7+6=13

I think he plays passive, defensively, because he's not naturally aggressive and 22. IMHO, he shows much more confidence skating with the puck and offensively. My guess is he'll be worth the wait. I think turning 23, growing more into that big frame, maybe even getting married, a player can learn to take less crap. I don't think we're talking about someone that's terrible, we're talking about someone we hope realizes his potential.

I like this but I have a different lineup I like too Benson - Thompson - Tuch Zucker - Norris - Quinn Greenway - McLeod - Doan Krebs - Kulich - Danforth (Malenstyn)

No Cozens was better than Cozens. Norris and no Cozens is much better than Cozens. Kesselring and Timmins are at minimum an improvement defensively and are definitely more physical than who departed. Doan is an addition with traits that help teams. Power is one year closer to the age, some of us that are optimistic, feeling like he needed time to reach his potential.

Well I largely agree, however all soup bases shouldn't be blamed.

Many of the Sabres players really like soup.

I'm hearing it may or may not rain. It probably will.

I'm not sure but now I've got chapped lips.

From childhood - Boston Current - Toronto Really dislike - Vegas

I'd say the 2018 off season when O'Reilly said the team I love destroyed his love for Hockey. I remember it just being awful to hear that. The trading Eichel off season. The historic losing streak 20-21. Losing streak last year sucked. Not improving on the '23 91 pts. Definitely not now. I don't think we suck.

Not trying to aggravate anyone but this isn't a low point for me. Some player changes have been made and it's before the new season. I'm typically interested in seeing how the new guys look and have missed hockey. That losing skid last year was a terrible point, but I'm certainly up from that. I understand the sentiment of the post(s) and that it's in totality most are feeling this way. I think hope is one of the worst things a fan can be robbed of. I

We can really use the player described below to show up. This is from a quick A.I. search. Key strengths include his exceptional and accurate shot, high-end stickhandling and puck protection, playmaking ability with deft passing, and high compete level with strong defensive commitment. He is a versatile, speedy winger who can drive play, get into high-danger areas, and has shown potential to be a significant two-way threat for the Buffalo Sabres, though he still needs to improve his strength to be consistently effective at the highest level. Offensive Strengths Skilled Shot: Possesses an unbelievable and accurate shot with a quick release, allowing him to score in various ways and from different positions. Playmaking and Vision: He has excellent vision and poise, making quick, intelligent passes to open teammates and showing a knack for setting up linemates. Stickhandling and Puck Control: Strong stickhandling and ability to protect the puck allow him to maneuver through traffic, deke defenders, and create opportunities in tight spaces. Speed and Skating: His speed, strong edges, and quick change of direction help him gain separation from defenders and drive to the net effectively.

His potential is really interesting. I'm not sure he ever becomes a 70-80 point player but I think he's one of those players just below the known names that are extremely hard to find. My guess is he'll be one of those players that's so responsible, you need them to win.

I'd put him at 2C and Tage back to 1C. I like the minutes at 2C better for him with his injury history. I think he's one of the more important players for us in terms of needing him to fill a void.

I agree this is just about where I'd have him projected. If we take the last 17 games and his 5 assists that would average out to be approximately a 14% increase in production on his two year average. If we would project a 15-20% increase in production from that small sample, that puts him in the 12-14/25-26, 39-41 point range.

This young man just plays the game right. The best way I know how to support that statement is to take a dig at myself. I know so little about hockey "fundamentals" or how to look at the off puck things or another words, seeing with my eyes that a player has high hockey IQ. Even I see it with Benson. I believe it's unlikely at this point that he doesn't become good. It would have to be injury driven, IMO, or something like that. When he gets more grow man strength, I think he's got a shot at being very good.

I agree with this assessment. I don't really blame UPL, because I just don't think he's the type of talent that can year over year face a lot of high danger shots. Our team defense has sucked and we do easily allow the type of players that want to, get great position in front of the net. I think we have an opportunity to be better defensively because I like the additions. I really dislike our coaching and think they're the largest problem. UPL can also be a little better if the defense is. I just think that's the thing with him.

I think I may have been thrown off by you using the word spectrum. I think we agree there's little doubt we should be more physical and harder to push around. The question mark, for me is, will they fill out the other definitions of being tougher. Will they play for each other, stand up for each other, protect a lead, go to the net, etc. I think they will and if they do, will more than make up for Pererka's goals.

I don't think it's so much overused, it just has multiple applications and forms. I'm not sure I fully understand your couplings. I think we've improved the overall toughness of the team player for player, yes. It will be up to them to translate it into the other definitions. There's plenty to complain about but not making changes can't be one of them.

I think we were a tougher team last year than the previous year. I expect to be even tougher this year (I'm not going to say those words, because I know they're nauseating). I feel like it's been quite some time since goals have been a huge issue. I believe we're 19th in goals over the last 5 years and 14th over the last 10. I believe we've been soft for a much longer time. I anticipate a team with more heart and grit and I think we're undervaluing the effects and importance of it. We've discussed being soft a lot but we're not talking a ton about that we're likely not now.

IMO, I would have liked one more center added and have Kulich moved to 4th line center. Since we haven't I would not want Kulich as the top line center. I'd make the below adjustments before I let that happen. Benson Thompson Tuch Zucker Norris Quinn Greenway McLeod Doan Krebs Kulich Danforth

Unconventional and not going to happen, but I'd like to see the below offense be given a shot at working. I'd like to find a combo that puts Power on the 3rd pairing until he earns moving up but I don't like he and Samuelsson as left shots together. Benson Thompson Tuch Quinn Norris Zucker Greenway McLeod Doan Danforth Kulich Krebs Dahlin Kesselring Byram Timmins Samuelsson Power Luukkonen Lyon Spares: Malenstyn, Jones

Irving

In laws have a cabin at Snyder's Beach. Me and my friend are visiting Buffalo from Charlotte. Nothing like summer family time in Buffalo. We miss home for sure.

No. Me, my wife and two boys live in Charlotte but we're visiting Buffalo. Having a great time. Her Dad has a spot on Snyder Beach and spent all day yesterday there for his 70th. My parents and siblings are in Cheektowaga and Alden, so spent today with them.

You misunderstood. We experienced not having Cozens. I see what you're doing and I'd repeat me too. That's how wrong you were.