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Could I ever switch from the Sabres? No, but I was born and raised in WNY, saw my first hockey game at KBC, got engaged at Harbor Center, etc... But since moving to Columbus, I’ve definitely taken a liking to the Jackets. I own CBJ gear, I go to a few games, and I root for them in the playoffs since Buffalo sure as hell isn't there! I watch every single Sabres game each year, probably watch 25-30 CBJ games a year. If you ask me my rooting allegiance, it is 100% Buffalo. But I don’t see any problem rooting for multiple teams. It depends what you want to get out of sports. If you want joy and entertainment, and rooting for another team will bring you more joy and entertainment, then why not!? Especially if you can catch games in person in Vegas. And if you live in the Vancouver area, VGK should play there more often as a divisional opponent. I love sports’ ability to bring people together. If the Knights would give you and your wife something to enjoy together, what are you waiting for? :)

That was a nifty save Linus made by putting his shoulder into Panarin’s shot. He had that corner picked. I don’t think Lehner makes that save. He banks on his size, gets his arm to the post, but is hopeless in that short side corner. Especially with a sniper like Bread Man shooting.

I don’t think we can trust anything out of Jax while they’re still alive.. they wouldn’t announce plans to move on while Bortles still has a playoff game to start haha. But I haven’t followed the Eli situation recently to know what NY will do.

I have a feeling Eli will find his way to Jacksonville, reunited with Coughlin. But I would love to draft an understudy and see what Eli has left in the tank for 2 years.

If the Sabres put up a good showing, but no one is around to see it, did it really happen...?

I have Julio in a playoff fantasy league ;)

Check the date on that tweet.. I think you (and countless others) got Twitter bamboozled.

Crazy that there would come a time when this story is on topic... this is why I like you guys One time a coworker phoned into a confernce call from home. She forgot to mute her phone before she started using her electric breast pump. It took everyone awhile to figure out what in the world they were hearing.

If it’s a SEC love-fest, not sure I’ll tune in. I’ll be hoping UGA wins it though. Bama has been there, done that, so I’d rather see someone new take home the hardware. Also seems like we have a lot of Bulldogs fans in here, and I’d be happy for your victory (even though you hate my Buckeyes ;) )

The Watch ESPN app is unbearable. I am fully aware that I have little room to complain- I’m signed in under a family member’s cable account, using the app on my Xbox. ESPN wants me to pay for cable, sure, so they have minimal incentive to master this platform. But the product quality is pathetic. I’d be embarrassed to have my name on this app. I just want to watch some football!

I think: Okla > UGA, Bama > Clemson, Bama > Okla I want: Okla > UGA, Clemson > Bama, Okla > Clemson

Also mispronunced Lehner and Pouliot at multiple points today.. and Kevin Hayes was called Jimmy Hayes

I love Eichel... but my wife and him could swap their entire pant wardrobes, and I’m not sure either would notice :P

How on earth did Jack play ping pong with pants that tight??

I have on my Eichel winter classic jersey. It’s just as beautiful in person as they are on TV. Let make it back to back, Buffalo!

Just finished What Happened to Monday. I really enjoyed it. A neat concept, some decent action scenes, and a few unexpected twists. Pretty good for a Netflix original. We actually missed the 2018 ball drop/count down because we were captivated by an action scene. I looked at my phone and it was 12:01. Oops!

Jack’s hat trick goal has to be in there too! He took the puck off the face off, evaded three Canes defenders, and then patiently waited out Ward before roofing it to complete the hatty. Damn I wish we had won that game :(

File this away in the "wayyy too early" folder, but.... If Housley flops but the Amerks sustain success, could Chris Taylor fit the Mike Sullivan mold that Pittsburgh followed when Jbot was there? That actually happened to Sullivan twice (previously in Boston)

Today is the one year anniversary of breaking my leg.. It serves as a unique benchmark to reflect on the changes in my life. At the time, I was incredibly bummed and was very pessimistic about the future. The injury sucked, the surgery sucked, being immobile sucked, the rehab sucked... seemingly nothing would ever be better again :P Funny how short term setbacks can cloud our perspective. Since this day last year: -I got married and honeymooned in Hawaii -We bought a condo in one of the nicest suburbs in Columbus (a far cry from our former townhome in a dicey neighborhood downtown) -I (somewhat inadvertently) set up a lovely couple by introducing my best friend from college to my brother in law. She has moved down here to be with him (and us!) -We rescued a sweetheart of a dog that loves lazy TV nights as much as we do -Just this week I submitted my resignation from my current job, which was long overdue. It has really been dragging me down and keeping me away from family priorities. I have accepted a new position that I should really enjoy at a company that seems incredible. Oh, and my leg feels great!

I don't think any DB will have the footing to outjump Benjamin. Jump balls to him might work all afternoon!

He definitely took the playmaker role. Made a lot of nifty passes. Some of them to no one in particular, but he has a knack of getting the puck to high danger areas. Him and the line mates weren’t on the same page though. Not much connected. He’s their Jack Eichel on the power play. That’s the position he played, and he also did a couple things that reminded me of Jack (including a sweet deke to get around a defender, followed by a wrist shot that missed the net lol)

So I sat pretty close to Casey tonight :)

Artemi Panarin had 5 primary Assists last night in a 5-3 win

I had tickets to this one. I’m going to a work function with my wife’s lab instead...... But they play again tomorrow night. And I have tickets to that one too! Figured I’d split the difference and drag her to the game tomorrow. Great seats too, on the glass next to the zamboni tunnel. Should be fun to see Casey

The Blackhawks have won 3 Stanley Cups since the last time we won a playoff series. So we’re due