Doohickie
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1 hour ago, PerreaultForever said:
You don't want a Stanley Cup?
The two conditions do not correlate. Plus your arrogance is off-putting.
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12 hours ago, Doohickie said:
This would be a helluva concert to go see.
Ritchie Blackmore to reunite with Deep Purple for the first time in over 30 years
I've been a fan for well over 50 years; Deep Purple was one of the first bands I became aware of when I was just getting into music as a kid, and I've been listening to them more lately. I just got their new album (released in July) and despite not have Blackmore and Jon Lord (RIP), it has that Deep Purple Mk II sound. The Mk II lineup is the one you hear on the radio the most- Smoke on the Water, Highway Star, Woman from Tokyo, Perfect Strangers.
Their current lineup is basically the Mk II group with Don Airey replacing Jon Lord on keyboards (and he's fantastic) and Simon McBride on guitar instead of Blackmore. McBride can sound like Blackmore when he wants to, but his solos on the new album sound more like something David Gilmour might have laid down for the Momentary Laps of Reason album. All in all, I think they sound great.
Blackmore left Deep Purple in 1973 to do his own thing, forming the band Rainbow with Ronnie James Dio. Apparently he and lead singer Ian Gillan had a lot of conflict. They reunited from 1984 to 1989 before Blackmore left for good... until tonight. If this were happening in Dallas I'd be figuring out a way to go.
Well Ritchie made it. I wish I could have seen this live.
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Big oversight on his part is he left Kulich off the Sabres list of forwards. I'm a little shocked but it was covered several times in the comments.
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4 hours ago, K-9 said:
We underestimate Helenius at our own peril. Kid is gonna surprise a lot of people
I don't underestimate him. He will be our 1C as early as this season.
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2 hours ago, LGR4GM said:
I would have fired McDermott after 13 seconds. That was coaching 100%.
I mean realistically: Simply tackle each receiver at the line of scrimmage. 5 yard holding penalty and a first down. After three plays like that, the Chiefs would have one shot to complete a Hail Mary.
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On 8/5/2026 at 12:23 PM, nfreeman said:
Well, I had a great time at the Rush concert at MSG the other night. They didn't play everything I wanted, but I think all concerts are like that, and there were a number of great song performances. There was a lot of jamming, much of which was great and some of which could've used a bit of tightening up. The arena was completely full, to the top of the upper deck, although the behind stage area was curtained off.
Also, I don't think I've ever been in a room that big before that was completely filled with guys in my exact demographic.
Overall I think if you like Rush, you would enjoy this concert.
My only complaint with seeing them in July was it was Geddy's first concert after his bronchitis and he was pretty rough. I've heard he sounds much better in subsequent shows.
1 hour ago, TheAud said:I noticed this and had the same thoughts about going if I could (but I'm in Denver).
I saw the Mk II lineup at the Niagara Falls Convention Center in 1985. Such a great concert.
That's a helluva set list.
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This would be a helluva concert to go see.
Ritchie Blackmore to reunite with Deep Purple for the first time in over 30 years
QuoteThe historic reunion is set to happen at the band's headline show this evening (August 12) at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York.
I've been a fan for well over 50 years; Deep Purple was one of the first bands I became aware of when I was just getting into music as a kid, and I've been listening to them more lately. I just got their new album (released in July) and despite not have Blackmore and Jon Lord (RIP), it has that Deep Purple Mk II sound. The Mk II lineup is the one you hear on the radio the most- Smoke on the Water, Highway Star, Woman from Tokyo, Perfect Strangers.
Their current lineup is basically the Mk II group with Don Airey replacing Jon Lord on keyboards (and he's fantastic) and Simon McBride on guitar instead of Blackmore. McBride can sound like Blackmore when he wants to, but his solos on the new album sound more like something David Gilmour might have laid down for the Momentary Laps of Reason album. All in all, I think they sound great.
Blackmore left Deep Purple in 1973 to do his own thing, forming the band Rainbow with Ronnie James Dio. Apparently he and lead singer Ian Gillan had a lot of conflict. They reunited from 1984 to 1989 before Blackmore left for good... until tonight. If this were happening in Dallas I'd be figuring out a way to go.
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16 hours ago, thewookie1 said:17 hours ago, PerreaultForever said:
I'd give up Östlund and Kulich (or Quinn) in a Helleybuck deal. We'd have the goalie to go with Thompson's term and we'd be a real contender. If we keep waiting for more young guys we might just end up in a rotation of bodies out bodies in and stay where we are.
Not a chance I'd go for that. Goalies just don't garner that sort of return and at this point I'd guess we are a bit bitter to WPG's GM.
I'm glad @PerreaultForever isn't our GM.
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8 minutes ago, JohnC said:
Kulich, Östlund and Helenius all played in the AHL. When given opportunities with the big club they made the most of it.
Eventually. Helenius was ready and showed it during his handful of games last season. But both Kulich and Östlund got a cup of coffee look in the NHL without looking quite ready before a more permanent call up. That's good development.
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3 hours ago, nfreeman said:
Even good homemade guac? The stuff in the package at the supermarket is lousy, sure, but if someone makes it fresh for you, you still don't like it?
I freaking love it.
It's not my thing, but homemade guac is okay.
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43 minutes ago, JohnC said:
Where are you slotting McLeod?
Unless there's a trade that moves one or more forwards out, that's gonna be the situation. We'll end up with our 13F being a really good player and there will likely be a lot of rotations in and out of the lineup. They should be able to deal with nagging injuries more readily because there will be opportunity to nurse players back to health without rushing them back.
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Depends on the return though. If Norris is viewed as high-priced, damaged goods and we don't get much for him, versus giving up Quinn, Östlund or Kulich in a Hellebuyck (or other vital need) trade, I think a younger guy might be out the door, as much as I like them all. You gave to give value to get value.
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Just now, transient said:
IMO, the ideal would be that Kulich is able to take the 1C and one of the others plays well enough that they make Norris expendable and the Sabres get what they can for him early in the season while he's healthy. Like the player when he's on the ice, but "the best ability is availability".
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5 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:
Helenius' best chance of making the roster is an injury in the top 9. Otherwise they'll want him in Rochester playing in all situations.
Out of the young guns, Helenius may be the best. It seems wild that he will start in Rochester, but I understand the waiver exempt angle. Still.... kind of reminds me of the Östlund situation that supposedly contributed to the change at GM.
When you look at Kulich, Östlund, and Helenius as a group, it seems that each of them has earned a spot on the NHL roster. I think the lack of a trade for Hellebuyck is creating a logjam at forward. Chances are one of those guys or maybe Quinn would (or still will) be moved in a trade. Kind of a shame really because I'd like to keep them all.
Maybe they just start with Helenius in Roch and wait for the inevitable injury.
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1 hour ago, tom webster said:
Unless you think Östlund, Kulich, and or Helenius are guy going to be $15M players
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Just now, Pimlach said:
Helly is showing no signs of decline, but he played on a poor team. Look at his play in the Olympics, he was the difference for the US team.
There are lots of goalies that play at a high level well into their 30's, and you can find them in every decade.
I'm not against bringing him in but I understand Jarmo's desire to avoid an overpay. Even if nothing happens in the offseason there's still potential for a trade during the season.
But if goaltending is solid, maybe run with what we've got.
There's a lot of dynamics going on for both teams.
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On 8/6/2026 at 2:27 PM, SabresFan69420 said:
"says he wants to be here"
Which, in the case of both Tuch and Byram, turned out to be
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13 minutes ago, JohnC said:
The trading partner is protecting their assets. Helly is under contract with the franchise. If they find an appealing offer, they will take it. If they don't find and appealing offer, they will keep him. Their perspective is their perspective; and our perspective is our perspective. Right now it doesn't match.
Totally agree. Maybe one team or the other will blink. I don't think Jarmo's going to make the richest trade for a goalie ever if it's going to kill the team and its chemistry.
If they come out of the gate playing well this season, maybe he just stands pat. If they're losing games 6-5, maybe he ups his offer for Hellebuyck.
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On 8/8/2026 at 10:12 PM, Jävə Keith said:
I wonder how a Belgian Malinois would do as a goalie?
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49 minutes ago, JohnC said:
Our GM has already explored a deal for Helly. He decided to not make a deal because the trading partner was asking for too much.
The trading partner could come to his senses.
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21 minutes ago, nfreeman said:
If that's how it plays out, trading Cozens for Norris will probably prove to have been KA's worst move as GM.
I dunno.... Cozens was not as effective as he needed to be either. It was basically an exchange of flawed players hoping a change of scenery would help. Last year Cozens did pretty good: 28G/31A, but he still fell short of his career year in 2022-23 when he had 68 points. And does he do that again this year, or does he fall back into the teens for goals like he has in his career so far? Norris's flaw is injury; Cozens's flaw is inconsistency.
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1 hour ago, PerreaultForever said:
Maybe, but we as fans (and management should also) have the experience of seeing he did not rise to the occasion and did not look like a playoff big game money goalie. Hence when an opportunity like Helleybuck for the next 4 years comes up I think the team is foolish not to make it happen even if the price is steep. With him you instantly will rise to real cup contender.
UPL
Hellebuyck
What's more likely? That UPL is finding his game and will build off this past season, or that Hellebuyck had a hiccup this past season on a bad team and will return to form this coming season?
I honestly don't know the answer to that question.
- If it turns out that this is the start of Helly's drop-off as his career wanes, trading for him, especially at a steep price, might be a terrible move.
- If last season was a hiccup and he comes back strong this season, it could be one of the greatest trades in team history.
I really don't know.
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I don't know. He's a concept wrapped in an injury.
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36 minutes ago, dudacek said:
People talk about Quinn’s strength being an issue. It can be, but what I see as his biggest problem is his tendency to always be trying for a better play. He needs to make quicker passes, or rip quick shots at the net rather than aiming for six-inch holes, or making an extra cut with the puck on his stick. He needs to let the game come to him more and trust guys to get him the puck in space rather than constantly trying to create more space after he gets the puck on his stick.
The same can be said about Tage. I think Thompson tries to hard to make a good opportunity even better and in so doing, loses the puck. Keep it simple, guys.
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Are these the Dog Days of Hockey?
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