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You have to start at the top. Adams has to go and the next guy needs to have full autonomy to run NHL hockey operations. Last night they were just completely outmanned. Colorado has an elite team featuring several of the best players in the NHL against a bottom feeder that was forced to play minor league players. Lyon gave up 2 goals on 3 shots and so did UPL, but luckily UPL's 3rd goal against was disallowed or that game was over after 1 period. The difference in how the teams play was obvious. It was good to see the Sabres claw back and tie it up at 3-3, only see UPL give up a very soft goal put put the Avs ahead to stay. Colorado really dominated play in the 3rd period, it was just a matter of time. The Sabres Power Play not only failed them but it was a momentum killer. Why is Appert behind the bench? Why does Ruff want this job? Why did he agree to coach with this staff? How bad will it get? The owner needs to do something, a major rebuild is upon us. Tuch is looking like the smartest man in the room.

There is a part 2 to this one where it turns out Mike has Matts daughter, Beth.

Well. They tied it up for 86 seconds. And the Sabres bow out in the end. Morale victory? No

That’s it. The Avs go to the net and shoot at it. Buffalo circles around passing to player in no position to score

The power play stinks. No shots

Power play time.

UPL you stink.

Tage with a Laser. Rosey with the apple

Rosen with another good shift

Tage was passing to guys that were on the perimeter and not a threat. No cross ice passes and no traffic in front. Tage is no playmaker. There is no chemistry on the PP.

The AHL kids on the PP.

Sabres hanging around.

Muel didn’t defend. He must have forgot.

Good to see Byram chip in. We need scoring from the defense.

The solution is in the room. What did you eat from the pet store?

Luke going to save us tonight.

Demons and Wizards

Good evening Teammates, just settling in for a big comeback.

So Frank Christie and Rip Simonick would not have had great careers?

What is the question, who asked it, and what context goes with the quote? Another wonderful nugget of sports news from the internets. I think we have to give him sometime to acclimate. The Quick Look report says he starts on the 3rd pair. What he does with this opportunity will be up to him, but let’s give him a chance. I did notice that Ray and Dan called out the Utah fans for cheering the wrong thing a few times. Many do not understand the nuances of the game, but they really like the action and effort.

I hope you are correct with this contrarian view.

Ok guys, his name is spelled K E S S E L Ring It is way to early to fully judge Kesselring but I do feel concerned that he is playing on the 3rd pair. Would love to see him step up with Dahlin out. Last season no one did.

I am usually excited on game day. Not today. I feel this is happening ...

Injuries have us putting out two 4th lines and the second 4th line played like a 5th line, the matchups are rough and it will be worse against the Avs. The 3rd D pair was like a 4th D pair. Keep in mind that Kesselring had two NHL seasons, 156 games, prior to coming to Buffalo so he is not an established NHL veteran on defense. I see some little things that I like, but I am still waiting for him to impress me. 7 games and 0 points so far.

Many scouts have been released over the years. Adams gutted the scouting department as part of EEE, then he added to the staff later. The Sabres rely heavily on analytics and that is headed up by Sam Ventura. They have a guy named Jerry Forton, recently promoted to AGM, that is also heavily involved. None of this means that GM doing to drafting has to listen to the scouts. The scouts provide inputs but they do not select the players. The buck should stop with Kevyn Adams. Its lonely out in space ....