JohnC

I’m sure that he doesn’t want out. But he’s a veteran who is well aware of the business side of the game. He’s said in an interview that I listened to that he’s not bothered by the contract negotiations because it is in the hands of his agent. I consider him to be a core/essential player. His stats are good but his leadership value is immeasurable. I expect a deal will get done because management recognizes his value to the team and organization. For an organization that has a had a lot of instability, he’s a pillar of stability.

With respect to Ovi this was a back to back for him, so it was probably pre-determined that he wouldn’t get much playing time. I’m in the Maryland/DC metro area. If he wasn’t so close to his historic landmark goal, he probably would have retired after last season. I’m confident that this will be his last year because he is a shadow from his normal. As you indicate, no one is good enough to defeat Father Time. It’s never lost a game going against humans.

No to Power trade. Open to Bryam but I like how he is currently playing.

I don’t know about you but I would gladly take a loser point than lose in regulation and get nada.

If you got a loser point for every game of the season you would not be in the playoffs. Instead, you would be on the couch watching other teams playing in those post games.

You are too calculating to believe that your partaking was inadvertent. 🤫

What we can't go through is extended losing streaks. Although getting losing points is frustrating it keeps us from more steeply descending. Those loser points don't necessarily raise us up but keeps us in the mix. Consolation is better than desolation.

I'm starting to sense that you are a libertine fellow? I just want you to know that I am not judging. Although surprised, I'm open-minded. 🤫

He seems more off to me this season. My sense is he is trying to do too much and is forcing the play instead of letting the game come to him. It seems to me he is working too hard to carry the team instead of just playing his game. Tage is another player who is trying to do too much and playing too much solo hockey. The injury to Norris hurt that line.

As you noted, if there is anything to be encouraged about it is that our goal tending has been solid. I'm not going to put it at an upper tier level, but so far it has been at a level where it keeps us in the game. Both Kesserling and Timmons were added in the offseason. They upgraded the unit. (To me, Timmons is an unsung player who quietly and efficiently does his job.) And there is no question that Samuelsson and Power are improved, with Samuelsson making the biggest improvement. Dahlin is the best player on the unit. And it seems that he is pressing and trying to do too much. But from an overall standpoint this unit is playing better than in prior years. And I forgot to mention that Byram is also playing well. I preferred Kesserling paired with Power but he playing with Byram seem to be a compatible pair.

What position of strength and abundance do we have on the roster to deal to recalibrate it? Usually, a reshaping deal is done in the offseason. In my view, the most impactful player transaction would be getting back Norris. And as you noted, I’m not confident in our current GM making such a deal, especially when he feels pressure to do so.

If Norris returns that will be the add. The Sabres are basically a fringe wild-card team. Any impactful add will require a meaningful subtraction that will basically not advance the needle. This is a KA constructed team. What you are is what you are.

Keen observation. Malenstyn has a limited but specific role that he does very well. His PK contribution shouldn’t be discounted.

I liked the play of the Quinn/Krebs/Rosen line. They played fast, hard and aggressive in the offensive zone. Greenway is not fancy but is a big guy who plays big. Hopefully, this game will be a confidence builder for UPL. We needed this game. The Sabres were backpedaling while the Caps were the aggressors at the end of the game. Glad to get a win in front of a big crowd.

My nerves are in a state of agitation! UPL excelled in OT and SO. Because of that he is my first star.

UPL stellar in OT.

UPL gives up too many juicy rebounds!

Shoot the freaking puck!

Nice set up by Quinn for Rosen score.

It looks like a full house or close to it.

There are others who are more knowledgeable about the best way to purchase tickets and avoid going through Ticketmaster. It has gotten to the point that there was legal scrutiny because of their price gauging via hidden fees. I have read numerous stories where performers had opted out of the Ticketmaster system. Legal thievery is still thievery.

Is the current injury associated with the previous injury to his face?

The Capitals are dealing with another center getting injured. They will be on a back-to-back and on the road. If we don't win tonight, it will be an ominous sign of another lost season. I'm not going to get too excited if we win. However, I will get upset with a loss, especially if the other fatigued team plays with more energy.

What are the prices💲? Do you usually buy on the secondary market?

How you saw it is how I saw it. I'm not saying that anyone who takes the opposite view is wrong because one's perception is one's perception. What I found disturbing is the play of Dahlin and Tage. As I previously stated, it's obvious that both players are pressing and trying to force the issue instead of letting the game come to them. And it's becoming a pattern of play that's becoming noticeable.