Sabres are good but also bad(?), meanwhile the Knights are trying to fix a flat tire with duct tape. No sign stealing though, could be worse.

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Corey Perry's hit on Ryan Ellis was brutal, but Perry's long walk to the locker room set to Curb Your Enthusiasm music has been the meme of the week.

Sam Rosen talks about Lias Andersson's future with NYR, revisiting the Stepan trade, Shesterkin potentially being called up soon, and more.

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