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No matter how much he percolates at the AHL level it’s never going to bridge the skill level gap to the NHL because he isn’t going to grow in size - and that’s the differentiating factor where Levi is concerned it’s not that most goalies don’t make mistakes in their positioning, it’s that their sizes bails them out more often than not. Levi doesn’t get the benefit of that and AHL shooters don’t have the ability to expose it

Why the heck would Tuch be untouchable?

Good swap. Makes much better sense. Levi is a bet on the future. Given his age, Lyon is not the future. UPL’s prospects are uncertain, and Ellis is a promising unknown. Levi is percolating nicely in Rochester. He has started the season with a 5-0-0 record, with a 1.80 goals-against average and a .933 save percentage in five appearances so far. Over his career with the Amerks, he has a 41-19-8 record and 7 shutouts in 68 games, and this season he is off to his best start in the AHL. Let him percolate.

Why is Levi untouchable

Greenway has been helpful since he’s been back. Not a top line guy, but someone who finishes checks and makes this team harder to play against. He kills penalties well and helps hold things together. Need him to contribute this until the injuries sort themselves out.

I'd swap Thompson for Tuch. I sure want to keep a 28 year old Thompson getting paid $7m per year for 4 more years....rather than a couple year older Tuch who might be signed to his middle-to-late 30's for possibly 50-60% more $ than what Tage is getting. And Levi also? He might be good, but he hasn't shown me anything yet that would make me think at the NHL level he's better than anyone else they currently have.

Is Matthew Barzal still rumored to be on the block? They lost Dobson so maybe a Quinn, Power and pick or Kulich can get the deal done?

Issues at every point on the compass with this team. One and only answer for these issues. Sell the team Terry.

Agree. Norris is a bust, imo. Adams took a chance and lost. So, after word gets out Power and Quinn are available, Adams answers his phone and attempts to turn a magic trick into a magic show by putting together a deal for 2 Top 6 proven scoring Forwards with speed and grit in their prime. Toss in some SC experience. Only Dahlin, Benson, Tuch, and Levi are untouchable. He has plenty of other cards up his sleeve he can play. Abracadabra.

First time for everything I suppose

Yeah and Norris’ injury susceptibility means you need another top end guy.

Nother loser point oh well... this season was about show me... turning into meh

So glad Ruff didn't go with UPL though right after the Caps game thought that would be the right choice (see if his late game heroics could go to his head and get that January '23 juju back) but just don't see how UPL could've gotten this game to OT. Lyon was fabulous until he got hung out to dry in OT. Never like to see a 5 hole goal, but that was Keller and he was in clean. Expecting UPL next game and they probably need to give him that one to keep from getting into his own head, but would like to see Ellis get a shot against his old team.

Once the word got out Power and Quinn were available, would expect Adams to answer his phone and work some magic. It’s what he gets paid to do. Maybe he can pick somebody’s pocket.

I don’t feel dejected because I thought the Sabres (Lyon) stole a point. Missing two guys on the top line and four forwards out of the top nine is a tough circumstance. But at the same time, a fully healthy blue line, a hot goalie, and the kids chipped in a third period goal. So I don’t know how to feel about only getting a point. Nice to see the kids contribute. Frustrating to see Tage & Tuch unable to produce when it’s absolutely necessary they do on a night like tonight. Power is a mess. Dahlin is only fine and the Sabres need more from him. Pretty crazy to think Benson makes SUCH a difference every night, but it’s true. Ellis revenge game on Thursday? I bet Ruff goes back to UPL, but gimme Ellis for the vibes on Thursday. BTW, Ellis is 30 days from initial waivers on Thursday. A decision on the three-headed monster in the crease may be coming soon.

1. Jacob Bryson Got it on the list lol 😆 Boom! Winner!!!! A 2nd in 2028 lol 😆 the issue is getting a top 6 forward to actually come here

Who do you think we're getting back in that trade?

There's only one Adams

Package Quinn with Power and get a legit top 6 forward with a 200 foot game who has proven scoring skills.

Blew several premium chances because they couldn't hit the broadside of a barn or would shoot it right into Vejmelka's chest. I'm assuming that is Appert's department. With that and the state of our power play, Mr Appert...

I actually think he’s been playing better haha

Insult to Roysie

Does this team even practice 3 on 3s? Perhaps they should. Identify who is good at it and stick to them.

Only to the Bruins thus far.

I wonder if our PP has ever scored on our PK in practice? I’d bet not.