Broken Ankles

Since January 1st the PK support by KO and Z has been excellent. There is almost and equal split of TOI between forwards Jost, Krebs, Kyle and Zemgus. The HD goals with KO and Z are zero, with 3 goals against in ~30 minutes. Jost and Krebs have 4 HDGA and 9/6 Goals against. Perhaps D pairings affected these numbers but these two players grind. On 5/5 these two have the best HDGF percentages on the team. Sure, they don’t have a +19 like Skinner, but definitely the lowest GA per 60 minutes played. And it’s been stated here many times, the Jost/KO/Z line or as individuals are seeing more 5/5 TOI than any Non defensive skaters except Tage, Skinner, Tuch and Casey. (And full props to you for the fact Mitts is entrusted with this kind of ice time). But as they transition to a true 4th line role, and Dylan, JJP, Quinn start seeing more 5/5 TOI, if the AAV is right, I want them back.

Elliotts rebound control is awful today. Take advantage please.

I think 2000 is the points based on The Professional Hockey Writers votes 1-5. And the association has like 200 members. So even less impressive. Based on the writers from Buffalo they could have colluded to get Ras a few more #5 votes. Here is the link for the Buffalo “chapter”. You think they have a year end party? If so, does it rival the Tri Lambs? https://www.thephwa.com/chapters/buffalo-phwa-chapter/

Mersch https://www.hockeyfights.com/fights/n264352

Quinn meets expectations on FL#1. Like Mitts as of late but Quinn is clearly third best winger. Another vet on the left with Cozens and the FL#2 will be something to watch. UPL sliding into the third slot. Vinnie had a sneaky good game. JJP needs to watch the next game from the press box. Not sure Asplund will make that much of a difference but dude has been invisible. If all it costs is a third round pick, do not let Jensen get on that flight out west with the Caps. Keep him in the 716. Not sure I can watch another Clague and Bryson start.

Their top line Predictions were incorrect as are Defensive pairings. Disappointing

Focus on the fundamentals.

From The Post… WASHINGTON — It is all falling into place off the ice for the Rangers, who on Saturday took the required preliminary steps to clear enough cap space to accommodate the acquisition of Patrick Kane by waiving Jake Leschyshyn and trading Vitali Kravtsov to Vancouver for spare parts. The savings through those two maneuvers should allow the Blueshirts to add Kane to the roster before their game Wednesday at Philadelphia, per CapFriendly, though they will have to do without Kane on Sunday when the Kings visit the Garden for an early evening start.

https://thehockeywriters.com/blues-3-potential-landing-spots-colton-parayko/ They suggest the Sabres should be in on this trade. The ask, 2023 1st, Ryan Johnson and Rasmus Asplund. The AAV is bigger than Chychrun, but not that much more. Risk is the 7 years remaining and taking him until he is 36, but the cost (if accurate) is much less for what could be a more stabilizing force for a guy like Power, than Chychrun. Parayko is low - #30 on TSN trade bait.

Is it ever?

Sabres 60% from the dot. Thompson 81%. Crucial wins on PK. Not that it matters. 😏

Zac Dalpe with the hatty? Or does this trend only happen at home games?

ROR - F*ck him and the horse he rode into Tim Horton’s on. This Delta Bravo deserves an Eichel-like anti-hero welcome. My only concern is too many seats are purchased by Leaf faithful from across the border, so the boos will be drowned out. Just win, baby.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Do not subject me to a Welcome Back Kotter reprise.

12th goal in 20 games against SJ. A shark killer, I bet Razer didn’t have that stat.

Yeah…but what was the point of the retaliation? Especially if you’re not going to drop the gloves. You saw a penalty was called. Dumb.

Aaron Dell in net for the Sharks. Not holding my breath. SJ playing well and losing 2-0. Panthers still a bigger concern than the Caps.

Hilarious. Did not know the origin until now. Gooble Gobble. https://medium.com/@thegreatinbetween/one-of-us-one-of-us-freaks-finally-finds-fame-baf8e7268597

What a finish!

Wow

No Canadian broadcast on Center Ice so I guess it’s Dan and Rob.

Is “a” one year old the same as “their” one year old? Not saying it matters on attending the party, just asking with respect to the age of you wife. Maybe your father in law is the Alec Baldwin type that spawns until his mid 60’s. Curious in Orange County Go Sabres!