DarthEbriate

Bogosian needed start with a rehab assignment. Have him play 4 games in Rochester to knock off the rust and get back up to AHL speed first. Instead, he's been much too slow to be showcased and he's been outshone by our young puck-movers and revitalized Risto. Add to that the misses on assignments, is still getting up to speed with the new coach (no camp, etc.), and not being as tenacious as he once was... The best thing Bogo could do is be overly physical for a little bit, if his body is up to it, to try and catch a GM's eye who thinks their team lacks grit and might overpay for it and some depth. Miller (3rd pairing in LV) was for a 2nd and a 5th and had years of term left. But he's healthy and has high-end shot and could be a 2nd PP guy. Bogo is an injury-prone 3rd pairing, who never gets PP time and is on a bad and expiring contract. Maybe a 4th? Maybe a prospect who needs a change of scenery? Putting on my "Other GM" hat, I'm not giving us anything for Bogo.

Having such a good time, I"m about to start running in place for a few minutes.

Neatly done.

The '05 Goat squad was quite talented, too.

He's never been to the playoffs. Gotta get out of here before it becomes a possibility.

Like navigating an asteroid field in the Falcon.

Great shot kid, that was one in a... well... seems daily for Jack lately.

Wooooo!

Stretch out with your feelings. You know it to be true a Sabres victory, provided they come alive in the 2nd.

Stay angry, Larry. And close out the period. Whew. Ok --- time to go walk the pup!

Huh. Or... take another penalty I suppose.

Let's go get a shortie. (And not give up a powerplay goal on the same penalty)

That's a tenacious forecheck. We just need to break one up ice quickly and turn it into a transition goal while they've got 2 men deep. Skinner is. Woohooo! to finish my thought: Skinner is totally snakebitten lately. But he's gonna get one. Burning down the Vese!

Or at least on net.

Asplund, asplund, asplund

Yes --- but the recording included the '80s organ. It was nice. This goal.... not so nice.

Nah, I got it, but we're buying Bogo in order to get one. Or do we trade Bogo and also give away someone else? I like the organ accompaniment on the anthem.

Depends on the trade, but I think if I'm another GM I'm asking Buffalo to buy Bogo (pay some salary) in order to get one in the form of a pick.

Two teams playing well --- should be fun.

Trade him before he turns on us and helps hunt down and destroy us!

NHLers are built on hope.

And not just the menhip. But the womenhip and the childrenhip, too.

Having been at Vancouver's '80s night this last weekend and a pretty festive crowd there, I'm hoping Buffalo goes all-in the '80s silly.

They have to get a per diem/travel stipend. But I've traveled a lot for work (you know, Star Destroyers and all) and being away from the home and family for 5 days in a row puts a lot of stress on everyone involved. And if you're not providing the income that allows to supplement your absence (e.g., childcare because the spouse also needs a full-time job), these guys have to be doing it out of love of the game and competition. And the "maybe one day". That's really admirable.

It does look great. And brightens up the arena. And... as always.... "How will we get all the people to move to Chia Earth?" "Free t-shirts." Granted, these are only free with admission.