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Makes some sense. The lack of leadership and maturity has caused this team to lose many close games that could have (should have) been won. Their goals for (179) is third in the Atlantic and is representative of the offensive talent on the teams. But poor play by UPL and defensive breakdowns have allowed way too many goals against. The observation on goal differential gives me hope that while their record shows DFL, maybe a new GM can tweak the roster and they can compete sooner than later.

FWIW - Manning didn’t reach the superbowl until year nine in the NFL. That included two MVP awards in the years preceding the 2007 win. Josh just finished his 7th, so he is in his prime and on pace with Peyton. Big Ben’s 2009 win, which was a game for the ages and one I’ll always remember for the TD finish against the Cardinals that netted me a cool grand for the final numbers in a square, had the benefit of Tom Brady’s ALC injury in 2008 season. Captain obvious here - Bills are well run. Having an MVP as a QB on your roster helps. Current regime has three more years to get there or changes. Let me also say, as a kid I suffered through the Joe Dufek year and bottoming out in the 80’s. The 90’s Bills, sans a championship made me hold on for 17 more years in a different state 3,000 miles from home. I love Sundays because of the organization and the current roster. Can’t say the same about the Sabres. Barely holding on.

No he played “The Waiting”. In the middle of the song he paid tribute to the SNL cast members who have passed. Starting with Gilda. Moving effort.

I think it was a mea culpa, and agree it was odd. I also think Miley’s covers (she did one Friday night at Radio City) were below average. As was Jellyroll covering Cash. Weak sauce. Whereas Eddie Vedders cover of Tom Petty was tight. He can still bring it. Of course he’s not an octogenarian like Sir Paul or Simon.

I’m a Joker, I’m a smoker, I’m a midnight toker. I sure don't want to hurt no one.

It’s not even the talent or speed. It’s the compete level. Everyone was finishing checks. Effort level was extremely high. The game McAvoy played makes me think of how badly the Sabres scouting department missed on the 2016 draft. He was dominant. I hate he plays for Boston. oh, and F U Linus.

Almost lockstep with betting lines. The one deviation is that Canada holds a slight advantage over the US in futures. Although the line started with the US +170 and it’s now down to +145. With the cap numbers being an imperfect measure of talent, having the best goaltender in the world is the tiebreaker for me.

Well maybe someday, but it hasn’t happened yet. And don’t forget about Savoie, Rosen, and Östlund.

Is “Howdy Doody Time” defined as a.) giving an egregious contract extension in years and AAV to a player worthy of a bridge. or b.) over paying in a trade (8 OA for a third line center or 43 OA for a 4th line grinder) or c.) Drafting an undersized forward in the first round.

Nashville broadcast showed it and it wasn’t even close. You can see it on ESPN + if you don’t live in WNY. The puck hits board first then doesn’t touch ice until it was close to the faceoff dot. I questioned how they could make a decision so quickly but after seeing it, it’s quite evident.

Sabres have 69 shot attempts.

Get there early for the warm ups. Hopefully the grandkids get a puck. And most of all, enjoy time with your family. Music🎼city Wickets

FTFY

Stop using facts and logic to derail a rumor.

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👀 one of the very few that asked to pump the brakes. Aging well. Others reading their posts from 3 years ago are like Sinatra … “Regrets, I’ve had a few”. This summer is the last year for the buyout to be 1/3. In 2026 Glass will be 26 and the contract turns to 2/3’s. Yet another critical decision we can’t have Adams make.

It would seem it’s more of a people thing than an organ-I-zation thing 😉.

Better together, no. Just pushing down the lineup. Obviously they both perform better on a line with Tage/Tuch/JJP but would each would put a drag on the top two. Point is moving them off a top six. Based on Ice time deployment and the 7 D and mix and match lines Cozens is already a bottom six forward. https://www.naturalstattrick.com/linestats.php?fromseason=20242025&thruseason=20242025&stype=2&sit=5v5&score=all&rate=n&team=BUF&vteam=ALL&view=wowy&loc=B&gpfilt=none&fd=2024-10-04&td=2025-04-17&tgp=2000&strict=incl&p1=8481528&p2=8482097&p3=0&p4=0&p5=0

Interesting lines this evening. Ruff gave Krebs and Cozens equal time with Zucker and Tuch. Playing 7 D-men throws a wrench in your lines but interesting nonetheless. And surprisingly the line was better with Cozens. Broken clock? When Tage is back, I’d like to see him go back to 1C with JJP and Tuch. McCleod given a shot at 2C (not just in minutes) - with Zuck and Kulich. Cozens with Benson and Quinn, and Krebs back on the 4th.

Agree with all of it. On Quinn, I saw him make a play I have not seen all season. I think Buffalo was on the power play, loose puck in the O-zone and Quinn put an open ice hit on a Blue Jacket player. Now it lead to a contested 2-1 the other way and Reiner was true. Had they scored it might have been perceived differently- like he should have been passive and abandoned the play to get back on D. But he didn’t. My initial thought was that he had to put something on tape for Ruff to see, showing aggression and not passivity, which is what we see all too often. In my opinion, he is the biggest disappointment on this roster. Even more so than Power.

Dearest Rachel, I take pen in hand beneath the dim glow of candlelight, the winter wind howling through the barren trees as though mourning all that has passed. But alas, this season has been naught but a test of my endurance, each game a fresh skirmish upon my spirit. We fight as though possessed of valor, yet fortune, cruel mistress that she is, oft forsakes us. The barracks stand as a lone sentinel, besieged without reprieve, and though our young warriors wield their sticks with all the might of seasoned soldiers, the enemy is ever relentless. Though the battles rage on, and I am weary from the illegality of hits sustained in our last contest. Yet, my love, I must confess that my heart is torn by matters beyond our pending fight against the Ohio brigade. I now question the loyalty of my own men. Specifically First Lieutenant Samuelsson. The decision to not engage in coercion or a flanking maneuver is troubling. I expect less if anything from Corporal Power or Private Kulich, based on their age and experience. I also have misgivings about General Ruff for a decision to not attack the weakest of our enemy with a small infantry lead by Sargent Gilbert. Our resolve is weak in body and mind. I know not how much longer this campaign shall keep me from you, but let it be known that no distance nor despair shall dim my devotion to you, to our home or to my fans. Captain Tage Thomas 100th volunteer infantry regiment

What about the Utah Kolobs? The Utah Magic Underwear? The Utah Caffeine Free? What kind of focus group is the team working with here? I’d vote Mammoth but I enjoy the name affiliation with a great ski town in my neck of the woods.

Mule, Cozens and Power have the same problem. There is no incentive for them to play hard. The money is guaranteed. If they can show improvement at the end of the agreements, there will be another contract waiting. Get rid of them all.