Cheektorado

Much better game (by some) but like you guys have been saying, the money players need to start earning it.

Got to get a goal with the 4 on 4!

I'm streaming thru Roku and it's pretty darn good.

Greenway with a great PK.

I'll take one from anyone on that line.

Only 5 periods but the NHL doesn't look too big for Zach Benson. The next 7 games will be interesting.

Much better period. Need to bring it on in the 3rd.

Luce had one hell of a backhand drive to the net. Lots of shorthanded goals too.

Congratulations to the guys. Started playing together very well as the game progressed.

Beautiful pass and shot!

Benson as a PK is intriguing.

Way to keep at it Savoie.

I said pretty much of this in the thread on TBD TSW. It's financial and time management by keeping 2 of the many PSE ventures. I would wonder how much he makes by selling off some of the other entities and then getting some investors to help with the hockey rink upgrades. It seems to me he would get rid of everything else BEFORE the Sabres and Bills. I think you're being a bit dramatic citing a crisis. His life has been very tough since the Kim incident, and it's pretty well known she has made some progress but it's probably safe to say she can't help him with the businesses anymore. Thus, the separation of entities which can make thing more focused for him.

Now that UPL knows he is no longer even remotely considered to be the Buffalo Sabres starting goaltender, my hope lies that he can become a serviceable NHL relief netminder. The pressure is off of you Ukko. Relax and show us that we were wrong, and you can do this. It could happen. LOL.

Only time will tell us how truly lucky we were to have him as our "voice". Tip one with Van for all of us!

Joki is the number one RFA D next year that the decision needs to be made on IMO. My hope is he proves he can anchor the 3rd pairing this season.

I was being sarcastic. Anyone going against Putin is shot, poisoned or thrown from windows.

I've been saying for years that the Russian hockey players should overthrow Putin! What's he going to do? Throw them out a window.

JT has made well over $100M playing hockey. If he played another season, it sure wouldn't need to be about the money. LOL, a signing like that would sure turn some players heads.

Of course, most of these young guys won't be in the NHL but filling out spots in the AHL/ECHL with home grown players isn't a bad deal.

KO coming back as the captain is good news to me but as you said his gas tank will need to be monitored. There had to be some long talks between KO and GMKA/HCDG about his role this season. I'm speculating here, but it wouldn't surprise me if KO gets a few "mysterious" nagging injuries throughout the season. It will give him rest and maybe just be the opportunity to bring up some young guys for some looks. Beside the 4D and goalie, a 4C PK (with some decent playoff experience) has been my hope all offseason. I have no idea who is still out there in FA (or in a trade) to fill that role, but I'm still hoping that happens.

Us fans can debate HCDG and GMKA's approach all we want BUT it's their team and they think they know this is the correct way to do things going forward. I can't argue too much against it. I guess this type of "attitude" from the management is why we see Girgs and KO back for one more year. Maybe even they have hope that VO (who thought he was gone) may put in the D work he desperately needs (and even admits). Everything is a risk, and it looks they see it differently than some of us. I can get behind this with the forwards and the D (with the moves made this year) but I admit that it puts a lot of pressure on UPL to not only get his own game under control, but he has to help his partner throughout the season. I'd feel better if MAF was the man to do that. Ooh Aah! Sabres on the Warpath!

I'm starting to think that none of these 9 Ds are getting moved until the start of the season. It's a hedge against injuries and gives time to see exactly who is playing better. If everyone is healthy Bryson is the first to get moved. Joki as part of a trade might happen but if it doesn't, I got no problem with him on the 3rd pairing or #7D. It will all come down to if they want 7 or 8 D to start the season. I'm thinking 8 may be the smart move.

Ratlaff looked pretty good.

That was fun to watch. Constantini played much better than when I watched him against the CC Tigers last year. Hope to see him again when North Dakota comes to town.