That Aud Smell

I honestly don't recall. I seem to recall a message in ~January 2022 about how the team didn't need to add pieces in order to make a run. And then they did not, in fact, add anyone (of note). And they missed the playoffs by a point. If memory serves.

Total delirium. So much fun. Go Bills.

I enjoyed my visit there. Same. C'mon. Spell it out for us. I struggle to maintain an accurate concept of the Sabrespace Aud Club cast of characters. I presume this is a joke. But it's also spot on.

They are unwatchable.

Great post, Cally. I've posted this before: I know the Bills are king. I mean, they're king, queen -- the whole damn royal court. And the Bills are really good right now. But there is nothing like spring in Buffalo when the Sabres are gearing up for and then on a playoff run. The weather's getting nicer. The days are getting longer. Maybe there's a party in the plaza. I get goose bumps just typing it.

I got mine from a Google image search of "Palm Tree" "Bison" I read those comments. They were bracing, for sure. Amidst this team's woes, Lindy's frank and unapologetic analysis is ... well, it's something anyway.

I've never seen a more lifeless team score 5 goals than I did on Monday. Being in arena, there was something uniquely dispiriting about them. Come ON, fellas. I'm also proud to have joined the message board's communal dissent and protest by choosing a new avatar. (I think I've only had like 2 profile pics for the entire time I've been on the board.)

or, as here, a speculative oilman who got filthy rich largely by virtue of good luck presumes he can do the same with a pro hockey team. (also, he *thinks* his business acumen and savvy are why he became a billionaire — he lacks self awareness and, as far as I can tell, any appreciable business skills.)

(It is definitely NOT the case here.)

Hmm. I did some Googling. I found a lot of articles attributing the remark to Adams - but nothing from the horse's mouth (whether a quote or a clip).

I know what I saw. The guy can play at a very high level in the world's best league. That said, I am totally baffled at what's going on with him this season.

I was in the arena last night. Monday night crowds are lighter and quieter than most. That said, I swear to God that I thought I heard more of a collective groan and scattered laughter reaction when Detroit tied it up in the third.

I wish I could find the actual "I don't want to block a prospect's path" quote from Adams. It encapsulates everything about his abject and utter failure as a GM.

Install Ruff as POHO, Terry. Do it.

I was in attendance for this one. I’ve never been less moved by a Sabres team that potted 5 (or more) goals. They play an equivocal, feckless brand of hockey. They don’t feel like “a team” at all. I don’t plan to return this season.

This is a real risk with how fandom works nowadays. Everything is everywhere. Kids will often gravitate to players, teams outside their market. Especially outside this market.

Subtly, one of the funniest things about KA's performance is that he was arguably suggesting that those players who do choose to be here are idiots.

Good to see you post. I think there must be at least some friendly calls being made to Terry from the league office. Problem being, I think, Terry probably feels burned by having trusted the league office in the past.

Rangers are apparently trading Trouba. Team reported that he won't dress tonight for roster management reasons. Destination unknown. https://www.foreverblueshirts.com/new-york-rangers-news/rangers-trade-rumors-jacob-trouba-out-due-to-roster-management/

Amen, Amen. I had no time or patience for the evangelical “heal, Lord, heal!” #KellyTough cult that emerged for a while several years ago.

There's no real comparison, imo. I respect and appreciate what Kelly was able to do. But I also can't forget the Houston Gambler stuff, the heavy partying behaviour once he came to town (widely known), and him generally being sort of a d1ck. Setting aside that Allen can do so much more than Kelly ever could on the field, there's also the matter of Allen being a uniquely incredible guy. This Q&A was just another little chestnut that I can't help but adore (the question is something about "how did it feel to play the game as a soon to be married man?") That little "heenyaah" is ... sorry ... pretty adorable.

Post the clip(s), you hoser.

the point that you and others are making is a stronger one. the fact that harrington refuses to acknowledge its relevance is symptomatic of that guy being a world class derp.

I didn't say he had a good point. Just that there's a point to be made about the decisions Adams made to lock in a slew of very young players and rely on them to carry the load.

Yeah, I mostly despise Harrington, but he's got a point here. Also - and not sure if it was observed upthread - but there is something (viciously) poetic about a MacKinnon-led team exposing this Sabres team as the Avalanche did. There is no bigger, harder motherfu**er in the NHL than MacKinnon. You could see it last night: He kicked things into another gear and brought his team along with him.