RangerDave

What do you think UPL is thinking with management playing Reimer as much as they have, knowing the season is over? How will he respond next year, knowing that they didn't want to play him at all the last few weeks of the seaon (and with Reimer playing so well)? That has to affect his psyche and his relationship with management, no?

As opposed to a coach with NHL experience who has been fired (maybe multiple times) so is now/will be available? I honestly don't know which is better. Who is out there that has NHL head coaching experience, is available, and hasn't been fired for cause?

It seems like Benson gets called for so many crazy, unwarranted penalties, too. So many times I've seen him called for penalties like roughing that would not be called on someone who was 6' 2 and 200 pounds.

I agree with all of your choices, except for some reason, I have no ill will against Bogo. I would add Ville Leino. I would also add, somewhat controversially, Patrick Kaleta. I thought he epitomized the big effort, low skill player who management seemed to adore. We had way too many of them when we needed big effort, highly skilled players who we had way too little of. Kaletas most praised skill was drawing penalties (and then turtling when the opponent retaliated.) Blech.

I admire his abilities and his goal production, especially at his age. I still think he is a thug. And, at least early in his career, I despised that he felt he could hit anybody, but took umbrage if someone tried to hit him. That said, I won't root for him to beat Gretzky's record, but will applaud him if he does.

I traded in my Samsung S21 for a new S25 today. Does that count?

I had season tickets to SU basketball when I was there in the 1980's, so 2003 was the only championship I can remember rooting for. Unfortunately, I was on a 3 week detail during the tourney and could not watch any of the games. My boss texted me with updates though! Still waiting for the Bills and Sabres, but not holding me breath for either of them.

I watch the Sabres, even when they are not doing well, because I like hockey. But I always feel better after a win than I do a loss. I guess maybe I like the Sabres more than I like hockey since I don't watch much hockey other than the Sabres ( and playoff or Olympic hockey. ) I always am happy when the team I root for wins. Isn't that natural?

Maybe I should pull the fire alarm?

Do you have anyone in mind that is available, could do a good job - and would take the job offer?

Was that back when you were a Brooklyn Trolly Dodger?

The "Bickering Sabres"? Hey, it worked for one Buffalo team years ago. Maybe it'll work again for another?

I always go by what the service intervals are in the user manual. Even if you don't have a paper manual with service intervals, you can find the manual online.

I find that I get my best scores when my second shot is from someone else's fairway. Hit it hard and long off the tee, then make a correction. 😃

Hmmm... that's a lot to digest. I think I have determined that Chat GPS has a lot of room to improve. 😂 And also not to tell you any of my other dreams...

Last night I had a dream about the Sabres. (Full disclosure: my dreams are often weird and illogical!) Rather than a great dream about the Sabres winning the Cup, or something cool like that, my dream was different. I dreamed that I was playing for the Sabres when the opposing goalie commited a penalty against me. I don't know what it was, because my dream started just after the penalty was called (probably because I skate like an elephant!) All I know is that my stick was caught in the boards and was sticking straight out. The ref called a penalty, but it was not a 2-minute or even a 4-minute penalty. No, it was... the death penalty! And I was the one who had to carry it out!! I kept wondering why I had to do it. But, I had the goalie sit on a small sofa and pointed something at him that resembled a powerpoint projector. (?) I plugged it in and pointed it at the goalie. The light was on him, although I had no idea how it would work. Fortunately, the dream ended before I committed the act. Phew! What dreams have you had related to the Sabres, cool or weird?

I have been to Italy, and am planning a return trip in May 2025. I also have a little experience as a travel advisor. Do you have any prefered tour companies? When we went to Italy in 2005, we used a tour company (and went to Rome, Florence, and Venice), but in 2025 we are planning on renting a car and going on our own along the coast from Pompei to Milan. It really depends on your comfort level with foreign countries, your tolerance for others in your tour group, and your budget. I can send you some information on Italy, if you would like. I also have information on tour companies available. I'm happy to help - for free! 🙂

Sometimes it is easier to play when the pressure is not so strong. When you think every mistake you make could cost you your job, some people tighten up and choke. Having a longer-term contract takes the pressure off him and he can relax and play like he knows he can, shaking off the occasional blunder.

I appreciate the education on the Canadian health care system. Are there options in Canada to purchase additional private insurance, so that you can "jump the line", so to speak, and get in sooner, or get treatments/ tests not included in the "universal coverage"?

In your opinion, do you think your rate of taxation is worth the coverage that you get, and never having to worry about not having coverage?

How does health care insurance work in Canada? In the US, most people get their insurance through their employers. If they lose their jobs, they will eventually lose coverage.

Maybe that's why they don't want to deal with him? He overvalues his product?

In a sense, Adams has already said this. How many times has he said he tried to make a deal, but could not get it done? Must be the other teams not wanting to deal.

KA will make no move that will make "it" move on me.

If I was Kyle, I would be much happier winning a cup in my last season, than not making the playoffs at all to end his career, even if I was a late season rental. Certainly not as fulfilling as playing the entire season on a cup winning team, but beats packing up for my final year in April.