DarthEbriate

Yup. It's the cost of a Compher (granted, probably don't want that $/term if you're going to re-sign Mitts, but as an example) or both of Colton and Frederic.

He snipes from the faceoff dot on the power play? He's climbing higher and higher on the Sabres draft board. 😇 (We're destined to pick at #8 so he will be available.)

Power-based memes/gifs! And remember how last year he looked like a legit future top 4 and wise/calm beyond his years. It's either the proverbial sophomore slump (and opponent film study) or poor coaching.

The answer is yes. And they might just be better for it... (if a couple of the players first-time UFAs or a trade acquisition who legitimately fulfill a 3C and 4D and 1B goalie role).

GM Sheevyn gave him the opportunity for a final audition to other GMs around the league before the inevitable. And while he gave the lineup a boost and a versatile forward last season, this season it's been mostly invisible sub-40% faceoff Jost. Part of the reason why he didn't fit on a championship-caliber Avs roster and a playoff-caliber Wild roster in the last couple seasons.

I would take this on a different track. As a veteran on the team (the Okposos, EJs, Girgs, etc.) I would have told Benson to go -- we'll win while you're away, we've got your back --- and also spoken with coach/GM to make it happen. Benson should be on Canada's top line this week.

We're up to the 5th season in a row. GMKA took over with year remaining on "one-eyed" Hutton's contract. The instant Hutton had his eye issue, JBott should have been searching for a real 1A to pair with Ullmark. Then, GMKA ran it back with a damaged Hutton. Once Ullmark got hurt (in back-to-back seasons) the 2019-20 and 20-21, those campaigns were immediately and completely lost. Then, Ullmark and his steady .915, .917 GAA were allowed to get to UFA, and still haven't been replaced -- if you are going to let him get to UFA, at least trade him at the deadline. He was 26-20-6 on the Krueger squads! How'd Hutton/Johansson do for the Sabres in those 2 seasons? 14-32-7. Meanwhile, GMKA's early time was spent acquiring the likes of Matt Irwin and Taylor Hall.

If every loss was a fun (if you're an impartial viewer) game with plenty of action -- and you get a loser point out it, it's not a bad way to go through a season. Of course, never winning 2 in a row, and the Pens/Caps picking up loser points themselves... it's all a wash as to whether it's an entertaining game or not.

Well shoot. Mitts had his chance. Tuch too on the rebound. And that was that.

Acting a little too casual since tying the game.

No, you gotta keep him under 45 games played to make it a free trade instead of the conditional 7th. GM Sheevyn is playing 4-dimensional chess.

I know the feeling. I'm sick of my kids killing dozens upon dozens of my stormtroopers, evading my attempts to reconnect, and blowing up trillions of credits worth of space stations.

It's more fun to wait for the perfect pass and then snipe a corner.

How many shots on that Rangers PP -- like 6? Wooo!

Gotta get JJP going again.

How many posts does TNT have already this season, I wonder.

Going to the front of the net is a good hockey strategy. That puck made it through all 5 players quite easily.

Cozens still looks like he's thinking too much.

Coming into the GDT system...

Of note: the Rangers played at home last night on the first night of their back-to-back.

HCDG, you are unwise to lower your defenses. That said, if the Sabres were to average... say a completely unrealistic 5 GF/gm the rest of the season... they might just make it to the playoffs. They'll get killed in the playoffs when the whistles disappear and tackling is allowed, but you could make it there (as long as you never play Comrie again).

Good. Goood. Release your anger. Only your hatred... can make up for all the loser points being awarded to Eastern Conference teams on a nightly basis.

38 points is the bar... the cool thing is by about game 50 of the season they'll be winning every game until the Cup!

This squad can win 15 out of 20 and get back into the race. Do I think they'll do it? No. Not at all. But they are fun from time to time.

Nien Nunb is laughing.