Tondas

I see Wilson as a gamer, not someone to get rid of. Plays hard every shift, is smart, knows his role, is cheap and can chip in with a timely goal or two.

Finishing checks from the START of the game matters a great deal. I have played the game at a high level (D-Man) and I can attest that the cumulative hits take their toll later on in the game. It fatigues you, it hurts you, and you do unintentionally take less time to make a play. That's one split second from a clean breakout or a giveaway.

Grit, hitting, caring. More please.

Good, no. Better, yes.

Didn't realize how important a first pass out of the zone is until Dahlin. He's set up several odd man rushes just by putting a hard tape-to-tape pass out of the zone.

Seriously, Risto needs to go back to a wood stick like the KOHO 221. They were/are great. For the 5mph increase in velocity he gains with a composite, it's not worth the predicaments that he puts the team in when his stick breaks at the worst moments. At least go back to an aluminum shaft with a wood blade insert.

Yes! I am NostraTondas!

It will be a second major victory to get out of this period 3-2.

Get Risto a new STICK!

Nylander quietly with 2 points.

Sweet

A major victory would be to get out of this period up 2-1.

This is my team. I look forward to every game. Winning or losing doesn't change my commitment at all. Now don't get me wrong, I want them to win every game and hope I'm alive when they win the cup. However, winning or losing does nothing to enhance or deter my commitment. I am not accusing anyone on this board but bandwagoneers tick me off. We ask the team to show grit. The least we could do is show grit in return. By the way, I was one of 5 to say Sabres win today in the poll and I made that pick 2 hours ago. Jumping of my soapbox now.

So cynical. I have been since birth. Why can't you enjoy your team scoring a goal? I do and have since 1970. And take pride in the improvement over previous games? 2018-2019 Buffalo Sabres season fatigue. I have not missed watching a game this year. And the Avalanche games, which are blocked out since I live in Lincoln, NE., I listened to online. 49 year fans have earned a little leeway on how they cope with this team.

Thank god Zemgus caught fire or it could have been much, much worse.

At least you've got good pizza nearby to ease the blow. Ever had Nebraska pizza?

And if he doesn't get canned?

Ice time is a meritocracy. I review the tape and make lineup decisions. Why did Wilson sit tonight? He is an example of hard work and desire. The Sabres need that in spades. 18 players play out of 21. The worst 3 sit the next game whoever they are. Sobotka has played too much. Tage has played too much. Kyle has played too much. Pommers has played too much. Scandella has played too much. Too much veteran preference. The best 18 play. I'm not saying this is the way to run a team throughout the season, but @SDS asked what should PH say tonight. What I know from experience is that when my job is on the line, which PH's is, if I'm going to get canned, I'm going to go down doing it my way so I don't have any regrets if it doesn't work out.

"We've talked about checking detail, puck management since September. They know what to do. It's not a matter of can't do, it's a matter of won't do. They need to execute the game plan as directed. They're professionals and this is their livelihood. They are letting down their teammates and their fans. Those that want to execute the game plan will play, those that don't want to will not. No exceptions. We will play with desperation, we will play with desire, and we will play with heart. Anything less will not be tolerated and it starts tomorrow against the Blues."

I still love this team but they are making it veeeeeeeeeery hard to do so this year. I'm not a bandwagoneer. But I will say, when Makers Mark Wisky goes on sale, I have been buying more than one bottle.

PH: "And you have to give credit to the other team. They showed up and didn't forfeit

I wanted to make sure at least 2 of the SS posters saw it before they logged off for good. They were logging off like flies!

Classic!

The blind squirrel scores!!!!

Haven't you heard it hard to score in this league <only if you're the Sabres>.