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Loving Jack's overall game this year. Finally using length and speed as defensive weapon. I like the way hes trending at 20 years old.

Thanks for the analysis Randall.

Reinhart absolutely brutal. 3rd year now; no reason why he should look so scared and lost.

Same, although I have full trust in a prudent Botty not just making a splash for the sake of it. A lot of Botty's comments on D start with integration into Housley's system, which I'm sure is what really made Shatty a target. Happy about saving the money, but if Botty/Houser wanted him bad, its tough not to be a little upset that they didn't get their guy.

From NHL Network, we were one of 3-4 teams with major term/money on table for Shatty. I personally wouldn't have been happy w such a large contract for one-dimensional point but interesting to hear Botty was deep in talks.

Yup. Great low-risk signing overall. Just have never heard/seen anything supporting him being a locker-room or on-ice leader. Mostly to the contrary.

The guy has played 500 NHL games, so its odd to say hes not worth it because of 13 games. Great hometown, shorter-term deal for NYR.

Have you read the bolded above somewhere? Please share. Most of what I've read/seen of Benoit is frustrating inconsistency and even more frustrating, poorly timed penalties. Still, as I said, an upgrade over Foligno, especially in skill imo.

One of the most undisciplined players in the league. Stupid penalties can quickly wear out one's welcome. Plus flashes of high skill with inconsistency can also frustrate. Still, an upgrade over Foligno, imo.

"As of now, reasonable to think the Sabres will have four prospects (Mittelstadt, Pu, Luukkonen, Davidsson) in Buffalo this winter at the WJC" - Kris Baker This event just got a lot more exciting. Those lucky enough to attend: make it a special one!!

It's fun when you get a new GM to trust his judgement and reserve your own. Message boards have turned fanbases into the most vocal and impatient lot. Let the guy establish a track record please.

Mittelstadt going to make this a whole lotta fun!

Sooooo excited for the World Juniors now! Jealous of Buffalonians.

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I couldn't do a pull up in high school. I now way 220 pounds with 2% body fat.

People judging an 18 year old on pull ups :thumbdown:​ :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Stands out on ice with elite skill more than anyone else in this draft.

Next American stud after Keller, Eich. Went from having nothing in Juniors to now having one of the top prospects. And hosting him to boot.

Really good stuff. Underperforming, former top prospect who can move the puck, has speed and is still young. Perfect project with high ceiling for Housley. One red flag is a brash party rep that is similar to Kane's (instagram, etc.). Those two might not be a good match.

I think its pretty hard to argue against ROR as captain. He has emerged as an all-world two-way center. Hopefully the GM change will stem what was feeling like an anointment of captaincy to Eich.

lol at people thinking TP is some genius with some plan in place that we can't see. I challenge anyone to find a more unintelligent owner in sports; one so wholly unfit and void of any prudence or ability to evaluate talent. Takes more greed and amorality to make billions destroying the earth than business acumen and foresight (see Beverly Hillbillies or most other inbred oil tycoons).

Vintage Enzo/Kuli tonight. What could have been...

Sorry for the misunderstanding NS. It followed up a negative about Kadri. Salaam alaikum.

WTF? So am I you racist piece of .

An opinion with such authority.

Thought Franson had an awful game. A number of glaring mental errors; lackadaisical around the puck. It's a shame Kuli has not been able to get it going. He's a big weapon in the type of transition game we're trying to play.