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  4. Current Carrion Hockey League Standings

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    When you get fed $#!t for 6 months eventually you are going to start throwing it up.

     

    This is far beyond throwing up in disgust though. I'd say that would be the boos of the first half of season. This is strategically demanding to continue being fed this $#!t diet, because you know you're body will look better for it. Interesting insight into the psyche of the fan. 

  6. Around the NHL: 2014-2015

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    Love the devolution of this season. 

     

    I'm gonna take Igor's side here. I'm sure there's a correlation between celebs and awful, embarrassing names. I'm no pop culture guy, but Blanket, North, Suri... All pretty obnoxious and a manifestation of a celeb's desire for attention. The unfortunate thing is they are pushing this narcissism on to their offspring, whether they want it or not. 

  7. Around the NHL: 2014-2015

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    Christ, what an Around the NHL thread. I'd say the only thing Igor is showing intolerance for in this hateful, defensive rant is with mindless, attention-needy celebs. Can't say I blame him in this talentless era of stardom, but Miller is definitely not in this class. 

  9. Current Carrion Hockey League Standings

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    Sounded like a lot of Devils fans in the house tonight. Didn't think there were that many fans in NJ, let alone western NY.

     

    Would be totally down if it is a strategy from tanker season ticket holders.

    TANKERS: Do you draw the line at going to home games and cheering for the other team?

     

    Looks like Vogl picked it up too. Reflection of a smart fanbase. 

     

    Many Sabres fans want Buffalo to lose, but they haven’t voiced their opinion inside the arena. That changed Friday. http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/sabres-nhl/sabres-home-loss-to-devils-is-a-crowd-pleaser-20150320 …

  12. 2014 - 2015 Sabres Prospects

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    Reinhart, the second overall pick in the 2014 draft, is expected to join AHL Rochester if his junior team is eliminated from the playoffs, reports the Olean Times Herald.
    Spin: 
    The WHL regular season is almost over, and after claiming a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, the underdog Kootenay Ice will face either the Calgary Hitmen or the Medicine Hat Tigers. Even with Reinhart, the Ice aren't considered a heavyweight team, so they're unlikely to go deep into the playoffs. If the Ice get eliminated early, Reinhart will be allowed to come over to the AHL and help the Amerks as they vie for a playoff spot. Reinhart saw nine games with the Sabres this year before being returned to the WHL.

     

    From Rotoworld.

     

    Would be very exciting to see him playing in the league he should have been in from day 1. 

  13. Current Carrion Hockey League Standings

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    How are there non-tankers on this thread? There are 12 GAMES LEFT. It defies logic to be rooting for this team to win. Go be rah rah team in the Prospects section. This is a therapeutic and holy place, a retreat from this test of hardship. 

     

    Zona has a hell of a schedule coming up. Tomorrow night at home against Colorado appears to be the best chance for them to fall a couple steps behind in the CHL (other than against us - twice - : / ).  

  17. 2014 - 2015 Sabres Prospects

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    I am a bit worried about Sam's slight drop off in his Junior numbers this year. Kootenay is a bit weaker statistically this year too, maybe he's having to do more with less. My hope is that his body is changing due to working out and adding weight for next season. A previous comparison to Igor Larinov may be the most interesting one I think about. An intelligent 2 way game that makes everyone else shine seems to be his style. He also plays a 200 foot game and all special team situations. His leadership qualities will probably earn him a letter down the road.

     

     

    Previous high draft picks whose numbers didn't grow when sent back to Jr. are Spezza who dropped off a bit in his 19th year. Bobby Ryan's stats stayed the same for his post draft years. Tavares peaked in his 16th year and actually dropped off in his draft year.

     

    I think he starts as 2 or 3 C in October.

     

    I was thinking the same thing with Sam. It was pretty clear he needed to work on his body. Maybe this became the priority, far above bolstering his draft status with points. Still, after seeing how out of place he looked in the pros, followed by his below standard play, I can't say I'm free of concern . 

  22. Trade Deadline 2015 (March 2nd, 3 p.m.)

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    Doing interviews during the hours of the trade deadline isn't doing his job IMO. To me that is irksome. The guy is charge of turning around the worse team in hockey. Plenty of time for interviews between 3pm and the draft.

     

    I wish I knew how to use kissing lips emoji.

    Really? Leaders often use the media to drive negotiations. Even if this wasn't the case, I think the incredible amount of manpower behind him can handle two and a half minutes.

  24. Current Carrion Hockey League Standings

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    First time poster so take it easy!  Usually just check in after looking at the Bills news.  Used to be a big Sabres fan growing up watching Pereault, Robert, Martin, Gare, Shoney and even that guy named after the best donut place ever.  Also enjoyed watching the great Edmonton teams and a wide-open NHL.  Enjoyed the Hasek years because he'd routinely do things I'd never seen before but frankly, increasingly lost interest because the NHL allowed the sport to become a low-scoring, tame affair by letting Garth Snow wear equipment that covered the whole net and not countering the neutral zone trap stupidity.  I'd pay $50 to go to a Sabres game and fall asleep just as quickly as watching a soccer match. 

     

    I've enjoyed the pro-tank, anti-tank banter here but, honestly, the tank is what is making Sabres hockey interesting again and bringing me back to the sport.  I like our young players and am looking forward to getting a first line together that could actually be one of the best in the league and worth watching.  Because of the screwed up NHL draft system its not the Sabres fault that they need to finish dead last.  If the Sabres don't finish last, knowing Buffalo luck, they will get the 3rd pick or worse and we will end up with some stupid defenseman or average winger.  So I am rooting against them for just 20 more games.  After that I plan to return to watching a much more interesting team.  Yes, I feel a little guilty but it's the only way to go.  If the Sabres don't get McEichel than I'm afraid we are in for another decade of pretty boring hockey.  This town deserves one of the best players in the NHL again!

     

    My question is...is McDavid really that much better than Eichel?  What are the odds either of these guys is a head case and won't pan out?  I've been assuming from the talk they are 1A and 1B but read some strange things about Eichel.

     

    Welcome back. This year has certainly reinvigorated my interest in watching 16 and 17-year olds skate!

     

    I don't remember another draft where the top two were such sure things. There is no doubt broad consensus that McDavid is number one, and most other years Eichel would be. Not sure which "strange things" you've heard, other than freshman college kid enjoying campus life a bit, but both are praised for their mental game (both on and off-ice) just as much as physical. 

  25. Trade speculation 2014-15

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    The Sabres are perfectly capable of winning the Shart with Neuvirth as our starter the rest of the way. I'm inclined to keep him unless the return is good.

     

    I'm with you PhD. No way he stays this hot when team is getting outshot and outcorsied as bad as they were today. 

     

    If he stays then, I wonder if priority for TM will be to sign him during final two months. Get a good price on him and have that position settled going into next year - at least in theory.

     

    I would tell him he can be a part of the future, but that starts July 1. My other point, is that the goaltending can be addressed much more easily than finding top 6 scorers. If Nolan's use of Neuvirth threatens that I would rather see him go.

     

    Agree 100% goalies are easier to find than top 6ers. Like PhD said though, just don't think Neuv is as big of a tank killer as he's been in last couple weeks. I think it's good he's taken the reigns. Now tank on and get best of both worlds. A gamble indeed, but one I think worth taking. 

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