Derrico

Well ur sitting next to me. Putting the responsibility on you!

Don't see chez dad yet tho

I'm at tickets outside security. You guys inside? Should of made name tags lol.

Yep! First but not last? I kid I kid.

I’m about to leave the hotel. Will be around the will call area around 1215ish.

I’m up. Too early for a beer yet?

Also should be happy to report I made it safely to Buffalo. Boarder guard didn’t even have me empty my pockets to ensure I wasn’t carrying any extra steel across the boarder.

You have a Steve Shields jersey? If there was ever a year to bust it out it would be this one lol.

1215 sounds good to me. If you have the space I would love a lift to coles. Looking forward to some good times tomorrow!! Beer selection at coles is pretty impressive.

What?!?! You think one game as a Sabre is too early to make that estimation? You think his 9:28 of ice time wasn't enough to make the call??

I yell at my kids all day long so I do have some experience there One of these years we have to get you out here NS!

Oh there will be a few of those going around. Kids day be damned ;)

Not on the current roster. KO seems like a good person and wish him all the best. If, big if, this head injury (combined with last year) forces him to retire do we know the cap implications. Not trying to be insensitive but you have to worry about this guys long term health if the head injury is serious.

Yes. Now that we know he is a winger (and could be damn good one at that) let's start him with ROR Game 1 next season. This year has turned into another lost year where experimenting with line combos should hopefully benefit us to start the season next year.

Looks like it's me and you buddy!

That would bring my interest level from a 2 to an 8.

Whether he's #1, 2 or 3. I think he will be a good player. It'll take some time to adjust to the NHL. To me, he reminds me so much of Clayton Keller, right down to his size and style. Keller has 18 goals and 30 assists for 48 points in 66 games. I would sure take that from Casey. Just hope some don't expect him to put up Matthews type numbers his rookie year.

I love it when Pi focuses in on a whipping boy. Let's hope it turns out the same way as Austin Matthews.....

I'll be there.

Team Related Plus / Minus is an absolute Pi jem.

So are we just meeting at the game and drinks afterwards? Any good meet up spots at the arena?

What's the contract going to look like for Sam? Bridge deal? 2-3 years at $4 or $4.5?

Yes, maybe one game we got some lucky breaks. Over 20 games now we're near a playoff pace. Still needs to be much better but if the team still looks similar to you over the past month and a half vs the start of the year then I don't know what to tell you.

Man that was a fun game last night. Sabres now 5-0 in their last five against Boston, Tampa and Toronto. Now 6-1-1 in their last 8 games against Atlantic teams. Team is now 10-8-2 over their last 20 games since the blowout against Dallas. Are they turning the corner? Starting to really understand Housley's system. Maybe Housley is a good coach after all? Would be nice to see them continue this stretch of play over the remaining 15+ games. The team doesn't appear to be as desolate as once thought in my eyes.

Ya the only hope I have right now is the leafs defence is pretty bad.