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Dahlin was on the list last February, different strain though, so he could get it again.

I watched about half of this game. He showed me nothing. I did not see anything outstanding from him at the 2 World Junior games either. His status is dropping in my opinion, I don’t think he’s a bust but perhaps his development has leveled off. Sean Day received exceptional status from the OHL at 15 and he is still in the minors. I think Wright will make it and be good but unless he picks his game up he will be challenged for 1st overall.

Levi with 41 votes while Power has 23. Middle of the pack. Looks like there is some ballot stuffing going on because some of the leaders are not top candidates in my opinion.

I think Dahlin is the best Sabre.

Yeah, even if they don’t get Nemec or Jiricek there are quite a few 1st rounders. This is the year to get a RHD in the first or even early second.

On a different note, I did not know Tuch was a PK guy. I thought he was good there last night. Bonus.

The team lacks talent. The GM is thinking long term and being patient. The coach is a good teacher for this stage of the rebuild. Lack of talent really affects depth because the next man up is a JAG. JAGs cannot score at the NHL level, especially when paired up with other JAGs. You still need to outscore the other team to win. They don’t have Hasek in net so the team probably needs 3-4 goals to win consistently. You can teach JAGs to play a trap, collapse to the net defensively and block shots but they will get caved in eventually because they can’t break out, lack hockey IQ, take penalties because of a lack of speed & mobility and being outmatched. When your goalies are JAGs it just compounds the problems. Next year, when Quinn, Krebs, JJP, Mule, Power are ready to help, there will be more talent available. A decent goalie added for 1-2 years will allow Levi and/or Portillo get ready on the farm. Signing a key role veteran or two will help development and depth.

Sabres should have taken the fish from her, lucky charm.

Sabres played tough, out hit by a wide margin but they were taking it. Great composure and no retaliation.

Nice play by Pysyk to control the puck, too bad he missed the open net. I would like to see Skinner get the hattie but don’t want his defensive game out there.

Baby steps boys. Close this out and enjoy the beer. Build on this.

Couple of times he has been mugged.

Nice 500th point.

Wow nice control.

I thought Jack Hughes didn’t belong in his rookie season, he was a little wimp. Wright is not as talented but physically more developed. I would give him 9 games and if he makes an impact he stays.

Butcher, I have a hard time watching him.

I’ve heard Dubnyk mentioned.

The fan vote only narrows it to the top ten.

Used for opening up steel drums.

You’re revealing your source?

Where is the Star Wars link?

I set up two accounts, voting for Levi and Power every day.

Guenther is 19th in WHL scoring while Quinn is near the top of the AHL.

Devan Dubnyk

I think Devan Dubnyk is sitting around, he played few games in the AHL. Last season’s numbers are not very good but he did play more than 500 games in the NHL.