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I don't know if it failed completely. There are some good components he added, not superstar, but good, at least as of now. The lack of superstar talent would need to be offset with 4 lines of really good players, and not just good with skill, but chemistry, firing on all cylinders of gameplay. That's not happening as of now, here in Buffalo. Imho.

I'll wait to hear what they have to say before melting down. Besides, I have to refill my blood pressure meds before then.

Fair assessment.

Ok, I'll play. Can you definitively show where the defense hasn't improved. Shots against, defensive zone possession time, defensive zone takeaways/giveaways, shot blocking, shot danger zone increase/decrease didn't prove the goaltending improved, it proved the defense did. Shrugs

As last season was coming to a close, many would have said the goaltending and defense were the weak link. Given the scoring those that thought that way were correct. But now the defense and goaltending have improved, the forwards failed to achieve consistency in scoring. So, what is the problem? Well, based on opinion only mind you, the defense and goaltending are actually at a point where the team can win many games. The rest of the league has figured out the Sabres offense, especially the power play. Our players aren't space creators in the offensive zone, they aren't creative, period. The league has shut down the Sabres through various ways, all similar however. Stop them at the offensive zone blue line, remove their one shot wonders Tage and VO, and the Sabres become primarily a parameter team. Just my view of things is all. And if major changes aren't made in coaxhing, and the forward ranks, I don't see the Sabres making the playoffs next season as well.

Looks nice Doo. Unfortunately, my yard is currently flooded from the rains 😞 Brand new, still on the metal crate frame it was shipped in, Ryobi dual 80v electric 0 turn sitting in the garage, as I watch the grass clumps grow a bit out of control due to all of the water 😠

Cozens is a very big concern given the contract Adams gave him. 7 mil aav for an average 3rd liner, yikes.

Spent 2 years in Provo/Orem for work, it's actually a bueatiful area.

Ale makes me fart

He made a "clague" attempt at a stick lift.....then farted as he skated by the puck in the net.

Yes, I found the definition "there's always next season" a bit more palatable 😉

Interesting to note, tonight's Fan Appreciation gift from the organization were swords, with the word "seppuku" engraved on them, which I am almost positive means "there's always next season".

I don't see it happening.

Will KA just give up, opening the GM position to be filled by a competent, experienced available GM candidate?

Oh my comment wasn't on the money aspect. It was on the "team needs to show stability in coaching and management dept" aspect. After all, that was the big bitch by many, not a stable environment.

Then he can accept the double deal and send me the double part, since he doesn't need it and I recommended him 😉

I don't believe for 1 second it's happening. His extension kicks in for what? 2 more years? Ya, I've prepared myself for 2 more years of this garbage.

There is always...... HOPE!

I enjoyed this game. It was nice to see hockey skill displayed. I especially liked the clean, crisp passing and board body work by Dallas.

That's above the crossbar for sure.

That was a great goal actually.

Sadly, and I say this sadly, I'm in the acceptance stage. We all know Adams and Granato aren't going anywhere, at least not this coming season. So ***** it, I'm a die Hard for life, I'll embrace it, close my eyes, cross my fingers and cheer them on to win.

This is deep.......thoughts, by Thorny. Reminds of the day I saw Pegula skipping down the corridors at Key Bank posting these signs everywhere......