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Stars beat Vargis, take 3-2 lead.

You can always tell when Adams is lying. His lips move.

I was joking with @SwampD as I only saw the game starting from the last 8 minutes or so. I think the Bruins will finish the Leaves off in Toronto. Hope so anyway. I was in New England a few weeks ago. They are not too excited about the Bruins. Very fickle and spoiled fans. The bartender told me "they suck this year". LOL They have no idea the pain Sabres fans have had. None.

Drat. The Leaves win in OT.

At the time the Sabres signed Ryan Johnson, Owen Power had 8 NHL games and Byram was not on the team. Does that matter, or did you look two seasons ahead for this insightful analysis?

Leaves vs Broons. Good game.

Interesting information for sure. I was under the impression he is expecting to get a big contract after this one. I’m probably over thinking that given your response

For the record: I am on the fence about Bryam. He is young, and talented, but I have not see enough to pay him big bucks. What I saw did not blow me away after his first week as a Sabres. He had a Zubrus-like start though. What I saw with Krebs at 3C and and Jost at 4C will not cut it. They need help at center right now. They can extend Byram now, or wait and possibly trade him or lose him. I am betting they extend him before the season, I sure hope it is a bridge that does not cost a lot. If it is I will move on from this trade. Dahlin, Power, Bryam, Johnson, Joker - all have attributes that seem similar to me. I wanted a heavyweight hitter (like Clifton who is a middle weight) but with mobility and puck skills like the others. Muel could be the key if he can be more physical and stay healthy. I don't understand why there was not conversation with Mitts' agent either. The only explanation is that Adams has a stockpile of center prospects.

You must agree with everything I say, always. The bold is going to be hard to do given the recent history of this franchise. Let's hope they are talking and targeting roster additions together. Since he left Ruff has worked for Dallas, NYR, and NJD - he knows players and he is student of the game. The big question is will they come here?

Sadly, they might survive a slow start because firing Lindy that quickly would really look bad. Good luck getting a proven NHL coach after that. Firing Adams and promoting Karmanos is possible though.

What is Adams trying to prove with these comments? That EJ was bad or that Granato used him wrong? Either way, it is another deflection of his own responsibility for the season. Can Adams just SHUT UP and bring in some good hockey players? For large stretches, especially early in the season, EJ was actually playing better than several of the other defenseman that were on the roster. He was hitting and blocking shots and making the simple plays that this group refuses to make. That level didn't last. Granato AND Adams ran a gloried prospect showcasing event for way too long prior to the season. The team was not ready to compete for the playoff, the roster was wrong, and the players had no clue what was in store. Adams is at least equally responsible for the poor season, if not more responsible. People can blame EJ and make fun of him, and like many other recent players that came through here, he probably regrets his time in Buffalo. The problem was both Adams and Granato. This is all a chain reaction of a coaching staff and a GM that were way over their heads. Adams himself says he saw "arrogance from the players", "easy practices", and "a lack of accountability". Name another GM in the Sabres history that has had so much to say about a fired coach? Despite what Adams saw and felt, he let the season go to waste. Every time I hear Adams say something about last season it comes off like he is blaming Granato. He practically threw him under the bus at his press conference, then he programmed his players on what to say, and now he tosses out another jab. Funny, I don't hear Granato saying anything about incompetent Adams and his childlike players. But he could. He obviously has more class than that. Adams better be careful. He is already looking like a guy over his head. He is finally saying things about his roster that everyone in the league has been saying for 2 years. Adams is coming off as desperate. Look at his coaching search - he knew he could get Lindy, and more importantly, he knew he could not get Gallant or Berube. I am losing confidence in Adams. He should stop talking about what didn't work, he sounds like a blamer when he does.

Agree. Throw in Joker to the list of similar defenders to Byram. I think one top four defenseman should be a physical, defense first guy, and Muel so far does not bring a physical enough game for my liking, and his availability is low. Maybe Ruff helps him? How much are they going to pay Byram? I just didn’t see enough good to give him a long term contract. Byram might end up a one year Sabre if we are sellers at the deadline once again. If that happens then add Mitts to a pretty long line of players drafted, developed, and lost.

Really, Cooper pulling his goalie down 5-1.

Tampa getting pounded 5-1

Tampa facing elimination. It should be a fun 3rd period.

Congrats on the job upgrade. More money is usually a good thing. A doubt the culture change is significant enough for you but you prioritized money, PTO, and commute time, over the work culture. So remember that if the culture drags you down again. You might want to think about cutting back on the alcohol and weed. Coffee and Energy drinks are also crap and not needed either. Sounds like you need exercise, a good diet, and good sleep - that will help you. Party on the weekend, like Friday and Saturday, but then get back on track on Sunday and be a good boy until Friday night. You might like exercising everyday and then maybe a beer/scotch/bourbon on occasion during the week.

Still don't like the reason. I hope Lindy can fix the coaching staff, and put in a common system because the Granato's system was garbage in the NHL.

And Adams now has the exact same issue with Byram. We are paying Dahlin $11M, and Power got $8M after one season, and got Muel got $4.5M after 54 NHL games. How much is Byram going to get? What sours me is that Mitts' agent says Adams never talked to them about a contract. Ok, fine if he is not in the plan. But he brings in Byram who is going to be looking to get paid and now he has a big hole to fill - sure he has some good prospects but are we going to do play 20 year old's for another year or two? I doubt Lindy signed up for that. If he is going to fix things under his two year contract they are not going to go with rookie centers.

If this is true it needs to fixed immediately. They should play the same system. This is incredible to hear that they don't.

Why is that? Is it because he played shelter minutes in Buffalo and he is doing more in tougher situations in Roch?

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Rangers sweep convincingly

The Preds has a 3-1 lead and choked. That is all can say. Caps just tied it. Rangers will win, if not tonight they will finish them at home.

Wow Vancouver ties it. 6 seconds