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I would disagree that it is an odd question. Part of the fan experience is having a decent environment at the game. Having ripped and broken chairs, broken bathrooms, and other facility issues damage that experience. KA may not be in charge of facility repairs, but as the face of the management of the team who says that the organization needs to win back the fanbase, facility repair is nice place to start now that the on ice product is improving.

On no. That’s the kiss of death. Don’t do it KA. Save DG.

He said previously that he wanted to acquire a partner for Power. I do agree with tempered expectations. KA is nothing if not methodical. He’ll spend to the floor and let the kids grow together. However that plan won’t work with the goaltending. He needs to make a firm step here. The Anderson band-aid isn’t adequate for next season and he must know this.

Don't expect much of the that money to be spent. Expect about 15 mill to get to the cap floor. 5 mill to VO and then 10 mill on upgrading the goaltending and a RHD or two.

At lunch with my family. My daughter just graduated with her Masters degree

Just about to post that

It still crazy to think that DG was on RK’s staff. How historically bad was RK?

How's this for added draft flavor UGA style. Jermaine Johnson DE FSU, transferred from Georgia to FSU because he couldn't get PT at Georgia, was drafted 26th overall by the Jets. Georgia had 9 players drafted last year as well, thus 24 players over the last two seasons. CBS's first mock draft for 2023 has three more Bulldawg D going in the top 8 next year; DL Jalen Carter (2nd), CB Kelee Ringo (4th) and LB Nolan Smith (8th). Some Records: 15 players is a 7 rd draft record. 5 D in the first rd is also a record as is 7 D in the first 3 rounds. Teams have drafted a TE out of Georgia 4 straight years, also a record.

Is Hagel really an ex-Sabre? Is Lemieux? How about Marcus Johansson

We have mentioned the similarities before. They 03/04 team then added In 2005/6 Miller, Vanek, Pommers and Gaustad to the young group. This time we are adding UPL, Quinn, Power and JJP. Eerily similar, except UPL isn’t Ryan Miller. DR also added Teppo Numminen and Toni Lydman the offseason before 2005/6. We need KA to find at least one D of similar quality this offseason. Both squads were/are designed to roll 4 capable lines. The 2005/6 team had 11 double digit goal scorers including Soupy of which 5 had 20-25 goals and Drury chipped in 30. It’s very possible we see something similar next season. In fact, assuming everyone stays healthy, it’s literally possible that all 12 forwards could score 10 or more with 5 guys (VO, Quinn, TNT, Tuch and Skins) pencilled in for at least 20. Dahlin and Power could also add 10+ each.

If you look at the goaltending thread I list a group of goalies with 1-3 years left on their deals. Of the 19 guys on the list their are only 3 that interest me and who I think may be available this offseason. They are Dreidger, Allen and Ullmark. Sadly Ullmark has a M-NTC so I doubt he wants to return. Not exactly a long list. The list is a little larger for the RHD. This list is smaller but with a larger number that would fit the Sabres (1-3 years on their contracts). They are Dumba, Jensen, Myers, Tanev, Severson, DeMelo, Poink and Larsson. However, I doubt most of them are actually available. KA surprisingly has a really tough job this summer.

I keep seeing ideas discussing throwing big $ at Malkin, Letang, MAF, or acquires Toews to help get to the cap floor and add some quality veteran leadership. While nothing is wrong with these ideas, it just doesn’t feel like how KA wants to proceed. My guess is he feels burned by the Hall mess. Given the lack of D depth in the farm system and the college delay on the goaltenders, it seems prudent for KA to acquire a D and a G who can be here 3-4 years. Throwing big money at a name for a year or two doesn’t fit this goal. The problem is every time I look at who is available I’m not jumping up and down wanting for them to be acquired. It’s funny, but I never thought it would be so hard to spend $10 mill on a couple of guys who would be the right fit here.

I was very impressed with Howard, Kaplan, McGroarty from the US World U18 team and Lekkerimaki and Ohgren for the Swedes. if Lekkerimaki is available at 9 and neither of the D are available is he the choice? These are our picks as of today, but if I read the rules correctly they picks could be as follows. Buffalo 9th - but could also be 1, 2, 10 or 11 depending on the lottery LV 16th - or if they win the lottery, it will be next season. FLA 32nd - but could be as high as 28th if they lose in the 1st 2 rounds of the playoffs. So 28, 30, 31 or 32.

We all know most of the a available UFAs. I’d like to add one to the conversation. 26 year old Eric Comrie, who finally got a chance to play decent NHL minutes and performed well. In 19 games he had a 2.58 gaa and a .920 save %. This is coupled with gradual improvement at the AHL level makes me think he could be a real value find. I also compiled a list of NHL trade targets with varying levels of availability based on term remaining on their contracts 1 yr left - Quick, Varlamov (M-NTC), F Anderson (M-NTC), Bernier, Talbot, Jarry, and Allen. With Price back for Mon, is Allen now available? Not real interested in Bernier. Talbot, Anderson and Jarry aren’t available. Quick and Varlamov probably won’t come here. 2 yrs left - Murray (M-NTC), Hellebuyck, Sorokin, Mrazek (M-NTC) and Dreidger (M-NTC). I’m interested in Dreidger. Hard pass on Murray and Mrazek. Doubt Saros and Hellebuyck are available. 3 yrs left - Shesterkin (M-NTC), Petersen (M-NTC), Saros, Ullmark (M-NTC), Lehner (M-NTC), Forsberg, and Vejmelka. No on Lehner and Petersen. I wouldn’t mind getting Ullmark back. The rest are probably unavailable.

I don’t have any venom for Risto or Sam and not much for Jack. My venom is reserved for TM has his parade of damaged goods he brought into our team to “accelerate” the rebuild. As to our current guys, the exit interviews are much more pleasant when you improve and then start winning. It’s amazing what happens when you rebuild properly and let the kids grow together. Bold prediction: Assuming KA acquires some goaltending and a partner for Power, this team will make the playoffs next season with 97 points.

Because of the way the team finished we really don't know how much that finish and the noticeable change in culture improved free agent players' opinion of the club and increased their willingness to come to play here. We also know that KA must spend some money to get to the cap floor. There also aren't many roster spots. 13 (12 if we dump Bjork) forward jobs are accounted for by re-signing VO and bringing up Quinn and JJP. 6 D jobs are accounted for once RFA Bryson is re-signed. UPL, once re-signed, gets one of the two goalie slots. That's 20 jobs. About 52.5 mill is accounted for with those 20 players. 10 mill to spend to get to the floor. I expect spending on two fronts, a RHD and a goaltender. If Ka can get to the cap floor that way, those maybe the only moves he makes. The bad news is there isn't a deep roster of FA RHD to sign. Do we really want 35 your old guys like Stalman or Braun or defensively challenged players like Subban? Are guys like Manson or Rutta an upgrade over Pysyk?

As if

5 star recruit to Kirby Smart; that’s great but what’s my NIL deal?

With the 231st pick, the Buffalo Bills draft Baylon Spector, LB from Clemson.

Rochester in the playoffs. Way to back in guys

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clock is now moving again. 50 seconds Shots 34 - 25 Toronto

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2 minutes and all is well. Now 4-2