Pimlach

True. We have not seen Savoie since camp so no way should he get a roster spot in the NHL. A conditioning stint in Roch is perfect for him. Then he can get 9 games in Buffalo without effecting the ELC. If he makes the case to stay he stays, otherwise he goes back to juniors. Benson is working on his 9 game tryout right now. He is in the same boat - earn the spot. I would say he looks good at times but I would not say that he contributed more than Jost did against the Avs. Benson played about 4 more minutes but Jost potted a goal. Benson certainly has a much higher ceiling than Jost but we are trying to win right now. Sending the 18 year old and 170 pound Benson back to juniors is not going to hurt him. We also have a few nice prospects that are lighting it up in the AHL. They will probably get a look as the season progresses.

No way Murray wants to live the life of an NHL scout, but that is what he basically is if you take away the nepotism. JBot knows a lot more and is way more legit I would say. He is one of 7 execs reporting to Ron Francis in Seattle, he is one of the two Asst GMs. He is not overloaded or over his head and is probably doing a fine job for them. He was pushed into the big boy chair too soon, but he is a legit hockey exec. I actually commend Bots for sticking to his principles, even when it cost him his job.

If Levi can go start him and give UPL the home game. If not, we have Opie until Levi is ready.

There are many bad hockey executives, bad coaches, and bad players who are or were living off of Pegula's contracts - they were nice severance packages. After about 3 wasteful regime changes he decided he needed to watch expenses and become "efficient, effective and economic". Then he had to lay off rank and file employees, many that were there longer than him. Back to Murray, all I can think of is he must not have any friends in the hockey business once his uncles retired.

They fly chartered flights. Most airports have small satellite terminals for chartered flights. You do not go through main airport terminals and do not check in with the masses or stand around at airport gates waiting. Therefore, you are exposed to way less people. It is all about odds, and yes, it only takes one sick person .... what is your point anyway?

Tim Murray was a disaster and he did not understand a lot. I think he works at the new Chick' Filet in Ottawa now.

? When the student is ready, the teacher emerges. Translation: Eichel and his cohorts did not want to be led

When he applied the “push” Maker had the puck. Maker said it himself, he wasn’t working hard, he basically lost an edge and could not stop. He is not even hurt bad. He is lucky it was Okposo and not a guy like Marchand.

Terrible take. This guy doesn’t follow hockey if he thinks that.

Tage with a very clean face off win. They can matter. Especially in your d-zone.

Because they let things go the other way. The Avs were not angels out there, they had half of the minors to kill. Consistency was lacking.

Spot on.

Good to see. He needs to keep playing with that kind of presence. This is not a game you play nice.

You have been consistent in your message. I hope you end up being correct. I’ve been critical of this plan.

Eric Johnson played 19:21 TOI today. I think he is looking like a real good acquisition by Adams. Our PK faced 6 minors today, he has been a big help. He is bringing leadership and know how.

I hope that happens. It did today.

We played our best game of the season. UPL deserved the shutout I feel Avs were tired and they missed on their scoring chances. They shot a few right into the goalie, and they missed some open nets. Still, UPL moved well and came out to cover angles better than usual. After the first 5 minutes he started to cover everything within reason. We had a lot of contributors today. Mitts was especially good. JJP, Tuch, Greenway, that Dahlin guy too. Best of all the home crowd saw a win that was comfortable and fun, and against a top team.

I saw her too.

Woods runs Skinner. Skinner retaliated and of course they call only Buffalo.

Dahlin 198 footer.

Call a cop, he robbed McKinnon, he robbed him blind, call a cop.

SS ?

The refs are killing me. They let that go on us. They call it there.

Sabres look really good. Some great chances. Mitts is really working some magic.