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Looking forward to seeing Greenway, McLeod, and Zucker. At this point the biggest unknown is which of Zucker or Benson goes to 2LW and the other goes to the third line. Benson looked good last night and his highlights were stick checking, positioning, and tenacity. All quality traits of a defensive forward but help create O-zone time. I know pretty much nothing of Zucker and would like to see a game with him at 2LW to compare. Same with Benson on the third line. Maybe one where the two each play half the game at each position.

So does Ruff continue to put mostly starters in preseason games?

I too do not like Byram and Power together. Muel better step up and stay healthy.

Who knows

That poster needs to chill. We just beat a team of mostly never make it to the NHL.

Line 1: Tuch seemed like a non factor. TT and Peterka played well. Peterka has a sniper’s shot and good offensive awareness. TT has creativity and vision and a rocket. Line 2: Quinn was ok. Cozens scored but seems to not embrace a particular style of play. Maybe hasn’t figured out what type of player he is yet. Benson showed he has awareness and stick checking above his experience. He’s more composed and seems to process what is happening better. Line 3: Krebs was unnoticeable. Rousek and Kulich are not NHL players yet. Line 4: Physical, showed offensive capability. Malenstyn and Lafferty can play middle six if injuries require.

Gilbert will not be in the lineup unless there are injuries. Dahlin Byram Power Muel Joker Clifton Johnson

Good game. Malenstyn, Kubel, and Lafferty are the Sabre version of the Jims from Shoresy. Absolutely love that line.

I caved and got Fubo so I started from the beginning. I’ll give my much anticipated analysis after the game.

Add Biron to that too. Can’t stand voice.

You’d think after a decade and a half of pissing off their fan base they would find a way to make this available without all different kinds of subscriptions.

First preseason game and jumping through hoops to watch. They're playing a lot starters and didn’t think to make it available on their site. This organization and league is dog 💩.

I didn’t even know he was still in the league.

Top 15 center at doing what? A center, like every position, does a number of things on the ice. Then you have stats such as production and abilities such as speed, puck protection, so on. Then you have to identify a time period of evaluation.

I picked the second choice but now I think it will be the third. Definitely talented but a lot of missed games due to injury. He may need a healthy season to finish getting acclimated to the schedule. I see him lighting it up the first half of the season or a little more and cooling off the last quarter.

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Might as well. Kulich on the team can’t be any worse than the rosters from the previous 13 years.

I totally understand on Benson. If he can show improved finish during camp then I’m all about him on the second line. I never paid much attention to Zucker so I don’t know how well he’d do on the third line.

I have to go with Greenway McLeod Benson. Some speed, size, skill, and tenacity. I don’t see how those three would not compliment each other.

“Josh Allen experience.” 😂

The thread title seems overly aggressive 😆

I don’t recall when so many people, across so many platforms, and so many sports felt a loss.

This is rough.

I didn’t read the 2025 and thought it said 2024. My vote is tainted.

I don’t dream about the Sabres but I do think about line combinations as I go to sleep. It’s relaxing.