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Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Fall down, Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Is there anyone on this team willing to shoot the puck?

I disagree. Olofsson had the open net, he threw it back toward the goalie a bit low, hits the glove, then the post. Top shelf matters? They've had a couple of slot chances to, failure to launch? Failure to pick a corner?

Unfortunate they are down by 2, but the islanders are finishing their chances, the Sabres aren't, that is the difference so far.

Olofsson really was a steal. Love his speed.

Been a very entertaining 1st. Buffalo failing to capitalize on their chances is the difference so far. I like our chances.

I am so hoping Borgen plays tonight.

Way to go Ms. Pegula! Represent! Good for her, the family and the sport. She's obviously worked extremely hard. My congrats to her. If by chance anyone remotely reads these boards from PGE or the family themselves, a hearty "way to go".

Well, I'm no scientist to be sure, although, I did average high 90's in science in high school (damn Jose Cuervo and salt), but, maybe I'll start staying at Holiday Inn's the night before every game, so there's that at least 😉

Well, I'm a young 50, so there is always next decade? Lol I kid of course. And completely understand it.

So let me guess, season ticket holders only? Because if not, I'd like to purchase a 10 game pack as soon as possible. It's Chip, not Chet, but appreciate the thoughts of me 😉

Brawndo, where my I find the updated roster and taxi squad listings? Thanks.

Easy fix, trade for Bennett and have him center for Lazar and Skinner.

I only panic when the Mrs. runs out of her monthly gauze, and as my unfortunate luck would have it, that is tonight 😞

I've already answered this question. Any chance you get to upgrade the center spine, you do it.

Agreed on all counts save 1, the 99 opening cup finals game in Dallas, where Wooley scores and RJ calls it the shot heard round the hockey world. That is right up there with the 75 series imho.

The moment they initiated covid protocols, the entire team and staff should have been 14 day quarantined with regular testing every day. Would have actually been the safest way to go.

Hoping KA has at least inquired about Bennett.

Sorry to hear about kruegy. Hope it doesn't go south for him.

I like all those things. I'd also like the team to put some point distance between them and the 4 position in the upward fashion.

TSN Radio Vancouver @TSN1040 ' @DhaliwalSports on Sam Bennett: "Trade situation is heating up & I’ve been told this morning that the #Canucks don’t have enough assets to make this deal for Sam Bennett." 1:32 PM · Feb 4, 2021

The laxative additive doesn't come flavored?

Take a good look at goalies average NHL regular entry ages. Miller, Hasek, and more than I can list. They get a taste at 23 / 24, but 25 is the average regular entry age. UPL has some time yet, he'll need it to get ready.

Yep.

Sincerely hoping no one additional was infected. Shut it down. It's that simple really. You have players (Washington) known to have broken protocols with at least one infected, you've had several teams now with players testing positive, you have a schedule with multiple games in a 7 day stretch where clearly testing is useless given the time constraints. And this is to mention a few of the hurdles being dealt with. From watching multiple family members go through covid, admittedly with varying degrees of impact, but impact none the less, combined with the larger knowns to date on the apparent inability to truly target how it will affect each individual, the only correct course of action is to shut it down until a more secure way of ensuring safety, both to the players and, to the larger public by means of incidental contact via travel, etc. etc. can be done with greater certainty than they are now. Because the protocols they are working with now clearly are not working with a degree of success satisfactory enough to warrant the sport be played, imho.

As I've said in other threads, I'm a glass half full kind of fan. And even though I am optimistic as every season starts, including the last 10 seasons (ok, the 2 tank years my optimism was misplaced, BUT, it was there 😉 ), panic is most likely the incorrect term, it's more like, like another deep depression of a season, not unlike any of the last 10 seasons. Only, this time, it seems that some of the players on the team are also feeling it. Divisional standing won't mean anything in my opinion. We aren't going to the playoffs because we aren't a playoff caliber team. Ullmark is coming in to his own, a pleasant progression given the teams current circumstances. Hall, Eichel, Skinner have shown 0 signs they are going to up their output, I'm not expecting it to magically materialize anytime soon either, especially with the way Jack is playing, just a complete disappointment with regards to his compete level. Has he finally "checked out" as some are asking? Sure looks that way on the surface. As for Okposo, Staal and some of the D, it shouldn't come as any surprise. If we were to be honest with ourselves as we've watched the team over these past years we should expect the results we are seeing because not much has changed in 5 years or so. The talent may be on the roster on paper, but if it can't muster up the ability to find the fire within themselves to win, then no matter how talented they are that should be enough to remove them from Buffalo, one way or another. The fans of the Buffalo Sabres deserve so much more than the product they are being offered now. And, although I'm a glass half full kind of fan, at some point even I have to relent and admit this team isn't going to fill the other half of my glass. And 10 games is an ample sample size given the 56 game condensed season. Can they turn it around and land a lower playoff spot? Sure, but given their desire to do what is necessary to win, you could just as easily throw a piece of ham at the kitchen ceiling and say "look, pigs can fly". I'm not remotely prepared to lie to myself and say this team has any chance this season given the current cultural atmosphere they are in. Just my humbled opinion is all.