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Sounds familiar, no?

Feebleness because KA. I think he re-signs Byram for 2 years to pair with Dahls. And frankly I hope he does because I have zero confidence he can do a Byram deal and make the team better short or long-term. I think he adds a 3rd line, relatively inexpensive forward in FA that he believes can move into a top-6 role. (There's that flawed hope as a strategy thing again). I think he adds a goalie that's no better than what he has if he can't coax another season out of Reimer. I think he doesn't come close to spending to the cap again this season. I'm basing this on the 5-year history of KA as GM of this team. Not endorsing the above (other than possibly the first point).

One of the many that makes this team really easy to root for.

Apologies if this has been asked or covered previously. Is Kesselring a 2nd pair D already or is he a 3rd pair D who is expected to jump into the top 4? If the latter, isn't that the Cliffy signing v.2? Separately, this should pretty much tank the Complaints Thursday thread for this week. (sorry for using that term)

Just saw that the LA Lakers are being sold for $10B (billion, with a B). Maybe Pegula will buy the franchise and turn it into a $5B entity.

I agree John. It’s just quite disheartening that it’s taken 5 wasted years for someone (TP) to figure that out. TP must really love him some KA.

If it was KA .... he must feel he has infinite job security. Can you imagine going to your boss after 5 years of futility (at best) on the job and telling him/her 'I need help'?

There is something oddly true in what I think is a mistyped word.

I swear you can find anything on Google. 😀 Nah, too long and it has to contain numbers. Like TB12SUX, for example.

I had actually thought the very same thing when I got the letter!

I'm not a fan of bumper stickers or decals on my car. But I'm not opposed to vanity plates. Ordered a set for my car and was told my request would be reviewed. I assume so the RMV can determine if that plate has already been issued or it can check for 'suitability'. I'm sure FUKU2 wouldn't be acceptable, for example. So I submit my request: LFG17. Any Bills fan or WNY'er would understand the meaning. But surely not the dweebs at the Massachusetts RMV right? Here's the response I received. 'Your application is being denied for the following reason: Such combination is vulgar in that it is in poor taste or is degrading or is considered a profanity, including a swear or curse word, not usually displayed in the community for general viewing.' The reviewer is obviously a Pats fan. 🤬

Appears that an Athletic hockey writer is finally catching up to you on Carbonneau, Liger. Intriguing story on him just this morning.

I believe that more than anything players want to win. It hasn't happened in the past 14 years and the near-term prospects of that changing aren't very good. So for that reason I do believe that the Sabres are, with maybe an exception or two, on all NMC/NTC's. And yes, to be clear that falls squarely on Adams' (and his boss') shoulders. No idea what Zucker said but curious if he was referring to the city, the hockey organization, or the team specifically. Will try to find it.

Let me see if I have this right. FA's have no interest in the Sabres (unless they're grossly overpaid or have no better options). Any player with A NMC/NTC has the Sabres on their list. And now rumblings about players that are on the roster might want out in any way possible. This roster is going to be upgraded how, exactly? NHL players and agents know exactly what's going on in this organization ... quite likely more so than we do. What an absolute mess.

Given the typical score of a NLL game is it safe to assume a shutout in an entire half is somewhat rare? And the Bandits did it in a championship series? Awesome!

7 1/2 minutes of ‘Norm!’ Entrances.

Are we happy about this? And I suppose yet another streaming ($) service will be required to see it?

Heard it the other day for the first time. Agree. It's very good. Wasn't denigrating him ... just a recently popular act. OK @That Aud Smell, what does that mean? New one for me.

There will be some juicy options for prime time games on that home slate of games.

Totally get the logistical aspect. Just curious as a one-person survey, but do you feel compelled by the hype to watch it this evening versus reading about it in the morning? (If you set aside the fact that there is playoff hockey going on at the same time). The NFL wants eyeballs on them all year long, if possible.

I too enjoy the draft from that perspective. Have for many, many years. It's the presentation and peripheral stuff that's gotten out of hand, IMO.

Because the NFL has to hype everything they do to get people juiced up. Turn it into a spectacle that fans don't want to miss. 'We'll be cutting live to Commissioner Goodell taking a dump. But first, here's Shaboozy performing his latest hit song ...' It's become so tiresome. The Draft has gotten beyond ridiculous.

Stole 'em from those guys running around with two first names.

Classic (weak) executive politics and paranoia. Help/push the guy out out the door who is the biggest threat to take your job.

Oops. So, you are him (he?)? 😄