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Sheary and Vesey have tallied more goals but PPG Sheary is flat and Vesey is down compared to last year. And Vesey’s conversion of goals this year is twice what is was in Buffalo last season. (Luck?) I have watched the Leafs play about 7 or 8 times this year and I feel the same way about the player today as I did last year. Still happy he is not a Sabre. As noted, playing with Spezza on a 4th line can definitely help those scoring statistics. And what about Larsson and Rodrigues? Neither having good seasons with Arizona and Pittsburg respectively. Both Goals per game and PPG are less with their new clubs vs. last year in Buffalo. In fact I was surprised to see Evans ATOI. Seems not worthy of it.

I just can’t imagine allowing Adams (alone) to make a decision on the fate of the franchise this summer. This downward spiral has only solidified Jack’s request to be moved this summer. Terry may trust Adams to handle trade deadline moves but not the kind of overhaul this summer has in store. I find it more likely than ever that someone with more experience is inserted soon. If Adam’s replaces RK with an experienced head coach and coughs up another $3.9m * 3 years, I will admit to being dead wrong. But if there is an interim solution then I think TP has acknowledged the shortcomings of the current management team and will hire someone above KA to provide direction.

And you know this because?

Good point. In addition, if the Sabres are going through another re-org, I cannot see T Pegs giving a three year contract to an established HC this year only to see a PoHO change gears this summer.

Brilliant Star Trek reference. Those kids freaked my ***** out.

Staal has a modified NM. A limited number of teams he can reject. I’m all for moving Montour, like yesterday. Same for Irwin and Hutton, only I cannot see anyone giving up an asset for any of these players. If you can’t get an offer for Larsson, how does Hutton bring a return? Montour maybe if you retain half his salary. Question - Does Linus sign an extension or does he test UFA? If he hasn’t resigned before the deadline would he not be a valuable trade asset?

What we all long for today. They were co-Vezina 1980.

Nick is a UFA next season. You just need to pay him. And if Jack is gone, this is exactly the type of leadership to fill the void.

They looked as bad as their stats reflected. Risto hasn’t been great since his return from COVID-19, but he also hasn’t been God aweful, until this pairing with the other Rasmus. I’m getting really tired of waiting for Dahlin to show me why he was selected first overall. I can’t explain why but the simple fact that this season is a ***** tire fire and he’s played like shite night in and night out, but yet he finds the importance of wearing his sweater like McDavid is really starting to irritate me. A few things on this. First, it’s supposed to be a violation of Rule 9.5 which governs all protective equipment, including pants. Players are not permitted to tuck their jersey into their pants in such a manner where the top padding of the pant and/or additional body protection (affixed to the pant or affixed to the player's body) is exposed outside the jersey. The back uniform number must not be covered or obstructed in any fashion by protruding pads or other protective padding." Give him a penalty for delay of game. Second, you are not elite. You are not in the same stratosphere as McDavid or Malkin, and therefore exceptions cannot and should not be made for you. Pull your ***** sweater down, and learn how to play Defense. You know, the thing that is your primary function while on the ice. Guard, protect, shield, defend. What are things Rasmus Dahlin has not done this season?? 🛎 🛎 🛎 I can remember when I thought by the last year of his ELC he would be ascending like that of Doughty, and we would have to consider a Jack-like extension. Now I dread the thought of paying him Sam Reinhart-like bridge deal.

Happy for Jim and his family. Hopefully he will be able to enjoy those moments in person very soon.

If true, he is dead to me. Completely subversive, opportunistic and looking to seize upon the recent miscommunications from RK about the most recent injury. I truly hope this is not the case.

Not yet. Maybe next week. Wanted my youngest to catch the original so we could watch as a family. I too have low expectations but I’ve heard a few good reviews. I cannot recall a sequel made 20+ years later that was really good. Saw Eddie do an interview and he was really happy with the script, and casting. New additions like Lesley Jones and Wesley Snipes are supposed to be good.

You know the sequel dropped to AMZN last week.

A man goes into a restaurant, and he sits down. He’s having a bowl of soup and he says to the waiter, “Waiter, come taste the soup.” Waiter says, “Is something wrong with the soup?” “Taste the soup.” Waiter says, “Is there something wrong with the soup? Is the soup too hot?” “Will you taste the soup?” Waiter says, “What’s wrong, is the soup too cold?” “Will you just taste the soup?!” Waiter says, “Alright, I’ll taste the soup – where’s the spoon?” Aha. Aha! …

The fact Rick didn’t get an interview seems strange. Local guy, Sabre alumni, and more experience than most of the GM candidates at the time. He would be a perfect second voice in the room to help validate trades, provide insight on drafting as well as assist in upcoming UFA/RFA decisions.

Hello.....Ted Lasso? He just won a Golden Globe for Christ sake.

If a serious return is Turcotte, Kaliyev, Vilardi and Iafallo, I can support this. Sure thrown in a draft pick if needed. If there is even a question about his leadership and long term viability with the franchise then pull the damn trigger.

I respect your take on puck-luck/ shot % and the concept of it improving as the season moves along, but if this afternoons game is a microcosm of the season, it will not improve without a change in behavior and effort. The Montour play alone speaks volumes to why the Sabres are at historic lows. I mean wide open net and he shoots directly into the goaltender. KO on the 2 on 1. Get the puck elevated a few inches and it’s a goal. Hall and Eakin with similar efforts. No rebounds, and quite honestly lack of strength (by most) to gain position in front of the net for an opportunity. Way too many one and done with this team. The seemingly high number of “posts” aside, their shooting % is not going to be league average.

Duffer was crushed this weekend by the Flyers intermission host Taryn Hatcher. Marty got the W, preventing a sweep only because Hartnell is an idiot.

As stated above, one of very few players showing heart. Sam has two nice hits today.

Jonesy has compared Eichel to Dubois in his games played in COL before being traded to Winnipeg during the Flyers broadcast. Very unflattering in his comments about Eichels game today. Conversely they love Risto.

They rank 10th because they’ve only played 17 games. For those teams that have 20-22 games it’s the equivalent of 60 to 62 goals which puts the Sabres in the bottom half of the league. They probably will give up 5 or more today which will only move them down in the rankings. ps Goaltending is a problem.