That Aud Smell

Buzzing?

the barn will be buzzing, for sure.

lol - i see that he had 20 points in 8 games there. i appreciate the optimism about the current team, but, man, that 05-06 team was effing loaded.

What sort of waivers were those? Were they just the standard "you're going to the A, but you need to clear waivers before you go because of the amount of time you've been a pro"? If so, Pominville was further along in his career at that time than I'd thought.

I scoffed at this thread title the first time I saw it. But I am fixing to catch a vibe now.

marra probably needs to do it for business reasons. strikes me as a mistake insofar as football is concerned. wait - what?

YOU may not be. Remember how good Kotalik was at the SO, though? Speaking of players who were (in fact) waived in connection with the 2005-2006 season, I have such a fond memory of watching the CBC guy being on-ice after the final game of the 2006 eastern conference semi-finals where he was interviewing Pominville (who'd just scored the series clincher in OT). CBC guy pointed out that the Sabres had placed Pominville on waivers before the season started -- no one claimed him (and I am not sure what kind of waivers those were) -- and that Pominville then spent a fair amount of time in Rochester before making his way back to the big club. It was such a good thing to point out in the moment -- you could see Pominville get emotional, thinking about it.

Standing by an equivocal statement. A neat irony.

Great post — with the possible exception of this … question? Thompson should get Lady Bynge (sp?) votes at some point in his career. He’s their 1C. They’re absolutely better with him. I mean … right?

You’re a tough grader. Catch a vibe, bro. It’s just sports.

The Sabres team that played last night resembles a playoff team — especially the late 2nd and the 3rd. On the road out west. Back half of a back to back. Emotional night for the home team with all of their best alums in attendance. And the Sabres - less their 1C - proceed to dominate and win. Impressive.

Please do not use a nickname for that brittle plug.

Is there an ETA on Thompson's return?

yo, has @Taro T been a little cranky of late? he elsewhere recently dressed down @GASabresIUFAN for seeking clarification on whose signature was on a mini-helmet.

damn - you’re young enough to have missed the days when the sports blogosphere was dominated by Bill Simmons?

FUGGIT. FOUR GAME WIN STREAK INCOMING. LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

I do appreciate this update. Do we know if Quinn has hair on his balls?

That’s an old school score to wake up to. Nearly at @deluca67 .500. And sorry to Rip Van Winkle this, but, holy sh1t balls, every bottom half team in the east is basically vying for the final wild card spot. Here’s hoping our 3rd divisional spot is eventually in play too.

Looking at some of the recent posts - including my own - I want to add: I don't mean the criticism of Skinner's play to be an indictment on dude's character. I mean - I'm sure he's a nice guy and even a good hang. The more distance I have from him, though, the more I conclude that, with regard to his preparation and play, he is, at his best, a light-hearted agent of chaos. With regard to the chaos: He can (could?) score in bunches because he can (could?) snipe and his edge work is (was ?) ridiculous. But he doesn't fit well within systems. He's not reliable. He's not predictable.

And the team will ultimately miss the playoffs. Book it.