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I’d say McDavid is the most skilled player, but for best player I also consider the intangibles of leadership and determination. For a playoff series I’d rank Crosby, Patrick Kane, and MacKinnon at the top.

Not if he only signs a 1 year contract. If Jake McCabe is resigned, he would be a better choice.

Correct, 4 games left this week.

I’m not saying that why they should hire him, but if they though he was best for the team, might that influence Eichel.

What if the Sabres hired Quinn, might that change Eichel’s mind? 🤔

FYI, with the AHL Devils moving from Binghamton to Utica, there will still be hockey in Bham. The Binghamton Black Bears are joining the FPHL.

The only AHL playoffs will be in the Pacific division. Teams 4 through 7 compete in a single elimination, with the remaining team then playing 1st, and 2nd vs 3rd in a 3 game round. The 2 finalists will then play a 3 game final for the division title. All other divisions decided not to have a playoff tournament.

Missed the beginning due to connection problems. Did anyone ask if KA talked to the Pegulas about Eichel, and what their views are on his comments and medical wishes?

What holes? Most of the goals against were due to the mistakes in front of him, not his whiffing. I’d take him over Hutton.

I hope the find a spot for Houser in the organization. I wouldn’t mind him backing up Ullmark, but they probably won’t do it. Tokarski and UPL are the only goalies under contract, and they’re likely destined for Rochester, unless the Pegulas force Adams to play UPL on the Sabres.

I have the same sad and upset feelings I had when they wouldn’t agree on a contract with Michael Peca and traded him.

I’m very sad. Sounds like without surgery Jack thinks it could endanger his future quality of life, not just career.

11:10am on WGR

I’m wondering since the Amerks have 4 games left, can Houser go down and play with them? Kris Young, the Amerks video coach, was their backup goalie last night. 😳

Most of those goals weren’t Houser’s fault. Maybe one from the point. Sloppy play by the D. Bryson needs to sit out the last game, he’s been bad for the past few games.

Would you rather be on a good team and not play, or be on a bad team and get regular minutes to prove you can play?

Who wants to buy the Sabres and keep them in Buffalo?

I’m 60 and use a wheeled bag. I need to save my energy for the ice. My warmup is getting dressed. I’ve pulled a muscle tightening my skate laces. Plus the bag is more compact than the long ones. I have an old CCM bag which is no longer made, so I have to occasionally fix the zippers.

Neither of the Amerks goalies are even AHL quality. Christopoulos was pulled in the 1st period. They should at least put Houser back in Rochester and put one of these scrubs on the taxi squad.

Unless the Sabres trade Risto, I don’t see them picking a D with their first pick. If they get the first overall, I could see them swapping picks with another team like Columbus to get a goalie, and then pick one of the best forwards.

If Ullmark resigns they’ll probably get a cheap backup and put UPL in Rochester for another year, unless he shines between now and opening day. Anyone else worth being a #1 would be too expensive. Better chance at trading for one.

Are there oil wells in Olean?

As you noted at the end, those 3 are not their 5th best forward. More likely their 7th or 8th when the youngsters are considered. But those 4 D are a solid core, and then you include Bryson, Samuelson, and even McCabe, and that’s a playoff caliber D.

A young physical D is harder to replace than a middle level winger.

A Bagel with jam? 🤔