Hank

The 6K we saw last year was never close to top ten in win percentage, not that I care about such things. What I do care about is of the last 63 shots he faced, only two got by him. One was a good deflection where the shot was wide right, the other was a deflection off of Joki. Most important though is 6K has won every game he's started. By any metric or eye test (well, almost any eye test), he's had a decent start to the season.

I think this is a big factor. There's no greater motivator than fear.

Prior to this year I would agree. Cozens has been not as good this year. I see what you did there. Nice! 😃

Would either of the alphabet boys care to expound on why they vomited my take? Is it that you want Mitts locked up longer than five years? Naive enough to think we can get him for under 6.5? Too ignorant to acknowledge he's been our best forward this year? What is it? Enlighten me.

Add the lettuce after it's toasted. Why would you want wilted lettuce? That makes as much sense as waiving 6K.

Well said. I agree his his ceiling is a 1B, that's what I'm hoping for. So far he's exceeding expectations.

For those who care about such things, 6K is now 23rd out of 69 in goals saved above expected per 60. 6K has a save % of .926, 10th in the league. I'm glad Adams wasn't stupid enough to lose him on waivers like so many wanted.

I think it depends on how Levi is feeling. Next two games are back to back, I'd think 6K gets one and Levi gets the other. Levi likely gets to choose which one he wants.

You're right, 6K was pretty good tonight. Glad we weren't stupid enough to waive him.

Yeah. I don't know why some posters can't mention Biro without bringing up Pegula, like there's some kind of nepotism here. The kid played well and earned his spot.

6K was pretty good.

6K played better today than in his shutout against the Avs. Two goals on 40 shots, both goals on deflections, one off his own player. Joki did make up for it by saving a goal. 6K now has three wins on three starts this year.

Just like with 6K, I've always liked Mitts. I think he's in the future plans. I don't see him getting under 6.5M. I wouldn't want to sign him for longer than five years.

How'd he do tonight?

Oh. Sorry about that, my bad.

Personal preference is all. Most prefer UPL, and that's fine. Regardless of which nickname we use, we all know who we're talking about. Some seem to be agitated by it, but that seems like a silly thing to get worked up about, at least to me, YMMV of course.

Fun fact: the Bandits, Sabres & Bills play consecutive home games Dec 29th, 30th and 31st for those that are going home for the holidays.

Looking forward to watching 6K solidify his role as starting goalie, he's looked good!

The niners beat teams up physically, and those teams almost always lose the following week. The Bills have an extra three days of rest/preparation, I think they win comfortably.

Guys, please keep it clean so the mods don't lock this thread again.

Well said.

I think all four UFAs you mentioned are gone next year, and all four kids are on the team. It's not what I want, but I think it's what happens.

I don't think Kozak ever wears a Sabres uniform in regular season games.

I think this is the plan, and I like the concept of rolling four balanced lines that can score.

I won't debate positioning or glove hand, but to my eye he did much better not giving up rebounds against Colorado than he did last year.