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Looking for dis or dat? It’s over dere. No, not dat dere, the udder dere...

Considering the traditional outcome against the Caps, I will gladly savor this one... Well done gents!

What films?

True dat...

Beat the Bruins.

High as a kite Stadium.

Chokers. Where is that guy who went on that infamous radio post a couple of seasons ago? What is the over/under on departures before the deadline?

Off to the races. Addition by subtraction. Posturing for the Kraken smash and grab. Good luck with ‘dem over ‘dere...

A coaching change is inevitable. There is no need to rush the inevitable. There is a need to make a careful, smart pick. I trust that this move is in the works. Some roster moves are also needed to shake up the team. I don’t watch the games. I listen online from the west coast (outside the WNY bubble). Some are jumping on the coach while others blame the players. I sense that this crop of players doesn’t mesh well together despite their individual skills. I can’t tell from listening if the players have quit on the coach. What is the take from those of you who watch the games? The Sabres didn’t seem this bad before their covid shutdown. Rebuilds are not supposed to last this long. I miss winning.

Little known fact, they play ice hockey in Mexico!

They have got to be coming up with who the will be the next coach. Once they figure out who, it will happen. I sense that the next hire will be a Sutter, Tortorella type.

That was rough.

I didn’t want to bring it up!

I would say Pepe Le Pew...

Just a goal, one goal... One stinking goal... Please.

The best would be Roberto Duran as a sparring partner in Rocky 2. There actually was a boxer named Rocky Balboa.

I agree with everything you said. I would add that every team is a budget team these days -for an undefined future. The numbers must be stressy right about now. One or more teams at various levels may fold. A franchise can only bleed so long until they chop it. The bubbles have worked at the top but those conditions will not be available for all or most. Economics may push management to lean towards bettering draft performance as opposed to paying a lot for FA hope. The Sabres have struggled with both. I would like to see some of the Sabres surge upwards a level or more. And a youth movement would help the cause. The first two draft picks are supposed to be offensive. Skinner? Step it up. Olofsson, more of the same. Cozens. ??? Don’t ruin his development. End the frustration.

I listened to the TB radio feed (WFLA) for a couple of games earlier in the playoffs. They have a guy doing the play-by-play. Not bad, very passionate on the TB goals. And they have this other guy who sounded rough and very unpolished. I knew I had heard the voice before. Phil Esposito! Openly rooting! Moaning and groaning! It was very hard to listen to the broadcast. But then some of his analysis was spot on.. I guess he is about 78 y.o. He was never popular in Buffalo as he was part of the Big Bad Bruins when the Sabres entered the league. Still not!

Hooking one’s vulnerable zone for what reason? I doubt it was stimulating nor invigorating. Dallas caught a break on the 5-hole hook and got screwed on the GWG. The officiating was bad tonight.

Did anybody attend? Impressions?

Don’t the Av’s hold the Sens #1 pick?

Well said. It happens in many sports and undoubtably some of the kids learn to act in kind. Comtois is getting raked online for his missed penalty shot against the Finns. Think of how the Chicago Bears kicker is being roasted now and forever for his missed kicks. And Scott Norwood is endlessly ripped for his infamous missed kick. Traditionally, the umpires are trashed in baseball. We all lose in life at something. We are imperfect animals.

United by Cory Booker Ashley’s War by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon I just stamped a couple of holds through my local San Diego library on books recommended in the original post, The Boys of Winter and also A First Rate Madness... Tomorrow, I will be picking through the last offerings of a local bookstore that is closing down. I hate these closures. I must get out and BUY books from our dwindling bookstores. Thanks for starting this thread and all the recommendations!

The WJC starts tomorrow with Russia vs. Czech Republic at noon, Canada vs. Finland at 4 pm and the USA vs. Denmark at 8 pm. The forecast for the USA vs. Canada game at New Era Field on Friday is a high of16 degrees and a low of 8 with some snow!!! It is going to be cold up there in section 332! Can't wait! Go USA!!!

I keep the landline for a variety of reasons. Smart phones have their flexibility but the constant need to charge is annoying. The sound quality can get frustratingly bad. The neighbors carrying on with calls in the back alley to get better reception is bothersome to many of us. I also maintain an "A" list and a "B" list whereby not everybody gets access to my cell. Some friends constantly call to b.s. and for the most part, I don't have the time nor patience for such calls so they get the landline # (the "B" list treatment). I have my landline set up so there is no ringing. Either I hear a voice from the antique voice machine and pickup if I wish or I retrieve the message later. Everybody gets the message machine - tough if they don't like it. I am not a big phone person. E-mail is a Godsend. Contact (bother) me by e-mail and I will or will not reply when I feel like it! When I do make longer calls to family and friends, the landline is preferable. I am on the "do not call" list which has helped the clutter I use to get on the landline. All credit card companies have a standing order not to telemarket me. The only group who cannot comprehend the numerous requests (10-15?) not to bother me at home is the American Red Cross - it has unfortunately cost them in less donations. Also, a few years ago we had a major blackout in the southwest. The blackout lasted about eight hours. Traffic signals were down and businesses had to close. Cell phone service was limited because people had no way to charge their phones. I laughed while listening to the neighbors go through withdrawal. For those who need instantaneous access most anywhere and anytime, especially for business, the cell phone is ideal. I just don't need the leash.