Shmuffalo

Extend him, but not sure I like the terms in the poll. I think a 1 year deal at 3-4m max deal is fine, and if healthy, keep going year by year. If everything falls apart next year, move him to a contender - if he wants, or if a contender wants him. Further, who knows what kind of moves the team makes this offseason. Ideally, he's a 3rd line player that can contribute on the ice, but more importantly lead the kiddos. As far as Captaincy... did I miss KA mentioning there will be a Captain next year? I'm not sure they need to give out a "C" just yet.

I know I proposed goalie. Nothing to sneeze at a both a Vezina and Conn Smythe winner.

Live look at John's reaction:

Color me E5 stunned that Eklund's blog is still around... then again Buzzfeed is still around, so I get it, unfortunately. Wait. Hockeybuzz... Buzzfeed...

I'll take the fall lol

Well my annoyance of the day. Damn "drivetrain" error message popped up on my fairly new car; stalled it to 34mph, redlined above 2000rpm, and was rumbling every stop. Called the dealer, said its a good thing it didn't just shut off - told me to bring it in asap, go on to say they have no loaners - awesome. Now I wait until Monday where I better get a damn loaner. Now the error is gone and no record of it in the car or my app. I could go for some lemonade.

Indeed

And I was expecting an opening night ceremony puck drop ending with Terry ripping his "C" off

^ not a gif, my bad, carry on

Ehh, cheap shot, but admittedly, he wasn't in the best mental space while in Buffalo. Regardless, just a bizarre article.

I think I'm missing at least 30 pieces of flair.

I'll be darned, that looks like a Sabres uniform.

Since when did we start living in hypotheticals around here!?

I thought the "Rob Ray rule" prevented that?

I'll always be a fan, a bit excited to see how the young players produce this year (not that I have lofty expectations, I'd be shocked if we're not bottom 3 in the league). As far as the team in the short term - not that excited, but I'll watch and go to games. On surviving another rebuild, going with hope for the best, expect the worst. Best case - we learned from a decade of mistakes, and properly build a team that can compete for the playoffs in few years. Worst case - Groundhog's day. Edit. Should add, hoping we find some form of consistency and stability within the organization.