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Jack and Kane are finding some chemistry. Sam is underrated. Bailey has great speed, hope he can click with ROR on some give and go plays. Foligno is back where he should be and strong on the forecheck. Ennis needs to show some top 9 play. Falk and Fedun have been good in their 5-6 slots. Nilsson's time to shine Let's go Buffalo.

Big win boys! First period was the difference, Sam and Jack weren't doing much after that one. McCabe and Risto were solid and Lehner came through. On to the next win. We're not sellers yet. Leafs are trending down, which helps us.

Pretty quiet in that building. The centre of the hockey universe is imploding.

Nice cross ice pass by Sam before the penalty too.

Samson!!

Been a fan since the fog series. Some good times but lots of heartbreaks over the years. My loyalty has been tested, but my deeply rooted love rules. It has also been fun to be "unique", the only Sabres fan anyone knows. I've lived in Leafs land (Ontario) my entire life, although primarily in French communities so the Habs influence was large. I don't see myself ever changing teams. I have enjoyed cheering for the Avalanche and Blackhawks during their runs due to liking Sakic and Toews. Like many here, the Tank was tough but hopefully worth it. Go Sabres.

Let's delay the unveiling of Auston Moses, Mighty Mouse and Wilhelmina Nylander's Hall of Fame plaques.

I thought they were done and the trade deadline chatter was gonna heat up. Awesome comeback. Let's have a string of wins, stop the roller coaster ride.

There's a lot of time before the deadline to sort out where we stand. If out of the race, we should move assets that won't re-sign or are aging. The return can be prospects instead of draft picks. Some of them maybe NHL ready, like a Theodore.

Former Sabre Morris Titanic could do the ceremonial puck drop if we go into "the mode that shall not be named".

I was thinking for one or two games, as Kulikov is nearly ready.

I doubt McCabe can play, no lefties in the system except Guhle. That emergency recall provision can be used again? I'd like to see this kid fly on Hockey Night in Canada.

I don't think it will happen yet, but axing DDB would be the biggest thing to rev up the players. GMTM will give him more time now that a healthy lineup is around. My guess for a replacement is Luke Richardson. Grew up in Ottawa, played for the Sens, coached their farm team and is now looking for work. He and GMTM would be pretty tight. He also just coached Team Canada in the Splengler Cup.

Let's beat these guys and shut up their fans and media for at least a day. Matthews and Marner's Hall of Fame plaques are engraved and just waiting for the Stanley Cup parade to be unveiled. Let's rain on that parade!

I believe Bailey is still up with the Sabres, he may have to go down when Ennis activates. D-Lo will stay for the year, unless traded but his days are numbered.

Sam and Zemgus did look comfortable at centre, Sam always looking to dish. Gus doesn't have the angry Larry feel, but was effective and got the ball rolling.

Nice touch passing by Matty and Sam.

Nylander with 2 more points, 11 in 5 to lead the tournament. Asplund has 7 in 5 for a top ten spot. I love watching this tournament but I'm saddened about pinning hope on prospects, has a tank feel to things. The Sabres are hurting and making it difficult to think we can make the playoffs.

I'm excited to watch Sweden in the World Juniors to see what we have in Nylander and Asplund. Success there is not always indicative of NHL success, but, the confidence gained can be huge. I haven't seen Nylander play other than highlight clips. A full year in the AHL and work in the gym will get him closer. He'll be a bubble guy at camp next year.

Putting a winning streak together is critical. It's tough to make up ground with " loser" points like the Leafs got last night. With the lineup healthier and a nice comeback last night they can build up some momentum and put some W's on the board. Good leadership will keep them focused on one game at a time and not on the numbers we think they need. Go Sabres!

Big win! Will change the mood in that room. No mention of him but I thought McCabe had a good game too. ROR was tough tonight, puck magnet.

Excited to see Jack and Sam reunited. I know Jack is the straw that stirs the drink but I'm a Sam guy. He needs a boost.

Agreed. Moulson can't keep up 5x5 and is ineffective on the forecheck.

With Dvorak and Marner graduating, he's getting the minutes and responding. I remember hearing that he scored 8 post season goals, so he finished strong and has taken the next step.

Bailey hasn't shown much and we'll see what Carrier looks like at this level. It's tough to get a true view of these prospects with 4th line minutes but a good shift earns them another and they can build some momentum for themselves and the team. Baptiste and Carrier will have friends and family at the game, hope they perform.