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Moulson sure has put a bad taste in our mouths... I would hope the #1 overall pick would play better than a guy taken 263rd in the 9th round. :doh:

SJ please. They should win based on Burns and Thornton's beards alone. That's how you grow a playoff beard!!! I also really like Pavelski. I've always thought he was a solid player that didn't get a ton of hype. He's proving he can get it done this year. I guess the Pens made the right move firing Johnson and replacing with Sullivan...

Drunkard, I guess I misinterpreted your post. I read forwards as offense. I also took your opening question as disagreement or downplaying the importance of defense for winning championships. I do agree our forward situation is much better than a year ago.

Yes please on Burns

Huh? Defense does win championship regardless of sport. Look at the recent Stanley Cup champions, all have outstanding D corps. To say our offense improved more than our D is not true. We went from 274 GA to 222 (-54) this year. The offensive production went from 161 GF to 201 (+40). I would say that the defensive play of our forwards improved greatly with the addition of ROR and Kane and that certainly contributed to a lower GA. The third line of Gionta-Larsson-Foligno also blossomed as a solid shutdown line. Addition of a LHD for #1 pairing is a must and GMTM knows it. He's also got to find a scoring winger to put on the top line.

I predict a riot in TO if EDM wins it again. The messenger may even get shot. :ph34r: I like where we're heading as a team. I'm not too worried about where the Sabres draft this year. GMTM will build through free agency and trades in the off-season. Playoffs in 2017. Get ready for it.

That looks like a playoff roster to me, although your fourth line lacks a true center. I believe they're all wings. I'd also have Moulson as a healthy scratch assuming we still have Des. Stammer may be a wet dream. I hope he's going for championships and not $$$. I'd also like to understand his chances of coming back from a blood clot. Chris Bosh may be a better comparison than Cody McCormick, did he come back strong? I don't follow the NBA.

Hey Eleven, they're calling for Julien's head in the Boston Globe this morning. IMO, the GM's are to blame for the status of the team. PTR is right though, everything is going to switch to the Red Sox.

I'm only 1 month and a week into my new home. I'm not sure what is the premier sports radio station. Honestly, I avoid it because I can't stand any of the teams. I stick to music.

I haven't heard Buffalo mentioned in the Vessey rumors. One could hope.

I'm listening to Hamilton interview E-Rod, what about a Reinhardt-Eichel-Rodriques line next year? Maybe recapture some of that BU magic. I live in Boston, I cannot wait to hear whining and crying tomorrow. Sweeney made some questionable moves and they missed the playoffs... I think Bruins are on a downward slide. The stars are getting old. Pastnak is gifted though. I just heard Ovi scored a hat trick tonight and hit 50 goals. That guy is a stud.

True dat

Way to end the year with a win. This team has me feeling good about next season. I'm looking forward to the offseason moves. 81 points... Not too shabby.

Gionta ending the season strong.

Why would McDavid go from dysfunction to dysfunction?

Played? It ain't over yet

If you're going to go with wood, Sherwood is the finest, IMO.

Composite sticks are equivalent to corking your bat. There is so much power in the flex of the stick. Even I feel like a pro when I connect on a slap shot. I see no compromise to accuracy of passing and shooting. That's all hand eye coordination.

The WGR feed is like 1 minute behind...

I think it's likely. He's been great on the PK. I think GMTM is going to try to get a few more veterans with more in the tank this off season.

Go Sabres!

Agree, I wouldn't mind seeing Guhle.

Yes please

F yeah Larry