StuckinFL

I think it's good he's still up with the big club. He's sweating, busting butt and travelling with a group of guys he'll be playing with for years. Build that chemistry by travelling and fighting through the tough battles that this season is going to present. He's not taking away from the team right now at all. Build that companionship and that cohesiveness that only suffering a struggling together can bring. The talent on this team that's been assembled is absolutely incredible. This is going to be the toughest year for them for the next 5-6 years. The more cohesive of a unit the core forms, the more they trust each other and know what each other is thinking, the better. I think that's the best thing for Samson right now. Not the TOI, but him growing as a man, bleeding, and fighting with the group of guys that day in and day out have his back on and off the ice, that's what's important.

This is exactly where I'm at too. I think I was caught up with so much of the drama for the past few years, because I had to pay attention to something and what was on the ice was heartbreaking. I couldn't stand to watch something I love go through that kind of pain. It's amazing right now. Forget the playoffs, forget the cup. Yesterday I smiled ear to ear and loved watching a hockey game. It feels like coming home after a very long trip.

Can't agree with this more. You can see that everyone is starting to get a little more comfortable playing with each other so that they can trust each other and not be on the heel of their skates to really drive those battles. This was just a fun game to watch start to finish. Feels great to enjoy watching a Sabres game again.

Exactly

Kane again!

EVANDER KANE!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, thanks everyone. Didn't expect that warm of a welcome. I'll make sure to post more often then!

I actually lurked on this site for well over a year before I made a profile. I usually just used it as an information source and an interesting source to get different opinions on what may be going on. Honestly, my knowledge compared to most of you is woefully limited and I'm a fan, but not a fanatic. Never really saw a point to posting as I never felt that my voice would contribute all that much to the discussion.