Two or less

Yeah i agree. And everybody knows all the assets the Sabres have so it makes it sound realistic. This time a year ago the Sabres were linked with Jason Robertson (via kevin weekes if i recall) and then during the season it was Timo Meier. Now it's Zegras. That said, one of these times it'll be true.

Definitely not Owen Power. One of Benson/Savoie/Kulich would be a start, first round pick, UPL and something else im guessing.

https://www.tvasports.ca/2023/09/20/trevor-zegras--les-sabres-dans-le-portrait Apparently this report by TVA Sports claims the Sabres checked in with the Ducks about Trevor Zegras.

They can't possibly keep 3 goalies again. I agree- Metsa is a interesting player. Captain of the NCAA champions. Really hope they get him signed.

This story is just weird.

yup, i agree.

I know this isn't what you were asking (i already put my input in) but in the hockey news fantasy guide magazine, they ask the panel for their sleeper pick for the NHL season and Ryan Kennedy selected Jiri Kulich. Everyone else said a player with NHL games under their belts like Byfield or Connor Brown.

The comparison Mike Weber once used on Sabres live for Kozak was a center version of Adam Mair. Kid is super strong, tough to play against, good forechecker, penalty killer, win important faceoffs, can handle himself, and can put up some offensive numbers 2 goals, 3 assists in 14 playoff games. Also, Kozak had a slow start last season because he was battling some injuries early on.

Very cool interview. Thanks for sharing. Was fun listening and getting that perspective. None of the local shows ever get that kind of view into the operations like this.

Tyson Kozak. He'll be in Buffalo at some point this season. Peca raved about him last season. Energy guy, plays with grit, can score, plays hard every shift, draws penalties, will be a very solid 4th liner. He'll get a look this season. He started last season banged up and but once he got going he was one of the more reliable players on the Amerks down the stretch. I was at prospects tournament on Friday night and he was outstanding again.

The interview they had with Tim Connolly about a week ago as well was excellent. Highly recommended.

My takeaway from today: Benson is fantastic. Really solid playmaker who threads difficult passes. Also super focused on his defensive game. Was always back in the d-zone…often back before the dman. Almost always broke up the play. Standouts to me: Novikov (just a bully on the puck with offensive instinct), Neuchev (skill for days), Kisakov (really good movement and finishing) Richard (big boy who can skate and shoot), Berndtsson (scored a few).

Ostland isn't here to play. He just came to get checked out by Sabres doctors and is hanging out to see the culture in Rochester and met teammates. Isn't even on the ice.

Good point. I didn't realize they were so thin at forward. Biro is out for the season btw. That would be interesting to see Nadeau get some playing time.

Not sure if you're talking about this season still or next, regardless i doubt Nadeau plays unless theres a bunch of injuries. And Östlund isn't here to play, forgot where i read it, probably Lance, they have Östlund here to check out the facilities, meet the team and coaches and sell him on the culture they have.

Core 5- Dahlin Power Thompson Cozens Tuch

I like the Mayfield idea. He's the type of player this team needs imo. A bruiser and plug on the PK.

Rousek never played there before.

Interesting but not exactly surprising. Every time somebody speaks about Rousek they always speak very highly of him, either Paul Hamilton, Lance, or most recently Duffer and Marty with Kris Baker on the Sabres live podcast. Rousek is a top contributor on the Amerks and showed flashes with his speed and hands in his short time with the Sabres. But, it's obvious he doesn't fit in a top-6 role. And from what these guys say, is he's viewed as a bottom line, energy, "bulldog" type player. Maybe he doesn't view himself as a fourth liner and grinder and views himself as a top-6 and a guy who gets plenty of PP time? I could see him not being happy with how the Sabres view him and go somewhere where he's much more comfortable playing hockey, even though, the glory and money is less.

Sorry

i'm in. nyr over mcdavid in the scf

They also do some cool season ticket holder events, such as paint the ice and Halloween skate. Pretty cool watching so many games at that arena and then skating on that ice, and a "state of the sabres" type event with Kevyn Adams.

This is all great and this will keep us excited all throughout summer waiting for next season but first time since they last made playoffs this team is going to have immense pressure heading into next season. Which is also exciting but some teams don’t always do well when expectations are risen.

Smaller then Jokiharju

The timing just sucks. Theres team in much worse shape then we are in that would love to have a goalie such UPL and give him opportunities to take control of their net. Like you said, there isn't a easy way to send UPL back to Rochester. Boston dealt with this problem as well after the emergence of Jeremy Swayman, they traded Dan Vladar to Calgary.