SabreFinn

Lardis sounds like a decent third round pick by Hawks.

Finland played really bad for 55 minutes, and still could have tied the game. Disappointing misstakes that caused turnovers. The Canadians are way too good to play sloppy hockey against.

No starts for Luukkonen in the tournament. Lankinen starting goalie against Canada.

Understandable. I, who is used to soccer and Liiga where there is more points available, have been fooled to think there might be a chance. And then after some calculating realize that there isn't.

The Finnish Liiga has been ruined this way. There are way too many teams and not enough of good players. Young players are pushed into the league as cheap players to fill out the roster. They learn the needed tactics but skating will not be develop to the level it should be.

It is all based on the results. There are always loyal fans that show up no matter what, usually grumpy old men. But if the arena is full or half is all on the results. With all the amount of different sports on television these days I think it is easier to stay home and get good entertainment that way.

The 3,2,1 point system has been used in european leagues for years and have not heard complaints about it.

It is a disappointment, we are not going anywhere from the bottom half of the conference. They try to make moves and changes, but the results remain the same. What worries me is the constant status as a development team.

It is a tight one. I put Switzerland ahead of Slovakia.

Russia would be in the tournament if Finland and Sweden had not refused to play against them I think.

Vaakanainen has played solid since traded to Rangers, he will do fine as replacement to Hakanpää. But the lack of puckmovers in team Finland is a huge problem.

Jep, Heiskanen out and Joker in, just great

Two veteran UFAs we should try to sign in offseason.

Can line-ups be found somewhere? Who is playing with who?

Absolutely not this years first. Rather both top five protected 2026 and 2027 instead.

Believe it or not, but his point produktion without MacKinnon is even slightly better than with him. Even if the sample size is not that big.

Wow, did not see that one coming. What a trade! And I don't think those two teams are done yet. I am a bit curious how Rantanen fits in the Canes. Also, reading a rumour that Rantanen didn't know this was coming and that he is shocked.

We should trade Cozens and one of Byram or Power, and buy out Samuelsson. Then if, and it is a big if, Mikko Rantanen not re-sign with Avs we should pay him the price to get him to Buffalo. Then put him on a first line with Peterka and Quinn. A couple of veteran D might also be needed. That might be the game changer for us. One can dream... As i said, one can dream. And I think he stays in Colorado. Cozens is on his way out, he has to be. I like him in some ways and I wish him all the best, but the Sabres - Cozens relationship is hurting both and has to end. Feel pretty much the same like you with Power and Byram. Some days I wonder if we could keep both. Some days I want them both gone. The realistic scenario is that Byram is traded by deadline, and that's fine with me.

Jarmo drafted well, and he did get the needed defensmen by trade and signed (where we failed), and even if I concider the Severson- deal horrible, he did what it takes. Where he failed badly was when he hired the coaches.

Probably, I think Sharks want Schaefer and Hawks want Hagens.

Let's hope he is still available when we get to pick. Think Eiserman from previous draft showed some grit in WJC. He could have been a missing piece for us, even if I am happy with Helenius too.

My comment sure was a bit dizzy. Lol. He has not in any way deserved a good contract but this is Sabres and my feeling is he will get one.

Are there any Tkachuk alike players in the top10?

Agree. I think the thing is that Levi is on his last contract year and his next contract might not allow them to send him down without being on waivers first. They are hoping he could be their back-up, but that is not going to be a succesful solution. And then, if his numbers says he should be sent down, is he still a young goalie that teams take a chance on, and hope their (probably) better D can make him more reliable? But with UPL and a good veteran back-up, we don't have to think of that.

Was thinking the same when I watched the scrums during the Ottawa - Boston game. There was a passion and a hunger for winning that can't be found in the Sabres.