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ROR is a complete no go for me. Not that I dislike him as a player or a person, but his history just wouldn’t work. He has never been a guy who just settles in for the best of the team. There’s a reason he keeps being passed around. Plus, he previously lost his love for hockey in Buffalo and I’m not sure we know the whole story behind his inability to change the Sabres culture for the better.

Yeah, when I think about great goalies, their skating ability is always on the top of my mind. They need to be ripped too, just like the Dominator. /s He a competitor. Sabres would literally have to kidnap him to prevent him from competing.

I can’t see them hiring Ventura as a GM. He’s a numbers guy. I can’t see him overseeing all of the hockey operations a GM is responsible for. GMing isn’t just about figuring out who to draft or who to trade for.

Has to grow into role as 4th line center or become trade bait. Not saying he won’t develop as a very skilled player or saying we should give up on him, but there’s just too much talent in front of him.

He did. But, now it’s time for him to go form his own line. Be his own man and see if he can be the centerpiece of a line that wasn’t already a top NHL scoring line.

Yeah, if a goalie loses a puck in the scrum, I don’t want a bunch of dudes to start making kicking motions to get that puck into the net. It’s hockey, not soccer. Remember Malarchuk.

This kick in was more clear than Fasching‘s. There should be penalties for refs. Suspension without pay for egregious calls.

I don’t think Brisson has the power (no pun) or will to steer a client away from the Sabres if he loves the team. A guy on the fence though, I don’t know.

Might Win? Mandatory Wateringhole

Didn’t realize Brisson was back in play here. I would think he would be professional enough to leave out any personal opinions in this. Does anyone know if Brisson represents any current Sabres?

People generally don’t understand the time value of money. I guess there’s a reason financial literacy isn’t taught in high school. So the haves can continue to take money from the have nots.

This is Johnson watch high alert.

He’s definitely being showcased. They are eliminated now, need to show the goods that are on sale.

Levi was different. We were asking him to leave college early. We were essentially asking him to become a college dropout. Johnson is a Senior. He has no choice, no matter what he won’t be playing college hockey next year.

But isn’t this said every year? Especially last year when we plucked Kulich, who will be playing NHL games next year, at the 28th pick. Either way, if the Sabres like the value of who’s available I’m good with letting them pick. If they don’t like what they are seeing, then dump it.

Joki is 6’0”, 200 lbs. Johnson is 6’1” at 190 lbs. both are 23 and 22, respectively. There’s no way either will grow in height, but weight could easily be improved. He’s taller than Joki and could easily gain more muscle than Joki.

lazy. I’m gonna go with the actual team’s website. 6’1”, 190 lbs. https://gophersports.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster

Or Bill Armstrong didn’t realize Adams has been a GM longer than him because he’s an idiot.

Levi is the starter. But I would want to bring in a selfless vet who would mentor him during ups and downs and play about 1/3 of games. I don’t think UPL or Comrie fit this description. I would want a 5-8 year younger Anderson. A guy who is a great teacher and who would be invested in Levi’s future.

I agree with this. The key is we don’t need to pull the trigger until we are on the board. If the guy we’re targeting to improve our defensive within 1-2 is gone, then we flip that pick for a guy that will be.

The problem is this is supposedly a deep draft. There’s going to be some decent defensive UFAs available we could get without surrendering the pick. If there’s some non-UFA KA wants, then I’m all for giving up the 2024 1st rounder.

He’d be a free agent this summer.

So, basically Freshman 15 and Sophomore 15 too. My guess is he’ll be tickling 200 by end of the summer.

The crazy part here is that Levi is just scratching the surface. He’s gonna get a LOT better than what we’re seeing now.

Johnson will be playing NHL games either in 23-24 or 24-25. He may not be good, but he’ll likely be playing. Why would we give this up for the 63rd pick in 2024 has close to a 0% of playing in a Sabres game in 24-25. Why would you think any otherwise?