davidkski

Believe it or not it was May 20, 1975, game 3 of the Finals against Philly. It was also the legendary Fog Game. Air conditioning at The Aud was so bad that even in those pre-climate change days it was no match for a deep run in the playoffs. Lorenz picked that creatures out of the misty air so cat-quick, he looked like the hero in a horror flick. A high point in Sabres history. and such a captivating moment that I'm surprised it was never incorporated into one of the many Batman movies (Christian Bale wielding an old wooden Sherwood vs. a bat and a villain in Jason mask = Box Office Gold!) https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/07/sports/hockey/the-sabres-and-flyers-played-a-low-visibility-game-in-1975.html

Yep. As lawyers, and Latin teachers, like to say: Res ipsa loquitor. (The thing speaks for itself.)

Projection and convoluted deflection are amusing ways to try and dodge an issue, but not very effective. Why are you incapable of answering a sincere and straightforward question? The way this franchise is run, and these players play, there are countless reasons to be angry - yet most posters here remain clear-headed enough to maintain a sense of civility in their discussions. So what is it about the concept of people having harmless fun with a player's unusual name that makes you lose your composure and resort to schoolyard name-calling? Has UKKo PeKKa LuKKonen somehow indicated to you that he objects to being called 6K? Or is it just a you problem?

Eichel's new agent, Pat Brisson, represented Matt Duchene during the ugly and portracted negotiations that led to his blockbuster trade. Brisson is also a close friend (and former team mate) of Luc Robaitaille, who's now president of the LA Kings (https://lakingsinsider.com/2009/11/09/brisson-has-seen-it-all/) Gentlemen, start your speculation!

Time and Again, the song voted best ever Yuletide anthem has been "Fairytale of New York" Pretty hard to top a song that begins "It was Christmas Eve, Babe, in the drunk tank." https://theweek.com/articles/595104/fairytale-new-york-how-soused-irish-punk-band-created-greatest-christmas-song-all-time My runner up: Bing Crosby & David Bowie's duet (Peace on earth...can it be?):