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Benson has his first game without the bubble mask and he is getting scrappy.

Yeah. Metsa is a good player, a smart player, but not an NHL player. He deserved a look and for the most part has been ok so far.

The should have tried the 2nd power play for the last 50 seconds. The first group didn’t hit the net.

The PP was too much perimeter and none of the shots got to the net. very dissatisfied with that.

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Ugh. A leaker.

That’s what I’m talking about. Kulich. Tuch made that happen.

Ok Teamates, big game tonight. I like seeing the Goat Head. Lets beat Toronto tonight.

I have seen gambling do harm to families, so I don't like the whole idea of gambling being pushed like it is today. That said, I would not complain about it in a GDT, I will pay no attention to it. Ironically, Grant and Ferry was my first neighborhood, which made me comment on the thread. I have such great memories of the West Side way back then and that corner was once bustling with shops and small businesses.

He has every accessory you can think of so its enough. I wear a tie pin for special occasions only - weddings, funerals, big family parties or events. It was made from pieces of my mothers wedding ring. Each of the sons have one but I seem to be the only one that wears it. I like the vest too but I can't pull that off. Works better for leaner builds. The hat is awesome for fall and winter. There is a hat shop at Niagara on the Lake, I looked for a hat similar to that one when I was there this summer but did not find one.

The Golden Griffins hate the Purple Eagles

His concentration and anticipation of the play were there. After seeing no action for 10 minutes you could see he was a bit anxious, swatting the puck away too much but he settled down. I thought he looked good, he made the big and timely saves, The obvious thing to be concerned about is his ability to absorb the puck and control rebounds. This is no different that any other young goalie. I wanted him to get another game or two before UPL came back from Rochester.

Sabres fans reserve the right to hate the Toronto Maple Leafs under any circumstances and conditions. A tradition that started on Nov 18, 1970 in Maple Leafs Garden.

Tuch is the RW on the 2nd line. Heather Engel made a typo.

Good to hear that Zucker is back. We need all hands on deck for this critical Toronto B2B.

He is sporting one fantastic Fedora. I need to go back to Paris someday soon.

Just because its early in the season does not mean this isn't a huge game. Its Toronto, that should be enough, but there is more at stake. Points in October count just as much as they do in March. The Sabres have to stay in contention in the standings. Tonight is a 4 point game. It is a home game that might look like a road game. It is time for this team to start to jell. Play every night like that Florida game. Lyon should be in goal tonight.

That would be good. But I dream that he evolves closer to his father’s production of 402 goals, 972 points, 1353 PIM, 1540 GP. no pressure kid.

I'll say. With the back to back Toronto games he should use Lyon and Ellis. Bringing up UPL means someone, possibly a forward, has to go.

Crazy. Why not leave him down there for the next week and give Ellis another game? I wanted to see Lyon on Friday, and Ellis on Saturday. Leave UPL down and get him really ready. Unless they have a trade partner lined up and they want to see UPL in NHL action? WTF?

Give UPL his 2 weeks of rehab. Give Ellis another game or two in that period. Bring up UPL and go with 3 for awhile until you can trade one of them for something.

I think Kozak game is passing Krebs right now. Given all the injuries we will have more games to compare them and really get a closer look. Krebs gave us 10 goals, playing a lot on the 4th line last season. He logged 81 games and was +1. I don't dislike Krebs but if Kozak can be 4C then Krebs could be packaged for help somewhere else. When UPLs AHL assignment ends I would carry 3 goalies for awhile just to compare Ellis and UPL. Lyon is the #1 until proven otherwise. Or we waive Ellis and risk losing him to a goalie poor team, of which there are several.

I think Norris' timeline was 1 month but I am not sure. Tage is taking heat here at Sabre Space. 7 games with 1 goal, 4 points and a -7 is not helping. He is pressing out there no doubt. I expect he will get on a hot streak and the goals will come.

Yeah, Benson has a motor, so does Doan. We need to add more players like this. Maybe Helenius someday? Kozak - I would not call him high motor as in high speed, but he plays smart-motor, he is steady and efficient. When Mike Peca was an Amerks coach he spoke highly of Kozak and thought he had good potential. I think we are seeing that now. Maybe Kozak could project to a 10-12 goal 4C, and one that can shut down the opponent. He looks sturdy and he plays a smart game. He is just 22, but I can see him being a savvy vet someday. His AHL days could be coming to an end and he has to clear waivers to go back to Rochester. It will be interesting when UPL, Greenway, Danforth, and Norris come back. If we keep 3 goalies for awhile what will we do with the excess forwards? Gertie will be waived. Kozak vs Krebs is an interesting decision for Adams. As well as Danforth vs Malenstyn vs Greenway.

I think he bent his left wrist, it may have curled under too much, from the contact and followed by the pushing off.