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An interesting perspective. The way the second sentence there is worded is slightly confusing, but if I understand what you're saying correctly, I would disagree that it's a universal condition, especially when a success is involved. I don't even know if "condition" is the correct word, maybe more like "proclivity". Alas, I agree it could be taking the topic too far all things considered.

Yeah, that's interesting. My impression is when the 5v5 D coverage is executed correctly, it seems to be effective. Notably as of late. Have the players not been quick enough to play D? Is there something wrong with the 5v5 scheme? I think perhaps he'd have to stay, just as you say, a PK specialist. I mean, you can't give up that PK - if the season is somehow salvaged, the PK will be the reason why, getting them though this period and all.

I guess we'll see if Lindy is a GMJK guy and if the speculation that Lindy was told to take Appert et all was/is correct or not. If he likes Lindy and gives Lindy the ability to shape his coaching staff, does Appert go? The only coach worth keeping is whoever is responsible for the PK.

That's why I'm open to him either being stupid, a weasel, a stupid weasel, or none of the above. I've never met him so really can't pass a fully informed judgement. All we have are his actions and public statements, from which my assessment is that any of the former three apply.

So, you maintain your position that Adams didn't realize he was in over his head. I can see why, although I'm also open to Adams fully realizing the role was too big for him.

Are you familiar with the Parable of the Prodigal Son?

It's not relevant because of the guy who was just fired. He was fired because he did not make the team relevant. This makes it a doubly relevant story.

I recognize this is a matter of personal opinion, but if one is in over their head and knows it, are they obligated at some point to admit it for the sake of greater good? If so, and they do not admit it, what do we call that person?

Is the next shoe to drop Peter DeBoer in, Lindy Ruff out?

They in no way "white-knuckled" the third period tonight.

Yes. That was the Lyon we need to see.

That was the most workmanlike game I have seen them play in a while.

Don't know if it's been mentioned up thread, but it says something Lyon is in net tonight. I was certain it'd be UPL.

Oh, geez.

Wow, what a game. All of New England is quiet now, I can assure you.

Really? That game was THE game you rested "hope" on? At this point the entire situation is beyond absurd and giving a single game in Western Canada any meaning whatsoever is taking the meaningless details of life far, far too seriously. They won, Benson got his goal, Lyon got the win, and they did it with great shot economy. That's it - enjoy the moment! It's the Sabres.

Lots of bodies could have been broken in that third period.

Dude, come on.