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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.

Gustavsson probably in net as Fleury started last night. 4.89 GAA and .871 SV% so far this year. I don’t want to be overconfident but….. Let’s go Buffalo!

Every kid that has ever put on a pair of skates wants to play for the Leafs. LOL.

I still want to see KO take some games off once the lineup is healthy. It’s frustrating to watch him with the puck, especially on the PP.

Put a stick in his paws and feed him a one timer.

I think Kane should get more than Reaves but a three year term is crazy to me, considering his age and surgery. It sucks for the rest of the league if Toronto’s cap geniuses set the market.

Sabres are getting the Wild on the second night of a back to back. They need to skate hard and attack.