That Aud Smell

He’s a gifted and imaginative performer. I was too young for the ball gown dresses and fox heads from the Genesis days. His show at UB’s Alumni Arena in the mid/late 80s (So tour) was transcendental.

Seems like this has to be the case. Problem is, this is reportedly not the draft in which to do it. (That said, I keep holding out hope that the Bills can happen upon one of those late round WR's who go on to become an All Pro.)

Peter Gabriel's playing at the hockey arena (in Buffalo). Hmm. I'm ambivalent. I worshipped the guy when I was a younger man. I know his material - excepting the material from OVO - backwards and front. But I'm not sure about going to see him at this stage of his career where he will be featuring an album I may not listen to a whole lot.

This makes so much sense. If AZ were to take on a bloated deal like Oliver as part of this trade, they would be getting much better draft assets than they otherwise could.

This turn of events has bummed me the fu*k out in a way that I could not have anticipated. The Sabres keep finding new ways to hurt me.

I’m guessing it’ll be a number ending in “1” — 31, 41, etc.

Over the course of what period of time? In a single season? Or just overall in the aggregate?

How’s that work again?

The heck you on about? Behave.

Let's Go Buffalo!!

Hmm. I'd presumed that Danny helped raise the kid. I guess if he didn't help raise the kid then ... oof. Never mind. This isn't a particularly fruitful topic of discussion, as this thread's progress seems to reveal.

I don't doubt that. Exceptions sometimes hint at the rule. Generally speaking, your children are a reflection of what you did (or did not do) to raise them. "Be a credit!" my grandmother used to demand of us.

Danny Briere: Fantastic hockey player. His chops as a dad are … not as clear.

What?! Really?! That's kinda cool. He's likely* past his prime, but I do love Po. *Almost certainly.

Go, Sabres!! This is a team that they match up well against. C'mon, fellas!

The Wrexham reality show is really good. From a competitive standpoint, I think him taking a leading role in Senators ownership is bad news for the Sabres. So be it. It should be a very good thing for the NHL. He is smart, charming, and, yes, quite savvy with the business stuff. I was surprised not to like it. It landed flat for me. I was disappointed in myself.

Good post. This piece especially seems relevant. The same might be said for Stillman.

I agree with those opining that management is looking for Dahlin to be the next captain. It sure seems that way. (Quick thought to the contrary: Maybe Dahlin was the author of the open letter because he's been here throughout a lot of the suckitude, not because he's the presumed next Captain?) If it were a truly open competition and I was choosing (neither appear to be the case), I'd go with Cozens. His activity on that 3rd period power play last night had me thinking along that line. He was worth 2 skaters for most of that third period. What a competitor. As for Tuch, our erstwhile fellow poster had a funny take on the matter last night:

the skinner "between 2 ..." skit was fantastic. he really gets and conveys the original awkward vibe of zack g.

I wonder about this as well. I'll add: The refs seem to dislike him. It has settled down a bit of late, but, earlier in the season, it seemed palpable that certain refs had him on their sh1t list. I worry a little bit about having a captain that the (or at least some) refs despise.

He’s clearly been struggling.

This is how the playoff push ends. Not with a bang, but a whimper.

He is struggling a bit.

Thompson’s line tonight. Woof.

Krebs spent more time off his skates than on last shift.