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I'll take the hit.

You're not the first person I've seen mention that possibility, considering ROR is UFA after this year. Not so much based on performance but just based on vibes I really haven't felt like VO is part of this Sabres team. I just get a feeling of "aloofness" from him. Maybe I'm reading too much in to a first impression, I don't know.

This is the same twister as in the first Twitter link I posted today... this is about a mile from the other video.

You want punctuation? Fine, I put in punctuation.

5:30 CT is the start of the pregame show which I mentioned in my post:

The weather's moved on and we're still here.

@RochesterExpat... are you in the clear? I think one of the tornadoes was in your area.

Happy Tuesday, or as we call it in North Texas, Tornado Day. We've had at least three touchdowns in the area including this one which is within a mile of my location:

To be clear: Even for it's day that wasn't a good hair style.

It seems like it's gotten worse since Josh got banged up. I think timing is off just a bit.

Yes it will be. Normal broadcast conditions. Note the time is CT and apparently the Kings pregame will be on (cuz we know it won't be the MSG pregrame 😞)

Eh, makes sense. You get the best players you can but when push comes to shove and he have injuries etc., you go with the players you know if they're available. They know the personnel and the playbook.

I think a lot of that is (still) Josh's thumb/elbow. It's probably 90% but he's missing that fine touch to put the ball right where it needs to be at the correct speed. I see a lot of short passes being thrown like bullets.

No weird ESPN or TNT only stuff today; normal MSG coverage.

The Kings are 3rd in the Pacific Division, but have a -6 goal differential. Score early and often and the Sabres can win.

I wonder if they are looking to put two rookie wingers with an experienced center (see Cozens line) and are wanting the experienced center to be one of Krebs or Mitts. It would explain putting each of them on a "development plan" of sorts. (and yes I know most of the rookies next year will be natural centers but I still think they'd put them at wing to begin)

I thought he tried hard but he was out of sync with them.

Is he? I think he's proving right now that's not the case.

I think the Sabres have 3 "top pairing" level Dmen. Obviously only two can truly be top pair so the third (currently Power) is on the second pair. I would like to see the other three Sabres D be "2nd pairing" level such that when there are injuries we're not playing with a bunch of bottom pairing and AHL D. We saw that in November and it sucked. So ideally like to see: 1st pair level - 1st pair level 1st pair level - 2nd pair level 2nd pair level - 2nd pair level 3rd pair level as an extra. Maybe the deficient D play we saw with injuries won't be as bad in the future with Muel and Power having another year of experience and if Donny actually starts prioritizing team defense and not just team offense. But really I think they need better personnel. I'm not as in much of a hurry to upgrade the forward ranks because the Rochester boys will be knocking the doors down. Some rugged forward experience would be good but I don't think a real splash is needed at forward. Given the situation in goal, I wonder if Kevyn is in talks with Levi about signing mid-season and jumping right to the NHL? Or does everything think he needs some time in the A to adjust to the pro game?

Do I want to read @Spoonman's moronic post or leave him on Ignore? Decisions, decisions.

Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren had 4 wins last week.

I'd be okay with that too. Just not Mitts. Krebs centering JJ & Quinn was an excellent line in the AHL. If it clicks here it could make the Sabres a three line team when Skins gets back.

I thought it was pretty clear that Casey doesn't work on Thompson's wing. Donny Meatballs... seriously, come on. Mitts to 4C, Krebs to 2C, Cozens to 1LW