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It is incredible to me how they have handled that, Johnson. That Johnson has developed quite a big head. Someone in upper management needs to put some hands on that Johnson and straighten it out. There is also the possibility that Johnson is very soft and may not be able to stand up in the NHL. Another thing, I cannot remember a big Johnson ever making it on the ice? Most Johnson's shrink.

You can buy weed at the Amerks game? How lame. I am now woke. Can you buy Budweiser?

Hopefully, the elbow/arm has healed. It appears so by all the golf events and HR swings he has been taking. I do like the possible threat of two tight ends for the offense. Will keep the defense honest and hopefully slow down the pass rush. OC should watch film when New England had Gronk and Hernandez.

It appears Hershey has stellar defense and goaltending.

Bringing in a vet goalie is also a risk. How many goalies are traded for or purchased as free agents and do not live up to their billing? It happens. Improve the D, and the goalies will flourish.

Comries AHL stats were 910 average save percentage. Sabres could use that.

Exactly, he needs consistent playing time to prove his worth. Not enough games for him.

Comrie did not get enough looks. UPL is still developing. Subban is playing well. Just my take.

Adams did a good job. Didn't sell the farm for one or two players. Remained patient and followed his plan. Look at Bill's cap issues. Hand-cuffed with a stud receiver and QB but nothing else. I believe the Sabres are in a better place than the Bills moving into next season. Improve the D with the right player, add the young guns in the AHL-CHL or whatever, get the four goalies playing time, and the playoffs are here.

Goalies need playing time. Between Levi, UPL, Comrie, and Subban - this team needs to figure out a plan to keep them sharp. Four goalies who all are serviceable. Just need to figure out a schedule to get each of them playing time and improve the defense.

I think the competition for the forwards will be at an all-time high with the young players that have developed. I would not sell the farm for a forward but would add depth to the Defense. Goaltending seems to be improving with Levi and Subbans development in Rochester. Add UPL and Comrie, the goaltending should be good enough. Those goalies need playing time to stay sharp and continue developing.

Wonder if Levi could head to Rochester for the playoffs (apologies if already mentioned)? I also have read on the Amerk site, that Subban is playing better.

Comrie's AHL save percentage is better than UPL's. Uhlmark's save percentage in the AHL was similar to Comrie's. Maybe Comrie needs more NHL time in net?

I am worried also. I hope Josh continues to work hard on his game in the off-season more than his golf. Both Diggs and Allen need to "patch things up." If not I would trade Diggs now. OL needs some help or a better scheme. Defensively will go thru some growing pains and need some help with the draft.

Finally watched a full game. Thoughts: Tuch is a stud. Was not impressed with Mitts or VO - to weak on the puck. The kids are still growing. Was shocked on how bad the passes were getting out of the defensive zone. Carolina did a good job closing up the middle of the ice.

Tough on the players to get back up and play again this Sunday. I hope they are recieving some support from experts on handling what they saw and are going thru currently. I was reminded by someone, think of fireman, police officers, war veterans on how they had to handle watching someone they worked with / lived with, see situations like this and then have to brush themselves off and go back at it. Man.....

It will be tough just to show up and compete against the Patriots, let alone finish the Bengal game.

January 21 2023 when the Sabres have been eliminated from the playoffs and the other teams do not take them seriously as a NHL team.

I am starting to get tired of reading from the press, we didn't show up to compete, the first period we were not competing, we couldn't compete at the end, etc. Ok if this is the problem, change it. If a player doesn't compete have him pick splinters out of his sphincter.

It appears the Jets used this philosophy.....run the ball put pressure with the front four. Bills will figure it out.

It appears Miami has been watching the Bills games. To beat the Bills = Run the ball + get pressure with the front 4.

Well, this is an example for the rest of the team. Play like Tage and get paid like Tage.

He just might help goals against, but the real numbers are 247 and 363. The goals against while he has been with the Sabres is 3.2 and average finish is 7th place.

Until the Sabres can get over retread untalented players on the roster that only put up 10 15 points, the results will be the same. Girgensons good guy, says the right things, however for this team to get to the playoffs the roster needs improvement. They need to give up 30-40 goals less than last year and score 50 more goals to keep up with playoff teams. I am sorry but Girgensons will not improve the goal scoring.