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We have a few Rita's (Italian Ice) out here too. I've had their custard, it's incredibly thick and heavy... it's good, but not what I remember Andersons. I also miss sahlen's hot dogs (Ted's?) and Weber's mustard. There's a Ted's in Phoenix, they sell Weber's. We're there a couple times a year for my kids hockey, but they're not fans of those dogs. Growing up we used to go to The Dutch Mill on Sunday's for lunch. IIRC, they made their own ice cream and it was outstanding, would always get the canasta.

That cheese... mmmmmmm.

I wish him luck. IMO he'll be in over his head a bit, but will be great experience for him. Important step in his development. That said, AJ McPeterman probably still has the inside track on starting week 1. Here's how it will play out.... AJ McPeterman starts against the Ravens, Chargers, Minnesota and GB. He'll struggle against the Vikings, and Packers which leaves an opening to name Allen starter at home week 5 against TEN. Would be a nice first game for Allen.

Not necessarily the cheese, I'm talking about the flavor of the ground beef (if you can call it that) seasoning and the tortilla's. It's very different than any mexican down here is soCal. My wife (who's from the bay area) thought Mighty Taco was absolutely disgusting... our marriage just hasn't been the same since.

I agree with pretty much everything here.

It has a very distinct flavor, unlike anything else.

Terra Mia on Alicia is our new favorite. I'll try Rubinos. I lived off Super Mightys for a few years. Pretty much. Del Taco is fantastic tho.

Socal pizza sucks. I'm jealous, I certainly miss Buffalo pizza. Always make it a point to visit Bocce and Bar Bill (for wings) when I'm there. Along with Jim's Steakout, Mighty Taco, Chef's and Tim Horton's are the usual stops. Although I've lost my affinity for Mighty Taco due to Del Taco just having higher quality ingredients. Santora's in Mission Viejo I believe was started by the same Santora's in Buffalo. The wings are flavorful, but small... and the pizza is just meh. Planning on trying Elmo's, Imperial, Carbone's, John's Pizza & Subs, next trip.

Sabres downgraded their center position, and have no starting goalie (proven anyway), and same head coach who failed to squeeze an ounce of effort out this sad bunch and let the locker issues fester. I see more of the same this season. Just because it's different doesn't mean it's better. The Bills OTOH, are in year two of McDermott/Frazier and improved their personnel on defense. Their D should be dominant. I have no concerns with the offense since they can't really be any worse than they were last season under Tyrod/Dennison..... NO BRAINER.

Apologies to anyone who was offended. FWIW I have a bunch of Latino friends down here in SoCal and we joke about stuff like this all the time. Not an excuse, but I suppose it's just different down here were a large % of the population is Latino.

I feel like I've heard this story before.

Rodrigues getting as much ice time as he did had very much a lot to do with where this team finished in the standings. He's a nice player... on a last place team. There are no Rodrigues' on playoff caliber teams.

I'm not the GM, I'm not privy to what other goalies are/were available via trade, what their asking prices are, etc.... JBOT is paid to ice a winning team, and that starts with a legit starting goalie.

Justin Bailey deserves to be in this discussion. This is his year, his moment in time, where he's more than you thought he could be. When all of his dreams are a heartbeat away, and the answers are all up to him... Give him one moment in time.

some thoughts... 1) Rodrigues If this Mexinadian is anywhere near the roster come opening night, JBOT will have failed in a big way. He's too small and weak, easily pushed off the puck. I don't care how many burritos he muscles down in the offseason, he'll never be more than a 50pt AHL player. He's a poor dirt broke bankrupt version of Derek Roy. NO. THANK. YOU. 2) Wilson He's a nice player, belongs in the bottom 6. Responsible, forechecks, strong on the puck, can chip in offensively. The idea that Rodrigues in a 50pt NHL guy and Wilson should be avoided like the plague, is absolute nonsense... IMO of course. 3) ROR He filled a key role that many teams don't have... face-off specialist, PK specialist, PP specialist. He's the best utility guy in hockey, and will be sorely missed when Eichel and MIttlestadt are getting absolutely worked in their own zone. Not sure who on this roster will be able to win a key face-off... It's sad, honestly. 4) Risto I agree on your take here. He's still garbage in his own end and around his own net. Let him fill an offensive role and pair him with somebody who can defend, like... I'm not sure who exactly. 5) Goalies I'm afraid JBOT swung and missed here.... an aging career backup, and a rookie... with no veteran starter in the entire organization. What could possibly go wrong? Hello Jack Hughes.

How can anybody pick the Sabres? The Bills went to the playoffs last season and improved their defense. The Sabres finished last in the league and traded their best overall player. It's a no brianer.

Why wouldn't they celebrate the 50th year of the franchise... 50 years, not 50 seasons. Leave it to Buffalo to it up.

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It's an article by Kris Baker... so basically just gushing over every prospect.

very well stated

One mans trash is another mans treasure.

If #15 had been even an AHL-level defenseman, Dahlin would have been knocked silly coasting across the middle like that.

Berglund is a very good 3rd line C I expect him to play well defensively and chip in offensively with 15g or so. Same with Sobotka.

which he still hasn't done yet.... or girgensons... or bogosian... but hey, that underperforming oft injured cancer ROR is gone! yay!