That Aud Smell

This is sorta gross. And more than a little sad. Where's the romance? Where's the development of mythology? THOSE ARE OUR BOYS OUT THERE.

I'm pretty sure that we do an in-season thread (that gets pinned), but then also have an offseason thread until the new season begins. So I started one. I'm not sure what will belong here, since most of the chatter right now should land in threads dedicated to trade rumours, re-signings, actual trades, other transactions, the draft, etc. But there's gonna be more generic "around the NHL" content. And here's where it belongs. Perhaps Gary Bettman will get foot surgery for his bunions this summer. This thread would be an appropriate place for a conversation on that subject.

Y'all are easy pickens. I can do this all day!

I see your disagreement @Thorny. True or false: Eichel has a Cup whilst Perreault does not. Let’s be real when talking about 1st overall picks for the Sabres.

Has the statute on that crime run? If the Erie County DA had any onions, they'd indict Lindy now for that crime. Or maybe they are deferring to the U.N. for a crime against humanity charge.

Eichel has won a Cup. So, he's obviously a better first overall selection than Perreault. Dang it! Was I scrolling on my phone? I missed it if they took a timeout before the last minute.

You're speaking in circles. And elsewhere posting some bitter tea about Okposo!

I've seen that on Twitter, I think? Or here? Adams is a kid in a trench coat standing on another kid's shoulders. Daddy, chill. Will Lindy care about such matters? Probably not. Could he, though? As part of some of "strip it all down, back to basics" type approach? Maybe.

That's an interesting point. That said, Regier came to the Sabres eminently qualified. Adams? I just don't take the guy seriously as a GM.

That is all very fair and considered. And probably mostly true. This is purely a vibe check. It just seems like Lindy is the guy in charge -- even if he's playing nice with Opie from the Andy Griffith Show.

Agree to disagree on this one. Me? I'm #TeamSamuelReinnhardt Besides. How many Cups has Perreault won? Also, I'm pretty sure that Perreault was the 11th overall pick -- that's why he wore the number throughout his career.

Samuel Reinnhardt was kind enough to take a picture with my youngest when we bumped into him at the Fuddruckers on Maple Road. I know of whom I speak. Best 1st overall pick the Sabres ever had.

You elsewhere chided @LGR4GM for calling some posters here bitter about Okposo's winning a Cup. Bro. This is some bitter stuff.

Interesting question. Lindy is the alpha in the organ-eye-zation now. It's his club. I can see him squashing that sort of thing.

Some would say Eichel is the team's best ever first overall pick. I disagree with that proposition, however.

Samuel Reinnhardt - the Sabres' best first overall pick in franchise history.

My cold heart melted when I saw Okposo with the Cup. That said, the dude is still a mumble mouthed dipsh1t for allowing the (his) team to "retaliate" against the fans for their chants of organizational unrest.

Florida's team defense was something to behold. There were several times during the game where Edmonton was dominating play -- and I'd look up at the SOG and Edmonton was stuck on 12 or whatever they had for half of the second period. The Oilers were flying around, looking dangerous, but how many pucks did Bob actually have to stop? Not that many, it turns out. Also, I'm sure it was mentioned upthread, but the GWG was a leaky bit of business. Nice work by Samuel Reinnhardt, though, for sure.

They had a chance to call a timeout with ~35 seconds left. Not in an ideal situation -- coming from an offside they committed. But I still wonder why they didn't.

Is this where the Ullmark to Ottawa trade news goes?

I will second this. The move might be to give the prepared dish a drizzle with the good stuff.

Good for you. I wound up with tons of noise.

And for sure: Let's Go, Oilers. I really, really want to see them come back from 3-0. And I enjoy greatness -- so I'm all for McDavid getting a Cup (or 2) in his career. Lastly, I've started to take an undeniable pleasure in seeing former Sabres looking skyward in disbelief that they've frittered away a 3-0 series advantage (Montour specifically). I am not proud of this. But I won't deny it either. if you noodle around on Twitter searching for oilers girl, you will find it eventually. quite spectacular. and her vibe about it -- both during the stunt and then, more soberly, afterward -- have all checked out for me. Edit: I take it back. There is so much noise on Twitter now on this topic - there's no finding it easily there.

That was an absolutely glorious front yard, sir. Far from garbage.