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UPL has an .898 career save percentage and was .910 2 years ago. Last year he was .887. The league average was exactly .900. Statistically speaking, his play was a significant factor in the Sabres poor record. Statistically speaking, based on his track record, we should expect him to be better this year. Im kinda expecting Lindy to treat him like the unquestioned starter in camp and out of the gate this year - 6 or 8 starts in the first 10 games and give him a chance to run with it. But I get the feeling that the belief in him is forced and his leash will be short if he drops the ball.

I'm sure that Doan will be a good addition. On the other hand, I'm hoping/expecting that Kesseiring will be the more impactful addition in this trade. If he can become the suitable partner for Power, it will benefit the unit a lot by allowing the other defenders to be more properly slotted.

Lol actually I am holding out hope he ends up being the best player in the deal literally for no other reason than I loved his Dad... unreasonable expectation for sure but one can hope he plays a similar game... and that... to your point would clearly help this team... but moreover his dad was a leader and we could use a leader with more alpha game upfront. I am hoping in two years time we look back at this trade and laugh like how could we have shed so much angst .... but we haven't done much of that lately so its a hope ...

Reimer -> Lyon Clifton ->Timmins Jokiharju -> Kesselring Peterka -> Doan Cozens -> Norris Lafferty -> Danforth

This will be my 12 year old daughter...

I don’t think that’s it. I’m pretty sure NB is a CT Scan tech. Anyway, congrats, NB.

Like a CDL but state. Big machine license

I think the Cozens Norris comparison is a more logical and cleaner one. Regardless, the holdover with subpar coaching is the constant that is hard to explain in terms that do not reflect badly on ownership. Ostensibly, an upgrade on the blue line at the cost of gambling you can replace Peterka's offense with the growth of young players is less favorable if the fella coaching the D is terrible at his job.

You've been arguing against the very thing you just posted. Last years roster didn't include Norris, so let's factor that in with the loss of Pererka's production, etc. I knew you would agree in the end.

We seem to be dullards in a room full of bright students.

What’s a CT license? I don’t know what I’m congratulating you for but it’s obvious you worked hard for it. 🍺

Got to keep the Billionaires safe I guess...

Finally finished doing all my CQR 10 year assessment CEs to keep my CT license... due next Thurs... had to do 40 since I opted out of the test... last 2 1/2 weeks has been a stressful pain... sigh... woo hoo now I can relax sort of... life!

Norm = GOAT

that’s the spirit! #nuance

A great QB and good coach can make up for a below average team in the NFL - enough to carry 53 players to a playoff berth. The NHL playoff odds are better but I think a great goalie and good coach should be enough to drag a below-average team to the playoffs. It's been a while (the last time we made the playoffs) since we had such competent goaltending.

He was as a jerk? Well, that settles it! Cancel away (I guess).

full marks - i chortled

We see this differently but there's no real reason to keep arguing it. For me it's a simpler equation. You take the roster that started last season and then you take the roster that starts this season. Compare and contrast all pieces together.

and we know this is a thing we talk about but they never do.

Maybe TP put a bet down on a 15 year playoff drought. It would explain a lot.

Jsut send em to @Eleven eh?

Don’t forget the Doan add in the deal. It also addresses the roster construction issue by adding a more physical and less finesse style of player to the roster.

Open the phonebook, pick out a lawyer at random, tell them its your attorney and give them the number