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Nowhere to go but up. Nobody is giving this team a chance, including their own fans. Tonight they get the chance to begin to change the narrative. They have some work to do, I hope they're up for it.

Individual Accomplishments Hart Trophy: Draisatl Vezina Trophy: Keumper Norris Trophy: Peitrangelo Calder Trophy: Caufield Art Ross Trophy (most points): Draisaitl Richard Trophy (most goals): Matthews Conn Smythe: McKinnon Team Accomplishments President’s Trophy: Avalanche Prince of Wales Trophy (Eastern Conf. Winner): Lightning over Panthers Campbell Trophy (Western Conf. Winner): Avalanche over Golden Knights Stanley Cup: Avalanche over Lightning

Maybe Bylsma doesn't get enough credit? Feels like Sullivan has been there forever.

That shot by Geekie got on Lehner quick! I'm not sure but he firs in nice with Seattle.

Good game. The Kracken will be fine and possibly more than fine.

I said the same thing to my wife. I asked her whether she thought Buffalonians wanted that type of spectacle with their hockey?

The answer for your trivia question: Ryan Donato

The Rush...love it

I like the pulled back camera angle alot

Bucci has a nice flow to his call. He's a little different than the normal guys.

No I didn't know that.

I mean. They set the bar pretty high.

Actually looking forward to the Releaae of the Kracken. Bucci is back baby

I feel like ESPN missed out in a unique opportunity to change the NHL broadcast slightly. Instead of the same old graphic depicting shots, blocked shots etc they could introduce some analytics and graphs with all the fancy stuff on them.

1) Leading scorers - G-Asplund 22 A-Dahlin 47 P-Mittlestadt 55 2) 35-41-8 80 points 3) MVP-Okposo 4) ROY-R2 5) First Trade-Eichel 6) First Recall-Murray 7) Surprising in season move-Aquisition in Eichel trade joins lineup and provides instant spark 8.) Best surprise player-Asplund 9) Biggest disappointment-Cozens 5 or more guys will score atleast 15 goals

They're gonna need him this year. Their depth is the weakest it's been in three years.

Lightning line up definitely took a hit in experience. Katchouk, Joseph and Raddyish were all in the AHL last year.

Tennessee is next on the schedule. That should be the only focus right now.

Awesome. I wish I could see them live I'll grab the package though. Big things this year in Rochester IMO

Every team talks about chemistry and the guys loving each other and wanting to play FOR each other. Every champion ever has said the same thing. It's cliché but it's a real palpable thing. I acknowledged the talent difference and concede that it will cost them some games this season so bottom three is possible. A pesky, hard playing unit that shows up every night is all I really need at this point.

No. They are doing a traditional rebuild from scratch. Ground up. They want the guys here to play in all situations and I believe they like what they've seen in practice and feel like they are building team chemistry. According to reports, the guys genuinely like each other and want to play together. Players are staying late after practice, working on their games. The guys in the room understand that nobody is giving them a chance, let alone any respect. This has bonded them and they are embracing that challenge head on. I think the team passed on players put on waivers because they weren't necessarily guys who "want to be here" (since they were waived and wouldn't have a choice if the Sabres claimed them) but also because they like what they have and believe they are building an organic connection within the team. I'm not expecting immediate results in the win column but I am expecting a team that competes and gives max effort on every shift. Plenty of other teams have more skill and sometimes that skill will take over a game. For that reason I'd expect there might be a blow out or two early in the season. All things considered, when this season comes to a close, the team will have shown improvement and maybe surprised some teams and fans along the way. Lets GO Sabres!!!!!!!!