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Brassard (ott) "We've earned the right to be buyers" "hopefully Pierre (gm) adds some help". https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-trade-buzz-news-and-notes-february-27/c-341572048 Feels pretty candid / direct compared to the usual player speak.

Bear would have be more of the same as Bryson. Optimistically this guy is stay-home hard-nosed role player, although admittedly I haven't watched him play so idk. I am willing to give Adams and team the benefit of the doubt at this point, call the Jost-runway.

Dahlin hit vs San Jose in evil goathead jersey. One more block in the build toward the Norris.

First year STH holder here (half-season). I bought an extra pair to this when single game tickets went on pre-sale to STH only with the idea I'd make a profit on them. 6th row behind Leafs bench. Listed them back in November. Finally sold them yesterday at 3:30pm and lost about $50. I was monitoring prices since before Christmas and felt I had them competitive. It was also my first time at a Leafs game at the arena. It was absolutely terrible. I took my daughter and I regret it. Maybe I should have asked @inkman but in hindsight we probably would have been tossed from the game given how triggering it was. And at this point I'm thinking next year I will sell this game just to avoid that ***** environment. It's embarrassing, and for us hardcore fans that love this team / watch every game for years and years and years, it just plain sucks. They did the wave. They threw a hundred hats. Where else in the league, or even all of pro sports, is this a possibility? Devils vs Rangers maybe? Gross.

This is what I saw too. First 3-4 minutes Sabres had the better possession and half of that was in Leafs zone. They got hyped and jumpy then boom mistakes made and it's in the back of the net. Marner and Taveres are out there ffs. Show some respect, they are gonna counter punch, don't be dumb. Game was over before they knew what hit 'em. A save or two would have been nice but they were primo chances.

Don Stevens Press Box unveiled last weekend. Pretty great honor for the voice of the Amerks for 37 years. https://www.amerks.com/news/detail/amerks-unveil-don-stevens-press-box-at-the-blue-cross-arena

Ok so Amerks next tho right? I don't follow closely enough to know how fast goalie prospects move through the steps (compared to skaters like Dahlin, Power, McDavid).

Yes via hush-hush feed. Not so great 2nd, down 2-1. 1st ga was on pp.

Good. I hope for nothing but misery for him and the Rangers.

You get one. During the middle of your Saturday. And then you wait another week if you have a job to be to in the morning. Terrible terrible schedule.

Yup. Gen X is both great and terrible at parenting. On the whole it seems like a huge shift compared to our parents generation. I mostly blame the technology for enabling it and the culture of fear we've built with MSM/cable/internet. I wonder how all these kids going to establish themselves as adults and reproduce independently? There's also the less popular term "lawn mower parents". Mowing over any and all adversity your child might face.

Yeah, I'm not entirely sure, but sharing perspective from my son and people his age (early 20s) who can "see" events every day on their socials/phones. When they "see" the Sabres games over the past 5 years the environment looks terrible to them. Then when they choose to try and go, like one of them who's a Cane's fan despite growing up in ROC (puke) did last week, they question it. "Why not lower seats prices? We go to Sens games for $5" (presume resale). "It's sold out and fun in Nashville" And in Pittsburgh they have that Student Rush promo at $30 on game days to fill seats cheap. Do the Sabres do any of these things? Family 4 pack I guess, which is fine for revenue, but tbh is that the demo to get the place rocking? More likely it's a bunch of people who don't mind the damn whistle! Definitely tricky with season tickets factored in. But also definitely improving! Coincidentally I spoke with my rep today, and he shared that all remaining home games are trending towards sell out. @Taro T completely agree w/ this " (And, yes, the Canes are very good, but the casual fans still don't give a rat's rear end about them. We're the ones that find them a good team to watch & measure the Sabres progress against.)"

Adams on that Dreger podcast last week was almost uncomfortable. They asked him about two at the same time. He was like "yeah it's not ideal, LEVI IS AWESOME (40 inch waist), Portillo is good too. We'll see." My guess was vs Bruins and Celtics schedule and cheap night to get the rink.

I would love for it to be the case - and the crappy attendance at the Carolina game would be an example of "something is broken". But how do they fix it? Above my pay grade, but yeah not expecting price to go down.

Highlights. EN goal by our guy Hunter McDonald from Fairport, his 1st career goal. He's having a solid season against the best in college hockey. If he makes it to the Flyers it will be very mixed.

Right but who knows Skooby? Maybe Skooby is 15 years old. Maybe Skooby is on the spectrum. Or sure, maybe Skooby is a jerk. Grown men here running around with pitchforks on the attack. It's over the top and unwelcoming. We can be better. Choose Love perhaps.

Cozens is my favorite so I'm pumped, but also appreciate the counter-view.

I'm sorry for your loss. Jessica's perspective is on point, being grateful for her recovery and the time they continue to have together.

How very sad. Nothing but love and respect for the Pegula family.

Correct. Sounds like FUBO has NESN. Off to the pirates for me.

Hopefully ESPN+ too.

i just heard that stat too from that Dreger + KA podcast. haha, truly.

Northeastern (20) vs UConn (14) now on ESPN+. Levi having a good game and has been very good over the last bit. Huskies on a 5 game winning streak. Bean Pot next week.

Anyone but Carolina....or Boston. Gross.

Unfortunately there are a ton of tickets available for Weds right now. Guessing the less enthusiastic fans don't know the Canes are good and all-star break/no games for 10 days. It's not part of my half sadly.