davidkski

I was a NY Rangers season ticket holder (Section 334 Row H Seat 3) in 1994 and was there for Game 7, when Mark Messier led them to their first Cup in more than half a century - finally putting to rest that dreaded NY Islanders fan chant of "Nineteen-FORTY." It would have been amazing at any time, under any circumstance. But the fact that it came four months after the Bills had lost their 4th consecutive Super Bowl (and I'd been there to witness all of them in person) made it a truly transcendent experience. People were dancing, chanting and mosh-pitting on Broadway, spraying and swigging champagne ... and when I dressed for work the next day, I put on my eyeglasses only to realize that one of the lenses had been knocked out the night before and I hadn't even noticed. Then, three days later: A Ticker Tape parade through The Canyon of Heroes with a million people lining the route. Made me hope I live long enough to see a similar celebration in McKinley Circle. (Counting on YOU, Josh Allen!) #1B4IDIE

How many tap-in goals have the Sabres given up this year when Power was standing idly by the opponent he should've been defending?!?!?! Even Ryan Johnson, who has far less size and skill than power, at least makes a sustained effort to tie up far bigger opponents near the crease. Power honestly seems like a spectator between the dots in the Sabres' zone. My table hockey defensemen have better net-front presence. I hope Lindy's benching can help him correct his defensive zone lapses, because he's got mad skills offensively. But he plays such a light, ungreasy, game that you have to wonder if he has enough aggressiveness in him to become an effective defender.

Believe it or not it was May 20, 1975, game 3 of the Finals against Philly. It was also the legendary Fog Game. Air conditioning at The Aud was so bad that even in those pre-climate change days it was no match for a deep run in the playoffs. Lorenz picked that creatures out of the misty air so cat-quick, he looked like the hero in a horror flick. A high point in Sabres history. and such a captivating moment that I'm surprised it was never incorporated into one of the many Batman movies (Christian Bale wielding an old wooden Sherwood vs. a bat and a villain in Jason mask = Box Office Gold!) https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/07/sports/hockey/the-sabres-and-flyers-played-a-low-visibility-game-in-1975.html

Yep. As lawyers, and Latin teachers, like to say: Res ipsa loquitor. (The thing speaks for itself.)

Projection and convoluted deflection are amusing ways to try and dodge an issue, but not very effective. Why are you incapable of answering a sincere and straightforward question? The way this franchise is run, and these players play, there are countless reasons to be angry - yet most posters here remain clear-headed enough to maintain a sense of civility in their discussions. So what is it about the concept of people having harmless fun with a player's unusual name that makes you lose your composure and resort to schoolyard name-calling? Has UKKo PeKKa LuKKonen somehow indicated to you that he objects to being called 6K? Or is it just a you problem?

Eichel's new agent, Pat Brisson, represented Matt Duchene during the ugly and portracted negotiations that led to his blockbuster trade. Brisson is also a close friend (and former team mate) of Luc Robaitaille, who's now president of the LA Kings (https://lakingsinsider.com/2009/11/09/brisson-has-seen-it-all/) Gentlemen, start your speculation!

Time and Again, the song voted best ever Yuletide anthem has been "Fairytale of New York" Pretty hard to top a song that begins "It was Christmas Eve, Babe, in the drunk tank." https://theweek.com/articles/595104/fairytale-new-york-how-soused-irish-punk-band-created-greatest-christmas-song-all-time My runner up: Bing Crosby & David Bowie's duet (Peace on earth...can it be?):