Crusader1969

As of August 4th days until puck drop

As of august 3

Here is one for the ladies to appreciate https://instagram.com/stories/poltap1311/3160724177537823462?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Interview of my man Poltapov. I still believe he is going to play an important role for the Sabres in a couple of years … PROKHOR POLTAPOV: I'M PREPARING FOR THE SEASON LIKE NEVER BEFORE The striker of the CSKA club Prokhor Poltapov told about how he conducts pre-season training with Zvezda. — From the first days of the preseason, it caught my eye that you gained muscle mass, returned from vacation in very good shape. Are you working on it? Do you want to add to the power, in the power struggle next season? — It seems to me that this is more the growth of the body, for the second year I have been playing with men and have already "beaten" with them, I have matured a little. Plus, it really won't hurt in a power struggle. — Everyone appreciated the video from the training camp, where you do great jumping exercises. Are you doing just as well with the other? Or are there any unloved ones? — I think everyone's least favorite exercises at the training camp are running. But there's no way without it, it's pre-season training, you're laying the foundation for the whole season. I hope I'm doing well with all the exercises. — Although your vacation started only in May, there was a tough playoff, it seems that you have plenty of energy. How did you manage to recharge so quickly? — I think it still something childish plays in me (laughs). When the season ends, I immediately start to miss all the working staff. In addition, we finished the season on a good note, so I want to prepare well so that next year will end just as positively. — Last year you reached a new level, but next year your rivals will be watching you more closely. Ready for this? And to the fact that the demand will be higher from you now? — Of course, I'm ready. I would like the demand to be higher, and that the rivals, going out on the ice, concentrate more, remembering something of the past. That's why I'm preparing for the season like never before.

Something’s gotta give at some point think the “ask” for a goalie is too high still. Trading Jokiharju RHD as part of a package that lands Hanifan LHD just makes too much sense

I keep coming back to the Sabres aquiring Pesce Could Oloffson and Jokiharju be enough?

yes, I forgot the Pekar inclusion...that being said, he is writing one for every team so he's not going to be as accurate as we are (or should be)

2023-24 Prospect Pool Overview: Buffalo Sabres - The Hockey News https://thehockeynews.com/news/2023-24-prospect-pool-overview-buffalo-sabres i only have 1 small quibble in that Novikov isn't listed. I think he is right there with Johnson as the top D prospect in the system.

From the Athletic Brett Pesce trade destinations: 5 teams that could (or should) be interested Dallas Buffalo "The Sabres already addressed the right side of their blue line this summer by signing Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson. So at this point, Pesce is less of a need and more of a luxury. That doesn’t take them out of the mix, entirely, though. If management wants to keep both Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power on their natural side and take their blue line up a notch further, someone like Pesce could be an ideal top-four righty. He and Clifton could balance out the Dahlin and Power pairings, or he could take on a total shutdown role with Mattias Samuelsson against top competition to free up their two stars. Pesce would be a plus on their penalty kill, as well. The remaining RHD (Johnson, Henri Jokiharju and Ilya Lyubushkin) could rotate in and provide some injury support this upcoming year. And there’s room for a long-term future with Pesce, especially with Johnson and Lyubushkin becoming UFAs next summer." Toronto Nashville Edmonton

Am I alone in that I don’t think the Sabres change up from the Samuelsson and Dahlin pairing.? I see Hanifan being pair 3 with Johnson and or Lyubushkin. However playing more than a typical bottom pair. IF the Sabres happen to land him

The Sabres have had a great prospect Pool for a long time but the Sabres lineup had lots of holes in it...so we needed to wait for those prospects to develop and fill the holes Hear are the some of the stiffs the sabres have had on their opening night rosters for the Sabres since the Tank 15/16 David Legwand, Jamie McGinn, Josh Gorges, Cody Franson, Mike Weber, Carlo Colaiacovo , Chad Johnson,Risto (lost to Ottawa 3-1) 16/17 Hudson Fashing, Nicolas Deslauriers, Matt Moulson, Casey Nelson, Derek Grant, Josh Gorges, Risto (lost 4-1 to Mtl) 17/18 Jordan Nolan, Jocab Josefon, Seth Griffith, Benoit Pouliot, Victo Antipin, Matt Tennyson, Nathan Beaulieu, Risto (lost to MTL 3-2 in Shoot out) 18/19 Vladimir Sobotka, Conor Sheary, Casey Nelson, Patrik Bergland, Nathan Beaulieu, Carter Hutton, Marco Scandella, Risto (lost 4-0 to Boston) 19/20 Conor Sheary, Jimmy Vesey, Colin Miller, Marcus Johansson, Vladimir Sobotka, Risto, Carter Hutton (Won 3-1 vs Pitt) 20/21 Riley Cheahan, Curtis Lazar, Tobias Rieder, Cody Eakin, Erik Stal, Colin Miller, Risto , Carter Hutton (Lost 6-4) 21/22 Drake Caggiula, Andres Bjork, Cody Eakin, Vinnie Hinostroza, Jacob Bryson, Hobert Hagg, Mark Pysyk, Colin Miller ( Won 5-1 vs Mtl) 22/23 Jacob Bryson What player above would be on the Sabres 2022/23 Opening night roster? I doubt any would So now for the 1st time we have both a loaded opening night roster and a Prospect Pool Be Happy!

Let’s not forget that most media in Toronto laughed at the Sabres when they signed Tage.

Anyone thinking the Sabres should have taken a flyer on Zadina?

No way Hellebuyck signs a 2 year extension. He is looking for a long term deal as he is at the back end of his prime years.

thank you! I’m pleasantly surprised to see the Poltapov love. credit to you for digging deeper than just looking at his KHL stats

Hopefully Bryson drops below a couple of the AHL guys after a couple of months of the season …again if he is still around

Maybe wait till sept before you give out grades

Benson and Savoie are going to cause so many turnovers. Dog on a bone mentality and boy are explosive skaters gonna be exciting !

Without going through the thread … just preading the last few. My brain is having trouble trouble how it is possible the Benson topic has diverted to a conversation about Wegmans. 1) was he spotted at a Wegmans? 2) his baby face makes him more likely to work at Wegmans than be a top NHL prospect honestly can’t think of anything else

My thought is at age 31 or 32. He will be looking for long term.

are the Sabres Cup Contenders in 23/24 in any of the following scenarios? a) Trade for Hellebuyck b) Trade for Gibson c) Trade for Hart d) Roll with Levi and UPL Assuming the cost for any doesn't include a roster player outside of Joker or Olofsson

have to say im surprised you didnt say you would trade any of them.

you bring up a great point. Im sure they would prefer a better dman than Stillman on the 3rd pair. What handyness is Hanifan? hmmmm

even if they were part of a trade package that netted Hanifan or Pesce?

I guess they could just waive Comrie and Bryson and have 8 Dmen, 13 forwards and 2 Goalies I thinking (maybe hoping) that Olofsson and Joker are traded, along with a B level prospect and some draft picks, before camp opens in Sept.