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If the Sabres miss the playoffs this year, a coaching change may be in order. However, JBOT uses ROC for more than just player development, but coaching development as well. So I would expect Taylor to get a chance before anyone, including Quenneville.

Did Tage play in the 3rd at all? I'd like to see him in OT.

That's very disappointing. Only getting 1 point up 1 with 3 minutes to go.

Geez, let's just get to OT.

Chara is a shell of his former self and I couldn't be more pleased.

Jack starting to put on that man weight. Looks much stronger.

Forget this one. On to Saturday.

Dahlin pressing real hard to get up the ice. He's like a 4th forward.

I forgot, Pilut is a rookie.

Ras-miss

Sorry Wild, I never did the impromptu raise with my same employer. (I did for promotions within the same company, but never asked for a raise at my current position). Not sure how to advise on this.

I negotiated several positions over my career. First offers are just that, a starting point. I know finances are personal and should be. But I think there needs to be context. If they are offering $150k and you want $170k, that's somewhat reasonable (13% ask over offer) and there are other mechanisms to get you where you need to be (signing bonuses, guaranteed bonuses, options, etc.). until your annual performance increases get you where you want to be on an annual basis. If they are offering $50k and you want $70k, that may be a bridge too far (40% over offer). My advice: 1. Get them to love you. Vital. Demonstrate you're easily going to bring in greater than the $20k you're asking for. 2. Document cost of living from where you live to where you will live (lots of internet sites on cost of living comps). Show your ask is not out of line. 3. Be flexible with other benefits and perks. 3. If it doesn't feel right, walk away, but be sure to leave on great terms. I once got an offer for the job I walked away from 6 months later after the guy they selected didn't work out (and got the salary they didn't give me on the first time around.) Good Luck.

JBOT - "Jeff, please fill in the blanks and send it back to me."

Tage reminds me more of a taller Ray Sheppard. Hopefully, he will develop the same scoring touch as Ray.

Just watched the replay of Skinner's goal. His backhand was almost from the goal line. That guy is a magician with the puck in tight.

I agree with the depth argument, but it will be at the detriment of the development of Pilut and maybe to the detriment of the team. JBOT should run the team as a meritocracy. Pilut is just better than Nelson and Beaulieu and Hunwick.

I'd rather have Pilut up and trade either Bow-Lou or Nelson if necessary.

Pilut has to stay up with the big club, correct? He is top 6 worthy even when all the d-men are healthy.

With a little work, I think I'd like Duffer more than Dan with the PBP.

Great 60 minutes.

Duffer doing a nice job coming into the PBP cold.

Rob, it's Skinner, not Skinnerd.

Maybe Risto can fight or maybe he can't, but he is one tough SOB.

Agree with you on Okposso. If not traded, the Ontario Reign is looking for a winger next year.

Linus not called on for a lot but made a few momentum saving saves.