Broken Ankles

PP drought ends tonight ***** it!

Dead center ice. My brother exceeded expectations this year. Scoreboard is impressive. Let’s F*cking Go!

Yes!!

The Sabres have lost five of the last six against the Stars. Including the debacle at home in ‘23 when they lost 10-4. I’ll be in the barn for tonight’s game. Let’s hope for a fast start. Dallas is playing Boston on Thursday, so Jake is probably sitting tonight. Take advantage of the situation. ps - Shout out to the politicians who control the meteorological conditions. 75 and sunny at the end of October? Marvelous Weather!!!

step away from the bong. Allen, Mahomes and Jackson are top three and no one is close to them. Stafford, Burrow and Herbert are better and top 10. Daniel’s, Love, Stroud and Murray are young up and coming, already better. Carr, Hurt and Goff are probably playing better and I would take them over A-A-Ron.

No turnovers and +10 differential on the season which is the best in the NFL by 3. The Bills PPG ranks 5th but offensively the YPG is middle of the pack. The play of Coleman was encouraging. I liked them going to him late in the game. Maybe momentum carries into next week when the opposition toughens up a bit. Curious decision to take the opening kick. But I guess McD gonna McD. Looking forward to seeing what Cooper can do with a full week of practice.

More importantly, the goal scoring leads to wins. They beat legitimate teams in CAR, LV and VAN. Amazing how good organizations can move on from star players and continue to win. The top line is fantastic, second line good and then JAG’s. I recall questioning them trading for an aging McDonough. Yet there he is playing 20 minutes of shut down D with Cernak and sitting at a +4. More and more likely the East will have one playoff spot available between 8 teams.

Highlights from last night above. The entire second line was less than jake. Consensus is that Cozens should sit but Ruff chose to bench Quinn. Unsure what the lines will look like. The word accountability was bantered about, but it was also determined Ruff missed his chance to hold a player accountable when Mule was not benched.

Zoinks

If Quinn is benched, and Cozens TOI is reduced, (and it was against Pitt - with McLeod and Greenway seeing more shifts and TOI than him or anyone on the “second line”) why not replace Zucker with Benson and call it your second? Demote Cozens to a third line with Zucker and Kulic and see if they can gel.

Dearest Rachel I now take my pen in hand to let you know that I am well and hope these few lines will find you the same. I have but only a few minutes of respite between our battles in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The regiment has shown an improvement in our shooting accuracy which gives us much hope against a beleaguered brigade in Columbus. I pray that Gods divine plan will allow me continued success in scoring. Our resolve is strong but seeds of dissent have been sown in our trainings. The new arrivals of infantry have provided the necessary determination in puck battles but have yet to lite a torch. I fear that our inability to secure an adequate replacement for Lieutenant Middlestadt has created doubt for the company’s second line. Corporal Quinn and Sargent Cozens seem to be affected most by his absence. The financiers in the Nevada territory suggest that a victory is but a foregone conclusion at -132. After demoralizing defeats in our overseas campaign, conquest of a lesser opponents are required otherwise we stand to lose the support from the citizens of the great state of New York. Lest I should not be able to write you again, know that my love of uniform is only surpassed by my infinite love of your sweet nature. Captain Tage Thomas 100th volunteer infantry regiment

Seems like 500 is coming.

I will be watching how Dahlin plays tonight. He’s been average thus far. Giving the benefit of doubt to his injury. Maybe the aggression displayed in practice translates to the game. Curious how he handles Mouthy Wingers.

Did the press ask McD about about rushing 2 on that play? You just can’t allow that kind of time to any QB, let alone one 40 years old with declining mobility. The Bills needed to rush 5 and force a throw much earlier. More bad decision making. Bass is becoming a head case. They need to find a way to send him to IR and pick up a nobody off the street. The cap situation with this guy is not good, and maybe he can come back in the spring but something is off with this dude, and you cannot rely on him at all. If he stays, decisions to go for it on 4th down must be altered. The Bass effect. The better team won.

What the **** happened to the Sabres I used to know? Where's the spirit? Where's the guts, huh? This could be the greatest Power Play of our lives, but you're gonna let it be the worst! 'Ooh, we're afraid to go with you, Bluto, we might lose.' Well, just kiss my a— from now on! Not me! I'm not gonna take this! Matt Ellis he's a dead man, Appert dead, Wilford..." You know this guy went on to marry a playmate and become a US Senator?

You are a man of the people Punch. I had you pegged for a luxury suite. I am with you and others about the benching of Mule. Messages need to be sent. Plus I want to see the sandpaper and grit of Gilbert tonight. Although I’m watching tape delayed as my son and I are flying in to Buffalo from the west coast and don’t land until 10pm. We'll be there to see them play the Dallas Stars. Must Win.

Kings game so I get the local broadcast only. Not even a choice to listen to.......Marty in between peiods.

So not Josh, not horrible WR’s, not poor clock management by the head coach….you are the reason they lost? Thanks Ink. Feel free get to bed early Monday.

@mjd1001 Dunleavy says Cozens is a “master of the penalty kill”. Apparently he missed the memo.

What plan did you get? I checked that and did not see NHL network. Was it a premium?

Seabass, is that you?

muss gewinnen

The Tragically Hip documentary - No Dress Rehearsal is just outstanding. If you are a fan of the band you will enjoy this effort by director Mike Downie (Gord’s brother). It’s a four part series with the final episode chronicling the passing of Gord. The doc is streaming on AMZN prime.

This is why I subscribe. Great reconnaissance on the subject @That Aud Smell. I’ve been outspoken about my ambivalence towards the Sabres broadcast team, but damn it they should be there for me to have a choice not to listen.