That Aud Smell

I liked the part where they pretend to pee like dogs. Also, that's legit my first time ever seeing that ... video.

Hey - you gotta tag me on stuff like that. There's been a lot of improvement on several fronts. I've noticed a few swings and misses here and there, but, on balance, PSE seems to be moving in a more modern direction. I see that Josh Allen story was posted here. I recall it being previously posted and discussed elsewhere. I won't repeat my thoughts on the subject.

Keep it rolling now, fellas. Let's go, Buffalo!

I'm not sure how much of the above is joking and how much is serious. Fwiw, Gilbert was vague in his statement about what comes next. It did not sound like he has anything lined up.

good eye, and good call. there are some intriguing tools there. fingers crossed that he can become a regular NHL'er on a playoff calibre team. ideally, he could skate in the middle 6 and get a bunch of o-zone starts - a la the sabres of 2005-2007 (remember that third line?!).

This is not entirely unfair. FWIW, when I went to the game against Jersey, I saw two specific instances where Thompson smartly drifted into the right space and was fed the puck for a quick, hard shot. I was impressed with that work. And holy Moses - that guy can shoot. If he can get away with trying to generate, and concentrate on getting open - he could be a regular contributor.

I didn't see anything to that effect there. Maybe it was deleted?

That's astute reading, sir. OTOH, Paladino's tolerance for bad behaviour is pretty high.

Dumbfounding. I can see wanting the guy to come in and work with Darnold -- Gase has a lot of good QB work in his portfolio (and P. Manning is a big booster). But his track record as a HC makes this hire a truly strange one.

I'll be on the lookout for this. I think Sam's strong on his skates. My sense has been that he might do a bit better with a heavier team than he does with a fast team.

Meh. I’d venture he hired those people. Also, I’m long past holding that galoot to the stuff he said. He had no frickin’ idea what he was getting into. Some would say he still doesn’t.

Yeah. Something is afoot. Might be as simple as PSE wanting to get to a next level with HarborCenter. Gilbert’s been around a long time - he might have just phased out of a changing, evolving entity (remember he used to be the head of PR?). And Fattey strikes me as a fairly homespun sort of guy. Maybe PSE looked at the 2018 numbers, and told these guys it was time to go. Tough stuff.

Resigned, eh? Hmm. Also, let's keep in mind: Not re-signed.

These reports are terrifying (and "awesome" in the strict sense of the word). I'm glad he's out west.

TBL and TOR are both pretty smallish teams.

Good post. Credit to the Sabres for winning a game that was there for the taking -- for taking the play to the Devils. That said: I cannot recall the last time I saw a Sabres game in-person where I repeatedly commented -- out loud -- how pathetic and hapless the other team was in their d-zone. There were sequences where the Devils looked like the Keystone Cops in their own zone.

We sat down in the end where the Sabres shot during the 2nd. What a riot. The Devils d-corps was a hot mess all night.

also, this made me legit LOL.

plenty of time for that bro to go from can't miss prospect to jp losman with better hair.

No idea, tbh.

I agree with this - right down to being impressed with how much Allen was able to show. I mean, I'm far from sold on the guy. I am certain that he won't be able to get as much on the ground next season. But he showed things that create a credible hope for growth and quality. I am also relieved not to have to add Rosen to the Mahomes regret syndrome. Not yet anyway.

I'm going to the game on a school night. Lord, I hope it's a good showing. I also hope that Eichel plays. Based on the charts I saw this morning (one is pasted below (I love that guy's stuff)), this Devils team plays a pretty open style. Also, it fascinates me that, while people might understandably think that the Hurricanes regret losing Skinner, their #fancystat shot rate is among the league's very best (i.e., they give up a small # of SA's and they generate a lot themselves).

I didn’t invite or seek a discussion of Trumpism, or any other school of political thought or social organization. And anyone who wants to take my post that way can kindly stand down. I’m really talking about CK. What’s he on about?

Maybe scroll upthread? The conversation started about CK specifically. He’s presenting an interesting and complicated situation. I generally distrust orthodoxies of all kinds. Trumpism is among the very worst of them.

Not so. Did you listen to the leaked audio? Whether CK intended it or not, there were some clearly audible hoots and hollers from the crowd that belonged to voices readily identifiable as the sort who are among Trump’s base. One guy in the crowd — re the Parkland activists — said something like “yeeeeeah - eff them.” The vibe was unmistakable, imo. [I acknowledge this is “imo” in nature. But it’s a good faith take.] I am holding to the belief that CK wants nothing to do with that crowd. But the guy has always been very money savvy and money motivated. It’s possible that he sees a market opportunity.