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I appreciate your thoughtful approach to future considerations. I would say that you are maybe getting too far into the future considerations. KA needs to concentrate on what works best for the 2023-24 season while keeping an eye on how that effects the future. This team as now constructed seems to have the pieces that could get them into the playoffs if things go well. There are still many moving parts to fit into spots around the NHL between now and the start of the season, and therefore lots of opportunity for KA to add and/or subtract one or two more pieces to the team. I'll wait to see what happens before the season starts before I start looking for a reason to complain that KA didn't do enough.

'nill.... complaint Thursday was yesterday. Go outside, get some fresh air and sunshine. It's the weekend, enjoy it!

So the rumors are not true? Can we now definitively say that Terry and Sabretooth are not one in the same?

Maybe individually at some point in the season, but IMHO not all 3 to start the season. That's just too much new and unproven rookie learning curve to the start the season with. Never mind. Just saw your reply.

I'm wondering if Tanev would be the best fit for Power. I have a sense that he has some "Loose Cannon" in him and that makes me concerned about his helping with the development of Power. Then there is also the question about how well he fits in the locker room. I could be totally wrong about this and will happily be corrected by those who know better.

I'll make it easy for you 'nill... whatever charity you and Liger decide on, just add my winnings to the donation. One check for $200 and done. Or do it online and get some miles from your credit card to defray expenses for the next trip back to Buffalo.

I did not vote because I believe the jump will be JJP/Cozens/Quinn on the 2nd line. All 3 step up this year and many teams in the league would love to have them as their first line. They may actually draw the oppositions best defenders like they are the Sabres top line, thereby getting Skinny/Tage/Tuch even better opportunities.

So that explains why you never paid off our wager. Not that I ever really expected to see a dime from you. For the record Buffalonill and I had a $100 to the charitable organization of the winner choice bet during the 2022-23 season. If the Sabres were to exceed 77.5 points, then I was the winner. 77 points or less and my worthy opponent was the winner. As can be seen by the above statement, worthy opponent may not be the best use of the term.

Good points. I was speaking more to the issue of "if" KO were to be spent by Thanksgiving and pushed to the press box for an extended period of time. Not just a rest night but an actual breaking down or broken down scenario.

That's what camp is for. Gus won't be given a spot just because he is Gus.

Difference is that now there is talent in the pipeline and youngsters looking for opportunity. KO needs some time watching from the press box, not nearly as big a problem as it was 3-4 years ago.

Not so much a hockey move as it is a culture move. I can see a continuous mixing of depth, experience, incoming talent and injury protection taking place on the 4th line, F13 and F14. Welcome back Gus!

Coyotes need bodies. Sabres have some bodies to spare. KA extracts his revenge over the Cychryn (sp?) incident.

Good to hear that you are getting out there and able to complain about it later! You medical reports from the past year or so had us wondering is your days as a wandering vagabond were behind you. Get out there again tomorrow and slay another dragon.

Lose of a parent hurts way down deep. My condolences.

Agree with this sentiment. That 4D is the must have. Some additional D help for 5-8 would be nice. My priority list: 1) 4D that has enough experience and is defensively minded thereby providing the optimal environment for the development of Owen Power 2) Solid and reliable 1A or 1B goalie to provide the optimal environment for the development of Devon Levi 3) Experienced, but still lots of tread on the tires, face-off savant and penalty killing center to fix both of those problems for the next 3 years or more

Yes, of course you are right. But it's f'ing Toronto. Please reconsider your position.

Rockies, painful as that may be.

Sounds like you have found the spot you need to be in. That is 90% of the effort in healthcare these days... finding the right people to help and advocating for yourself, or family, or friends until that happens. After 30+ years working in medicine I've learned that a persons mortality and morbidities rests almost entirely on who they are put into a room with. That doctor/nurse/technician/therapist can in a few minutes change the pathway your life is on for the better or the worse.

Parayko would have been a great fit 3-4 years ago. Not ideal now but has some value for sure. Has the experience and his name on Lord Stanley's Cup. A RHD that would be a nice fit to mentor and team with Owen for a year or two, or more. Parayko also offers the ability to play up on first pairing should Rasmas or Muel be injured. Provides some seasoned leadership from outside that can show the whole team what is needed to make playoff runs year in and year out.

Yes, I think and sincerely hope that they do break through to 13 straight losses in series clinching games.

Nothing like dredging up some ancient history to try to make yourself look better by tearing someone else down. His only problem is nobody cares even a little bit about what he thinks. Well, 2 problems in that now he has enhanced his status as a total douchebag.

I'm enjoying the home ice advantage being flipped in 75% of the series. It's the playoffs boys. Bring your game or go home embarrassed.

I'm of the opposite opinion. TBL have been sandbagging for the past month and resting up for TO. TBL in 4, maybe 5 at the most. Ontario implodes and it gets really ugly as the wholesale changes rain down on management, coaching, players, staff, you name it. Just IMHO of course.

Yogi said it best. It's never over, until it's over. Go Sabres!!!