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  2. Peters Says to Expect Major Changes to the Organization Before End of Season

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    17 minutes ago, bunomatic said:

    Yeah probably but with what's transpired during this ownership. It is his m.o.

    we traded Eichel, Ristolainen and Reinhart, and let Ullmark leave via FA

    If that is not a reset then nothing is. Not a chance in hell we would be doing that next season. M.O. or not... You got 3 to 4 years minimum before that's even a thought, and if that is where we end up Buffalo will chase the Pegulas out of town for realsies

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  4. Updated Sabres Prospect Pool 2021 and beyond

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    https://www.hockeyeastonline.com/recap/final/20220107/liu/noe/m/

    Devon Levi with Shutout #7 for the season

    7 hours ago, dudacek said:

     

     

    ⬆️ 3) Devon Levi: I know I’ll get pushback on this, but I am all in on Levi. This kid is special and has proven it all year, first as a junior and now in college. He’s yet to have a bad game and he has had many, many great, even perfect ones - 10 shutouts in 26 games. He is single-handedly making Northeastern relevant. His athleticism, tracking, technique and focus are all superb. The only thing stopping him from getting more hype is his size and the general NHL reluctance not to consider goalies under 6’2”. That may stop him from NHL success, but it sure hasn’t been an issue anywhere else. He’s a boom or bust who’s still got a few more doors to smash and is a few years away, but I’m not among the doubters, He’s got that “it” factor.

     

     

    3 hours ago, French Collection said:

    Good job!

    I agree with most of this, especially on Levi.

    I am really pulling for this guy. His athleticism, focus and demeanour are leading him to success at every level so far. I think he needs to turn pro next year and take on the next level. It sounds like he is driven to improve and his size can be overcome. I can’t get enough information on him and will watch him whenever I can. We need to be patient but so far he has  progressed rather quickly.

    I believe the Sabres have a solid group of prospects, maybe tops in the league. I can remain patient and I hope the owners do too.


     

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  9. Non Sabres Deadline Trades/Rumors

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    On 9/19/2019 at 8:21 PM, Doohickie said:

    One of the things said about RFK (or maybe he said it about himself) when he was hired was that he likes to put players in a position to succeed.  If this is true, RISTO WILL BE FINE.  He's a strong, albeit flawed, defenseman, with the right partner, the right system and the right usage i could see him excelling.

    That's the hope... Less minutes and paired with someone who has stronger defensive game with a coach who's scheme has a place for his strengths... With our defensive injuries were going to be finding out IMO, as I don't see us being in a hurry to trade him.

  11. Non Sabres Deadline Trades/Rumors

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    1 hour ago, Doohickie said:

    I think Risto is frustrated with being overused, frustrated with losing.  I think he could still be traded but it could depend on his usage in the preseason and how he responds to RFK's system, his personality, and whether he truly puts Risto in a position to succeed.

    Let's say for a moment Risto is no longer frustrated and getting excited about the new coach.  If we don't trade him, which RHD would be next on the trading block, and what do we get in return?

    Risto could be reborn under Krueger. A coach who may know how to use him properly and stabilize his metrics.

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  12. The Sabres Center Conundrum

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    1 minute ago, inkman said:

    I'd be shocked if he played more than 9 games this season with the Sabres. 

    I agree I think that's the plan. 

    2 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

    My argument is not necessarily we could not have improved our defense if we traded for a 2C but that we did improve our defense and that is a positive to look at after this summer. 

    Also gave us some chips to play with to negotiate a deal when it reveals itself

  13. The Sabres Center Conundrum

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    We've spent the last few years building up our pipeline, and its still a work in progress. We are not trading Risto unless we get a very very good return. We are not trading our prospect pool or draft picks for fill ins unless that deal heavily favors the Sabres IMO. 

     

    I believe we need to let the pipeline compete for the 2C position and the rest of the roster wait for the right deal to present itself. This team is ripe for improvement but no where near ripe for a deep playoff run, therefore why force a deal to make ourselves half relevant this year.

     

    I too believe coaching can bring the biggest difference from last year to this year. Is Ralph that guy, stay tuned.

  15. The Sabres Center Conundrum

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    5 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

    tHow do we currently feel about Mitts?

    Where do we stand on Cozens?

    Need to see them in action this preseason Mitts should be stronger and obviously more experienced this year. 

    Cozens IMO starts in Rochester and Gets his 9 games before the season ends.. Even if he shines in camp he is most likely not ready for an 82 game schedule

  17. Non Sabres Deadline Trades/Rumors

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    20 hours ago, jahnyc said:

    The situation with Risto feels a bit too similar to the situations with Kane and O'Reilly.  Sabres will be trading the player and we get our hopes up for a significant return.  Unfortunately, it did not happen with Kane or O'Reilly, and I doubt it will with Risto.  It just seems that when a team is openly shopping a player for an extended period and the player does not want to play for the team, the prospect of getting a decent return for the player is negatively impacted and diminishes the longer the situation continues. 

     

    big difference. O'Reilly had a $7.5 million roster bonus do that would of greatly affected dead cap space if we traded him afterwards.

     

    yes it was not fruitful, but Beane was determined to remake this team and it didn't include O'Reilly and a $7.5 mil roster bonus.... 

     

    I do not see an O'reilly situation for 2 reasons. Risto has a manageable cap hit, and is worth what he is being paid. So we can wait this one out. The 2nd We will run Beane out of town if he trades another higher end asset for peanuts. He can't afford to short arm this one

  18. Non Sabres Deadline Trades/Rumors

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    55 minutes ago, Tondas said:

    Not rich, but a good head start.  If he lives to 85, that $5 mil has to last him 55 years.  That's about $90k per year ($80k or so after taxes).  If he wants to work, he may have to go to college or a trade school which costs money.  Kids education, health care, weddings, etc. needs to be factored in.  SS will not be much if he doesn't keep working since he will only have 5-7 years of creditable work.  Now many can do it on $90k, but I don't think he'd be calling himself rich.

    $5 million you can easily invest have it earn income while you draw down on that and have it last 50 years easily... Heck My lifetime earnings to date $3 million and I'm over 50.. My wife retires next year and I will retire at 58 (7 years)  with less than a million and we will live well the rest of my days from there on with little issues

     

    Now it does come down to the your comfort level of quality of life, but I will be down sizing

     

    https://retireby40.org/can-retire-5-million-dollars/

     

    https://retireby40.org/early-retirement-withdrawal-strategy/

     

     

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