some removal but... Jack is 100% healthy and will come out with his hair on fire. Dahlin was showing glimpses and will continue on the right path. Skinner gets two and goes on a tear. Let’s go Buffalo!

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Let’s go! First the playoffs now this setback. I love hockey but my interest is doubled when the Sabres are playing.

Comrie in net for the Devils, pepper him early boys!

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Ralph needs to take a whetstone to these guys and sharpen up the Sabres. A win is a win but this team should be better than the Devils and control the puck. I hope Sam is back and helps the team to a stress free 4-1 win.

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.