You have to plan for injuries.
- Lunaion

UPL getting a ton of starts to see where he’s at as a fall-back option sooner rather than later may pay future dividends.

Won’t have to wait as long to see what we have there

Very cordial post, not sure if a young guy would choose the ahl over his dream of being a nhl goalie.

Agreed though, levi will most likely need time to develop.

I'm looking at the "how much worse can it be" in goal.

It's a year for playing prospects, Levi's probably a better prospect than upl already?
- Boss34

He's going to need to adjust to playing the best players in the world instead of just the best players in college.

Hes never rushed his dream yet.. makes me think he'll continue on the long road. Hopefully play a few at the end of the year here and start next year in the A. If he can handle the NHL well then even better

Save this thought, girgs needs 14 more points...

Then your self imposed silence can move forward.
- Boss34

Well leave me out of your Post's and I have No problem not talking with you.

UPL getting a ton of starts to see where he’s at as a fall-back option sooner rather than later may pay future dividends.

Won’t have to wait as long to see what we have there
- Pegullaville

Also creating a situation where they are playing someone they don't feel is ready more than they would normally have to. Other option is the always-injured Subban, who's played 4 games this year.

They opted for cheap placeholders + Bishop.

I'm pretty sure KA isnt looking at the playoffs or to make an upgrade at goalie mid season?

Win / win situation, good draft and all.....
- Boss34

https://www.tankathon.com/nhl/players/will-smith

https://www.tankathon.com/nhl/players/will-smith
- kingcong39

No more Mbumholes

You have to plan for injuries.
- Lunaion

They are clearly doing that with once a week starts for Anderson.

Bringing Anderson back means a 3 goalie rotation, unless they actually bring in a quality starting goaltender to play 55+ games.

Expecting any of Comrie, UPL, or Levi to play 50+ games next season, let alone at a quality level, is almost assuredly asking too much, and once again setting up the team for failure in goal.

No more Mbumholes
- DirtyDan

The guy is a tremendous player, and may be available when the Sabres pick, unless they take winning more seriously and address the glaring problems they can address during this season (the problem forward line and 3rd pair defense).

The guy is a tremendous player, and may be available when the Sabres pick, unless they take winning more seriously and address the glaring problems they can address during this season (the problem forward line and 3rd pair defense).
- kingcong39

Michkov could fall if were around that 8-10 mark could still be there

Bring in Schenn and Demko, I think Demko is another month away from playing though.

And I stand corrected, Schenn is a free agent after this year. Damn its already 2023 in a month.

Sign Schenn to a 2 year extension.

Also creating a situation where they are playing someone they don't feel is ready more than they would normally have to. Other option is the always-injured Subban, who's played 4 games this year.

They opted for cheap placeholders + Bishop.
- Lunaion

The Sabres chose a mentor in andy, who was 17- 12 last year

Went the analytics route and signed comrie, an up and comer

They have a high drafted prospect needing a look in upl
How long did you want to wait on his development?

They tried to acquire other goalies

Crying over spilled milk

Bring in Schenn and Demko, I think Demko is another month away from playing though.
- sabresfan69

The Sabres need to be within 2 points of the playoffs at the end of December to make that move for Demko. They're 6 points out right now. That 8 game losing streak killed them. Win 2 of those games and they're right in the thick of it.

This season is going to end up with a Norris Candidate, a potential Rocket Richard winner, and two other players playing at or near a ppg pace and they'll still miss the playoffs by 6-10 points

The Sabres need to be within 2 points of the playoffs at the end of December to make that move for Demko. They're 6 points out right now. That 8 game losing streak killed them. Win 2 of those games and they're right in the thick of it.

This season is going to end up with a Norris Candidate, a potential Rocket Richard winner, and two other players playing at or near a ppg pace and they'll still miss the playoffs by 6-10 points
- Stripes77

The bold would be a rotten shame, especially when they could greatly help themselves improve with internal roster decisions on forward and defense.

I can't imagine Vancouver fairly parting with Demko after a crappy start.

The Sabres need to be within 2 points of the playoffs at the end of December to make that move for Demko. They're 6 points out right now. That 8 game losing streak killed them. Win 2 of those games and they're right in the thick of it.

This season is going to end up with a Norris Candidate, a potential Rocket Richard winner, and two other players playing at or near a ppg pace and they'll still miss the playoffs by 6-10 points
- Stripes77

I think 90 points may get you in this season?

Seems like less loser points, maybe that trend continues? Also, top teams dominating.

I see the Sabres playing better than fake .500, the rest of the season.

Say 5 games over, puts them in the mid 80's points wise unless the get hot.

The Sabres need to be within 2 points of the playoffs at the end of December to make that move for Demko. They're 6 points out right now. That 8 game losing streak killed them. Win 2 of those games and they're right in the thick of it.

This season is going to end up with a Norris Candidate, a potential Rocket Richard winner, and two other players playing at or near a ppg pace and they'll still miss the playoffs by 6-10 points
- Stripes77

Could do a bit of damage there with a good Weekend.

The Sabres need to be within 2 points of the playoffs at the end of December to make that move for Demko. They're 6 points out right now. That 8 game losing streak killed them. Win 2 of those games and they're right in the thick of it.

This season is going to end up with a Norris Candidate, a potential Rocket Richard winner, and two other players playing at or near a ppg pace and they'll still miss the playoffs by 6-10 points
- Stripes77

Its unfortunate about that 8 game losing streak. Its tough to get the hopes up only to see a long losing streak.

Waiting until Demko is healthy before trading is the best option.

As for missing the playoffs no one knows. Adams should try to shore up the defense and try to make the playoffs.

Its unfortunate about that 8 game losing streak. Its tough to get the hopes up only to see a long losing streak.

Waiting until Demko is healthy before trading is the best option.

As for missing the playoffs no one knows. Adams should try to shore up the defense and try to make the playoffs.
- sabresfan69

I think a true top 4 D-man being an ideal partner for Power will go a long way.

That Mitts line is absolutely killing us as well, that on top of having spotty goaltending play.

FYI

KA on WGR

Any carry over from the last Pens game tonight? If I recall, there was a huge scrum in the 3rd with 37 throwing punches in the pile and one of their guys fired a high shot at the buzzer.

If you write the name "Luke Schenn" 3 times on HB, he will magically be traded to your team.












Luke Schenn


Luke Schenn

If you write the name "Luke Schenn" 3 times on HB, he will magically be traded to your team.












Luke Schenn


Luke Schenn
- jochfr

Does his head shrink!!

Sabres 11th in goal differential but 24th in the Standings

Does his head shrink!!
- Buff36

He fits in the HB boxes.

Sabres 11th in goal differential but 24th in the Standings
- Buff36

8 game losing streak shouldn't of even happened, underlying number were positive and now we're seeing it. Lot of Hockey left this year to prove were legit