Porous Five Hole

Well the most recent whistle blower admitted he didn’t have any first-hand knowledge of said alien aircraft. So pass the salt.

I didn’t like your take because the range of discussion is limited to only A or B. So people’s opinions weren’t really telling at all. I disagree with the trade proposal because I am only confident that Helle is better than Levi for the next two seasons…and the Sabres window is larger than that. When options C or D come into play, it makes moving on from Levi for Helle (or anyone) even less appealing.

You have it. Nathan Lieuwen.

I’m going to give you a high degree of difficulty (I hope): Who was the only player to wear jersey number 50 for the Buffalo Sabres? I can give hints if it is needed.

So it’s gotta be Derek Roy, right?

I think the last three to do it are pretty easy. Tage and Skinner from last year. Eichel did it. But the last one…I’m probably going to kick myself if this isn’t right…but I’m going with Vanek.

From the press conference today on the stadium groundbreaking: Terry was pretty emotional…

Well, in the last three years the Leafs won the Covid Canadian division in 2021, then put up 115 & 111 points in the regular season in 2022 & 2023. That’s pretty good, right? Does he not get credit for building those rosters?

Fired six weeks after missing the playoffs…that’s an oddity. I found out Brunette is an original Predators player under Barry Trotz. I guess Trotz wanted to bring in his own guy? Brunette deserves another chance to be an NHL head coach, but I’m still surprised it is here. The Preds made the playoffs in Hynes first three years on the job, and although they missed this year…Nashville played great after the trade deadline. It is hard to criticize Hynes' record.

Found a nondescript taco spot named Peach Blossom just around the corner from the arena. Wow, this stuff is GOOD.

The American Hockey League’s two most storied franchises continue their fourth-round playoff series tonight as the Eastern Conference Finals remain in Rochester for Game 4 at The Blue Cross Arena. After Rochester cruised to a 5-1 victory in the series opener, the Bears responded with back-to-back wins to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Hershey’s win in Game 3 on Saturday was the team’s fourth straight on the road. The Bears, who have won eight of their first 10 matchups in the postseason, are a perfect 4-0 on the road and have outscored the opposition 17-6 in the playoffs. Anchored by second-year goaltender Hunter Shephard, the Bears have held the opposition to two or fewer goals in all but one of their 10 postseason games this spring, the lone execption being the Amerks’ 5-1 win in Game 1. Thursday’s 2-0 loss in Game 2 snapped the team’s seven-game playoff win streak and was the second time this spring the Amerks were shutout in the second game of a playoff series. Zach Metsa scored his first professional goal in Saturday’s Game 3 loss. Over their most recent seven-game win streak, the Amerks outscored the opposition 41-21, including 12-3 in the first period over that span. About 50 tickets remain unsold for tonight’s game. More available here: https://www.amerks.com/news/detail/game-preview-amerks-look-to-even-serires-tonight-in-game-4-against-bears Free radio steam: https://www.audacy.com/thefanrochester AHL TV link ($9 per game, or $30 unlimited games): https://www.watchtheahl.com/

Tyler Myers spitting fire

If Hershey wins by playing tackle football the rest of the series (like game three), the league and the sport have a real problem. This isn’t “built physical/tough for the playoffs.” This is bad hockey. Hershey is a better defensive team than ROC. Hershey has a better goaltender. On paper, the Bears should breeze through the series. But if we are going to accept the crap we saw tonight and justify that as “playoff hockey,” then the problem is either the officiating or the game itself. I am not saying ROC deserved to win tonight, but I am saying that the Bears defense/goaltending don’t need the help of the nonsense being let go by the officials. Also, I’m not the only one who sees it that way (paywall):

There isn’t an emoji option on this board to appropriately reflect the perfection of this statement. But I’ll try: 🔥🔥🔥

Is this speculation? I haven’t heard anything official.

Saturday night game three is already a complete sellout in ROC (over 10,600). Monday being a holiday and a 6pm start, that might mean the same fate. Meaningful hockey in May!!!!

On another note, this goalie Bob run is reminding me of the J.S. Giguere Ducks run when he won the Conn Smyth after losing the cup final. Jiggy went 15-6, 1.62 GAA, .945 sv%, and 5 SO. Goals saved v expected wasn’t a thing yet, so hard to truly compare. But Bob is rocking a 10-2, 2.15 GAA, .935 sv% in a livelier puck era. Incredible.

Assuming you meant how our tank fruit is successful after moving on. I got a couple of “Sam Reinhart v. Jack Eichel for the cup 😳🥴” texts. My response is it’ll work out for Buffalo too.

Agree he needs seasoning in some areas. And perhaps Buffalo wants him in ROC until he can crack the top six with the big club. But I would not be surprised if Kulich made the Sabres…to me, he’s the most ready of the prospects not yet in the show (including Savoie).

Kulich is closer than you’re giving him credit for. Even if it is a third line/PP2 role (VO Slot). He has an NHL shot today and is faster than average. The Sabres have also shown their preference to develop in-house at the NHL level.

Our tenth-twelfth forward who is immeasurably important off the ice. I’ll take it. This young team doesn’t want to let down dad. This can help keep the team accountable as it ascends.

Rival Sons a week from tonight at Town Ballroom!

ATO & ELC are unrelated. He can sign an ATO at any point and be put in the lineup. The fact that he’s previously signed an ELC doesn’t have an impact.

This post saved my bacon. I wasn’t paying attention to a pre-sale, and would have been super upset if I was shut out or had junky seats. Thank you both!

Unsure, but I saw Donnie Meatballs in a suite in the second intermission above section 221.