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Darnell Nurse’s dad played CFL. Justin Bailey too, I think.

I can’t believe his parents moved 30 times, that is extremely nomadic. He’s been through a lot in his life already, he seems very grounded.

It was CFL, so not that well known. I know about him because his wife is from around here, she was an Olympic silver medalist in 1984.

Ottawa beat the Caps while Detroit beat the Pens. Two old teams dropping down the standings. At least there were no loser points.

I know, but that’s what they have to work with. Just saying they should send one down (UPL) to make room for another player on the roster. I don’t see the point of having 3 goalies up when 2 of them are about the same caliber as the AHL guys.

Jeff Petry’s dad played baseball for the Tigers, Dan? Seth and Caleb Jones’ dad was basketball, Popeye? Liam and Jean Luc Foudy’s dad played football in the CFL.

UPL should be in the AHL as well. Comrie is not far removed from that level. Tokarski has almost as many NHL games as UPL and Comrie combined. Coolley has better AHL numbers than UPL.

Suzuki and Caufield are surrounded by a storied past with Cups galore, and numerous alumni that come around. They are in rebuild like many other teams and were not even born when the last Cup was won there. I can’t imagine there is a ton of influence the alumni could exert on today’s team. It’s more for the fans. The Sabres just need to continue having special nights (Miller, RJ) when they are warranted and that raises the new players’ awareness of the franchises’ past. That stuff doesn’t raise their level by a sustainable amount, in my opinion.

That was funny. Peterka was the best stooge imo. Rubbing Zemgus’ goatee and going “good boy”.

You mean I could get more money now than what I paid for my clothes 20+ years ago?

They have been clear as to who is #1, they need to bite the bullet and pick a #2. Tokarski and Coolley are not chopped liver if one of UPL/Comrie get claimed. These 4 could all play some NHL hockey.

I don’t mind it but I grew up in the kicked garbage can era. He didn’t point anybody out, throwing a blanket over the whole team as being lousy. Using the word compete seems like a common term. Sounds like he has a few VOs who might need to sit. In private he will probably tell each guy what he needs to do better next game but he didn’t throw any individuals under the bus. The Canucks are 2-1, he doesn’t want to go backwards. My impression is that Tocchet struggles with finding positive in every situation and he is not there to coddle the younger players. I may be way off but he strikes me as being more of a Torts than a DG.

I like it the way it is. I could stand less of a crowd on stage but I like the overall vibe.

I think their run is done. The cap has affected their depth. With a healthy lineup they can still do some damage but I can’t see them going all the way without guys like McDonagh, Killorn, Palat, Goodrow, Colton, Maroon etc…

Clifton will look good when Bryson draws back in. Hopefully Mule is not out too long.

3vs3 is something the Sabres should be top of the league at. The talent available is top notch. I was surprised to see Greenway out there, DG must be rewarding his good play or it’s just a display of trust in his ability to shield the puck with his big body and his defensive awareness. He got an assist on the game winner. I love Cozens recognizing he is 1 on 1 with Sheary and taking advantage of a weaker player to go to the net.

Reinhart worked a lot on his shot to go from muffins to average. Reinhart was a bit bigger but would fall every time there was contact. Reinhart has a high hockey IQ as well but I think Benson’s is higher. Reinhart’s net front work on the PP was good as far as tips and rebounds. I find Benson’s grit can categorized as dog on a bone. His ability to steal pucks is something Mark Stone has been really good at and that gave him some Selke consideration.

Nowhere to go but up with Cozens. Krebs will energize that line tonight. I spent a total of 15 minutes in my truck today and heard Whitehorse twice on the radio. Fans will hear it in the rink tonight.

What’s Drew Stafford up to?

Krebs deserves a shot up the lineup. I remember him not being very good on the wing but that was two years ago. They can share faceoff duties depending on strong side/hot hand. Maybe Cozens needs to simplify his game and use his speed to play a north south game on the wing. Krebs has two burners to feed and he can look after the defensive end of things.

Something needs to change in regards to VO, DG scratched him last year and it didn’t seem to help. VO is who he is and can’t change his game so….

It’s like eating an elephant, it seems overwhelming, but it starts with just one bite.

Matthews’ pace dropped by a goal per game. Reporters up here were talking 70+ goals and we’re only two games in. If he had scored tonight they probably would have said Gretzky’s 50 goals in 39 games was about to fall.

Without the goalie issue, they could carry Biro or Rousek and try them on while VO sits. Those guys are better suited as wingers.

I just had a thought about Benson and Quinn together, I think they could be terrific. I don’t know who centres them (Mitts, Cozens, Savoie or Krebs) but they are both so creative that they could score goals in ways we haven’t seen. They have high hockey IQ and play chess compared to most guys playing checkers.