Slack_in_MA

Die hard Sabres fan, but I’m not gonna lie, living here in northeastern Mass where all their games are on, I admire the way the Bruins play. I watched some of the recent games against the Caps, and compared to recent Sabres games, the difference was, um... stark. Night and day. It was like watching playoff hockey.

Yep. Baby steps!

Hall tripped on the blue line. Can’t make this stuff up.

Anyone know if the infallible system Ralph is teaching is being executed with success by another NHL team?

A few thoughts: 1. Re: the statistical references, let's remember Einstein's quote that "Not everything that can be counted matters, and not everything that matters can be counted". 2. To me, it's not so much that Cozens actually fought as it is that he demonstrated ANY edgy physicality. We're so used to a passive, non-physical, non-intimidating style that an actual FIGHT is this shocking. 3. My observation is that most teams that make it deep into the playoffs are physical, edgy teams. Not brawlers. But they don't let you skate around without having your head on a swivel. That's still the way professional hockey is played. Until the NHL changes, to be competitive I think we have to have that edginess. See point #2 above.

Out of sympathy?

What does that say about the core players? Ugh.

FWIW, just now, when asked directly whether Jack was playing with an injury, RK unequivocally said no.

nm... they updated it. As you can tell, I'm following online.

NHL.com giving the goal to Dahlin.

Japanese stock market?

Death spiral.

Time to drill another well, Terry!

Anyone else hear the guys on NHL Network ripping them for that goal?

Lifeless. Lot of emotionless faces. That third was the epitome of going through the motions.

Maybe they forgot it's not football or basketball, and they're saving in for the 4th quarter.

No shots on goal yet in the period.

Borrrrrrrriiiiiinnnnnngggggg.......

This is like watching Friday night beer league shinny.

OK. Third period. Time for some guys to break a sweat and impose their will out there. (looking at you Jack...)

Which line has the best odds of finishing a check?