Az has pitt at home tonight and Van tomorrow. We've been relying on buffalo to lose and for the most part they've come through. But at some point Az needs even the odd loser point. If they go 0-for the weekend then I think there is a big cause for concern. We need them to be up at least 4 prior to our h2h on Thursday.

I'm serious, though. The biggest threat when you play Buffalo right now is sleep walking. They're incredibly difficult to take seriously.
- buffalofan19

You have a point. But teams really need to pay attention to what happened to Boston the other night, because they should have won that game and only ended up with a point.

I'm serious, though. The biggest threat when you play Buffalo right now is sleep walking. They're incredibly difficult to take seriously.
- buffalofan19

agreed

if the yotes and oilers are up 5 points on us, turn out the lights

Az has pitt at home tonight and Van tomorrow. We've been relying on buffalo to lose and for the most part they've come through. But at some point Az needs even the odd loser point. If they go 0-for the weekend then I think there is a big cause for concern. We need them to be up at least 4 prior to our h2h on Thursday.
- Khymlev13

yotes have 3 points in their last 17 games

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yotes have 3 points in their last 17 games

3
- homiedclown

Somehow, after the disaster that was Thursday, I went 23-9 in my bracket, and my entire Elite 8 is in tact.

yotes have 3 points in their last 17 games

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- homiedclown

We had a similar run a few months ago. One win can get them a little out of the funk. I just want that win before they play us. Vancouver is a team they can beat.

We had a similar run a few months ago. One win can get them a little out of the funk. I just want that win before they play us. Vancouver is a team they can beat.
- Khymlev13

honestly, the pens can be had right now as well

Somehow, after the disaster that was Thursday, I went 23-9 in my bracket, and my entire Elite 8 is in tact.
- buffalofan19

I am 22-10 but all of my elite 8's are in tact and 15/16 are still alive

the ucla/uab game is the exception

honestly, the pens can be had right now as well
- homiedclown

Agreed. At least hang with them and make it to OT. We will beat Tor at home on 4/1 so the lead needs to get over 4 points soon.

I am 22-10 but all of my elite 8's are in tact and 15/16 are still alive

the ucla/uab game is the exception
- homiedclown

It's typical Buffalo luck that the year that UB gets in, and as a 12, all the 5's win.

Also, I only have 13/16 alive. I had Iowa State, Stephen F Austin, and Ole Miss in the Sweet 16.

I agree with just about every word of that. However, to expect Nolan not to act in his own self-interest when he knows he's out the door just seems a little unfathomable. What I don't share is the idea that Nolan has the capability to make a difference. I still fully expect this team to end up in 30th when the regular season ends.
- buffalofan19

Nolan's entire career has been about him and what he thinks is his self interest. That's why I say he is a checkers player.

Hockey management is like hockey itself, a group effort. Each part of the team has to know the goal, play within the defined system to acheive the goal, and know his part within that system and how it helps to acheive the goal.

Teddy doesn't believe in systems. He doesn't like the franchise's goal this year, and isn't willing to work for it. Just like he doesnt want Grigo to get time so he doesn't facilitate what Murrays trying to learn. Thats the real reason why he'll go back to Latvia - not because of the 30th place finish.

Well, the Boston game doesn't bother me as much since I had the NJ pegged as a win.