Porous Five Hole

A twenty-something at the bar on the biggest bar night of the year leading into a holiday/day off is the least shocking thing I have heard in a while.

Rochester played like dog poop on Wednesday and Coach Leone let them hear about it postgame. “It was honestly probably the worst game we’ve played since I’ve been the coach here,” Leone said. “We’re a team that gives up 26 shots a game. We gave up I don’t even know; it felt like 50 (officially 40).” “There’s a standard around here on how we need to play,” Leone said. “Honestly it felt like we were a PeeWee hockey team; we couldn’t pass the puck, we just had too many turnovers on (zone) exits.” https://pickinsplinters.com/2025/11/26/a-night-to-forget-for-the-amerks-it-felt-like-we-were-a-peewee-team/ Amerks back at it at home Friday hosting the Crunch, who are now in first place in the North Division. Roch two points out and tied for third.

Pickens is a UFA at season’s end and it crossed my mind that he could be a good target. Outside receiver with elite Yards per Reception. With that said, hindsight is 20:20 on your trade snark. Pickens wore out his welcome in Pitt over two years as he was criticized multiple times for lacking effort on the field. The last time was toward the end of the second season due to not run blocking and his response was he was attempting to avoid injury. I could just as easily see him crashing back down to earth with effort and process when he’s no longer in a contract year…

Not defending ESPN, but slightly defending the author Greg Wyshynski. He has been a great writer (formerly Yahoo & The Athletic). I enjoyed this one. https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/47100079/nhl-2025-26-thanksgiving-playoffs-standings-panic-rankings-index

Brisket is better. But happy thanksgiving anyway!

No Greenway again

Yea I had to ask my wife if I was supposed to know who Tate McRea is. She didn’t know either. Seems like I got old overnight.

Throwback to the ‘dis or dat’ filter that SDS put on and laughs ensued.

Leinonen was decent in Hartford last week. But tonight was abysmal. But you’re right, I don’t think he’s ready for the AHL yet. And yet he’s still better than Georgiev.

Huge night for UPL. If the narrative that he need pressure to be great is true, tonight is the kind of night for him to shine. It’s a big night for him because if he’s bad, it’s OVER for him as a starter in Buffalo. I cannot explain it, but for some reason I’m expecting him to be good tonight. Tage and Tuch can have a big night. I wouldn’t bet against it after the stinker on Wednesday. It’s their MO to be good after a letdown.

Josh Norris is close to full gears. The top six is close to full form. Time to make a run.

Zucker’s impact back into the lineup is a huge boost to the top six. Pushing the kids to the third line and giving Quinn NHL forwards to play with is a huge help. A big game for Quinn is needed or he’s headed to the press box. Still need Benson back, but at least the top six is filled with NHL regulars.

The missed extra point was a killer. Dawkins penalty in fourth and one was tough. Is anybody healthy after this game? Yeeeesh.

Hate the play call on fourth and two there. Especially when Cook was trying to get off the field after third down for a rest.

I don’t think this is unique to Buffalo tho