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Miller better get healthy and stay that way for the trade deadline.

He’s not the saviour but we all want to see if he can continue where he left off last season. He can be an important weapon going forward. I cannot recall anything he has done this year, it’s been such a brutal start for him.

I happen to be home alone (dog) in front of a warm fire while it is -25C outside. Perfect timing for this show. Bob’s list is generated by intel he gets from NHL scouts so it is not his opinion.

Quinn is in, imho.

Quinn as a trigger man who can pass will be dangerous. I just don’t think that will get much of a look until later. VO, with his shot back, on the opposite half wall, will make teams have to cover 2 shooters. Tuch or Tage can be net front while Casey or Krebs plays the bumper and rotates to the point. Dahlin has full range to rove high to low.

Stay healthy and show us what you’ve got Casey.

Marcus can play middle six. Miss him.

Leafs get smoked by the Rangers 6-3 after they led 3-1. Sportsnet was helping plan the Cup parade after a fast start.

Yeah, Schneider is a good prospect. Another one is Calen Addison of the Wild. He has done well in the AHL and got a taste of the show. I don’t know much about him, not a big guy. You never know what can be had to take on a bad contract.

Can’t wait until the Buffaslug becomes cool again. I liked the goat heads but I am happy for the return of the traditional B&G.

He has been the projected stud for the ‘22 draft for about 3 years now. He is just not generational. Some scouts say his ceiling is Bergeron, which is a great 1C. He has tailed off lately and the gap has closed from the other prospects.

Friedman talked about weaponizing cap space at the trade deadline for a few teams that have it. He called it Kingmaking. The problem with the Sabres getting good players at the deadline is that the playoff teams are adding so there is a premium on talent. I think they could add some near ready prospects for taking on a salary or two. Josh Bloom is one draft pick from ‘21 that is breaking out and having a solid season in the OHL. He plays some C as well.

Break the pattern! Maybe KA is a shrewd GM and builds a solid team that competes for a long time and he has a Darcy like career in Buffalo.

Levi is doing this in his first NCAA season. He was there last year but did not play. Interesting comparison to Jimmy Howard’s season. Howard is 6’1” and had a pretty good career. My hope is for Levi to become the Sabres franchise goalie but a solid backup would be nice too. It is hard to project ceilings and floors with young goalies. I think the Sabres need to sign him at the end of the year. He is ready for a challenge.

The NHL season is close to the halfway point. Standings can change but I believe the Sabres will pick in the 4-8 range with a shot at #1. The Vegas pick sits around 20 but they have played more games than some teams chasing them. They might get an Eichel bump and how deep of a playoff run affects draft position. The Florida pick sits at 30 and they are a good team. Playoffs will determine where this pick ends up. I hate being in this position again but I am a realist. Development of the youth and a great draft will be another step in the right direction. I long for the season (next year?) where the JAGs are the 13th forward and the 8th Dman. We are getting close.

Not as pissy as Torts to Larry Brooks.

That would be great.

Samuelson was the third star on the TSN feed. Solid game, not flashy but efficient.

Sam Pollock was GM there for most of the 70’s run.

With Hinestroza out this would have been a great time to bring up Quinn. He played for the 67’s and lives within driving distance of Ottawa. Go Sabres. Entertain me.

Dahlin will shine tonight, getting at least two points in a victory. I wish Mule was in this one to check Bertuzzi, that guy always seems to be buzzing around against the Sabres.

Maybe Karmanos is being pursued by other clubs, hence the promotion. At least this would keep the continuity of KA’s plan. They need to give this more time.

Too bad on Krebs, he had a good game before Covid struck.

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.