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Oil get a PPG to go with the shortie.

Oilers are playing a physical series.

She missed some words at the end of the Anthem.

You know there is much more to it. But toughness is one important part. We saw that Lindy did a very good job with the Devils, he didn't get fired because the game has not passed him by. He has to have enough left in his tank to elevate both the game and the mindset of the players that we committed to. The team could use a few tough players but they themselves have to be tougher too. Watching the Cup final, you can see that toughness is still a part of the game. We all know that Florida has a physical team, but I have never seen Edmonton play as physical as they have in this series. They may be losing but is not because they are intimidated.

Yes indeed. It is nice when taxes actually lead to good services and help keep a community and its citizens in good shape. My wife has a family member that left Buffalo for greener pastures in Houston. Big mistake. He could not have picked a worse city at a worse time, and I will leave it at that. He is finding out that Erie County and NYS have much more to offer than he ever realized.

The Staler was one, as in the tall Bank Building that was once the M&T bank. Go inside and tour it, have a drink at one of their bars, go to the top and see the city from a unique birds-eye view, etc.

Buffalo housing is still “affordable “ compared to most medium to large US cities. The entire country has seen housing price increases. Supply, demand, interest rates, taxes, social factors, the cost to build new, are all in play here.

Saranac has great memories for me. A long time ago. Lake Placid and Tupper Lake as well.

The Cats had some bad luck, and they made mistakes (Montour played that goal all wrong), and they got swept up by the emption of the crowd. Oiler's avoided the sweep by finally finishing on some plays and getting some good fortune too. Panthers will need to play more physical at home to turn this around and finish them off. The Oilers are getting away with some borderline hits. I am surprised by the Oilers, they are much more physical than I thought.

The Oil are cooking right now. Florida needs the next one. I did not expect Edmonton to be this chippy. They have been fortunate with non calls on their dirty (by todays standards) hits.

Probably not. What is their commitment to doing that, beside making a few bucks and padding some stats? We tried Stahl, Hall, Johnson, etc. We need our coaches and core players to own it and stop the losing culture. Playoff moves - bring in vets with tread their tires that bring in what is missing. 1. Make a big multi player trade for a Center (1C/2C) that can take a big load off of Tage and Cozens. On the block, any of 11OA, Joker, Skinner, Krebs, and certain prospects. 2. Add veteran toughness and veteran skill at wing, sign UFA's Joshua and Teravainen. 3. Get a steady solid vet RHD for 2nd pair. 4. If Girgs leaves sign a guy like Carrier. Same game, and Carrier will drop them. 5. Sign a #2G and do not rush Levi.

Lots of good discussion here. Lots of the same worries and one common concern is, "vets will be better players for other teams than for Buffalo". It certainly has happened quite a bit in the past 15 years or so, and it will continue until we get better coaches, a better line up filled with NHL players and legitimate NHL spare pieces, and a winning culture. Avoid players coming here to make the most money they can. That should be a red flag from the past. We need to make this team more experienced, grittier, and mentally tougher this off season. Lindy needs the freedom to bench a struggling or lazy player and plug in someone that actually belongs in the league. I think playing the numbers game this off season gives a good chance to turn this around. Bring in a few low-mid priced players (not NHL minimum JAGS) that have potential to reach their best level ever in Buffalo (like a Briere), and bring in a few that are reliable and consistent vets (like a Teppo). Don't break the bank on one Lindholm for $9M this off season because that could turn into a Erhard or a Taylor Hall if things go awry. If you are going to spend $9M on a outside player then go make a big trade and get Brady Tkachuk or someone of that ilk. I still remember when the opposite was true, when we picked up players and they played their best hockey for Buffalo. That was of course many decades ago when management hired the best GMs they could get, and when players felt they were joining a team with a real chance to win. To turn the tide this season, sign players for lower contracts/term and hit a few of them hit.

So we add forwards, all with grit, and one defender with lots of grit.

The Oil is percolating.

Terrible call on that hooking. They put away the whistle, until they don’t. Home cooking with oil.

Ekblad was a beast clearing out the front of his net. The guy is a defensive defenseman at its finest.

Oh my, Florida is kicking Azz. Barkov gets one. 4-1.

Is he a good 4th line player for us? Sometimes, he is. He is one of the few grown ups on the team, and one of the few with a physical game. He style of play is suitable for 4th line - yes it us, for sure. My problem is the ten years and no winning thing. Its not his fault, but maybe we need to flush out the last remaining piece of the Ron Rolston era? If we keep him then no big deal, but I think we can improve upon him and maybe for a bit less money too.

So many great lakes within NY State. Such a lovely state and luckily, most of the rest of the country is still unaware of it.

Agree Taro. This is an opportunity for the NHL to police the game and suspend a superstar for a game. I keep seeing on TV News that no one is above the law, I guess they still are in the NHL. Now, if Florida decides to police this themselves it could get a bit crazy out there. Florida has some muscle of their own.

You guys agree on this one. So do I. I like Girgs, he has been a good soldier for a long time, but it is time to move on from him. I do expect he will be a good 4th line role player for a good team, but he has not been anything special for us.

I have seen reports that Tuch has been married since 2023. He has a baby too.

Agree. He role may be less impactful with the title change "assistant" GM, which could actually be "assistant to the GM" Karmonos is higher in the chain as Associate GM.

True that it’s another missed opportunity. Adams can only move forward and take advantage of it. Its salary space for another good player.