That Aud Smell

Great post — with the possible exception of this … question? Thompson should get Lady Bynge (sp?) votes at some point in his career. He’s their 1C. They’re absolutely better with him. I mean … right?

You’re a tough grader. Catch a vibe, bro. It’s just sports.

The Sabres team that played last night resembles a playoff team — especially the late 2nd and the 3rd. On the road out west. Back half of a back to back. Emotional night for the home team with all of their best alums in attendance. And the Sabres - less their 1C - proceed to dominate and win. Impressive.

Please do not use a nickname for that brittle plug.

Is there an ETA on Thompson's return?

yo, has @Taro T been a little cranky of late? he elsewhere recently dressed down @GASabresIUFAN for seeking clarification on whose signature was on a mini-helmet.

damn - you’re young enough to have missed the days when the sports blogosphere was dominated by Bill Simmons?

FUGGIT. FOUR GAME WIN STREAK INCOMING. LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

I do appreciate this update. Do we know if Quinn has hair on his balls?

That’s an old school score to wake up to. Nearly at @deluca67 .500. And sorry to Rip Van Winkle this, but, holy sh1t balls, every bottom half team in the east is basically vying for the final wild card spot. Here’s hoping our 3rd divisional spot is eventually in play too.

Looking at some of the recent posts - including my own - I want to add: I don't mean the criticism of Skinner's play to be an indictment on dude's character. I mean - I'm sure he's a nice guy and even a good hang. The more distance I have from him, though, the more I conclude that, with regard to his preparation and play, he is, at his best, a light-hearted agent of chaos. With regard to the chaos: He can (could?) score in bunches because he can (could?) snipe and his edge work is (was ?) ridiculous. But he doesn't fit well within systems. He's not reliable. He's not predictable.

And the team will ultimately miss the playoffs. Book it.

I mean, my favourite team is still quite mid. But I take some comfort from the vaunted and seemingly undead Bruins finally - FINALLY - taking a step back into the pack of mediocrity. Now, please, continue your descent and livest thou amongst the league's basement dwellers.

both teams now have histories of large things falling from the ceiling/rafters and onto the playing surface.

PUT IT IN THE LOUVRE

We use "cash poor" here in a relative sense. Presumably they are. The Ghoul Man has publicly denied that the Pegulas' sale of a minority stake has anything to do with the ballooning cost overruns for the new stadium. In related news, Pete reportedly has some ocean front property in Iowa he's looking to move.

So low as to be non-existent. That said, the useful life of the new stadium does not anchor the franchise in Buffalo for that same period of time. With further regard to your comment about branding: The Buffalo brand also means something to the league. I'm not sure exactly how much it means. Anyway, I tend to doubt that the intangible value of that brand would stand in the way of someone willing to pay, say, ten billion dollars (years from now) for the right to own and move the team.

How so? I guess I get that Terry's now got to pay gains on what he's selling. But, presuming Terry lives a good while longer, the team will be worth so much more by then that this sale won't really take the sting out of any taxes associated with his passing the team on. I'll presume that there'd be no way for his children to absorb/pay the presumed estate taxes that would apply to Terry's ownership stake in the team. There'd need to be a trust created, if his kids are going to take over.

Hear, hear. Thanks @Taro T. I don't always see Orlovsky's (sp) breakdowns. I generally like his content. And he did a fantastic job breaking that one down. His explanations also help explain the zone-man confusion that I had. And, of course and as @Pimlach noted I believe, Allen had it correct post-game when he said the Chiefs (surprisingly?) dropped into a zone on that play. Brown is solid to good right now. And he's getting better. He's got juice. One thing I've noticed with him: His vocal range -- the "notes" he "plays" with his intonation -- has really taken a step forward this season. I feel good about the hire. It probably helps his development to have a team that's as exciting as the Bills are this season. Agreed. I hadn't heard it yet. When he reaches the top of his range, there's a good, natural gravelly quality to his voice.