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He isn't "Super Mario" for nothing! God bless him!

Another great documentary. Again, an organization just taking what they can from you with no real regard for the individual. You hope things are different nowadays. It does show the ugly, unspoken side of fame and professional sports.

At what stage of Kevin's career did this happen? I know he had a problem but was he near his career's end? The reason I ask is, it became apparent to me in the Probert Documentary, he still had plenty to give, which is why Detroit and later on Chicago would get him to rehab or totally overlook his mistakes. But other than that, they didn't seem to really care about the individual. Just what I took away from the doc anyhow.

I found it sad because Probert did so much for his teammates. It even says in the documentary, when Bobby hit the ice, his teammates were suddenly stronger and larger out there. He came to their defence, he battled to get them the puck, he took the front of the net abuse to screen the opposing goaltender and he didn't have bad hands for an enforcer. He scored quite a bit actually. I know back then "manliness" meant never admitting you had a problem (although with Bobby, it was pretty well known) and knowing he had such a young and beautiful family, that not even a veteran player could sort of take him under his wing and try to steer him in a better direction? If that did happen, it doesn't come up at all in the documentary. Just a sad situation. Even the damn border guards tried to help him out in one instance.

Terrific documentary. I found it sad that a guy with that much talent (he could put the puck in the net also, he had skills other than the fists) didn't really have anyone looking out for him, or able to reign him in. He went to rehab a few times, but the NHL establishment didn't seem to really care about the man, just what he could bring to the Red Wings and later on the Black Hawks. Way too young at age 41 to pass, but I guess the damage done to his heart with substance abuse finally took its toll. His poor family on the boat with him as well when it happened. Loved watching him play, and saw a young rookie in the Sabres lineup, in a preseason game, make his bones taking on Probert and actually besting him when Probert was a Blackhawk. That Sabre player? Rookie Eric Boulton. Drew a standing ovation from the crowd, myself included. Probert had a beautiful family. An absolute shame. This documentary is so worth your time.

Just for an FYI, Lindy Ruff’s NJ Devils are looking pretty damn good. Another win tonight. Not too shabby for an “old school” coach. Just sayin.

Because everyone here is voicing their overwhelming frustration and I totally get it. There are no rose coloured glasses for this season yet again. Not until we finally land a decent coach.

I know. The last coach here that was modestly decent ( and I didn't really care for him) was Bylsma. I would seriously take Babcock as well right now. Time to get a little "old school" around here as all these unproven or "modern thinkers" aren't getting this franchise anywhere. But you're right, not sure Gallant would want the gig, even if offered.

Krueger is not the coach that will turn this around. I would really respect Terry if he went out and managed to get Gallant now. I know it looks crazy having changed so many coaches, but at least it would look like he actually gave a ####! And then maybe there would be accountability on the ice and if you you get soft around Gallant, you're out of here. The effort after the start of the first is just pathetic and one we have seen season after season after season. Franchise is a joke.

Wow! Remember that hiring???? That may just have been the worst of the worst! I never understood what they saw in him that screamed: "Yup, this is our guy!". Now that was brutality and is he even involved in hockey anymore???

But he was "fresh" and new with a "new modern approach" is what people were saying. No more old school, dinosaurs!!!! I remember that well!

At least it would put an end to the sleep walking starts or efforts. Accountability would return in my opinion.

The absolute truth. There is talent here. This organisation has done a horrendous job of choosing the right coach. These next 4 games will show what this team is and I kind of expect things to get ugly. Islanders for 2 and I believe the Bruins will eat this club alive in the 2 games after that.

Wasn't that coach Phil Housley??? I'll take Gerard Gallant. Tough nosed, take no #### and willing to bench ###### if the effort isn't there. I'll take old school.

Truth!!! Is Gerard Gallant available?

2 AHLers in Wedgewood and Comrie to be exact.

and that......

again though, seriously weak back check by Jack and Huts made the first stop.

Good things happen when you get in the opposing goalie's face! Finally!

Yeah, they had to make desperation signings as Corey Crawford (their #1 goaltender for this season remember?) packed it in shortly before the season started. Wedgewood and Comrie are career AHL'ers with some NHL experience. Hope that cleared it up for you.

I basically see the "same old same old" with this team. They don't bring urgency, they don't take the body, they get in the opposing goalie's way only sometimes and the defence is still way too soft. This defence would get eaten up in the playoffs. Is New Jersey going to take 3 of 4 points this weekend using basically 2 AHL goaltenders? If so, that is all you need to know.

I get what you're saying about that Washington club being similar to those Sabres of 2005/06 but what they both have in common is that they played with urgency and determination. I just am not seeing it with this current Sabres club. They don't get blown out, but they don't do near enough to win. It takes that little bit extra of laying on the body, determination to get the puck and this is what I see lacking. Washington showed determination last night regardless of lineup.

This club is no where near that 2005/06 Sabres club. Not even close.

Or we bring in "the modern thinker", the "motivational speaker", the "players coach" types. How's that working for you? The coach doesn't have to be your friend. I'll take Babs or Gallant. None of the other coaches have done #### for this club.

Totally agree. Is Gallant available as well? Either one. Time to go to an "old school coach". They're not here to be your friend as clearly that approach isn't working in the City of Buffalo. You perform or you sit, regardless of who you are. This is exactly the same crap we have witnessed going on 10 freaking years. Those who now fail to recognise that by now, shame on you.Talent is here but it isn't performing. This is a seriously shortened season and this team will be way too behind after leaving Washington to secure any hope of a playoff spot. It would once again, take a miracle. This is a tougher division the Sabres are in and nothing this club has shown so far indicates they will go on some incredible run. The Philly win was a case of the Flyers believing their own hype and perhaps taking the Sabres lightly. That, and they caught Carter Hart on an off night. Elliott looked like Vezina material the following game. I don't care about the optics of another coaching change, Ralph's "style" ain't getting it done.