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The first period last night is typical of the "adjusted" Miller. His reactions seem slower, his positioning is off, and he seems unable to track the puck at times. It's a major adjustment for a guy who played the same way for a decade, but he was getting the hang of it as the game pressed on. Baptism by fire.

Something like that for sure. I noticed his style had changed since after the first week with the Blues. I thought it was maybe just the life upheaval, but it makes sense he was forced to change his approach. Explains a lot.

So refreshing to watch solid hockey.

MAY THE SCHWARTZ BE WITH YOU!

Miller 5 hole every time.

NBC's Chicago crush is annoying already.

OMG refing so inconsistent with the regular season. Yes!

I recall the attempt to move from the US dollar to the Euro years ago. The conspiracy part of it makes sense, although I'm in no position to assess or judge its accuracy. I'm sure lots and lots of internet geniuses are, though.

You expected a mature, thoughtful response? Seriously, with all of the issues exposed by every post? You are a saint.

He all but said Ott's name when he was describing the kind of vet they want to get over the summer. Maybe. But I think Murray is the kind of guy whose words you shouldn't waste too much time trying to parse. My guess is that the words just fell out of his mouth awkwardly. Murray is the kind of guy you judge based on his actions because, while he prefers to tell it like it is, when he does have to watch what he says the words are a jumble of a thousand thoughts.

Sounds like Leino is out, but Ehrhoff is staying. Murray will be looking to sign at least two big UFAs, but will keep Stafford. Didn't sound like there's a plan to help the top two lines, but they did say they need help with scoring (obviously). Murray described, essentially, what happened this season when he outlined "how to tank". I wish they would have talked about the "10 players will be gone" comments from the past several weeks. Sounds like they've had a little friction with the league over player issues, which I like. Unfortunately, though, in the end, I don't think we have anything to hang our hats on. We'll have to wait until the end of August to really have a handle on where this team is going next season.

Leino can be bought out now!

Roby is retiring thanks to Duff being rude and stepping over him since he got there.

No goal for Leino.

I guess, if nothing else, it's an entertaining last game of the season.

Next goal wins the season! Yo.

44 can fight!

Maybe I missed the explanation, but why is McDavid here?

Ghyer-gen-sens.

With the depth of the hole they're in, I can't see how they'll be appreciably better next season. With TN being a shell of his former self, the culture seemingly unchanged, and GMTM picking prospect types, where does anyone expect them to be this time next year? That said, OMG, I thought we've suffered bad seasons, but this...this kind of season I can't hack again as a fan.

The Sabrez wouldn't look so bad if Ehrhoff played with some focus and passion. He looks brain dead out there. Oh, before the internetz jumps in and blows my statement out of proportionz, I'm talking only degrees of "so bad"...I'm in no way suggesting they'd be a wildcard contender if Ehrhoff, alone, were playing like he's capable of.

I don't like saying this, but Ehrhoff needs to be moved just on principle alone. You can't mail in a season like he has with all of the youth this team is expected to have.

Sabres old home days on NBCSN tonight.

Youth. She likes you because of the choices you make, including clothes. Unless your inner d4rk wants to wear sun-dresses and pantyhone and Josie isn't into that sort of thing.