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11 pages on Benson. TNT and Skinner are not in the lineup tonight but the other 3 lines are. DG may try him with different linemates to see how he adapts. Perhaps there will be a rotation on the fourth line of the potential 13th guy.

Can they dress 13 F and 7 D? Maybe in preseason?

You are right about them not being far apart. Cozens is a better goal scorer but Mitts is a better passer. Cozens is a better skater but Mitts is becoming a beast along the boards. They were drafted in similar ranges. Mitts has better wingers and that line can hem in another team with their size and board work. I see Cozens line as a more dangerous rushing unit. DG might be more strategic this year in deploying his three scoring lines for matchups and allocate ice time to the hot hands. This balance will create internal competition for ice time too.

With Tokarski and Cooley in Rochester there is no need to keep three goalies in Buffalo. I think it is time to move on from UPL or Comrie.

You never know, that is as likely as some other scenarios.

Savoie is not practicing yet, I guess they are being extra cautious with that shoulder. I was hoping he could get in a game or two to see what he can do with the big boys.

DG constantly talks about how players compete, which isn’t VO’s game. My eye tells me he wins about 10% of 50/50 pucks. That’s my problem with him, he doesn’t work as hard as most, without the puck.

Enjoy! My last few vehicles have been used, if money wasn’t an issue I would like a brand new Toyota Tundra. Love my truck and still going strong after 10 years and 160,000 miles.

I like the idea of Mule and Joker, Joker might become more of a puck mover, which was a part of his game before playing with Dahlin and Power. My only concern is EJ running out of gas. He would be a good mentor for Power and the defensive conscience on that pairing.

Thanks for this, confirms my eye test and why VO is my whipping boy for the forwards. Bryson probably has similar numbers for the D. Love Quinn, he will help for the playoff push.

Rasmus Asplund has been put on waivers by Florida as per TSN.

This would mean more of a balance of lines, 3 that are a scoring threat. TNT, Skinner and Tuch are great together but I am curious to see breakouts and zone entries with Tuch and a left handed C (Mitts). Tuch being on Mitts’ strong side should mean some nice setups for Tuch’s speed and shot. I have no clue on fancy stats for this stuff but I have always liked the most skilled winger to be on the C’s strong side, forehand passes vs backhand. Once they enter the zone it is less important as guys cycle around. That line would be a handful in the offensive zone. Cozens would almost be 3C in this scenario, because of having to carry VO. Cozens would have to be the defensive conscience as well as drive the line offensively. This is where JJP can make a difference if he takes a step forward, being better on D and carrying the mail through the neutral zone. An engaged VO would make this line dangerous. I don’t know of many teams that could match three lines with that much firepower. Quinn’s return will add to the riches.

It is a good approach to have more options than TNT or VO one timers. Mixing it up keeps other teams off balance. Ovie has scored hundreds of PP goals from his spot but I like variety. I would even like to see how TNT does as a net front presence once in a while. Huge human for screening, great hands and reach. Put Quinn (upon his return) on the left wall when Tage goes net front to have a shooting, passing or dangling option.

I think Stillman will be OK as a 7D this season. He has warts but I would rather keep his grit than having Bryson as a 7. RJ will be ready for later in the season, which may push these guys further down the depth chart. I believe Clague would get claimed before Bryson due to salary.

Krebs struggled at wing 2 years ago but he is a different player now, it may be worth a try. This setup gives DG faceoff options too.

I think 3 goalies is rare. If Anderson could have played more than once a week they may have gone with 2 last year. UPL is young to give up on but he needs AHL time imo. Whether he clears waivers or gets traded is a mystery. Rochester would have three good candidates if UPL, Tokarski and Cooley were there.

1 goal and 2 assists today for Kingston of the OHL.

Prospects trying to impress are going to go harder in the preseason than veterans. If they have some talent that can make them shine. Once the vets ramp up their games the prospects may not have that other gear. Remember the discussion last year of the NHL being an 80% league? That being said, I think Benson has done very well and should get a look in the regular season. The team can see how he adapts and he can see what he needs to work on if sent back to the Dub.

No issues with any of those but my preference would be 10/5. Thanks

I took a course for Pascal and Fortran, don’t remember much about it, hated programming.

None of those links are working for me, my guess is it’s a Canada thing again.

KA may be trying to time the waiver wire. Wait until a day where there are tons of guys on waivers so that his guys have a better chance of sliding through.

Good for Biro if he would be picked up, probably a better opportunity to make the NHL. The Sabres prospects would push him down the depth chart in another year anyway. The difference between Biro, Rousek and Jost is probably small. In their roles 15-25 points is achievable by all of them.

Teams are tight to the cap for the most part so guys making more than minimum like Bryson and Comrie get through for sure imo. Low talent teams like Arizona and Chicago could have a look at Biro.

Good for Moose, still miss him.