Broken Ankles

Power has missed three times this period keeping a puck inside the blue line from the left side.

Cozens line had good puck movement in the O-zone, but no one in front of the net, and no scoring opportunity. Wash-rinse-repeat.

An homage to Columbus…. Dearest Mother, Having missed our last battle due to personal matters, and the men falling at the hands of the most hated New England regimen, it’s required for me to bring canon fire to this Army from Ohio. We learned today that Brigadier General Granato will not be engaged in the fight. In his place, Colonel Seth Appert will lead the resistance, joining us from his unit in Rochester. As we prepare for a winter campaign that will take us through a gauntlet of dismay in the East, it’s most important to have a decisive victory at home. My resolve is strong. Captain Tage Thomas 100th volunteer infantry regiment

Ask again later.

It does happen when you have no heart or soul.

No doubt. But probably more than a coincidence that Evan plays for organizations like PIT, COL and FLA and seemingly develops his game. Not trying to perpetuate the narrative that all players leave Buffalo and find success. Evan is definitely playing bette post Sabres. Did Bill Zito anticipate a first line LW when he signed Evan to a $3m AAV contract? Where is the Sabres diamond in the ruff signing? Or does it not exist because the coaches and structure contribute to extinguishing it?

Florida beats the Rangers tonight following wins over Tampa and Las Vegas. Could be the best in the East. Reinhart with two more tonight. Playing with Barkov is obviously the most important factor in his goal scoring. Sasha with another primary assist….case in point. The third player on that line? Evan Rodrigues.

No doubt defensive lapses seem higher this year than last for Rasmus. Offensively the talent is never in question. But that Sabre Metrix tweet should be shamed for using a plus/minus stat. Not irrelevant but I trust my own observation that Power specifically has been fortunate that most of his turnovers or listless play in his own zone have not been converted. For me, The regression of Power ranks higher than the regression of Dahlin.

Memo to Chad...

….until he signed in Buffalo, and all opposing announcers mention the Sabres have 3 #1 overall D men playing their team. I myself was hoping more of EK than good trivia.

It’s even more egregious when you look at the fact he signed KO and Zemgus to extensions at the same time. It’s not like they had Kyle or Z on the last year of a long term agreement, and you are stuck with a higher AAV on the 4th line. He could have extricated himself from all three but did the opposite. How many teams have forwards #10-13 making $8m. Most are made up of jags or players like Krebs on an entry level contract of $750-$1.0m. Agree, he should have pursued a UFA that could have pushed for third line minutes and if not, contributed on the fourth. Domi, Suter, Sprong, Blueger to add a few more to the Hathaway idea.

Marty Biron (on Sabres Live) second guessing the decision to go with Jost on FL#1. He mentioned Mitts as #1C, draw in Robinson and not Jost, for energy. Robinson to play on 3/4. Curious on how Granato was hell bent on changing lines the first quarter + this year and last night, was the exact opposite. Almost like he had Jost playing center to avoid changing lines 2-4. Couple this with Meatballs comments on WGR where he attributed the return of Quinn and Greenway to success against Toronto, allowing his 3rd line to dominate a third pairing defense for the opposition. Really? Is that how they will win games? His logic is flawed and needs to go. Understanding he probably lasts until they are eliminated early or spiral in January. Terry needs to sell the majority stake, a la Mark Cuban. Find a partner that compliments his needs, which is Hockey Operations.

One shot in 4 minutes?

If Mrs Walker can believe in Kris, can’t we believe in a Sabres post season? Merry Christmas!

Isn’t 2 dimensional connect 4 more his level?

Sung to the tune of All I Really Want, by Alanis Morissette. Verse 1] Do I stress you out? My sweater has a Goathead and it’s Black and Red And you say, "How in-appropriate!" I do wanna dissect everything today I do mean to pick you apart, you see Because I can't take it [Pre-Chorus] And there Im down three to nil before the first horn has gone off Slap me with an untaped stick And it would knock me to the floor if I wasn't there already If only I could fire Matt Ellis. Chorus] And all I really want is some Defense A way to calm the angry voice And all I really want is the playoffs Ah, aao, aao, aao, aa, aah [Verse 2] Do I wear you out? You must wonder why I'm winless and all played out I'm consumed by the thought of Next Season I'm like Perrault Forever I like to watch it late and the write it out. I'm frustrated by Donny Meatballs. [Pre-Chorus] And I am frightened by the corrupted ways of his Coach staff If only I could meet PE-gula And I am fascinated by the Buff-a-lo Sabres fan I question his enduring loyalty yeah [Chorus] And what I wouldn't give to find a Goalie Someone else to save this puck And what I wouldn't give to meet Zack Benson Ah, aao, aao, aao, aa, aah [Bridge] Enough about me, let's talk about you for a minute Enough about you, let's talk about the power play a while The structure, the personnel, and the telegraphic passing to Tage All around, all around [Verse 3] Why are you so petrified of attendance Here, can you handle this? Did you think about your schemes, your pinching, your back-checks. Or when you think you're gonna lose Or do you long for golf this offseason [Pre-Chorus] And all I need now is intellectual intercourse Something Rob Ray cannot provide me And I have no concept of June other than I’m not playing If only I could kill Dan Leavy. [Chorus] And all I really want is some effort A place to find a common ground And all I really want is a win streak Ah, aao, aao, aao, aa, aah And all I really want is a Cup now A way to raise it over my head And all I really want is some justice Ah, aao, aao, aao, aa, aah

Just hearing about James Cook not getting a game ball? How is that even possible? Ok, maybe you could find your way to the O-line and Cook, but giving it to Josh is just tone-def. And yes, Josh is the best Buffalo Bill player and MVP on almost every day….but not this Sunday. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/josh-allen-game-ball-james-cook-sean-mcdermott-locker-room/ce783db52b90a491492da27c

The gif that keeps giving. Never not funny.

“Do you know who I am? I'm Moe Greene. I made my bones while you were going out with cheerleaders.” look where it got him….. Alex Rocco also played Charlie Polniaczek on ‘Facts of Life’

I’ll use some lyrics from Drive-by Truckers to sum my feelings. Goddamn Lonely Love I got green and I got blues And every day there's a little less difference between the two So I belly up and disappear Well, I ain't really drowning 'cause I see the beach from here I could take a Greyhound home but when I got there it'd be gone Along with everything a home is made up of. So I'll take two of what you're having and I'll take all of what you got To kill this goddamn lonely, goddamn lonely love. Sister, listen to what your daddy says. Don't be ashamed of things that hide behind your dress. Belly-up and arch your back. Well I ain't really falling asleep; I'm fading to black. You could come to me by plane, but that wouldn't be the same As that old motel room in Texarkana was. So I'll take two of what you're having and I'll take all of what you got To kill this goddamn lonely, goddamn lonely love. Stop me if you've heard this one before.. A man walks into a bar and leaves before his ashes hit the floor. Stop me if I ever get that far. The sun's a desperate star that burns like every single one before. And I could find another dream, One that keeps me warm and clean But I ain't dreamin' anymore, I'm waking up.

As noted by others above, more attempts from in close is a good thing. Not a coincidence that expected and actual goals go up when the blue dots are concentrated low.

“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Kyle Okposo.