Doohickie

Is it possible that he was just another face in the crowd in Utah (despite his dad)? Maybe they didn't want to give him too much of a chance unless he clearly earned it because they didn't want it to look like nepotism? In Buffalo he's being evaluated on his merits more than his lineage perhaps, and given greater opportunity because of it.

Sympathetic morning sickness. Josh would be just the guy to get that. But I've heard he throws up every game. Probably just how he handles the stress of the position.

I don't think he's as bad as the forum apparently does. I think he might be in a Krebs-like situation. Expecting him to be a top line winger might not be the right spot. I think he does have offensive upside, but he needs a more complete game to fulfill his potential as a player. I see flashes of it and I think putting him on the PK will help him develop in the direction he needs to develop. I think his niche may be two-way player with some scoring touch, but he needs to establish the defensive side of his game some more to get there. Even so, I think he is reasonably defensive minded already. I see him skating back to prevent odd man rushes and stuff, I see him working the boards in both ends, I see him being physical when he can initiate the contact; he doesn't seem to like to get too involved in the scrums where it goes both ways though. He might click up a notch yet and become a useful player. Then again, maybe not. I think he's already more versatile than JJP was. Let's hope his development continues. The problem when a player comes up as a scorer and has a scoring drought, is that it looks like he's washed, or not capable. There are two ways to remedy that: score more and find other ways to contribute.

I kind of like where the Sabres are at, talent-wise. You have a decent veteran based anchored by Tuch (for the time being anyway), Tage and Dahlin, and decent supporting cast. You have some young players that are past the "breaking into the NHL" stage and contributing in a significant way. And you have a few players right smack in the "breaking into the NHL" stage with more behind them. It's not a team built around a superstar; it's a team with a decent cast of characters that is growing into itself, with the right support being added (Zucker, McLeod, Doan, Kesselring, Norris, if the last two can get and stay healthy). I kind of think it will be ironic if Adams gets fired now because it feels like the last year or so he's finally learning the craft; or maybe that's just Jarmo taking the reins. A few players I think will be long term stalwarts on a successful Sabres team include Krebs, Kozak and Malenstyn. You might laugh, but that's the kind of player that's been missing. I'm also hoping that Östlund turns into this edition of the Sabres version of Tim Connolly, sans concussion issues. When he was sent down I thought maybe he needed some AHL time, but last night's game he looked great. Also looking forward to Rosén's return.

"The plan is in place" If this whole thing was a bogus rumor, then no, no plan was in place.

He's been the 6th D man for the whole trip and for 69% (22/32) of Sabres games this season. But I agree, he's been pretty good. I trust him more than Timmins to make the right play.

Do you like him better now?

You were prescient.

It wouldn't pass through the censor.

Tomorrow.

Norris tripped by the Kraken player.