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2-2-2 Formation Two forwards Two Defensemen Two Goalies

I think it’s an attempt at an insurance policy for both UPL and Levi. UPL cannot stay healthy and Levi and Ellis are unproven

Gotta have an Ellis in the organization at all times

2 years for McDavid per Ryan Rishaug

The biggest thing that gives me pause is the fact that Mrtka played in a men’s league last year that is considered inferior to the AHL and struggled to the point where he was loaned to the WHL. Let him dominate the WHL for a year as an 18 year old and see what happens. I like the idea of him being coached by a Leone but that is outweighed by my worry about the rest of the organization. Given the fact they the front office and coaching staff are on the last season of their contracts will decisions they make be what’s best for Mrtka or what’s best for their careers.

The toughest game he had was on Wednesday against Pittsburgh’s AHL Squad. He was paired with Bryson, who should be in the AHL, and it was a disaster. An 18yo defenseman, who does not have the pedigree of a Dahlin or Makar, should probably return to his previous team. He is going to be a good one, but let him develop properly My ideal path for him is WHL-play in the WJCs, then report to the Amerks if they are still playing at the end of his year. 2026-27 Season Amerks and WJCs 2027-28 Amerks and the first call up to the Sabres.

He is a June Birthday and just turned 18 and has played total of 43 games in North America. The primary reason he come over to Seattle was his lack of playing time in the Czech League. I agree with @dudacek about Leone.

No he was a European Transfer to the Seattle so the NHL CHL Rules do not apply to him

The best part is he can still go to Seattle in the WHL if needed. He needs top pairing minutes, be on the power play and/or the penalty kill where ever he plays this season Give him a few weeks in Rochester but if he is going to be a 3rd pairing D for the Amerks, Seattle is a better place for him

Per Sabres PR

Metsa called up for the game tonight

Per Lindy Ruff

To answer a question from upthread, yes Brian Duff has tattoos on his knuckles. They are names which could be his children

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DAHLIN

I think there was a very short list of approved candidates that the owner would agree to pay Wilford not to work

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His potential replacement said no.

NORRIS x 2

It’s an evergreen post

I really have seen more than enough of Jacob Bryson