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Pilut now a +22 in just 17 games....myyyyy goodness. His team relative +/- is around a +18... astounding. They've played 17 games, his presence alone is good for just about one goal per game.

Wow! What a one T from Thomspon... Will it be enough? Lotta time left

But.... to take that next step, they need 4th line guys who can play as well defensively as them and also contriube on the scoresheet. They just don't produce enough offense IMO.

With games against TBL, SJS, NSH, and TOR coming up, they need to get points against teams like DET.

Risto is a +4 in his last 3 games... now a -8 on the season. Hope that trend continues.

The best part about this streak is that my 12 and 14 year old boys are finally all-in on the Sabres. It's more fun to watch when they're as emotionally invested as myself.. haha, poor kids what have I done!

So you brew it cold? What's the difference in flavor?

Jury is still out, it's not even December yet. If we're not gonna fire him after 8 months of bad hockey, we shouldn't absolve him after 8 wins.

I can see then challenging for a wild card spot, but they still lack scoring depth and if Skinner or Eichel or Dahlin miss any time they're in big trouble.

Peet's Major Dickason

Black via French press.

Skinner would've looked great playing next to Dylan Strome.

Did the taxi driver throw it?

Anything less than a Presidents trophy will be a disappointment.... or not!

May they come out armed with hatchets to start the second.... Off with their heads!!!

Wonder whats going through Pilut's head watching this from the press box.

http://www.tankathon.com/nhl "Won 6" in red haha...

Actually played some high school games there too 1988-90, Super Sunday! But I'll never forget the first time I played there, I was 7 or 8 years old I think, 1980'ish. Played in one of those between period games that lasted just a few minutes, with the entire team on the ice at the same time. Still remember it like yesterday, was probably the most thrilling moment of my playing career haha.

40 shots should be enough to win

They way that Risto has been used isn't why he's making bone-headed plays. He'll still make boneheaded plays even if he plays 10 minutes a night against 3rd and 4th lines.

My Dad had partial seasons at The Aud, in the blues, near center ice... went to probably 7 or 8 games a year from 1980-90 until I went away to college.

Yeah I expect them to pair up tonight.... probably early too... packed house, first home game in a while, will get the fans fired up and spark the team.

Which is why there is fighting in hockey. I actually talked to Kevin about the Gudas fight last night and he legit does not like the guy, it's personal and he was planning on fighting him before the game even started.

How does a guy who was a healthy scratch for the past 2 weeks find himself on PP1 in his first game back? Besides, why isn't KO on PP1?

I understand they're on a six game winning streak and sit near the top of the league standings, but for the sake of the fans and their perception of this team, this is a MUST WIN on home ice.