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Thompson is tied for 4th in the NHL in goals. Doesn't seem possible. No one is catching Draisaitl but if Tage gets hot he could easily finish 2nd in the league.

You are correct, I am not watching him. That's why from afar it seems so bizarre to say he'll never be elite again. But down years can be a thing with anyone. I'm not justifying it, just saying that a high salary doesn't mean it's impossible to go through a bad stretch. I doubt he forgot to how to play hockey. If not an injury it's got to be mental, or some strange thing like the Cody Hodgson situation.

He was 1+ ppg the past two season (102 points, 89 points) and is having a bad year this year on a pace for 48 points in 74 games. His shooting percentage this year is 'only' 11.7%. whereas in 6+ years his shooting percentage overall is 16.2% and never lower than 15.2% in a season until this year. He turned 26 in November. How is it unlikely he never gets back to PPG again?

Good to hear. Season 2 was OK but a step down from Season 1 in my opinion. I've read every book and always have to remind myself the Amazon series is "based on" the books as opposed to a telling of the exact book. 'Persuader' was one of the best books in my opinion so I hope they don't change it too much.

I gotta watch the first episodes now out for Reacher season 3, so nope.

Watch out for a Nancy Kerrigan-like incident occurring to an American forward in the pre-skate.

Hypothetical question: if Owen Power were playing in this game, how many times would he have shat himself by now?

Caps had none! It may not correlate with team record...

This scenario is likely. But a creative GM would line up a trade to bring in a quality vet with some term for picks and prospects at the same time as unloading Cozens for the same. Unfortunately, Buffalo has Adams.

No need for it. Three game winning streak - the Sabres standard for excellence has been achieved.

Sabres win 3 in a row! I missed the game, yet again. Sounds like the team needs some Viagra though. Only 5 points out of 15th place in the conference, but two games in hand!

Pat Kaleta

Billy Strings was excellent. 72 different songs over 3 nights. Nights 1 and 2 they sold every ticket except the 300 level behind the stage, estimated crowds approaching 21,000 each night. The Sunday night show didn't have the 360 degrees aspect nor the upper deck, so probably more like 14,000. I have rarely heard a crowd cheer for such an extended period of time after songs as at these shows. And Billy sat in with a country singer at a bar on Thursday night and volunteered at the Denver Mission on Saturday. Just an awesome dude. Got my annual Red Rocks Tedeschi Trucks doubleheader (Aug 1 and 2) tickets today, along with a set in Detroit to see not only TTB but one of my other favorites, Gov't' Mule, as the opener. Seeing them both in one night is a bucket list item I didn't know would ever happen. Trying to focus on good things after the Bills game this past Sunday...

Tonight, Billy Strings in Denver with my two oldest kids who are flying in from Buffalo. Tomorrow, Billy Strings again with my kids. Sunday, Billy Strings floor General Admission by myself, post Bills game. A 3-fer.

I felt that way for the 1st Super Bowl vs. the Giants. Never again.

I'd take 3.5 years of Bryan Rust for ages 32-35. Guy is a gamer. Sabres have so few like that.

Owen Power is working up the courage to give guys a nasty glare.