GDT: Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres 12:30 PM MSG, ESPN+, WGR550

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55 minutes ago, Wyldnwoody44 said:

Thanks! I was a Navy diver back in my youth. It was a cool gig, if not a bit dangerous. Hence why I still do diving trips now. Much nicer with a go pro and filming cool marine life instead if disarming bombs in the gulf 🙃

My FIL did that. Was based out of Puerto Rico - or was it Cuba? During the 'Nam years. After that gig he never set foot in the water again.

[Wyldnwoody44]

Just now, ... said:

My FIL did that. Was based out of Puerto Rico - or was it Cuba? During the 'Nam years. After that gig he never set foot in the water again.

I still enjoy the water, I took a different route. After I left the service, I just decided to quit grooming 😂😂

[Pimlach]

31 minutes ago, inkman said:

Kids are off.  Every adult I know is working. 

Not me.   My morning is a 3 mile walk and daily workout.  The afternoon is watch Sabres game, and then get back outside for leaf patrol and the never ending Fall cleanup in the garden (i.e. show wife I really did do something).  Then I better go on-line for Medicare enrollment and get that off my list (my wife keeps reminding me of it even though I have the entire month to procrastinate some more).  The evening will be spent with my Taylor acoustic guitar.  

It's a retired guy day.  

Edited Monday at 03:12 PM by Pimlach

[Mustache of God]

1 minute ago, Pimlach said:

Not me.   My morning is a 3 mile walk and daily workout.  The afternoon is watch Sabres game, and then get back outside for leaf patrol and the never ending Fall cleanup in the garden (i.e. show wife I really did do something).  Then I better go on-line for Medicare enrollment and get that off my list (my wife keeps reminding me of it even though I have the entire month to procrastinate some more).  The evening will be spent with my Taylor acoustic guitar.  

It's a retired guy day.  

I can't wait until retirement....only 20-30 years to go! I really ought to be playing the lottery more.

[LGR4GM]

 

 

[DarthEbriate]

Coffee brewed. The clients have the day off today so this morning belongs to hockey.

Thanks to all of the 'spacers who have served (from a veteran of many a Star War)

[SabreFinn]

48 minutes ago, inkman said:

Since 80% of the country is working today, why schedule a matinee?  

I am happy they did so. Not very often Sabres games can be seen on television here in Finland, but this game can. And it is not in the middle of the night European time either.

[inkman]

Sigh.  Well at least we had that win streak. 

[Pimlach]

3 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

 

 

Not surprised.  It will be interesting to see if Muel has a fire lit under him today.

Also not surprised that Bryson is keeping Joker on the bench right now.  

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2 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Not surprised.  It will be interesting to see if Muel has a fire lit under him today.

Also not surprised that Bryson is keeping Joker on the bench right now.  

If he plays like he's supposed to; ie. with lit fire, he will injure himself by the end of the second and be placed on LTIR.

[sabresouth]

To all the vets out there. Thank you for your service 

Let's go BUFFALO!!!!

Get that 4th win in a row 

[shrader]

51 minutes ago, HomeyG said:

Kids

I'm always looking for the rare game that I can actually try to sit my 2 year old down to watch... and of course it is the day I have to work.

Edited Monday at 03:50 PM by shrader

[inkman]

So do they only schedule Matinee games against known ticket draws like the Canadiens or the Leafs? 
 

Also, do they not care about television viewers (I’m open to the possibility that they don’t) While the in arena attendance might be swell, I have to imagine they only get a fraction of tv viewers today.  
 

The NHL is just weird.  

[spndnchz]

Replay of game will be on MSG at 10pm tonight. 

[Getpucksdeep]

41 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Not surprised.  It will be interesting to see if Muel has a fire lit under him today.

Also not surprised that Bryson is keeping Joker on the bench right now.  

I like Joker over Muel.  If I understand the concept of Muel - punishing stay at home - he's just not showing it nor has he since 2 seasons ago.  Joker on the other hand is quiet and complimentary, fast enough, smart enough, get the puck off the opponents stick and over to your more talented partner / up the ice.  

[CallawaySabres]

This needs to be a statement game, no letdown. We have the better team and getting 2 points is an absolute must. Unless the Caps had a fluke start to the season, it's either jumping Boston or Tampa (most likely Boston). Nobody else is dropping out of the top 8 so leapfrogging Boston today is a necessity. 

[Doohicksie]

59 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

Expected.  So I guess Gilbert is Muel's understudy, and Bryson is Joki's understudy.  When Bryson has a bad game or two, Joki will go back in.

10 minutes ago, Getpucksdeep said:

I like Joker over Muel.  If I understand the concept of Muel - punishing stay at home - he's just not showing it nor has he since 2 seasons ago.  Joker on the other hand is quiet and complimentary, fast enough, smart enough, get the puck off the opponents stick and over to your more talented partner / up the ice.  

I think it's roles.  Gilbert and Muel play similar roles - stay at home defender.  Joki and Bryson are both puck moving D.  I think when Gilbert goes out it's logical that Muel goes back in.

[Getpucksdeep]

2 minutes ago, Doohicksie said:

Expected.  So I guess Gilbert is Muel's understudy, and Bryson is Joki's understudy.  When Bryson has a bad game or two, Joki will go back in.

I think it's roles.  Gilbert and Muel play similar roles - stay at home defender.  Joki and Bryson are both puck moving D.  I think when Gilbert goes out it's logical that Muel goes back in.

Word. 

[SwampD]

42 minutes ago, inkman said:

So do they only schedule Matinee games against known ticket draws like the Canadiens or the Leafs? 
 

Also, do they not care about television viewers (I’m open to the possibility that they don’t) While the in arena attendance might be swell, I have to imagine they only get a fraction of tv viewers today.  
 

The NHL is just weird.  

You know that they do this every year on this day.

[JustOneParade]

44 minutes ago, inkman said:

So do they only schedule Matinee games against known ticket draws like the Canadiens or the Leafs? 
 

Also, do they not care about television viewers (I’m open to the possibility that they don’t) While the in arena attendance might be swell, I have to imagine they only get a fraction of tv viewers today.  
 

The NHL is just weird.  

Based on the gymnastics the league necessitates to watch games, the evidence would indicate that, no, they do not care.

[inkman]

1 minute ago, SwampD said:

You know that they do this every year on this day.

Vaguely.  So as it’s a known entity or “a thing” as the kids say, therefore there is a predetermined crowd that will be attending? I suppose that’s something.  My pops is at Applebees with my kid getting his free lunch for veterans.  The only thing my dad is more proud of than serving his country is serving ol’ sugar packets and grabbing a free meal.  🤣

[inkman]

3 minutes ago, JustOneParade said:

Based on the gymnastics the league necessitates to watch games, the evidence would indicate that, no, they do not care.

In fact not only do they not care who is watching, they are willing to sabotage their own league in a cash grab by signing deals with 17 different streaming services making it impossible for the average fan to legally watch all their games.  The NHL should be studied as a business model.  

[Wyldnwoody44]

Thanks the the generosity of @DerricoI am heading to the game. If anyone else wants to meet up, I'm all ears 😊

[matter2003]

Looking for 4 straight today...let's get it Sabres!

[SwampD]

11 minutes ago, inkman said:

Vaguely.  So as it’s a known entity or “a thing” as the kids say, therefore there is a predetermined crowd that will be attending? I suppose that’s something.  My pops is at Applebees with my kid getting his free lunch for veterans.  The only thing my dad is more proud of than serving his country is serving ol’ sugar packets and grabbing a free meal.  🤣

It’s a kids day that I am sure is in part funded by tax dollars.