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Marco!

Let's answer here

I haven't tried that. Sabres neutral zone play is embarrassing Jack is buzzing on the shift

Which DIPA if you don’t mind me asking?

Shhheeeeet, we’re almost to page 2 of the GDT and it’s still 4 hours until puck drop. I’m feeling a win tonight.

I guess the question, is Casey better off in the NCAA maturing or the AHL playing against pros? I would rather have him develop in Rochester than in Minnie. There he’ll have access to professional trainers and staff that will help refine his game. He also won’t have the distractions of college. And as I said before, he’s leaving money on the table by staying in college. He’s going to be a pro so why delay the inevitable. I could be wrong but I think the business side will win out in this situation. The major factor is that it will chew up 1 year of his ELC and put him that much closer to getting paid. Good point. I’m sure he and his family have someone advising them. Unofficially of course.

Eichel ended the game on a line with Kane and Pommenville. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the same lines tonight as PH rolled out in the 3P last night.

What’s the word on Risto? I didn’t see anything on TSN.

I’m pretty much here. I would give Phil one more year to figure it out. That could change if someone suddenly became available that is a significant upgrade.

I’ll watch because I always do. I can hope they play better but I won’t hold my breathe. I’m excited to watch Laine. I guarantee he won’t be skating through mid ice with his head down this year. There are two things that my untrained eye sees with this Sabres team: 1.) Their passing is atrocious. 2.) They are always trying a stretch pass for the defensive zone exit which fails due to #1 or the winger is standing flat footed on the blue line with 1 to 2 defenders nearby who easily breakup the play or the winger tips the puck into the zone and races off for a change. In most circumstances the result is that the opposing team gets possession. I don’t understand why our defense doesn’t carry the puck or hold the puck while players change. It’s like hot potato... just give it back to the opponent as soon as you get it. That doesn’t seem like a formula for winning at the NHL level. I thought Housley would improve our defense but it just seems to be getting worse.

I suspect his agent will be advising him to go pro next year. Casey would leave a lot of money on the table by staying in college. I thought I saw something that he could make $3M next year. That assumes he makes it to the big club and max’s out the ELC bonus. This also doesn’t consider any endorsement deals that he will get. He’d also accelerate the time for his “Eichel” contract. College and beer are cool but I think the business side of things is going to point Casey in the direction of going pro regardless of landing in the AHL to start.

What happened to Scott Wilson?

Let's test that theory. Reino spoils Dubbie's shutout.

I hear you. I'm not advocating for goons. I would like to see a spark to get this team moving.

How much longer does PH survive? These guys are NHL players. This is unacceptable.

The softness of this team has rubbed off on Sabrespace.

Kane used to drop the gloves but I can't recall him fighting this year.

Why? For years a fight was a way to wake a team up.

This is an old fashioned beat down

I remember a time when a 3 goal lead wasn't safe. I don't think this team has the resolve to come back. I would just like to see a competitive second and third.

This is going to be a barn burner Anyone find it ironic that the pregame promo video was showing all Rasmus' goals... we can blame this on MSG

I didn't think he targeted the head

WTF Risto

Our D is the problem. Lehner being hung out to dry tonight. And I'm no Lehner fanboy.

Ain’t that the truth! I have a grin that won’t leave my face.