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What it means is that Kim apparently became very sick in May '22 with some mystery illness that has never been explained. She was a highly promininent businesswoman and executive with the Bills and Sabres on the national stage and we don't know anything about her condition, we don't know what affected her and we haven't seen her or even heard anything about her in many months. She also seems to have been replaced by Roth in the Sabres' organization. I feel like she's been disappeared, possibly because of her illness. I think the people of Buffalo deserve to know and I think it's respectful of Kim to understand what happened to her. No one should just disappear from the public view with no real explanation. Why has the family made her situation into a mystery?

I wasn't meaning to be funny.

If she's still alive.

I think the reason why he gets goal support is because the team feels it has to score at least four goals everytime Cool Hand Luke is in the net to counter the three he's certain to let in.

Thanks guys

I lost my game feed. How much of this is UPL's fault?

That "Choose Love" ***** on the back of the helmets has got to go!

Wonder what's wrong with Tage. I saw him knocked to the ice at least three - four times today. Is it they just have tightened up on him or maybe he's playing hurt? I know, he started off the year slowly so maybe he's just streaky. But I'm kind of worried about him.

I am so impressed with Owen Power. They can't get around him and he makes smart, calm plays. He's a defensive stalwart at 19.

Here's a compilation of grades and observations about Dumba from TSN and a Wild chat board. He's been healthy-scratched for two straight games now. I think he's almost certain to be traded at this point. TSN: Assets: Has electric skating ability and a very aggressive approach to the game. Can rush up the ice with the puck with aplomb, and provide huge open-ice hits that change the momentum of a game. Can also log big minutes. Owns a big point shot, too. Flaws: Needs to play a little more in control in order to maximize his vast all-around potential in the National Hockey League. Must also fill out his 6-0 frame to better handle the rigors of the pro game. At times, he strugges with the decision-making process. Career Potential: Dynamic, big-minute defenseman. Fan grades and comments: Dumba........... C- (not a fan) Dumba - C (more or less is what he is at this point. Defense has leveled off to a ‘fine’ level and his offense has been hindered by injuries. Willing to stick his nose in but his frame limits his effectiveness here unless he is catching someone with a hit in a bad spot. Careless penalties also need to stop.) Fair: Dumba (barely) Dumba was very close to being bad, his 18:11/game 5v5 ToI (25th leaguewide) is what bumped him up. It's hardly scientific but he doesn't seem like a fan favorite at this point. However after about 8 years, he may have gotten stale over in MN. I like that he's a RHD and he can skate. He is 28 and only stands 6' / 183 lb. He does make big open ice hits but he seems to get injured...

No beef Punch. I didn't mean to say USA Hockey, I meant to say Hockey East. The point was that both Eichel and Vesey are from Hockey EAst, they're both from Boston and they're both a-holes. Coincidence?

I know it's just a technical point but they didn't burn everything to the ground to get Eichel but to get McDavid. They lost the gamble and got the wrong guy and the franchise depended on it. Murray's face at the draft said it all.

Eichel and Vesey, two peas in an over-hyped USA hockey pod.

That's a stupid comment that doesn't make any sense.

I'm against special jerseys for any group. If one group is singled out, then it excludes everybody else.

I wish more players would stand up for their own point of view like Provorov and diss honoring groups before games with special jerseys. Seems like LGBTQ are the only ones who ever get honored with special jerseys before games. Why don't other minorities get equal time? There are Indians, Blacks, Japanese, Ukrainians, Chinese, Africans, Hispanics, Christians, Muslims, Jews...How about the homeless, stray animals, or even space aliens? Why are only LGBTQ and maybe the military getting all the attention? https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/ivan-provorov-refuses-to-wear-pride-night-themed-warmup-jersey-philadelphia-flyers-1.1907557

Welcome to Hockey Heaven, John.

But wait...there's more...https://abc17news.com/news/ap-missouri/2023/01/16/vegas-goalie-lehner-files-for-bankruptcy-cites-50m-debt/

Tage is getting famous in Russia now. Some good early footage of Tage as a youngster here. One thing I saw that some of his UConn teammates were waiting for his rebounds. Maybe the Sabres should take note.

I'm seeing shooting into the crest is one as opposed to the first half picking corners but now maybe the shot % is coming down to their real level. Another thing it seems some of the better teams may have figured Thompson out. They're not playing him loose and are finding he's not physical. I think "The Condor" needs to gain a few pounds to reach his full potential. He's freaky but too lanky and is sometimes easily thrown off his skates.

I wanted to wish Pete Weber all the best after his brain surgery this past Monday to correct his balance problems. A great broadcaster and a great guy. https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nhl/predators/2023/01/11/pete-weber-brain-surgery-nashville-predators-broadcaster/69786158007/

To whoever posted this thread, thanks for stealing the link I posted two hours before you even got up.

Can't wait til Power learns how to shoot.

I'm longing for the six goal period. Running out of time in this one though.

Parsimonious. I like that word. Thanks for raising the level of discourse.