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So... pretty much the same as the overall Sabrespace take.

And interesting couplet. Vanek had a reputation as a floater who would score goals. So does Skinner. As much as some want Skinner gone I just don't see it happening this year, and depending on what he does under Lindy he may be able to play out the contract as a contributor. No matter who the new coach was going to be I think one challenge the incoming coach would have is how to handle Skinner and get the most out of him.

I know you are but what am I?

Yep. While their takes might be interesting I'm listening to those two buffoons for an hour.

The Hockey Guy's take (just click it, it's cued up to the right spot)

The SLC Stormin' Mormons

Still the greatest late night performance ever.

"in whatever combination"... meaning, yeah, Johnson in the top six. I think Bryson is fine as 7D. He played well to close out the season. Replace Joki with an upgrade? But I don't see the D in general as seriously lacking. I don't mind an upgrade but it's not the top priority. Replacing Mitts is the top priority in my book, and getting a 4th line that other teams hate playing against.

I fully expect Johnson to be a top sixer this season anyway. Ville Leino made this happen.

I'm surprised there was a soundtrack on the clip, as opposed to tin pan alley piano accompaniment and caption cards.

What a concept.

Actually, you need to other choice. Something like "I've been hurt too many times by this team to harbor any hope"

My initial reaction was "Not really but it could work I suppose" so I checked that box. But I'm coming around to "I'm ok with it, not super happy" and hoping it becomes "Yes, its a good move" when the season starts.

2 defenders? You don't think Dahlin-Byram Power-Joki Clifton-Muel Johnson-Bryson in whatever combination is enough? Especially with some good coaching?

Kevyn Adams is really three kids in a trench coat.

Nope, sorry Lindy, the "right time" was two years ago.

He didn't have to. I got laid off from a position and six years later they rehired me based on a fifteen minute phone call. That said, I'm sure they talked more than that.

Lindy said yelling and screaming isn't the way anymore. I'm a little disappointed.

Kevyn: talked to double-digit coaches Twitter works fine.

Sorry, was talking about Lindy. Now that he's past the prepared remarks and taking questions he sounds more like Lindy.

Same on Twitter.

So far he sounds like he double dosed his beta blockers this morning.

Since he's taken the Sabres HC position, his pay by the Devils drops to a small fraction of what his contract was for.

https://eprinkside.com/2024/04/22/arrival-of-lindy-ruff-only-raises-more-questions-than-answers-for-buffalo-sabres This is so on point it hurts. "lack of imagination"? I'm fine with that. Using your imagination when hiring a coach gives you Ralph Krueger.