Derrico

Agreed. But every win is atleast getting me less and less depressed about the leaf rebuild. It's starting to feel like soon both teams will be good soon and bring it!

Sabres are winning in spite of DDB IMO.

Agreed. I actually thought he had a good game without the puck last night. He came back and broke up a number of plays in the defensive end. Someone else mentioned it upthread that he's really improved in the defensive zone and I fully agree. He's using that reach to his advantage and pick pocketing guys more than usual.

Exactly. Nobody over the age of 12 should go by Dougie.

The rest of this season I'm not sure either. In a couple of years I think this is an unbelievable centre group both offensively and especially defensively. We all know about ROR. Girgs also has good defensive instincts, it was his lack of scoring that always concerned me. Reinhart was a great 2 way centre in junior hockey. In the gold medal game in his WJC draft+1 year Canada made sure to have him out at the end of the game leading by a goal. Jack is the only defensive liability here but obviously he's the heart of the offense. The wingers are coming. This team is about 2 years of maturing and 2 good defensemen away from being a really good team.

This. Lehner has the flu. He was originally going to be the starter.

Philly had a huge run in early December but are 2-5-3 in their last 10. Good time to be playing them. We need this win.

Can't speak for all Canadian hockey fans obviously but I really don't think this is the case. I'm so glad the world has caught up. I love the game of hockey and for years and years we were to hockey as the Americans are to basketball. I remember growing up watching this tournament and 10-1 wins were not the exception but the norm. Not just the U.S. But I'm glad countries like Sweden, Finland and Russia (ok they were always pretty good) have developed the coaching and systems to bring the level up to what it is today. Even with canada losing last night I was throughly enjoyed. End to end action and a hell of a game. I'd rather that and lose then going into the finals and knowing it's a guaranteed 3 plus goal win like 20 years ago. Also, U.S. Won fair and square but what a disappointing finish to end it in the shootout. Preliminary round robin games fine but all elimination games should be changed to unlimited sudden death ot like nhl playoffs. I know I could have used another period or two of ot last night.

Donald. Trump. /ends discussion

Ok ok, bad taste :ph34r:

So pumped for the gold!! Better not be crying about penalties all game tomorrow Randall!

I was advocating hard for Keller last year. I think he has a similar career to Patty Kane.

Please be a credible rumor...please be a credible rumor....please.... This franchise has become so boring :cry:

Canadians are going to have their hands full for sure. I've watched most of Sweden's games and they are a great hockey team. Nylander and Eriksson Ek lead the way but they are a really deep team. Asplund has played his role perfectly and guys like Grundstrom and Dalen have been very good as well. I think True is right about Nylander. He has a real good look at making the Sabres out of camp next fall. He doesn't win a ton of board battles but he's just so smart with the puck and has such a great shot. Nylander on a line with Eichel would be magic. Pure magic. Let's hope he can take this momentum back to Rochester and have a nice second half run.

I recorded and watched the last two Swedish games. Came away very impressed with nylander. It was not just the high end skating, soft hand and great shot that had me impressed. It was his hockey iq that had me giddy. He had a few passes that reminded me of Reinhart/Eichel. I think this guy could be the perfect running mate for jack if they can add a defensively responsible bull on the other side like okposo. As for asplund he didn't overly impress. Great at the face off circle and very good defensively but very questionable if he has the offence to play in any future top 6. Reminds me of Larson. Good responsible centre which is probably the best you should hope for for a second round player anyways.

I'll tell you what I tell my kids, screaming and holding your breath until your face turns blue won't make me change my mind :P Besides, I won't fall for the millennial talk. I'm not a millennial but I'm closer to that grouping then some of the old folks we've got around here :D

I've got my running shoes on.....now's the time for this team to go on a run! Let's Go Buffalo!!

You know damn well that's not the meme :P

I know others will disagree with me but if you want to keep your budget in check you can't go wrong with the Adam's Mark. It's nothing overly fancy but it's still a good enough room and walking distance to the game. Plus you can usually pick it up for around $100 per night. Whereas the Harbor Centre will be atleast 2.5 times that price. I've also stayed at the Hyatt when the price is right and it's nice.

I don't think it will be a problem filling those spots. Deluca hasn't been around in a bit but he was next up on the wait list and I've had several ppl PM me for spots in the league. I'd prefer to keep the league on the same platform.

Murray's Rats vs JujuFish for all the marbles. Congrats on making it to the finals and good luck. Also, is there any appetite to increase the playoffs for next season? I believe there is an option where 6 of the 12 teams make the playoffs instead of 4. The top 2 would get a one week playoff bye. It would shorten the regular season by one week but also may make it more exciting?

I as well. Moreso the Gifs. :lol:

Ya he generally goes with a self-imposed break every few months. I'm sure he'll be back soon.

I think GODD was banned.

Agreed.