Haha. Not the one I talked to.

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#1 Hockey Nation.

On the teams I've played on, being called a douchebag is a badge of honor.

Just sayin' .

That's something too keep in mind for next season, because rumor has it overtimes will be decided by personality contests. So I doubt they will roll him out in the top 3.

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"I love that you know how to do that." Cheryl/Carol/Crystal

"And I love that I have an erection that doesn't involve homeless people." Kreiger

The end result does not justify the original assertion as quality. Like going all in on 7-2 pre-flop. You might win, but that doesn't make it a good bet.

Either way...

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yeah, im always known as "fucker" on my teams. even had it eventually put on my mask cause that was just my hockey name.

my new mask doesnt have it..

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My nickname is crash in my inline hockey. It's well deserved.

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I love that picture, it's so bad

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"Let's just trap Sekera in the caverns underneath HSBC arena." -BlueandYellow

Reporter: "Steve, you guys now lead the league in defensive scoring."
Montador: "It's probably because of how good-looking we are."

so when do you guys think enroth will take the starting job from miller?

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FIGHTER OF THE NIGHTMAN

"on the ice now for buffalo, looking for the pass, and gets it, afinogenov, couldnt get the shot away, now HE DOES, HE SCORES!!!! HOLY MACKEREL ROLE THE HIGH LIGHT FILM, MAXIM AFINOGENOV, WHAT A MOVE!!!!.... thats not fair... that was unbelievable"
-R.J. and Lorenz

Depends on when Miller starts to go into sharp decline

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mechaphil

i guess i should re-phrase that. when will people admit enroth is better than miller?

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FIGHTER OF THE NIGHTMAN

"on the ice now for buffalo, looking for the pass, and gets it, afinogenov, couldnt get the shot away, now HE DOES, HE SCORES!!!! HOLY MACKEREL ROLE THE HIGH LIGHT FILM, MAXIM AFINOGENOV, WHAT A MOVE!!!!.... thats not fair... that was unbelievable"
-R.J. and Lorenz

um...once he proves it

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Late arriving, but in defense of PSP, I would say that Leopold is not untouchable. I've noticed his game has tailed off somewhat defensively during the 2nd half of the season, which became more noticeable since his offensive numbers came down to earth a little.

He should definitely start, but I wouldn't have a big problem seeing him replaced by Gragnani if he's not contributing. Same situation with Butler or Sekera if they aren't playing well.

but he has! hes been so spectacular in his few games that it totally justifies him as being better than that flunky miller! just like in 3 games grags has proven he is better than leo

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FIGHTER OF THE NIGHTMAN

"on the ice now for buffalo, looking for the pass, and gets it, afinogenov, couldnt get the shot away, now HE DOES, HE SCORES!!!! HOLY MACKEREL ROLE THE HIGH LIGHT FILM, MAXIM AFINOGENOV, WHAT A MOVE!!!!.... thats not fair... that was unbelievable"
-R.J. and Lorenz

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mechaphil

lol i love that boxxy gif

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FIGHTER OF THE NIGHTMAN

"on the ice now for buffalo, looking for the pass, and gets it, afinogenov, couldnt get the shot away, now HE DOES, HE SCORES!!!! HOLY MACKEREL ROLE THE HIGH LIGHT FILM, MAXIM AFINOGENOV, WHAT A MOVE!!!!.... thats not fair... that was unbelievable"
-R.J. and Lorenz

In hockey I'm known as that guy who skates fast.

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I'm not discounting your opinion. I think the comparison is the obvious one, Leopold to Campbell and Grags to whomever you think he'll take a spot from. I don't see that being Leopold. I just don't see losing 13 goals from the blueline, even though his numbers have come down in the 2nd half and owning the worst +/- on the team.

Grags - Sure, as you said its a small sample, but there's a lot to be encouraged about with his play. If he can bring some of those stats up with him that he put up in Portland...we get even tougher to play against. They don't list the number of hits, but 53 PIM in 63 games...he must have hit a few people against the boards.

Leopold, Sekera, Grags, and Myers all can give you offense. If Grags can stay up with the Sabres, that's 4 defensemen who can give you offense. That's a match nightmare for teams. A mistake in the offensive end and with our transition game...that's got a decent chance of ending up in your own net.

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If your having goal problems, I feel bad for ya son....we got 99 problems but Vanek ain't one!

It wasn't anything like going all in on a 7-2 pre-flop to me. Maybe to you, because you see Leopold's value to this team differently than I do.

I'll give you the fact that, statistically, he appears to be crucial. He logs a lot of ice time and he's contributed a good amount offensively.

But he's no cornerstone. He doesn't bring a physical presence in our own end. He doesn't play the body often. As such, his defensive responsibilities can be delegated to others without too much of a shakeup.

That's exactly why the Sabres haven't struggled without him in the lineup. On the contrary, they've maintained the same level; perhaps even surpassed it.

So is he a nice piece to have? Sure. Should his absence worry fans? No.

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