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If there is a deal with Calgary, can you please get Coleman as a gritty vet that has playoff experience? Oh, he also has a Cup ring.

Imagine the bump Wenatchee gets with Savoie and probably Benson going back. I think these two will be driven to make themselves better and drag that team deep into the playoffs.

There must be someone nearing a return from IR. Biro? Benson? I guess the one game was a quick view thank you because the plan was to send him back regardless. Benson has a few more (3) games before a decision is made on him. I expect him to go back too. Kulich and Rosen may get auditions soon.

Irrelevant as you say. I like their chances better with him in the lineup. #cobra

He is bringing me some Peter Forsberg vibes. The lighter version, of course. Forsberg was a beast to get the puck from and was primarily a playmaker.

These guys were the go-to PKers last year, probably reflective of last season’s lousy PK. It would be great to see Krebs, Rousek or Jost be able to target PK skills as an avenue to ice time and trust. It’s good to have 4th liners who are good at PK because I would rather have them block shots than TNT, Tuch and Dahlin. Quinn’s return can help the PK, he has shown some ability in the past. He has the IQ to make good reads and the stick skills to kill the play.

Daily Faceoff confirms Jarry gets the start vs Buffalo. https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/starting-goalies

The Sabres have improved in scouting since KA took over. I think Östlund has NHL potential and that Strbak was a nice 2nd rounder too. The one issue I have with recent drafts was Leinonen. He may develop into a good goalie but he shouldn’t have been taken that early.

I would send him down for another stint to get top minutes. Next injury on D, he comes back and stays in a rotation while Bryson is waived. Bryson’s salary will probably deter other teams from grabbing him, so he goes to Rochester. Bryson, Stillman and Clague come up to Buffalo as needed. Bryson’s buddies will have first hand experience that RyJo is better.

While Quinn has been unable to work on his skating and legs much, I would think his upper body work has added some muscle. He will probably take thousands of shots once he is strong enough for that. His high IQ game will be a noticeable asset upon his healthy return. I don’t want him rushed back, this is a major injury and the team is improving on their early season results.

I just watched DG’s post game interview, he made a point of patting Rousek on the back for his attention to detail. This is a guy who could become a 4W to spell KO once in a while.

If Krebs can’t be a solid 4C then KA needs to find an angry Larry. I think Krebs has this in him but he needs to buy in and work hard to nail down that role.

Pens have won three in a row but sit 14th in the conference. Keep them there. They are coming off a western trip. The Sabres play well on the road but it is a back to back situation. Tuch and Mule would be a talent and fresh legs injection. I didn’t watch last night but it sounds like Krebs could use a game in the press box to kick him in the butt. 99% chance of UPL starting. Savoie could get more time and space vs these guys. Let’s go Buffalo!

Interesting observations. Vegas rolling 4 lines and 3 pairs keeps everyone engaged, and healthier. Not everyone has that depth though. 2 superstars getting most of the playing time is more of an NBA model than the NHL.

I was unable to watch the game so I can’t comment on his play. R.Johnson was eased in for 8 minutes in his first game. DG may increase Savoie’s ice time vs different opponents and when he has better linemates.

Plays with pace and is mainly skating north south Good on him to build on his WC MVP. Can’t wait to see him reunite with Quinn.

All of this typing will be wasted if he retires after 10 games because of his hip?

I think he gets benched after -4.

I would think that Holland wouldn’t want to be starting a rebuild so it is either a re-tool or he is gone.

Yeah, I don’t think he would be upset like he was about going to Edmonton at the draft.

Lost his love of hockey in under 30 games.

Get the home ice gorilla off of their backs.

Backstrom passed his physical, just couldn’t perform at his previous level.

Eberle getting his leg cut in practice is an example of bad luck injuries. Sounds like he is only day to day, could have been a lot worse.

He will help sell more jerseys than VO. I don’t trust his health after watching Backstrom struggle. Jovanovski and Kesler were never the same either.