Spoonman

@Huckleberry It is Gary Bettman again. Note his reaction when asked why NHL not promoting itself in Europe specifically Brussels, Belgium, he responded that he has it out for Brussels because his parents made him eat Brussels Sprouts. Personally, I find the Brussels Sprout to be a fine addition to so many dishes. More respect should be shown to the Brussels Sprout. The Brussels sprout is a member of the Gemmifera cultivar group of cabbages, grown for its edible buds. The leaf vegetables are typically 1.5–4.0 cm in diameter and resemble miniature cabbages. The Brussels sprout has long been popular in Brussels, Belgium, from which it gained its name. ~ Wikapedia

Say that again with conviction given how he has played into the 2nd.

Same @Pimlach just logged in - was out with my girl running around.....

Good Evening Children of the ⚔️ Late arrival due to Layla...

@Doohickie & @PASabreFan am the Spooner. Expect me to stir the $h!..... Just ask @Pimlach

Sure @Doohickie e e logical on SabreSpace. What’s the matter with you?! 😆 —————————- In other news….. PLAYERS TO WATCH TONIGHT Buffalo JJ Peterka is riding a career-best five-game point streak with three goals and three assists in that span. Casey Mittelstadt has recorded at least a point in each of his last four games (2+3). Erik Johnson leads all NHL skaters in shorthanded ice time (50:55) while Jordan Greenway ranks first among forwards in the league (42:05). Carolina Jesperi Kotkaniemi leads the Hurricanes with 12 points (5+7) in 12 games. Sebastian Aho has recorded a point (1+1) in consecutive games and looks to extend his point streak against the Sabres. Goaltender Antti Raanta has posted a 3-1 record after appearing in five games for Carolina.

Sabre Spacers - when setting up GDT, would you please include whether the game is on ESPN+, TNT, etc.... I would love to get MSG but many / most(?) of us are not local anymore, and we are in the days of streaming services. I say this to be a total PITA. So I guess my expectation is that you look at EVERY Sport Streaming service each time you are setting up a GDT and show every possible / feasible streaming option in North America and for @Huckleberry in Europe. Anyone else out there need other international access information? Not too much to ask, I don't think. 😜

Oh Rorschach test... OK so can you let me know if I am OK? Here is what I see: 1/ looks like a puncher knocking out other dude 2/ Looking at the Kool Aid mascot while drinking Ayahuasca with Aaron Rogers 3/ A blue bear flipping someone off for not using Charmin 4/ Godzilla"s Rodan v Spider man who's grown big after drinking Alice's DRINK ME potion 5/ The Devil who went down to Georgia ....with chicken a pickin' at dough 6/ ET asking his mom to phone home 7/ Married Goldfish and a Seal that are splitting up because Goldfish found out Seal eats fish 8/ Blue frog being held back from a warm pot of water (couldn't add, as file too big). Look above. How did I do?

I will be there with @Doohickie and the Bills Mafia Fort Worth. Predicting @Doohickie gets a slice of pizza, Loganberry, & an A Bomb to start.....

Exactly. That was for @Thorny’s benefit! 🤣

Hahaha! Greeting is my normal one game nights, & just highlighted key points for those who cannot read! 🤣

Good Day/Afternoon/Evening Children of the ⚔️ Taking a pause from game threads to have a (ideally) reasoned discussion on the Sabres Development in 2023-24. I heard Meatballs on interviews saying that the first 1/4 of the season is figuring out what the team is, and making adjustments around that. Sabres have played 60% of first 25% of the season. They will have played 1/4 of season by Nov 25, Saturday after American Thanksgiving. I expect that he is working to get lines set. It doesn't help with the combination of youth and injuries (I know everyone has injuries). Sabres have depth, just not experienced depth, so there is that to consider. , IMO, I believe that GMKA, Meatballs and their collective staffs, J Karmanos, Seth A and ROCH staffs are working together on putting the best possible lineup forward for Sabres that they can each game. Some factors (not excuses and not all inclusive) I am considering: GMKA continues to focus on building culture with skills for his players - I believe that culture is much better than it has been in many years (going back to losing Drury AND Briere in FA, through the beginning of the rebuild trading Risto,Reinhardt & Eichel). Currently, yes the youngest team in the league (again). This is a choice by GMKA with regards to the rebuild & long term success of the team. The team (as noted above comments by Meatballs, needs time to gel. That said, cannot go in the loss hole again like past years. Add to that the injuries currently impacting the big club and ROCH, that are not helping nightly BUT I believe are helping for growth of the: I have to give sneaky kudos to Sabres for using the system (like, erm, Tampa Bay) to manage their talent. Benson is "hurt" and placed on IR, so he doesn't surpass his 9 games, and will be off to Team Canada for World Jr's in Dec. Savoie finishing his rehab in ROCH next week, and will join Sabres for his (less than 9) games, then, will join Benson on Team Canada.... What do you know!? Quinner is on pace for return sometime in Dec/Jan, assuming all goes well Well played, if so. I have said before and will state here - the biggest decisions for young as a GM - GMKA - will be to package prospect and big team pieces for difference maker(s) to help get this team into the playoffs and NOT miss a 13th year in a row. I don't expect immediate changes, but something should be done by Trading Deadline (March 1, '24) He needs to treat them as assets at some point, help them to move their careers forward in a new place, and get top value for Sabres Not every prospect can or will make the big club. Just not enough spots to go around / the development of prospects. The team as constructed is not a finished product. GMKA will need to give up some good pieces to get other good pieces. Must deal some while they have value to other clubs. That is the Spoonman's initial stir on things. What say you fellow Sabre Spacers?

2X!

Tuchie with the cold shoulder!

HNIC has shown 4-5 times now.

F ing A. Hattie. Just a moment. I just say how much I despise Austin Matthew’s lip caterpillar? Yeah, and him too w tor.

Skinny!!!

VO off ice on sin bin. TNT on PK & scored. Coincidence? I think not. More VO off ice. VO’s grandpa calling him home to Sweden while he was in penalty box….

The ‘shortie’!

I am not an over reactionary type of fan, I am in agreement young need to grow. To clarify, not talking now, realistically, trade deadline. My main point is GMKA needs to use his chips wisely, and he does need to do something to help this year to get to playoffs.

Thanks @FrenchConnection44. Agree. That is why GMKA needs to work trades for veterans w skill w some of our young talent (they can’t all make the big club). This is the GM test for Kevyn at hand….

The German Sniper snipes again !!!!

Not blaming Levi, rather, yes D coverage….

Agree, that said, Meatballs wants skill, skating, & scoring. he has and can take body when situations present themselves.

They just look so tentative, chasing the puck & it is killing them. Let’s see what happens on POWER PLAY.