HumanSlinky39

The blue line is something that is going to HAVE to be addressed externally. We don't have the prospect depth there that we have in forwards and at goalie. I get the whole build from within deal and support it, but KA needs to make a splash on the blue line this summer. Dahlin is elite, Power will get there. Muel is solid, Joker is meh, Boosh is a bottom pairing guy, the rest are detritus.

Stretches. I said stretches. And that wasn't on UPL.

Enjoy your gift Bruins, ya fart sniffers. Lord knows you need all the help ya can get.

I know a lot of people are ready to write UPL off, but I'm not. There are stretches of absolute brilliance with him. Yes, he makes mistakes and has some brutal games, but he's 23 years old. Patience might really pay off in a year or two.

Ah, what the hell...4-3 Sabres.

Stillman begins his Norris Trophy quest in earnest.

Ugh. Sophie’s choice. UPL, Sharks aside, has been BRUTAL since the Break. Comrie has been only slightly less offensive. Maybe they have a miracle up their arse, but I don’t have high hopes for that one without Tuch and (I assume) Dahlin.

Olofsson is the most frustrating player on this team. He has to be the streakiest guy in the NHL. He’ll rip off 5-6 goals in 8 games then disappear for 2 months. Worst part is when he isn’t finding the back of the net, he adds basically nothing.

Need to root for Minny and Trashville. At least the Wings already lost.

Sucks, but not gonna overreact. Again without 2 of our 3 best players. CBJ have been, somehow, playing well lately. Schedule gets sporty again, but these guys tend to play well against the top teams…excepting Toronto. Would really like to see KA add some help on the D, it just isn’t good and that’s exacerbated with Dahlin out. Don’t know who’s left out there, though, as the dominoes have been falling and I don’t want to start mortgaging futures for a guy in a year where you’re not really a cup contender just to make the playoffs.

Robinson Hattie. Bloody hell. on to the next one…

The Jackets let the Oilers storm back from a 0-4 deficit to tie it up in about 8 minutes of game time Saturday. Hopefully we can complete the comeback with a better ending.

Hey Jackets...you're supposed to be tanking for Bedard. Chill.

Merzlikins has been garbage all year. Of course he's standing on his head tonight.

These Jackets just beat the Oilers on Saturday. They're scrappy. Gonna have to grind out a W.

Only Sabres fans could get this bent out of shape trading out a marginal forward prospect for a depth defenseman. 🤪

Maybe disappointed, but certainly not pissed. I’ve been extremely impressed with what KA has done to fill this roster and farm system with young talent…for having an honest to Abe plan, not just some free-wheeling, fly by the seat of your pants, go for the quick fix by bringing in some mercs to “win now” plan. He’s aiming to build a winning team and culture by doing it from within. He knows where we need help and I’m certain he’s working on it, but I’m also pretty certain he won’t overpay or get fleeced just to make a move. He has his plan, he’s sticking to it, and I’m fine with that.

I’m guessing the reason he hasn’t been moved yet is the asking price is too high. I almost wonder if this is a tactic AZ is deploying so they can keep him while showing him they tried. I’d be all for adding him if the price is right. His injury history concerns me and I’d imagine many of the GMs that may be interested in him.

That's a damn gritty win. Went out there and took one without 2 of our 3 best players. Nice to have that kind of depth. And AT HOME no less!!!

I don't know that he'll ever match him skill-wise, but Krebs could well be our Marchand...chirpy little guy that mixes it up and gets under everyone's skin. Hopefully less licking, though.

Mitts is a popular whipping boy, but he's quietly putting together a pretty damn decent year pacing to finish with 50-55 points.

On top of 4 points, Cozens has won 60% of his draws today. Nice.

First NHL Gordie Howe Hat Trick?