Howie58

Opening day next season (whenever that is), will seem more significant and exciting than before. FYI, I read one proposal that had our current season reboot in the summer, end in October after award of Cup, with the '20-'21 season starting in November. That would end in the usual time frame, but there would be many back-to-backs and no bye weeks. Candidly, I don't see a reboot. Starting the season around American Thanksgiving seems a tad strange. It worry for the players--Recycling after a month. Yikes.

The Carona Crisis (or whatever) took hockey and just about everything else by storm. This will be a strange season with an asterisk...no strike, but disease shortened. It will make every GM's assessment of future personnel calls a lot harder to make. But relative to sickness, death, and economic chaos...the NHL and its product seem a bit trivial. Hopefully, next fall brings back hockey...and no 2nd wave of the Carona. I hope the gang here is OK. These are stressful times. Sincerely, Howie

As I've said about hurricanes in Florida, sometimes Mother Nature sends signals about who's the boss.

Greetings: My boss is about 70 with Type II Diabetes. He is scared poopless.

Greetings: I have a feeling we will be shut down sooner than later. My university has gone online. Thesis and dissertation defenses will only have the major professor and graduate--no other committee members, family members, or students/friends. Interestingly, employees are still reporting for duty...strange given how abandoned it has become. Social distancing buys time. We don't want potential overload of the health system. Italy is apparently using a military-style triage on care...that is pretty scary. The only thing I could see on the NHL Front....if things improve my late April, perhaps they consider a playoff. Who knows?

Greetings: While we have been playing better than TB of late, the home team is favored: [Hidden Content] We are winless against TB over the last seven; 2-12 at Amalie over the last 14. Mark Friedman and Connor Bunnaman are called up. The latter is due to Thompson's injury. I am not sure if Friedman plays or is a Ghost backup. I am wondering if this will be played in light of the NBA's suspension. It sounds like Bettman is considering a shutdown. [Hidden Content]

Here are more up-to-date odds: We are a mild favorite: [Hidden Content] I agree with Vis--this will be playoff-style hockey.

Greetings: We are mild underdogs; the bookies may recognize the Bruins overall rather than our current hot streak: [Hidden Content] This is a big test against one of the league's best. Howie

Agreed! I think the questions may be how much more he expects and potential roster slot takeaway? Do we have a bottom six prospect with more upside? Don't know. Meanwhile, Grant seems to work well with the gang.

Based on our small sample of games, Fletcher will have a tough decision to make in whether or not to resign Grant. He seems like a good add. How and in what ways this continues down the road--can't say.

Greetings: Historically, the Sabres perform worse against the Flyers than any other team. They are awful at Wells Fargo: [Hidden Content] Hopefully tomorrow night brings no regression to the mean.

Greetings: This is a matchup of the 23rd ranked (Power) versus the first. Buffalo is not a good road club and has not done well against us at WFC: We are heavy favorites. [Hidden Content] We can't take them lightly.

JVR broke his hand blocking a shot tonight. There's no word on how long he will be out. Farabee comes up to take his place. [Hidden Content]

I was a bit surprised Anaheim let him go so cheaply. We really don't know if he is a late bloomer or a Glen Metropolit-type having an out-of-nowhere year.

Greetings: The O and B are favorites: [Hidden Content] Are we going to show fatigue after a tough game? Will Hart be at the top of his game? The Hurricanes have played well against the Flyers (five of last seven) recently. It will be interesting.