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@JoeSchmoe In the Falls give Buzzy’s a try. It’s shortly after Pine avenue turns into NF Boulevard. Also try Gagsters in the Market area on Pine Avenue. One caveat though. Both used to ALWAYS be really good but on a couple visits in recent years each has ‘laid an egg’ one time. That never used to happen.

Whether its 75% that won't make it or the 50% that @LGR4GMsuggests, that number can now be applied to 15 or so legitimate prospects vs. maybe a half dozen in years past. That's what is particularly encouraging for the future.

There is some impressive young talent in this organization. And yes, I fully understand the probabilities of guys becoming NHL players who were selected across the various rounds. But I'm wondering if this scouting/analytics crew hasn't busted the curve in more than a few places. Particularly taking advantage of the lack of exposure for our Russian prospects during COVID.

15 team (~ half the league) no-trade list? Think there's a pretty good chance the Sabres are on it? He'd have to agree to waive. I still think he re-ups with Carolina tho.

Negotiating tactic on the part of the Canes? Take our offer or we're trading you to the Sabres? (Granted, not as impactful as it would have been a couple years ago).

Thought I'd throw this in here. Lost interest in baseball many years ago (Giants fan since I was a litlle kid into adulthood). Tried to watch a Yankee/Red Sox game a few years back and made it through 1/2 inning. Painfully boring. Went to Fenway last night only because I find games are more tolerable at the ballpark. Wasn't even aware of the new clock rules until I saw them at the park. The improved pace of play was extremely noticeable. Left after the fourth inning because of incoming rain - just under one hour from first pitch. MLB absolutely got that one right.

I think KA has done a good job overall. But sometimes I think (fear) he sees it more important to get an average Dman at below average value than getting a legitimate top-4 Dman at slightly above value cost. Getting that roster hole filled is so critical for the next few years that I wouldn't worry about a slight overpay to fill it.

There was an article in The Athletic recently about the goalie market, team needs, etc. Below is an excerpt that caught my attention because I have believed since the past season this applies to the Sabres' situation. There are big names that will be available on the trade market and some high-leverage decisions that could make or break contenders’ playoff chances next season. Surrounding those big storylines is the question of whether teams’ game theory for addressing goaltending needs could evolve with the way Vegas won its Cup, which has shined a spotlight on how much a team’s defensive play can influence a goalie’s success or failure.

Yikes! VO on Carolina would be the hockey version of that old kids game "Which one of these is not like the others?" RBA would never buy into VO on his roster, IMHO.

Even better if there are TWO dumb GM’s interested. 😉

Our #1 and #2 centers compared to a winger’s contract. Nice!

Damn filters. Starts with a V and rhymes with Regina. (A Sienfeld episode, no?)

Aka ‘the ***** Channel’

If I remember correctly, wasn't that what was said about Mule at the same stage? So there's hope. Can these be traits be enhanced by dedicated training?

Bob v. Canes in this series: .978 SV%. 🔥🏆

Interesting article in The Athletic this morning. Tim Graham interviewed Jamie Obletz, president of DN. Ron Raccuia, COO of the Bills, did not participate in the article. Short version ... the former was lamenting the emotional loss of the Bills stadium contract and the financial loss to the community because of all the dollars DN injected directly and indirectly. Pro tip for Mr. Obletz. Being a local company should have been a huge competitive advantage. But if your product and/or service is sub-standard, none of that other stuff matters. I've read plenty here and elsewhere from dissatisfied customers. And I've experienced it first hand in a very limited number of 'opportunities' over the years. Obletz also mentioned that DN planned to engage local restaurants in the concession line-up at the new Bills Stadium. How many years from now is that? Why did it wait? DN has numerous concession contracts throughout the US. Mr. Obletz can allow himself one more day to 'grieve' but on Monday morning he should be pulling his staff together to figure out what went wrong with the Bills deal and how to make sure it doesn't happen elsewhere. I'm curious about something else and thus a question for ST holders of either the Bills or Sabres. Has Delaware North ever reached out to you directly for feedback about its product and services? Or only tangentially via the teams?

You are correct. Oak Hill is in Pittsford but it can’t absorb the number of people that will most likely be there. ROC will be busier than normal I assume.

How great will that be to have the Marlies and the Rock vanquished by WNY teams in the same week with the Leafs getting the boot, too?

Just a heads up for you guys planning to go in for the game Wednesday. The PGA Championship is at Oak Hill this week. Restaurants may be quite busy.

And there you have it. All these years of futility perfectly encapsulated in one single graphic.

Crazy, innit?

On the Rosen clip ... put a Sabres sweater with #71 on it and he looks like a carbon copy on that PP goal. Right down to holstering his stick afterward.

I was wondering about the Leafs D last night. How many of those guys are ‘home grown’? Did they simply trade for an entire D corps?

Agree. Casey is a top-6 forward. Get CM on Cozens' wing along with Quinn and he'll be a regular 60 point player and be the perfect complement skill-wise to the other two. And provide a solid option to step into the center slot if needed. For me, I'm using other assets to acquire a (badly needed) 4D. And lots of other parts are available for a third line.

We have a top line that potted nearly 120 goals this year. Why do we want to start screwing with that? There is enough talent on this roster beyond those guys that ‘balancing the scoring’ is unnecessary, if not foolish. BTW, would Tage, Tuch, Skinner be the highest scoring line in the NHL this year? Or would that be McDavid and two traffic cones?