Night Train

Don't disagree at all. I just view a veteran presence more on the back end (D). I think that's where we need it more. Scoring is no problem right now and Jost,Krebs are energizer bunnies with a bit more ability to score over ZG and Kyle O, in my view. But may points above are solid.

Thanks for all the above posted figures going forward. Cozens must stick. I don't pretend to know how certain Forwards are viewed by KA and Granato but Kyle O and his linemate ZG are probably done here. They need to add more youth and scoring somewhere. Who is stepping up will be determined. Jost and Krebs can take their spots. Andersons wife and kids are in Florida. He, being 42, will join them. UPL and Cromrie in Goal with hopefully Levi in Rochester. Agree with some thoughts on D. That could be the spot KA is looking outside to improve. Don't pretend to know the names. They still need to play better in their zone and cut down on the giveaways. Yet the D core needs to improve moving people out in front of the net and clearing the puck. Would be surprised to see any major trade happen in the next month. Seems to counter what they are doing.

Anderson is near the end but in his spot starts, he's been so darn good. For the rest of the year, this seems to work. Healthy scratches every night. If one is a goalie, so be it. UPL will still start the majority of games. Yet if the Sabres do surprise and grab a playoff spot, I'm betting you see a healthy dose of Anderson.

The guy seems snakebit. Or a nervous wreck. He hustles but always seems to have the puck jump off his stick and lose control. I actually feel for him. Presses and gets caught a lot, resulting in a bad +/- standing. I don't dislike him but he may need a change of scenery for his own psyche. Looks totally frustrated many nights.

Heard Paul Hamilton on the local radio this morning. Said Sabres are 12-2-1 in their last 15 road games. Same old BS. LOL

I was hoping to go 2-2 on this road trip. This has already been a smashing success. Now Sabres just a couple points behind Pittsburgh. Last year, 25 points out. On to Minny.

Massive Stranglers fan. Dave Greenfield was the best keyboard player I ever saw.

Reading that the Sabres have 41 Mil + in cap space which is tops in the NHL. I get they have to spend some but wish to save some for upcoming contracts for our developing youth. I don't currently see a difference maker to throw big $$ at. JMO.

Upon the start of the season, I belived it would take 1 more season with a 25-30 point increase seemingly too much. To be in the conversation for a possible playoff spot today is amazing. The 8 game losing streak was sobering and may be what costs them down the stretch but they're far ahead of my expectations.