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That was the worst shift I’ve seen in awhile. All of them. Playing scared hockey. A bunch of old guys on them.

Zucker good play. Byram too. Keep skating.

Jeez. Basic fundamentals. Get to the red line.

Sabres outshot 10-3 this period. Is Arizona/Utah passing us next?

Good to see the fourth line generate some energy, hit and fight - ok. but it was followed by another lethargic shift by the first line.

Lindy wanted a fight by the look of his 5 men out there.

This team has no energy. They play just to keep up with the opponent instead of to defeat them.

They haven’t played it in many years.

Joker turnover. What is with the defense?

Mistake by Gilbert. He did not have to bump him there, that guy was moving out. Damm. Two bad goals. Careless play once again.

Lazy play in our zone. First line not urgent enough. Now our goalie is down.

Worse, he wears it all game, then puts it back on the rack.

Why is Thompson in Dahlin’s spot on the PP? Need a defenseman there. Terrible tactics in my opinion. We have Power to fill that spot.

There goes the cap.

Gilbert with an apple and some hits.

Kozak wants to be here.

I’m wrong as usual on these calls. The goalie interference challenges are getting really murky

I was picking up leaves in the sunshine. Hmmm

Contact in crease, but he was out for the goal. Lindy gonna lose another challenge.

You see I've been to the high desert with a team with no name, it felt good to get out of the snow.

Good Afternoon Teammates, Here we go, another matinee. The Utah team looking around confused, hardly any fans and no palm trees. MUSCLE WEIGHT

The media requested it when they were shut out after the Avalanche in Buffalo. He agreed because he probably wanted to shelter Lindy and the players, which is noble of him if true. Tensions must be high. He probably did not want the coaches and players distracted by the media so he took the hits, besides he is accountable for the on ice product too. In this way he can defuse, spin, and control the messaging and the players and coaches can move forward and try to fix things. They need more next game mentality.

Not me. I hate losing.

Funnier - How about Adams is sitting up high in the 300's, in a broken seat, with missing cup holder.

I think it is safe to say that Buffalo, the City, is not the problem. Many of these players are from colder climates. When the big NHL contracts come, is anyone really worried about paying the taxes differences from state to state. They can make big money, and taxes are not preventing a very comfortable lifestyle for their families along with long term security, unlike any that they came from. The reputation of the Buffalo Sabres Organization is the problem, and its a big one. It goes back before Adams, but Adams has added on to the poor reputation and he needs to own it and fix it. I watched the presser a second time, the first time I listened on the radio. I don't think Adams said anything to make the fan base feel better. Despite his smirking and odd body language, he started out ok. But then the excuses came. Adams comment and eyeroll "I wish you were their agent" part was classic but Paul kept pressing, "why did you not get another Zucker" with that cap money? If the rest of the league cares enough to watch this video, I think it is safe to say that Adams did not help the teams position as a serious hockey organization and a good destination for players. At least he showed up, but even this event adds to the folly.