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Benson will score his first goal soon. I know it. He can play at this level. Being in the third line is a good fit for his transition and development. I do not see reason enough to send him down after nine games. I am inclined to think it would be counterproductive to his development.

Skinner

At least he’s not spinning in his chair like an ***hole.

Not to be negative but if this one goes south I think a more aggressive change to the line combinations needs to happen. I’m fully aware it’s only the third game but they’ve been out scored by almost three times as much.

What’s scarier, the Jason Vorhees music or Freddy Krueger music? I say Jason Vorhees.

Apparently DG did not read my proposed lines. As a fan I am a customer of the on ice product. The customer is always right.

I think China would definitely want a “peaceful” reunification. The power vacuum in the Middle East post U.S. GWOT is probably enticing to them as they continue to expand their reach/influence. Any way to divert U.S. assets and attention is a win for Russia and China IMO. Nice post BTW!

Agree on your sentiments. It looks like the ground invasion is a go but I can see the U.S. talking Israel out of it. We’ll see. This whole thing has broader potential IMO. Russia has its own ties in the region with entities we are not friends with. Those guys are friends with Hamas and Hezbollah.

Yeah, aside from loss of civilian life, the more people in the city the more difficult it will be.

Why go for that field goal but not the last time. It was only three yards closer.

Israel preparing to invade Gaza. Bombing the main road in/out of Gaza to Egypt is what is known as preparation of the battle space. We called it shock and awe before the Iraq invasion for reference. https://www.npr.org/2023/10/14/1205951123/gaza-israel-palestinians-flee-ground-assault

I would replace Girgs or KO with Savoie. For all his faults, VO is better than KO and Girgs and brings more on ice value. I believe the same would be true of Savoie. Skinner Mitts Tuch Greenway TT Benson Peterka Cozens Savoie (Quinn) Krebs/Jost VO

I’ve said it in a couple posts that maybe different combinations are in order. I’m not saying anyone (aside from Bryson/Clifton) sucks. Mitts came on strong playing with top six linemates last year. Now he is arguably leading an offensively dangerous third line. A change of scenery, in house, might lead to some good results for other players as well.

Why remember these two games? What if they go on another 8 game losing streak in the middle of the season? That would hurt playoff chances more. I agree things need to change before this gets worse but I don’t understand how out of all the games any team loses, why two at the beginning of the season. How are these two consecutive losses more detrimental than two or more later in the season? Are games worth more points at the beginning of the season? What if they are tied with TBL at the end of the year and lose the final game of the season to TBL? Seems that loss would be worse than two that happened six months prior. SMH. I got a better idea. Let’s all pick a random game on the schedule and say if the Sabres lose, it’s that specific game that did it. Next we argue about how that game was “the one.”

I don’t expect DG to do anything. The franchise has spoken loudly through off-season inaction. They banked in catching lightning in a bottle twice with offensive production. The theory being with a good goalie in Levi we’d be competitive. I also think they thought Clifton would be that second pair, stay at home, defensive minded DMan. The franchise gambled. Top six are irrelevant right now. Clifton is a borderline liability. KO and Girgs are here as a sentiment and thank you for their historical effort. No I’m ice value from I have seen. It could be turned around but admitting there is a problem is the first step. I don’t see KA and DG as being ready to accept there is a problem. In part because the fact it’s only been two games will be applied as the ends all no big deal.

Get him his 1000 and then healthy scratch.

Actually, I rescind my last comment. Skinner Mitts Tuch Greenway TT Benson Peterka Cozens Krebs KO Girgs VO

At this point I wouldn’t oppose different combinations of the top six. Two games in and they are irrelevant as is. Don’t touch the bottom six though.

As a fan watching from home it was pretty clear the play was onside. These video guys have more viewing options and get paid for this.

Would look good with Joker, I think.

Clifton sending it to a covered KO was dumb.

I’m back to being a Mitts fan. He finally has the right wingers.

Once you Green you never go back.

Hell yeah. Benson Mitts Greenway!!!!!!

For Christmas I would like: A defensive minded, stay at home DMan to play with Power. Joker moved to the third pair with Johnson. Bryson to never put a Sabres jersey on again.