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If this is true, that's horseshit.

I really want to know why Dahlin was sent. I didn't see it.

Chicago's first goal was on Mittlestadt and I still don't care about Sam Bennett.

There is no reason why this game should not be 6-1 Buffalo. These are the worst NHL goaltenders (Chicago) in thirty years. And yet it is 3-2 and Dahlin has a misconduct. I am not anointing Granato yet.

If they want to screw around and bridge him, sure. If they want to sign him long term, and they should, it's gonna cost them.

It'll be 12. It'll be 12.

No. Someone will have to explain to me why another layer of management is needed if hockey actually is involved. (And they'll have a tough time doing so, too.) I suspect he's an org guy for all of PSE and that's it.

Tons of them, but none that are going to work for you if you're at midway and trying to get to the game on time. Next time in Chi--fly in the morning so you have time to eat well, and eat WELL you will.

India/NZ don't play until 3am and Australia canceled its series against Pakistan. And that's only crappy ODI stuff anyway.

Nothing is forever and never say never. It's sports, let's enjoy today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1rPjCgAyIs

That's just how he tiers players (and always has). He sees a quality starting G as equivalent to a middle skater.

I think if they sit out their entire NCAA term, they become free agents and can get more than an ELC? Is that correct or incorrect?

This is an opportunity for the scorers to cure what's ailing them. Chicago's has to be the worst goalie tandem in the league at the moment.

I think Portillo sees too much competition ahead of him, in which case I don't want him here. I don't know about Johnson. @LGR4GM would be a good resource for that.

Let's not forget that Dorsey is a rookie. I'm not saying I love him, but it's too early to hate him, too.

Don't apologize. We didn't want you to, anyway. All right, settle down, Beavis...

We're not going to know until he starts playing against better competition. It's time for him to get out of the NCAA.

I don't think so? It's certainly been a while. I even explicitly praised the goaltending on Saturday.

Elite NHL player 1. Rasmus Dahlin, D, Buffalo Aug. 2022 Ranking: 7 Analysis: Dahlin’s first half this season has been as good as you could have hoped for if you are a Sabres fan. He’s looked like the definition of a game breaker. His skill level is off the charts, showing the ability to make unique plays with the puck at a high rate. He’s a good enough skater to make those skilled plays with pace. Dahlin shows a lot of creativity as a playmaker and in how he activates into attacks. He’s more offensive tilted, but his defense has progressed well enough to make the most of his skill and make sure his team has the puck when he’s on the ice. The No. 1 pick from the 2018 draft has emerged as one of the premier defensemen and overall players in the league. Bubble elite NHL player and NHL All-Star 5. Dylan Cozens, C, Buffalo Aug. 2022 Ranking: 13 Analysis: Cozens has had a breakout season for Buffalo, becoming a true two-way force down the middle, and giving the Sabres two No. 1 centers between him and Tage Thompson. Cozens is a handful at 6-3 with his speed and skill combined with a great compete level. He can overpower opponents to win pucks while also being able to beat them with skill. He’s gotten more offensive opportunities including running a PP1 flank at times to use his skill and shot. His emerging offense combined with strong defensive play makes him one of the best young players in the league and a potential Selke Trophy candidate further down the line of his career. NHL All-Star 10. Owen Power, D, Buffalo Aug. 2022 Ranking: 20 Analysis: Power has looked excellent in his rookie NHL season, and every bit like a first-overall pick. His mobility given his length at 6-foot-6 is very impressive and despite not being overly physical, it allows him to break up so many plays. Dahlin is the offense guy on that blue line, but Power has offense too. He’s shown legit playmaking ability from both ends, and the skill and poise to make tough plays. He looks like an emerging star two-way defenseman and a blue line with him and Dahlin for the next decade will terrify opponents. Top-of-the-lineup player 31. Jack Quinn, RW, Buffalo Aug. 2022 Ranking: 39 Analysis: Quinn has looked very good as a rookie NHLer, with the line of himself, Cozens and JJ Peterka clicking in the first half of the season. He’s got excellent hands and his stick handling in tight spaces stands out. Quinn makes a lot of tough passes and is a shot threat as well. His only knock is his pure footspeed, as I think his overall effort on and away from the puck is good too. He is trending to become a legit top-line winger. Bubble top and middle-of-the-lineup player or quality starting goaltender 47. Jiri Kulich, C/LW, Buffalo Aug. 2022 Ranking: 89 Analysis: Kulich’s development has been on a sharp upward trajectory over the last 18 months. He’s been excellent versus men this season as an 18-year-old, and just followed up his MVP performance at last year’s U18 worlds by being one of the better forwards at the world juniors. There’s nothing about his game that’s high end, but a lot of what Kulich does looks like an NHL player. He’s a fast, competitive, direct, skilled winger. He can make tough plays with the puck and has a great shot. Kulich gives an honest effort every game and has the puck game to create offense in the NHL. 48. Mattias Samuelsson, D, Buffalo Aug. 2022 Ranking: Not Rated Analysis: Samuelsson has quickly become a major part of the Sabres’ lineup as part of their top defense pairing. Samuelsson is a true shutdown defenseman. He’s got great length, skates very well for a big man, and is highly physical. He punishes opposing forwards regularly with his physical play and breaks up a lot of rushes. His offense will never be a selling point, but his outlets and sense are good enough. 52. John-Jason Peterka, LW, Buffalo Aug. 2022 Ranking: 68 Analysis: Peterka has been a part of that great kid line in Buffalo with Cozens and Quinn. Peterka has a lot of positive offensive elements. He’s a strong skater who plays fast. He has excellent puck skills and can make difficult plays at speed. He can both shoot the puck well and make plays. Peterka isn’t the biggest or most physical guy, but competes well enough to survive in the NHL. I don’t know if he’ll ever be ‘the guy’ on a scoring line, but he could be a very solid top six winger. Middle-of-the-lineup player or starting goaltender 76. Peyton Krebs, LW, Buffalo 81. Matthew Savoie, C/RW, Buffalo 141. Noah Östlund, C, Buffalo 145. Isak Rosen, LW, Buffalo 151. Devon Levi, G, Buffalo

I don't think anyone's been repeating that since UPL was called up.

He's not good. Whether Sam Bennett is good has nothing to do with it.

It's The Buffalo News. They haven't had editors since 2004.

The tale was told. It rocked a couple of weeks ago.

Tuch Puck Luck! Finally a breakthrough.

It's a daytime game the day after everyone blew their sports cash on the Bills. Not worried at all. Place was rocking a couple of weeks ago and we all know it.