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Eliotte Friedman mentioned it’s tradition that the GM and HC each get to pick an Assistant Coach and they come to an agreement on the remaining ones. Granato was Botterill’s Pick. Steve Smith was Krueger’s. I do wonder if Adams did protect Granato from the purge and RK though. Congratulations to Both of You, that’s an accomplishment

Cap dumps for assets is a possibility as well

If He doesn’t sign and is not traded, the Sabres would get a compensatory pick in the 2024 NHL Draft in this case it would be the 63rd Overall Pick.

Adams mentioned Johnson likes the returning team at Minnesota and the playing time He will get. That’s interesting because He would be a Top Pairing D in Rochester playing in all situations.

Will He be available at 32?

Varlamov is most likely going to be on move from as a cap causality, but by all accounts likes the NYC Area. As You mentioned He probably doesn’t waive for Buffalo, but in the unlikely event Lou wants to make a deal in the division, New Jersey comes to mind. Hellebuyck is the interesting one. Winnipeg just nuked their entire coaching staff and Mark Schieffle Is making overtures they He might want out. There also has been speculation that if Dubois doesn’t want to sign a long term deal He maybe on the move and Hellebuyck will want out a well. The Jets appear to be inching down the road to a rebuild and getting a Top 5 Draft Pick in 2023 would set them up nicely on that path. Moving Hellebuyck with two years left for assets might be the play. The Cost to the Sabres would be interesting. The ask from Chevy would probably be 9 or 16 and either Portillo or Levi. The question becomes is a bird in hand better than two in the bush?

You are correct

Samuelsson isn't practicing and could be heard telling Mike Weber His Injury stiffened up after the back to back.

After the U-18s, it looks like they should get some good talent. The Sabres have Four Picks in the Top 41, while Arizona leads the way with Five In the Top 40.

Yes, with Samuelsson’s Injury there was questions if He was going to play. Samuelsson even mentioned He is unsure if He will play on Wednesday

His Fancy Stats are amongst the best in the draft this year, that’s where the hype is coming from

Official

Nazar probably doesn’t last until 9

Olofsson is not playing because of His Contract Status

Krebs and Samuelsson both confirmed they are playing for the Amerks In the Playoffs

Another factor that cannot be overlooked is that Fleury had His Best Seasons under Mike Bales and has a good relationship with Him. And Tuch mentioning how MAF was a mentor to Him in Vegas did not go unnoticed as well

Only two. They changed the rules starting last year

He reminds Me of this guy

https://smahtscouting.com/2022/03/02/scouting-report-cutter-gauthier/