Broken Ankles

David Amber described the Sabres as a “tire fire” on HNIC last night. When one of the nicest Canadian broadcasters says this about your organization, um you got problems bro.

How did Ralph Svengali Terry into a contract worth 55% more than Torts? And Tippett who was a finalist for the job in Buffalo gets $1.15m less in EDM? In hindsight it looks far worse, but even before the disastrous results of this season it seems Terry got hoodwinked and flimflammed, again. https://www.capfriendly.com/coaches

1.) If this is life and not a dream itself, which will be forgotten when we wake. Hoping for this. 2.) No comment. Eleven had the perfect response. 1.b) An off-season that changes the composition and strategic direction of the team is needed. I can get behind any kind of trade because the team, in its make up is inherently weak. Change the core, and strengthen the mind and body of the Sabre player and I can get behind another season. Even if short of excellence. Without, and just a small tweaking then I’m not sure I can continue the ride. 2.b) Betting on not leaving. Could we not experience both devastation and joy at the same time? Conspiracy much? I might recommend a nice Indica blend to reduce anxiety and paranoia. Maybe Ice Cream Cake or Legend OG.

Wow, I misread that Gif as well. I thought the woman represented Kim Pegula.

Punch, he knows things.....

Patrick Marleau garnered a conditional second last year, that yielded a third. Much older, and less productive. Kovalchuk to the Caps resulted in a third. I think a third is the absolute floor. Should be interesting to see if Kevy gets “Scandellad”.

Watching the Rangers/Bruins game this morning and the Rangers broadcast crew reminded viewers the Bruins have not played the Sabres once. So if there was a thought about them not being top four in the division, you must consider they will probably win all eight games. Stings, just a little bit.

Much Wiz!

Milano with an epic post after signing his contract.

A little something more recent. Call up Fitzy from Roch.

The Pittsburgh broadcast asked the same question, why was there no response.

An homage to Dudley......Male Wig.

Put the bottle down. It’s a work night.

S & B - The Matt Ellis of sports talk radio shows.

Sheary and Vesey have tallied more goals but PPG Sheary is flat and Vesey is down compared to last year. And Vesey’s conversion of goals this year is twice what is was in Buffalo last season. (Luck?) I have watched the Leafs play about 7 or 8 times this year and I feel the same way about the player today as I did last year. Still happy he is not a Sabre. As noted, playing with Spezza on a 4th line can definitely help those scoring statistics. And what about Larsson and Rodrigues? Neither having good seasons with Arizona and Pittsburg respectively. Both Goals per game and PPG are less with their new clubs vs. last year in Buffalo. In fact I was surprised to see Evans ATOI. Seems not worthy of it.

I just can’t imagine allowing Adams (alone) to make a decision on the fate of the franchise this summer. This downward spiral has only solidified Jack’s request to be moved this summer. Terry may trust Adams to handle trade deadline moves but not the kind of overhaul this summer has in store. I find it more likely than ever that someone with more experience is inserted soon. If Adam’s replaces RK with an experienced head coach and coughs up another $3.9m * 3 years, I will admit to being dead wrong. But if there is an interim solution then I think TP has acknowledged the shortcomings of the current management team and will hire someone above KA to provide direction.

And you know this because?

Good point. In addition, if the Sabres are going through another re-org, I cannot see T Pegs giving a three year contract to an established HC this year only to see a PoHO change gears this summer.

Brilliant Star Trek reference. Those kids freaked my ***** out.

Staal has a modified NM. A limited number of teams he can reject. I’m all for moving Montour, like yesterday. Same for Irwin and Hutton, only I cannot see anyone giving up an asset for any of these players. If you can’t get an offer for Larsson, how does Hutton bring a return? Montour maybe if you retain half his salary. Question - Does Linus sign an extension or does he test UFA? If he hasn’t resigned before the deadline would he not be a valuable trade asset?

What we all long for today. They were co-Vezina 1980.

Nick is a UFA next season. You just need to pay him. And if Jack is gone, this is exactly the type of leadership to fill the void.

They looked as bad as their stats reflected. Risto hasn’t been great since his return from COVID-19, but he also hasn’t been God aweful, until this pairing with the other Rasmus. I’m getting really tired of waiting for Dahlin to show me why he was selected first overall. I can’t explain why but the simple fact that this season is a ***** tire fire and he’s played like shite night in and night out, but yet he finds the importance of wearing his sweater like McDavid is really starting to irritate me. A few things on this. First, it’s supposed to be a violation of Rule 9.5 which governs all protective equipment, including pants. Players are not permitted to tuck their jersey into their pants in such a manner where the top padding of the pant and/or additional body protection (affixed to the pant or affixed to the player's body) is exposed outside the jersey. The back uniform number must not be covered or obstructed in any fashion by protruding pads or other protective padding." Give him a penalty for delay of game. Second, you are not elite. You are not in the same stratosphere as McDavid or Malkin, and therefore exceptions cannot and should not be made for you. Pull your ***** sweater down, and learn how to play Defense. You know, the thing that is your primary function while on the ice. Guard, protect, shield, defend. What are things Rasmus Dahlin has not done this season?? 🛎 🛎 🛎 I can remember when I thought by the last year of his ELC he would be ascending like that of Doughty, and we would have to consider a Jack-like extension. Now I dread the thought of paying him Sam Reinhart-like bridge deal.

Happy for Jim and his family. Hopefully he will be able to enjoy those moments in person very soon.