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SyrSabreFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Syracuse, NY
Joined: 02.27.2007

Dec 30 @ 7:33 AM ET
Yes we should
- SABRES 89


How about keeping the black goat head and the current whites? I’d really like that!
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Dec 30 @ 7:43 AM ET
We don’t need to change uniforms. Having a third with a history is a great thing.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 30 @ 7:44 AM ET
https://theathletic.com/4...ailyemail&campaign=601983
Good Read!!
The_Inkwell
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.29.2006

Dec 30 @ 7:48 AM ET
Well said Hank. Well said.
Chris16
Buffalo Sabres
Location: CT
Joined: 06.22.2012

Dec 30 @ 7:50 AM ET
I want the original socks back with all the stripes. Classic.

homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Dec 30 @ 7:58 AM ET
great win

good vibes for the community

glad they played it
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Dec 30 @ 8:05 AM ET
We identified the amazing Jay with the help of his friends and family! Our Chief was able to speak to him and express our gratitude for his heroic actions. This is a picture we received of them that night. Jay said they are all now like family and planning a SUMMER get together❤️

https://twitter.com/CPDNY...5nctFE0ksLJBz7irkpVQ&s=19
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 30 @ 8:09 AM ET
UPL growing before are eyes. Really fun to finally see quite a few of these prospects grow so fast in front of us. Botts set the the foundation very nicely and Ventura Crowe and Adams have added some very nice pieces to the puzzle. Growth pattern of some of these prospects is pretty wild.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 30 @ 8:55 AM ET
After the week we have had, and my plans of getting F@cked up with Family and Friends starting here shortly. I just wanted to wish all you Buzzards a HAPPY F@CKING NEW YEAR. I hope everyone is able to be with the people they weren't with last weekend. Enjoy your Family!! Happy New Year.
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Dec 30 @ 9:22 AM ET
Hoping this is inaccurate...

ERIE COUNTY ACTION: the Niagara Action has learned from a source at the Buffalo Police Department that there is a significantly higher number of deceased individuals than what has been reported at this point. The specific quote from this officer was that “there are so many (1/3)

dead bodies, there isn’t enough room to store them.” The Erie County Medical Examiners Office has already released a statement through County Executive Mark Poloncarz that there are several unidentified "John Doe" and "Jane Doe" victims from the blizzard. If you believe a (2/3)

loved one could be among them, please contact your local law enforcement agency. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those affected by this tragedy (3/3).

https://twitter.com/Niaga...jID9u23NeFgWZ-lUU40w&s=19

- kingcong39



2 nd hand knowledge

Police in buffalo we're being called to house's about loved ones who passed
If it didn't look suspicious they were taking them in patrol cars downtown

Anyone wanna take a guess how many people die in Erie county per day ?

50-100

Edit

Death rate for world
Is almost 9 per 1,000 people

Math sucks
So about 700 people died in Erie county over the length of Storm

Hospital
Hospice
Nursing homes
Autopsy ain't required

Definitely could see 500 people waiting for coroner
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Dec 30 @ 9:53 AM ET
Greetings from Clearwater beach. I may or may not have snuck out of town on route 20 the day after christmas.....

Any roomers lately? 89 reported that the coyotes wanted Savoie for the chicken man and that was a non-starter apparently. As fun as last night was, 46 is an absolute train wreck out there.
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Dec 30 @ 10:01 AM ET
Sorry about last post
Nobody cares

Good read hank

Caught them feelings earlier than you

But how many people thought here we go after Detroit scored 3 straight ?
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Dec 30 @ 10:18 AM ET
But he's a bust....
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Dec 30 @ 10:23 AM ET
Welcome aboard the train Hank!
Glad to see that you can objectively look at what is going on with the team, rather than continuing to be weighed down by 11 years of stink.

I for one saw the transition building, but had many, many questions about most of the roster...could each player carry it over from last season, or were some an anomaly. I expected to see a mix for this season...some regression and some taking a step forward, and young players getting opportunities ... but could they cash them? It was why I was and still am fine using this year to develop and evaluate both the Sabres and Amerks.

So far, IMO they are ahead of schedule...lots more development and some further evaluation required, but the picture is far more clear. That timing is perfect though, as the FO now has ~2-1/2 months to find suitable trade partners to fill one or two holes where the pipeline is weak.
Go get 'em Kevyyyyy!
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Dec 30 @ 10:26 AM ET
additional generic blog compliment, Hank!
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Dec 30 @ 10:31 AM ET
But he's a bust....
- DirtyDan


Fun to see the posters coming around from earlier tirades about the younger guns..Krebs, JJP, Quinn, UPL not immediately producing at veteran levels and the tactics employed by the Coaching Staff to develop those young guns at their speed.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Dec 30 @ 10:37 AM ET
Fun to see the posters coming around from earlier tirades about the younger guns..Krebs, JJP, Quinn, UPL not immediately producing at veteran levels and the tactics employed by the Coaching Staff to develop those young guns at their speed.
- IonSabres

get johnson and portilo to sign and then make smart use of the 4 picks in the first 2 rounds this summer
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Dec 30 @ 10:37 AM ET
I don't want to cause a blog meltdown again, but the rib was spectacular, and the steak and eggs I just had for breakfast could have been served at the Four Seasons.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 30 @ 10:39 AM ET
https://twitter.com/SneakyJoeSports/status/1608785702900363266?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Who's the Glue!!

- Buff36


Elmer's asplund?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 30 @ 10:44 AM ET
Elmer's asplund?
- Boss34

He's replaceable, but I still think he could fit. Very impressed with Girgensons game last night. Reminded me of his Nolan year.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 30 @ 10:49 AM ET
Fun to see the posters coming around from earlier tirades about the younger guns..Krebs, JJP, Quinn, UPL not immediately producing at veteran levels and the tactics employed by the Coaching Staff to develop those young guns at their speed.
- IonSabres

I will eat some Crow!! Still would have liked a upgrade at 3LW and 2RD, not gonna change my stance on that. But I am pleasantly surprised at the growth of these prospects, and how many seem to be turning the corners. Hands off to the Coaching Staffs in Buffalo but also Rochester. Botts laid a foundation and Crowe Ventura Adams are filling in the pieces nicely.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Dec 30 @ 10:53 AM ET
He's replaceable, but I still think he could fit. Very impressed with Girgensons game last night. Reminded me of his Nolan year.
- Buff36


Girgs is very serviceable when not sliding around on the ice like Marvin Merchants
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 30 @ 10:56 AM ET
Girgs is very serviceable when not sliding around on the ice like Marvin Merchants
- DirtyDan

Wish his hands were better
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Dec 30 @ 10:59 AM ET
Wish his hands were better
- Buff36


Wish his brain farts were far and few between
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 30 @ 10:59 AM ET
He's replaceable, but I still think he could fit. Very impressed with Girgensons game last night. Reminded me of his Nolan year.
- Buff36


Girgensons seams to be a closer like mariano rivera.

Nice to see both okposo and girgs have a great game.

Had them both on my draft kings team 😉
$2.50 profit
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