Today may be the first time in his career I am rooting for Sid. Go, Kid, go.

The season showed them they can afford to be patient with both.

I don’t think Savoie has anything left to accomplish in the WHL this year, but he may not be NHL ready.

Kulich may not look out of place in the NHL present day, but they may elect for one more year of AHL hockey.

Good problem to have
- Swedish_Jesus

Sign Savoie, loan him to a friendly European club in one of the "Elite" level leagues.

Sign Savoie, loan him to a friendly European club in one of the "Elite" level leagues.
- IonSabres

I agree, he isn't learning anymore in juniors

https://www.eliteprospect...yer/483754/olivier-nadeau
Really looking forward to seeing him, he will be in Rochester next year. Kid is up to 205lbs. Really think he could be are Foligno in a few years with a better scoring touch. And he's not afraid to throw down when the time calls for it.

Sign Savoie, loan him to a friendly European club in one of the "Elite" level leagues.
- IonSabres

Isn’t that what Mathew’s did? Are there any prospects over there we can maybe pair him up with? We have to have a Swede or 2 in the system. Who the kid killing it over there.

Sign Savoie, loan him to a friendly European club in one of the "Elite" level leagues.
- IonSabres

He is signed.

Isn’t that what Mathew’s did? Are there any prospects over there we can maybe pair him up with? We have to have a Swede or 2 in the system. Who the kid killing it over there.
- Gr8daygo

Ostlund

He is signed.
- TheSabresTaco

Yeah, you are right

Isn’t that what Mathew’s did? Are there any prospects over there we can maybe pair him up with? We have to have a Swede or 2 in the system. Who the kid killing it over there.
- Gr8daygo

It's a rare development path for a north american. Plus, the player would need to want to do it.

I don't recall an instance of a north american being loaned to a european team while under contract.

Excluding lockouts.

It's a rare development path for a north american. Plus, the player would need to want to do it.

I don't recall an instance of a north american being loaned to a european team while under contract.

Excluding lockouts.
- TheSabresTaco

But he isn’t AHL eligible right, so it’s juniors or nhl.

Such an odd deal. I kinda get it. But it’s odd.

But he isn’t AHL eligible right, so it’s juniors or nhl.

Such an odd deal. I kinda get it. But it’s odd.
- Gr8daygo

Kid is on fire right now to.

But he isn’t AHL eligible right, so it’s juniors or nhl.

Such an odd deal. I kinda get it. But it’s odd.
- Gr8daygo

Many players at his level have gone through this. Just another poopty situation. We'll see what training camp looks like I suppose.

Many players at his level have gone through this. Just another poopty situation. We'll see what training camp looks like I suppose.
- TheSabresTaco

Pretty much, Exciting times coming up if Adams can make a few tweaks.

Many players at his level have gone through this. Just another poopty situation. We'll see what training camp looks like I suppose.
- TheSabresTaco

Panthers had Tippett in the same scenario, under 20 and ineligible for AHL, really with nothing more to gain in Junior. They kept him up for the 9 game (10?) that they’re allowed before having to send him back without burning a year of ELC. He was probably up for 20 games, only dressing every few games. Their thinking was he was better off up practicing with the big boys than playing in Juniors. He wasn’t really ready and eventually was sent back. It’s a way to delay the decision and buy more time to evaluate if he is really ready for the nhl

Panthers had Tippett in the same scenario, under 20 and ineligible for AHL, really with nothing more to gain in Junior. They kept him up for the 9 game (10?) that they’re allowed before having to send him back without burning a year of ELC. He was probably up for 20 games, only dressing every few games. Their thinking was he was better off up practicing with the big boys than playing in Juniors. He wasn’t really ready and eventually was sent back. It’s a way to delay the decision and buy more time to evaluate if he is really ready for the nhl
- Ratsreign

This org is very conservative with its prospects. Guessing what to do with Savoie is challenging though. I can tell you that the Sabres won't keep him here to play 1 out of 2 or 3 games, though. If he's not completely ready to compete here, and only sit for a game here and there, he'll be back in Winnipeg.

Well are the Sabres gonna dress JJ and finally sit Olofsson.

Well are the Sabres gonna dress JJ and finally sit Olofsson.
- Buff36

vibes

vibes
- homiedclown

It's time for those Vibes to hit the press box. Let's see what Greenway Krebs JJ can do

Talk about ice cold takes
- Wetbandit1

Consider the source

It's time for those Vibes to hit the press box. Let's see what Greenway Krebs JJ can do
- Buff36

I like it.

https://theathletic.com/4...pects-2023-corey-pronman/

Few Sabres comps.

And there's one that sticks out. Mucho.

https://theathletic.com/4...pects-2023-corey-pronman/

Few Sabres comps.

And there's one that sticks out. Mucho.
- TheSabresTaco

Can’t read what’s the Sabres comp?

Can’t read what’s the Sabres comp?
- sbroads24

5. Nate Danielson, C, Brandon (WHL)

Sep. 27, 2004 | 6′ 1.5″ | 185 pounds | Shoots right

January 2023 Ranking: 9

Tier: Projected top of the lineup player

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: Above NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average

Player comparable: Dylan Cozens

Background: Danielson was named co-captain of his WHL team during his draft season and has played a big all-situations role for Brandon. He is one of the top play-drivers in the WHL this season and was over a point per game the prior season. He was invited to Canada’s U20 camp in the summer and their U18 camp the prior summer. He was the No. 5 pick in his WHL Bantam Draft.

Analysis: Danielson is a well-rounded center who has a lot of NHL traits. He’s a big body who skates and competes well which, when combined with his offensive touch, allows him to be effective in a lot of situations. He has an excellent stick, and is able to beat defenders with skill at NHL speeds often. He makes a lot of plays with pace but also shows the vision and shot threat to run a power play off the edge. Danielson is a competitive two-way center who wins a good share of puck battles and can kill penalties. He looks like a potential high-in-the-lineup all-situations center in the NHL.

8. Danil But, LW, Yaroslavl (RUSSIA)

Feb. 15, 2005 | 6′ 5.0″ | 203 pounds | Shoots right

January 2023 Ranking: 8

Tier: Projected top of the lineup player

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average

Player comparable: Alex Tuch

Background: But has been one of the top forwards in Russia’s junior league this season and was a near-point-per-game player in the league the prior season. He earned limited ice time with Lokomotiv’s KHL team. Both Loko’s MHL and KHL teams were top clubs this season. But suited up for Russia’s U18 team as a 16-year-old at the Hlinka Gretzky, Black Sea Cup and the European Youth Olympics. His father Anton But played professional hockey in the KHL and Russian Super League for 17 seasons.

Analysis: But is a large, highly-skilled forward who can score. But makes a lot of crafty plays with the puck in small areas, and with his massive wingspan he’s able to pull pucks past a lot of checkers. He can both make and finish plays well, but he’s more of a goal scorer with a shot that can score from range. But isn’t blazing fast and his stride technique is just OK, but for a 6-foot-5 guy he can motor up the ice quite well, has a strong first step and he’ll be able to power his way to the net off rushes at higher levels. He gives a solid effort and is often involved in the play. Even though I don’t see a high-end trait other than his size, But checks every box and projects to be a major part of an NHL lineup.

22. Quentin Musty, LW, Sudbury (OHL)

Jul. 6, 2005 | 6′ 1.75″ | 200 pounds | Shoots left

January 2023 Ranking: 21

Tier: Projected middle of the lineup player

Skating: Below NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: Above NHL average
Compete: NHL average

Player comparable: Casey Mittelstadt

Background: Musty is a top scoring forward in the OHL this season. He was a top player for USA on their Hlinka Gretzky team. Musty was the No. 1 pick in his OHL Draft.

Analysis: Musty is a player with a lot of offensive touch in his game. He’s a highly-skilled puckhandler who can make difficult plays with the puck at a high rate. He tries to make things happen and shows a strong level of creativity. Musty is a good passer who can hit open lanes and has the patience to pull up and make plays. He can score goals but is certainly a player with a pass-first mentality. His effort is fine, he can use his big body to win battles but his game to game consistency isn’t the best. He’s a one-way winger, which combined with his so-so skating ability, is a concern for higher levels. There may be times you want more from him, but I think he will score so much that he will be a top-six wing.

28. Bradly Nadeau, LW, Penticton (BCHL)

May. 5, 2005 | 5′ 10.0″ | 161 pounds | Shoots right

January 2023 Ranking: 29

Tier: Projected middle of the lineup player

Skating: Above NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: NHL average
Shot: High-end

Player comparable: Victor Olofsson

Background: Nadeau is the best player in the BCHL this season. He’s led Penticton who are the clear best team in the BCHL. He also scored 24 points in 17 playoff games the prior season as Penticton won a BCHL title. Nadeau was cut from Canada’s Hlinka team in the summer. He is committed to the University of Maine.

Analysis: Nadeau has very good individual skill to couple with excellent speed. He’s quite dangerous in transition due to that combination. He can skate by and beat a lot defenders, but he’s also excellent at creating with space. He sees the ice at a high level, making a lot of seam passes and making tough passes on the move. On the power play he can make a lot of plays, but it’s his shot that’s a real weapon. He has an excellent one-timer that projects to beat NHL goalies from distance. His shot is both very quick, and fast, as he rifles pucks into the corners like a legit NHL scorer. Nadeau isn’t the biggest winger and he can play on the perimeter a tad too much, but his compete is good enough — especially with his skating and offense — that I think he plays and scores in the league as a middle-six winger.

Can’t read what’s the Sabres comp?
- sbroads24

There's several.

Pronman compares guys to Cozens, Tuch, Mitts, Olofsson and Skinner.

My big one was Musty plays like Mittelstadt.

https://theathletic.com/4...pects-2023-corey-pronman/

Few Sabres comps.

And there's one that sticks out. Mucho.
- TheSabresTaco

5-7-8