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Bots had mentioned during his presser the importance of recognizing thee's always a "shock" for a player when they're traded, especially at the deadline. I imagine that was a strong factor in the decision to rest Monty last night rather than throw him to the wolves first thing.

He's too shy.

On one hand, Risto's been my favorite Sabre for a long time. I'd really be sad if he were to go. But on the other...some combo of Miller/Foote/Sergachev and maybe a 2nd would help wipe some of these tears dry.

He will be waived with the intent of assigning him to Rochester.

I got it from the same dope sheet that said Okposo is heading to Rochester. I trust this guy. He knows some people. ?

Okposo to Rochester O Regan to LTIR Wilson to Buffalo Pilut to Cincinnati

Okposo placed on IR and Pilut to Rochester.

https://www.facebook.com/nickvatterottcomedian/photos/a.347519628697586/2130372240412307/?type=3&theater

Why stop there? Trade Eichel and Dahlin. Then trade back for them, and then trade them again just to prove a point. Also, move the team to Houston, give them some generic name like the Wildcats or the Fighting Warriors. Lastly, tear down the KeyBank center, burn the rubble, burn the ashes of said rubble, and turn the land into condos. Will that suffice?

Who are the Sabres going to have give up for a quality 2nd line center? Teams aren't going to want Sobotka, Okposo, or Tennyson. It's going to have a future young star (Mittlestadt, Nylander) or a solid veteran without much of a cap hit (McCabe, Reinhart). Also keep in mind that we don't have a surplus of draft picks next year after the 1st round thanks to the Skinner and Wilson trades. Unfortunately, the move to pick up veteran secondary scoring at the deadline will probabl weaken the team in others. I don't like it either, and I hate this expression with a passion, but it is what it is. Unless we get lucky again and a team is willing to part with a solid center for pennies on the dollar, this is what our team is going to be for the season. In the meanwhile, praying for Mittlestadt to develop.

So here's a hypothetical: If Berglund's agent HAD submitted his NTC in time, would the ROR trade still happen? If so, what pieces would be different? Does Tage come over? Does the lottery exempt on the 1st still happen?

Did Marty make his shirt out of a Chefs tablecloth?

Steve Beuerlein. I actually don't mind him so much, but this PBP gal is bush-league at best.

But first he musn't forget to drink his Ovaltine.

That or he finally applied Rayzor's gift for him.

Harrington confirms RJ was taken out on stretcher, complained of feeling lightheaded: https://buffalonews.com/2018/12/22/rick-jeanneret-taken-from-arena-during-sabres-broadcast/

Per unconfirmed sources, was taken out on a gurney (sitting upright). Updates will follow.

That or they've somehow been able to tune out any distractions and focus on the game.

Guhle back to ROC

Eichel.

We get it....your smrt.

OK, let's put it like this. Berglund didn't throw an INT in a championship game against the Giants.

I'm reading he was pulling a Brett Favre on some Blues fans online. This is also per an unofficial Blues podcast. Again, these are RUMORS.

per Sabres PR