Are there accusations of churlish slander at family gatherings? "That potato salad does NOT have Miracle Whip in it! Take it back, you churlish slanderer!"
I was thinking more along the lines of a late night infomercial for hernia belts designed for obese men made of space age polymers.
Risto has never been asked to carry a franchise to ONE freaking measly playoff berth in a league that passes them out like Big Mac coupons. Nor has he been paid as such. Risto can play the appropriate role, which you nailed — something along the lines of second/third pair guy on a contender. Eichel has to play his role — leader and top center on a playoff team. Still waiting...
So he wanted to fight when it was physically impossible to do so? Do it next time in open ice after someone tries to use a Swiss Army Knife to open your sack of Swedish Fish.
Do we lead the league in ITBA? Inability to break away. Last night it was Asplund. Even Jack is usually caught from behind. Odd man breaks are disappointing. Just not a dynamic bunch.
Picking up on 11, I have a vague memory of the Sabres going to core players and asking them if they wanted to suffer along with the rest of us. That might have been Vanek only.
Perfectly stated. Very good job.