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Yeah I noticed that. I wonder how much Tuch really tunes into the contract talks or if he simply handed it over to his agent. He doesn't look like a guy who wants out.

But yeah, that line is better with Kozak at C and Krebs on the wing.

Dunne has been pulling his weight too though. Not making many mistakes, playing a physical game.

That's hogwash and you know it.

Yeah, I felt he would be an NHLer this year; he's proven he is in my mind. Since he's been out Krebs has done well centering the 4th line. I think the depth they've called upon from Rochester at the very least hasn't hurt them and often helps them.

In conversation, it's kind of a verbal tick that Rayzor has. Other announcer: "The team played well this period." Rayzor: "No, you're right." I think he doesn't do it as much as he used to, but he earned that meme. And yet here you are, dying on it.

I will say this: Even in the sequences where they were fighting it and the Caps were carrying the play, they were a lot harder to play against than in years past. Better positioning, better sticks on the lanes, more determination on loose pucks and even if they lost them, being disruptive enough that Washington had trouble doing anything with the puck.

True. I know you can't just throw away games, but are the Sabres the team that was 0-3 to start the season, or the team that has gathered points at a 72% clip since then? If we accept that latter, then we're looking at a 114 point team. Truth is, they're somewhere in between. They're not as bad as their start, and not as good as their last 9 games. I like the trend though. Yes, a few loser points can be (and has been) the difference between making the playoffs or not.

I also feel more comfortable rolling 4 lines than I have in a long time.

They're good enough. They're just having problems with consistency. They're closer to playing a full 60 minute game but not there yet. I'm almost willing to give them a pass due to the injuries they've been dealing with. I will say, Greenway imposed his will on the game while he was out there, even if it was primarily with physicality.

This is not the goal you're shooting at.

So.... UPL is our #1 now?

I think we all know how this ends...

Well the Sabres scored tonight in the first with 1:15 left. That qualifies as a late goal (though not technically "last minute").

Dammit.

Good hold by Luukkonen.

That whole line is playing fast tonight. It's killing the Caps. Krebs line too. The top two lines are playing heavy. Greenway is perfect on the top line tonight.

For most of the time. They started changing lines while maintaining the zone.

Helluva good shift boys.

To Muel:

Not sure who hit who there.