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Good post. I think the consideration mentioned above is spot on. And possibly both. I mean - if I am the EDM GM, then that's what I'm demanding. Also, NFW Hockey Jesus would agree to go to Buffalo.

Man, that is just it, innit? Consistency is such a dull and uninteresting thing in a lot of ways. And it's so difficult to attain and maintain. It arises from a hundred little reasons, none of which are glamorous or particularly rewarding in their own right. I watch Boston from afar, and I'm just like Damn. Lose a likely HOF'er and a perennial glue guy, both at centre, but keep on truckin'. How are they doing it? My 30,000 foot theory: Consistency in every good thing they do. If this Sabres team can consistently play at a level that's close to where they should be, as individuals and as a team? They'll be a 100+ point team. It's elusive as hell, though. Consistency.

LFG, Buffalo.

Dude's been nursing something since the preseason.

da fuq is going on with Tuch, man.

As much as I hate to say it, I feel like the acquisition of Douglas spells the end for Tre as a Bill. Unless, of course, he agrees to some sort of team-friendly extension. They should. But they won't. I don't tune into WGR, don't visit The Stadium Wall, so I'm not sure how much Josh's role in this is being discussed. I think his play, his decision making is/are the biggest reason that the offence is struggling. But I also think that his problems are a byproduct of not being put in the best position for him to succeed -- call it a loss of confidence. And that comes back to coaching. Those signs were spotted everywhere at the Tampa game: LET JOSH BE JOSH. Did someone here say that there's some Ralph Krueger vibes to how 17 is being mishandled this season? Or was that out on the Twitter?

Fair deuce - also really?

Also, bro. Normalize hetero dudes being able to freely identify other good looking dudes.

Only one of them has repeatedly invited speculation that they're gay. But seriously - what was the Tay Tay's beard take that I had? Thanks for this. Every time I noticed him last night, I found myself thinking "nice play" or some such. Never leave us, Doc. Also, his nickname is Doc? I beg you to make this its own thread. And I appreciate your personal top-10.

Also, there is no debating that Krebs is objectively dreamy looking - in a hockey way (got an f'd up nose).

This is a good take. You never @ me, bro. I almost missed this. I draw a blank on Tay Tay's beard. Are you referring to Travis Kelce?

Yep. Krebs is a curious case. The team's business side adores him - for obvious reasons, he's got Hockey Hollywood good looks and a nice vibe. But he just isn't bringing anything to the table. I also prefer Jost in that role. As for the idea of replacing Okposo, Krebs, at most, might replace Okposo's current level of play, but that is an area where the team needs to improve.

Good perspective. They've definitely been coming on of late. And, of course, the GA has also swelled (or I presume it has anyway).

This looks so fun. Good for you and the whole scene there.

fair points. this is a frustrating reality. also - and it's sorta become my sabre fan mantra - this team misses jack quinn like a mofo.

Some regression was expected. Just not as much as we'd been seeing.

Let us go then, Buffalo.

I don't think I did. Seems to me that was an inference on your part. Huh? This is entirely inconsistent with my view of HC DG. I think this is more right than wrong. Our goaltending's been ... okay, nah? Bazinga! This is sort of a bummer, since last year's team made me think "if they can only get average goaltending ..."

Levi learned from the grind? Seems like it was KA and DG who learned lessons.

Last night broke me a bit. I’ll monitor the score tonight.

he should be fine. i suspect he's gripping the stick too tight given his relatively slow start and the weight of that big contract.

It occurred to me that they would play Levi on the road, in Toronto, for HNIC because he's from/of MTL. Sexy muhfugger. I thought the same. It could cut the other way too, of course. But I'm betting that the energy will help him lock in.

Tuch quoted in another Tweet as saying he's ready to go. So maybe both Olofsson and Jost will sit and Biro and Rousek will play?

this video can never be featured enough:

Let’s Go, Buffalo!! As before: Beating the Flyers is mandatory. Let’s boat race these mf’ers tonight!