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Here's to hoping we see a hungry, pissed off team tomorrow night.

the pessimist in me says you'll see them come out and play one or two games with enthusiasm then see their old habits kick in and everyone think they know what is best and how to win and they will lose. And Regier thinks all is well, but his core players don't want to follow his coach's game plan, How does that work?

Looking at it from an optimist point of view: They deserved to be kicked in the ass, i almost wish someone would give me the boot in the ass every once in a while to keep me on track. This ass kicking will wake them up make them realize they need to win as a team not a bunch of individuals.

anyone know the specific nature of Montadors injury?

Getting your ass kicked generally doesn't keep someone off the ice several days later.

the pessimist in me says you'll see them come out and play one or two games with enthusiasm then see their old habits kick in and everyone think they know what is best and how to win and they will lose. And Regier thinks all is well, but his core players don't want to follow his coach's game plan, How does that work?

Looking at it from an optimist point of view: They deserved to be kicked in the ass, i almost wish someone would give me the boot in the ass every once in a while to keep me on track. This ass kicking will wake them up make them realize they need to win as a team not a bunch of individuals.

anyone know the specific nature of Montadors injury?

Getting your ass kicked generally doesn't keep someone off the ice several days later.

The defenseman injured his hip just before the fight and not during the actual battle with Jared Boll

Unfortunately, Ruff and the boys have been together so long that it's probably like an old married couple - in one ear and out the other.

Did anyone read the comments left there? Here's one (note the author )

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Dubielewicz may be available. Minny has 4 goalies and just assigned him to the farm...That addresses the need for a reliable back-up. The guy is money in pressure situations - Waive Lalime down to the Pirates.

The Canes have already stripped Brind'Amour of his captaincy and are looking to move him in favor of the youth-movement led by Staal - A gritty, solid center with veteran and playoff experience who battles through injuries, kills penalties, goes hard to the net and has held some of the highest face-off percentages in recent history.
Instant captain - And a sterling work-ethic. Rock-solid. After this season, he's got another at $3 mil...

My humble suggestions for very workable interim solutions to the Sabres' current woes.
No pie-in-the-sky, but such moves would work to position the Sabres better for a playoff run.
Trade a couple of pending UFA's or an underacheiver or two, and balance the deal out with a prospect or a draft-choice.

Posted by: icehound | February 08, 2010 at 05:14 PM

Is this the voice of experience I am hearing

If Big Daddy Lindy is such a force; then why the hell didn't read them the riot act five games ago??

Unfortunately, Ruff and the boys have been together so long that it's probably like an old married couple - in one ear and out the other.