Новости за 06.05.2018

.

I mentioned I was in the Queen City yesterday. Did I see a picture of Cellino of Cellino and Barnes on a Cellino Plumbing truck? Twin? Side gig?

Getting from last to respectable is not easy or likely, however here is what it will take based on 2017-18 numbers.

I know. I know. He's an owner and can do whatever he damn well pleases.

Beyond that bit of wisdom, how do we figure this out? The News mentions today that the Sabres will not be commenting further on Norty's role. I think it's a mistake, because now we have this thread and there will be many different takes. If he's going to be an overarching president of both hockey and business operations, say it. If he's just the next Seymour, say it. I think we deserve to know if Scotty is now reporting to a hockey president.

Here we are with another game against the “elite” Toronto Leafs. As usual, there is another article from the Toronto media how great Toronto’s turnaround has been, how they are an elite team and the Sabres are regressing. As usual they ignore that the Leafs have stunk for 50 years. No Conference Championships, no Cups, no President’s Trophies and only one division championship in 50 years. They also ignore how this rebuilt Toronto team has it’s own decade of true ineptitude. JVR was 2nd overall in 2007. Читать дальше...

On headlines tonight Friedman mentioned that Buffalo, along with Edmonton, is one of the teams interested in Former Flames HC Glen Gulutzan for an assistant coaching role.

I'll post the schedule and times tomorrow when they're released 

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Tampa Bay Lightning (A1) vs. Boston Bruins (A2)

Saturday, April 28, 3pm: Bruins @ Lightning 

Monday, April 30, 7pm: Bruins @ Lightning

Wednesday, May 2, 7pm: Lightning @ Bruins 

Friday, May 4, 7pm: Lightning @ Bruins

Sunday, May 6, TBD (if necessary): Bruins @ Lightning 

Tuesday, May 8, TBD (if necessary): Lightning @ Bruins 

Thursday, May 10, TBD (if necessary)... Читать дальше...

Well, I think it's safe to declare the inauguration of this hopefully annual event a rousing success; everything from Eichel out-dueling Matthews to Modo coming all the way over from Sweden, that night had it all. 

From 31 Thoughts Podcast Elliott Friedman

I’ll tell you something, I’ve got to say this: I think the trade offers are going to be really interesting,” predicted Friedman while answering a listener question in the Ask 31 section of the podcast. “Buffalo is not trading their pick; but I think that even from 2 on down, I think there’s going to be offers. I don’t see Carolina trading their pick either. I think it’s more likely they keep the player.

“But I do think Montreal is going to get tempted... Читать дальше...

I'll start it off with baseball playoffs beginning tomorrow! I hate the idea of one-game series as too chancy, but I love the idea for the tension and excitement.