In The Buff

would an alternate gif provider work? Like tenor or any of the others out there? If one cant link to an outside gif database, perhaps we can just upload them instead? I wouldn't pay for the 9k either, but in 2024 i'd think we'd still be able to use gifs somehow. At any rate, its not the biggest deal. We come here for the Sabres talk over anything else

its too bad we traded Mitts. And ive heard rumors about trading Cozens for help on D. I cant imagine how weak we'd look if that happened. But If Thompson is out for awhile i'd assume Kulich comes back but who knows.

the defense has been atrocious this year but personally he seemed too deep towards the net to block any passing lane on that pass... and he didnt block the pass either, effectively doing nothing on the play. As an aside, i cant count how many goals against this year ive seen where our defenders back is towards the goal scorer. Maybe its just common place but for us it seems like its the norm. I'm glad we have defensemen who can score a goal once every few games, but i think it'd be more beneficial to the team if one of them could actually play good defense. Tie up shooters sticks, get in passing lanes, clear the net etc. We just dont do the basic things well enough & after 13 years of missing the playoffs, this is where i would focus on if i were Ruff, simple fundamentals. You gotta learn how to crawl before you can walk

Dahlin as well not doing much of anything on the play either

addition by subtraction.. or something like that... Add it all up & you get Hockey Heaven 😇

entertaining game but frustrating at the same time. Whenever this team faces any adversity, its like they crumble from within. Suppose thats a sign of a young team. Peterka was flying around tonight. Power remains an enigma to me. I've always heard all the praise for his game but i've just yet to really see it in person. Seems he's always unable to clear out the crease, or if there's a goal scored, you can bet his back is turned to the action. Just seems like he's a passenger & not a driver..

Jordan has been a bright spot for sure. But I'd slow the roll on any extension, at least for now. Jordan's not doing anything special, other than his job. He's simply playing how EVERYONE should be playing. Giving forth effort, getting to the front of the net & competing out there. I think he stands out currently because its that type of play that we've been sorely lacking for a long time. Just simple hard work & effort. To me its more of an indictment on the woes of this team & its makeup, for many to look at Jordan Greenway & start talking about extensions lol. He played a few games where he skated hard & went to the net. We dont ask for much do we? (We really dont). But if he keeps it up sure, extend him. In the more short term: hopefully his play inspires others to work hard & go to the net as well. Its been obvious for years that its what we need to do to be tougher to play against. And now finally we have someone who has done it for a few games! Keep it up!

i dont disagree with your general sentiment, but whenever Cramer says buy buy buy, i'm selling 🤣

Before the season started, we all wondered where the scoring would come from this year. 3 games in & we're still wondering.

forgive me if this is a stupid question but what does this mean for our goalie situation? Does this cement Levi as the #2? I had hoped Levi would be getting the lions share of work in Rochester, just to get more reps. Idk if its ideal for his development to ride the pine, nor for UPL to see the heir apparent waiting to take your place. Competition can be good, so hopefully they'll push each other & become better versions of themselves. Lord knows we'll need them to

i'm watching it on one of my free hockey websites. If anyone needs a link to the action, send me a DM

for the past 10 years ive used 1 free website that has the AHL, NCAA, SHL, LIGA, WHL, KHL, QMJHL & 20 other leagues actively being streamed. It has all the NHL rookie camp's being streamed live as well. Current NHL camp being streamed right now is Boston & Pittsburgh. Over the years i've seen 'Premium' alternatives come & go, yet this free website remains. Go figure lol. All i can say is there are options out there for people not wanting to go with the FLO. DM me if you want a link to check out or just look for alternatives online. Hockey season is almost here! Go SABRES & AMERKS!

i like the deal & term. There is no guarantee whatsover that Levi will be a #1 NHL goalie, yet alone beating UPL on our depth chart. I was most afraid KA would put all his eggs in the Levi basket, without any alternative plan. This rewards a player who was probably our MVP last season. He kept us in games we had no reason being in. And with Ruff installing a better structure where we play team defense, Ukko wont be all out on his own facing odd man rushes like he has so often. Give me UPL in Ruff's system & i like our chances. Sure we can quibble about an extra year or whatever but the biggest thing is that we didnt lose him without a plan to replace him & Levi doesnt get put into the role before he's earned it.

i remember falling down the stairs with a beer in my hand & because i tumbled so fast, i didnt spill any of my beer. Suppose I owe it to the steep design of the stairs. Those were some forward thinking architects lemme tell ya 😛

saw this article & thought i'd share it. Had some insightful points, from an Oilers perspective. https://oilonwhyte.com/posts/ryan-mcleod-genuine-candidate-traded-by-oilers-01j1ysd2ywbj