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What I really want to know is when someone is going to pound Marchand through the ice.

They both will be at those levels and soon. I had Cozens as a disappointment this season after a lousy camp, but he is a special player. He has skill, work ethic and most of all heart. He is already the best forward on this team from what I’ve seen so far this season. He’ll be a 20 goal player this season if he keeps at his current level.

like R2 he is going to need 20 lbs and get stronger on the puck to make it long term

Do you think this hire will help us move on from the JAGs sooner? Seriously, what do Cagguila, Bjork, or Hayden actually bring to this team?

I’d would gave like to have seen the extras as well.

How could he not

Bad goal.

She probably decked the guy.

Kill two minutes a steal a point

Why did Bjork shoot on that 4 on 2?

They are tired

Former Bill Chris Hogan has retired.

R2 needs to add about 20 pounds. He needs to be stronger on the puck.

Geez, who does Weissbach remind me of…. R2, VO?

https://theathletic.com/2839287/2021/10/22/re-drafting-the-2017-nhl-class-would-cale-makar-or-elias-pettersson-go-no-1-today/ Pronman’s 2017 re-draft 11. Mitts - possible top line player tier 31. Jokiharju - middle of the lineup tier 59. Bryson - projected to play in the NHL. Honestly this is low. He is close to being a full-time middle of the lineup player. 63. UPL - projected to play in the NHL. 82. Laaksonen - has a chance to make the NHL tier

And Miller and Butcher are upgraded. Bjork needs to go also.

They didn’t score?

I think anyone could play with JJP and be fine. He is already better then half the guys in Buffalo. That said, I'm not really worried about Quinn either.

I just finished scanning through the game. I have to say that 1st goal was BS. It took that little rat two crosschecks to knock Dahlin down. Instead of a goal that rat should been in the penalty box.

First player recalled - Murray Congratulations to those who picked Murray

If you are at or near hockey 500 your a mediocre team. 75 pts with some exception puts most teams at 25th or better in the NHL over the last decade. To get to 75 pts you have to win 32-35 games. While not even good, it's not terrible either. Most years there is usually a cliff down to the truly bad teams. Once you get to around 90 pts you are a decent to good team. However teams with 90 pts, while competing for a playoff spot, often finish 20-22nd in the overall league standings.

When do they hit the panic button in Montreal. The Habs now 0-5.

One thing that is also becoming clear is DG wants his guys to fill out this roster. I wondered why KA took Bjork in the Hall deal, signed a stiff like Hayden or acquired Butcher. The answer is pretty clear now after reading this Athletic article on Hayden. KA went out and got guys DG has established relationships with. https://theathletic.com/2905903/2021/10/21/a-different-type-of-player-sabres-turn-to-john-hayden-for-versatility-size-and-a-missing-physical-edge/ According to the article, Bjork, Malone (AHL), MacInnis (AHL), Hayden, Butcher and Eichel played for DG at the USNTDP. FYI Hurley, Compher and Fasching were also on those teams.

Amerks may have the best Uni’s in hockey.

I'd define good as in the conversation for a playoff spot or better. I think teams between 75 and 85 points are mediocre.