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So, everything sucks until it doesn’t? No middle ground? No positives in any incremental signs of improvement? No excitement over the best group of collective prospects we’ve had in the A since the aughts?

Good for Jack. Some great players need to be on teams surrounded by other great players in order to realize success. They have that in common with the last bottom three winger on the team.

There’s reason for optimism but man, it’s been one fong luckin’ tunnel, I’ll tell you that.

Yep. Although I’m not sure the AHL will offer up enough challenges, either. 😄

I don’t think Cozens has a single disingenuous bone in his body. He’s old school and seems to thoroughly enjoy playing the game. And he wants the tough assignments, wants the leadership role; actually embraces the challenges. Wanting it is so important. And I think lack of wanting it by past players was a big part of the problem.

My Atlanta family members are absolutely ecstatic tonight! So happy for them. It’s been a long time coming to say the least. And beating Saban and Alabama just makes it that much sweeter.

Canadians can vote them all out next time. The time to question your democracy is when elected officials actively engage in efforts to deny citizens their right to participate in it. I don't think Canada is there yet. Us on the other hand...

Seems to me that Devon Levi was a 7th round pick for two reasons: his size and the lack of competition in the junior leagues he played in. He was drafted before his stellar performances in the 2021 U20 tourney, his freshman year got wiped out and so there was little else to go on. Scouts in all sports are influenced by their established prototypes and Levi just doesn't fit the size bill and they had nothing else to go on. What he's doing is no fluke and he is the ONLY reason Northeaster is sitting where they are. Teams will be kicking themselves for years for not selecting him.

Any idea where Levi projects?

Is there an NHLe stat for goalies like there is for skaters?

The point is “rags” don’t win Pulitzers for journalism, your attempt to diminish their status and the people who’ve worked to earn them notwithstanding. “Rags” don’t employ the talent required to do what it takes to write a piece worthy of consideration, let be awarded one.

You may want to research that a bit more. As for being a rag, it’s 162 Pulitzers suggest otherwise.

Thanks. Had to delete and reload the app but I’m good to go. Laaksonen somewhat redeemed himself with that PP goal, but he’s having a forgettable game otherwise; he’s been all Finnish and no start.

Anyone else having issues with the AHL TV app all of a sudden. Went to open it for the second period and all I get is a black screen after the “Loading” upon opening.

Thanks again, Murray. You asshat.

It’s one thing not to talk about it, but Stephens and Seiling never mentioned he wasn’t on the bench, either, unless I missed that. But I watched the whole game.

Apparently. But they never mentioned it during last night’s broadcast nor did the Amerks website mention anything about why Peterka left the game early, either. Shoddy information.

Anybody know what happened to Peterka?

Being forced to use Vlasic on D really puts them in a pickle.

Throw enough of it at the wall, and some of it is bound to stick.

Van Noy needs to call Fowler and offer up words of encouragement after that stiff arm.

Been saying it for years; there’s a difference between being a quarterback and a passer. Too many of us define it by the latter and there’s just so much more that goes into it. JA was a perfect example of that yesterday. I wish he’d slide a bit more, though. Even if he is bigger than most of the guys trying to tackle him.

Making him the highest paid player in league history after the USFL folded certainly helped.

Yes, because none of that actually compares them as hockey players playing the game of hockey.

It’s any self respecting Sabre fan. He’s lucky fans weren’t allowed in the building last year when he blatantly quit playing hockey. I’m surprised one of his own teammates didn’t beat his ass last season. He’s a disgrace.