Broken Ankles

Agree Eakin is not worthy of the money or any minutes exceeding Lazar at Center. Lazar should move onto the third line. Without KO. Find a substitute there. With respect to the bold, Jack is second in the entire NHL to Nate McKinnon in shots taken. I think the issue is shots made.

A living legend. One of the best there ever was, but I stopped watching the Sabres broadcast years ago. So inferior to so many other teams with the exception of Marty in between periods. I watched the Rangers broadcast of Rosen and Micheletti who are no spring chickens themselves but outclass the duo in Buffalo by having researched the team and actually watching multiple games of their opponents before they face off. Micheletti was hip to all the topics discussed on this forum (Skinner on the 4th, slow start for Dahlin, improved play of Risto, etc) and he referenced plays observed in both games the Sabres played in Washington. I fail to see the same effort by Ray, so it makes my choice easy.

It was a great push and he was in position to make the save. Great shot, no. Linus had good saves in the PK. Point is Linus is not the problem with this game.

You were saying?

The first line this year is quite the conundrum. They are out chancing teams two to one and yet Eichel, Reinhardt, and Hall are on the ice for far more ES against than goals scored. (The dreaded and dare I say forbidden or uneducated stat of +/-). They are a combined -14. Logic tells you that they will break through 5V5, because they have shown signs of dominance. But I still fall in the camp of moving Skinner to the first line b/c we know what history has shown they can do. Hall will get minutes on FL#2. Jeff just needs more 5v5 minutes than 10-12 per game.

Coach Parseghian:I wish God would put your heart in some of my players bodies zarzy-zarzy!

For the record, I fell in this category, but my rationale was Casey had no business on FL#2 to start. He clearly was outclassed in camp and Cozens has shown much better in a limited viewing, and at least deserving of that RW role. We can debate all day about why Skinner seems be relegated to FL#4 (or whatever RFK calls that line)....but there is no way in hell Casey gets those minutes before Jeff, or really any other player dressed for the game. With two player changes the lines needed to be shuffled more aggressively. RFK seeing the err in his ways early was a good sign, but a mistake nonetheless to start.

D. V. R. Watch both without commercials or halftime.

How do you feel about Montour? If you’re interested in him, I’ve got a bridge in Brooklyn you’ll just love.

There was always a reason for optimism. While you are correct this is mostly the same team, in addition to Hall there was the prospect of a true second line Center with better RW/forward options than Vlad. There was also supposed to be giant steps by Rasmus, Tage and Joki. The introduction of Dylan. Special teams was supposed to be given a boost with a PK specialist or two, and there was a belief the Goaltending could improve. So far most of this has not manifested in a positive way. But if we don’t maintain optimism after a 300 day offseason then we are all wasting untold hours. My rankings in order of disappointment after only two games: 1.) Regression/Slow start by Defense (Miller and Risto excluded). Especially Dahlin. 2.) 1/8 on PP. Need to make hay here. Too much talent. 3.) Goaltending not addressed in offseason, and not sold on Hutton whatsoever. 4.) PK - only two chances but currently 50% and it looks bad. Finishing in the basement probably warranted a change in coaching of special teams. 5.) Staal - Given complimentary players and nothing to show after two games. More probable than not he warms up, but time is not on his side.

Jeff didn’t help his chances of getting moved up by failing to pass to Jack. Wide open.

Me thinks you need OLED, 4K and a DVR.

From your post to God’s ears!

Not sure if this was posted elsewhere but you have to appreciate ‘Torts’ honesty about the situation in Columbus. He’s also not helping his GM. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/wants-blue-jackets-tortorella-addresses-dubois-trade-request/sn-amp/ Tortorella’s comments are about half way.

As long as it doesn’t become this....

Right band, wrong song. 'When the Levee Breaks'. It has the connotation of a Goaltender breaking down, which would lead to a 'flood' of goals - metaphorically speaking. Psychological gamesmanship. That, and the bassline and drums kind of kick ass.

The reclamation of the Concept of Jeff Skinner?

But Risto played opening night in 2013 as well, even though drafted a year later. He also has more games under his belt with the club than Z. Do you go back to time within the organization if you tie on date started?

Jason Botterill, the Matt Ellis of AGM’s.

Is this a thing? I’ve seen numerous teams play an extra D but not one less. What is the inherent reward versus the risk of losing one to injury and you’re forced to play with only 4 the remainder of the game?

I heard this will be on the Corleone family’s land. Not too far from where Fredo was shot.

sung to the tune from Smokey and the Bandit.... East playoffs bound, loaded up and Puckin' A-we gonna do what they say can't be done We've got a long way to go, and a short time to get there I'm playoff bound, just watch ol' "Adams" run Keep the biscuit in the basket Son, never mind just skate Let it all hang out 'cause we got a run to make The boys are hungry in Buf-a lo And Lazar is replacin’ the L in GLO And we'll bring back a Cup no matter what it takes

The Sabres will need all 210 if Hutts is still minding net in 2021.

He was Bill Maher's guest last week. Smart dude.