Pimlach

"Generational talent" is sort of a myth and is not needed to win a Cup. You do need talent, lots of it. Who on Vegas is a generational talent? Eichel? Great player, but generational? He was not even the best player on that team in that year. What about Florida? Who is generational? The whole concept of drafting McDavid was to get a generation talent and that is what got Buffalo into this mess.

Who are these unknowns that Regier traded for? Drury and Briere were well known before they came to Buffalo. Drury especially, he had Cups. Grier was known. Dumont was known.

Lafferty is hurt. Kozak is up because of that. Quinn sitting out was refreshing.

I just listened to Adams. He was worse than I thought he would be. His smart aleck responses aside, the guy did not have any substantial comments to make me feel he can make the team better right now. He liked to say new coach, new system, only 26 games in, etc. Draft and develop is still the plan - he said he understands development is not linear - so why did he hand out NHL jobs and contracts to kids like they are jelly beans at Easter? He said little about bringing in good vets - and next year Greenway, Zucker and McLeod can leave. Then what? - bring up Kozak, Rosen, and Helenious? Sign a few $700K JAGs? Buffalo is not a destination because players know they have no chance of winning. Kevin wants to point out palm trees and high taxes like the smart aleck that he is. Then he has the nerve to cite the job the Bills did, yet he refuses to own the drought - that was step 1 for McDermott. He cannot bring in the right mix of players in part because he wont spend to the cap. He wont spend to the cap because he always has another group of prospects coming. His understanding of the cap is mind boggling. He still believes in the current Core that he locked in. He said he will "go to battle" with them. They don't battle Kevyn, and neither do you! The discussion on Power was interesting. Power's poor defensive play was brought up. Power was on the ice for the opponents GWG in last two games - Adams defended the minutes he plays and he brought up the "good stuff" he does. If this is the standard, if accepting what ends up to be the GWG is ok because you had an assist in the first period, then we see where the bar is set and we see these kids are coddled. The excuse of being young can go on for years on end. Oh, yes, and he said Pegula provides all the needed resources, of course. My take away is simple. Even if we somehow get the the 8th seed this year, which I don't see happening, the things Adams said make me question the long term viability, which is what he is focused on. I just hope he is playing poker and doesn't believe everything he tells the media.

I noticed that Lindy used the player card I posted in the GDT. He played Kozak instead of Quinn and that helped a lot. If Kozaks goal counts, and we win 3-2 what will people be saying today? He played Gilbert on D, not Ryan Johnson, which was smart since the big goon on Winnipeg was running people and looking to start something.

Kulich has been a nice surprise but he is still not ready to be a full time NHL forward. He is close. Buffalo will probably keep Kulich up since his game has passed Quinn. In other news: Kozak looked interested in staying in the NHL Krebs on PP2 speak volumes This teams center spline is not good

Rossi is 5'9" and 180 lbs. Fans here would have complained about his size.

I read Lance's tweets. He is extremely defensive, the sign of someone that knows he is marginal.

Good question. Where can we watch or listen to this?

The bolded is rationalizations and they should have at least 6 of the last 10 points. East teams: PIT, CLB, DET, NYI, OTT, MTL, PHI: 2-6-1 - These teams look at Buffalo and refuse to yield to them, they will not let the Sabres pass them without a fight. The Sabres soft play and weak mentality hold them back.

Your paragraph also applies to last season as well. Tells me something about the pace Adams works at. On the plus side UPL has emerged as a #1, Byram is playing well, and few good vets have been added (at least temporarily). I think Adams needs to look closely at whoever he sees as "Core" to build around and re-evaluate. Dahlin, Thompson, Cozens, Muel, Power, and UPL - those are the ones he paid so far. After the season you have decisions on Byram, Peterka, and Quinn. I can see at least 5 of these 9 helping the team in the future. Maybe 6. The others should be moved to refresh the group. Looking at these three helpful vets - Greenway, McLeod, and Zucker will be free to go next season. Tuch has one more year after this one. I don't see anyone in Rochester that provides what they bring either.

Good effort, but just one point. The overturned goal was rough. We have lost all 5 games since the West Coast trip, picking up just 2 out of 10 possible points. We now have to pass 5 teams for 8th in the conference. More sobering, we are just 2 points ahead of Montreal for last place. We are going the wrong way.

Sabres attention to detail.

Not too much. My nephew was there. He said it was quiet and people are disgusted.

I have to say that its hard to find guys on this team that step up it seems. They replaced Dahlin with Gilbert, and Quinn with Kozak, and both of those guy did ok. We missed Dahlin but Byram is starting to impress me finally. No Sabre could handle that goon on Winnipeg so Gilbert was helpful, and he did ok otherwise Kozak should have had a goal. The goalie interference is a crapshoot and is overcalled. I think Kozak earned another game. We are falling behind while on a home stand. Not good.

Whatever he can get is probably costing too much. He is tight. It’s actually better that he is.

Tuch and Thompson were both deep and got caught. Byram did what he could. UPL made the save, not enough help.

The league screwed us with this ***** icing rule. Ruined an important part of the game.

Luke did good. Catch and hold

Some good hockey being played. Need someone to come through big.

You’re at the bar??

Well it’s tied after 2. Can’t say we are getting a fair shake on the calls tonight but we do have 20 minutes left to win 3rd and the game. They look better than did when up 4-1 after two the last game. They have to look forward and make the winning plays.

Stanley going after Zucker. He should have got an extra 2. What a bum.