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Granato is cool and all but I believe the change is 80% due to Steve Smith being banished.

The NHLPA is losing ground on guaranteed contracts with this because it gives the teams power over a players body in a way their members do not like. It is going to become a hot button issue for the next CBA negotiations. The owners collectively would like to minimize contract risks as they’re all suckers to outside agencies on this now. I could imagine a situation where the league and possibly the NHLPA choose to accept the financial risk of the contract for Eichel to get his preferred surgery. If they do this I’m good faith now next CBA they may stipulate that certain limits shifts guaranteed contract payments into some fund to help shield the individual clubs. The players would likely have to give up some money to do this too to get their rights back, which is what makes it a win overall for the league. IF LTIRetired players are paid out by a league fund, it also makes it easier for the rich teams to sell dead contracts to poor teams to circumvent cap nightmares. It’s the players who want the minimum salary so anything that spreads the gap further is again in the owners interests.

We weren’t supposed to be good in 09 either yet we had a bunch of 20 goal scorers. yes I’m on a high don’t bring me down

Can’t complain about 3 wins in a row. They lost bounces early and never gave up. They skate and pass all day. Lots of missed passes but it’s more importantly not all telegraphed and contained like it used to be. The chemistry will come as the season goes on. I used to get frustrated trying to survive the minutes into Jacks line got on so there was a chance to score. Now I can’t even keep track of the rotation nor care. They’re all equally contributing.

So many bad spots and bad calls all game. Ducking joke league. Don’t blame josh the refs ruined this game remember McKenzie scored a touchdown with a holding call 10 yards behind the play being called. Joke league

***** these refs

What a ***** call. So sick of the refs in this wrestling nonsense league.

Fully support the Sabres here.

Miller was outspoken about the Vegas team having a chip on its shoulder. He also wasn’t very happy in Buffalo the last couple of years. He seems happy now.

Owned the game yet stoned by a hot goalie. Tokarski is a liability but he showed up to get us 2. Its clear outside of Dahlin we lack talent. The compete is there though. The game isn’t boring as sin anymore either. Really talented teams will make us look silly but let’s wait and see. Skinner needs better linemates to be unlocked. Injuries come free and we improve. Eichel trade finished and maybe we improve again. Looks like I’ll be watching games here for a bit.

Tokarski sucks. The Yotes goalie is hot for his first game. We own the game. If they had Hutton we’d be up by 5

A team of nobodies needs bodies

You claim someone off waivers to play NHL

Risto Reinhart Eichel core failed. Next.

Sabres are doing just fine.

How many damn games does NHLN get? I hate how impossible it is to just watch sports.

Oh god he skated into the zone around the perimeter. Plan the parade

Wasn’t impressed. Wasn’t concerned. I was concerned in pre season.

Jack trade returns make it even better

No. The relentless forecheck and puck hounding is the opposite of Eichel hockey gimme that trade return already

Hagg is reminding me of Mike Weber. The good and the bad. Anderson looked like he controlled the net. It’s so refreshing. I can barely follow which players are out there and it’s fine. They’re all forechecking and skating and not turning over the puck with dumps they have no chance to recover. Also a bunch of risky passing that’s turning into plays. There’s good support on every step up so it’s fine. Can’t complain. Theres no stars out there. Just a team. Skinner is still Skinner. Good and bad. Okposo looked like he deserves his salary. That’s cool. Montreal looked bad.

Bills energy

KO on a sugar rush. It’s be nice if he’s finally shook off the concussion symptoms.

Is ESPN+ not started broadcast for others?

Are there a bunch of injuries on the Kraken defense why we haven’t been able to upgrade? It’s the defense I worry about more than anything. I think we’re back to tank years four equal lines. Their chance of winning is staying fresh and out competing.