Derrico

I think everyone realizes how much this sucks

Agreed. As bad as this is, Devon Levi would be absolutely devastating news. Need to keep building good depth.

Well ***** me. Speedy recovery Jack. Hope to see you around Christmas and get up to speed for the stretch run. Next man up….

Faaaaaack

@LGR4GM Early to ask but do u know of Benson would be eligible for AHL in D+2 season or is he like Savoie and would have to go back to WHL?

Obviously Sabres development team feels last years playoff wasn’t their peak and the talent projection is there once they get him into the org and under buffalos direction.

Can you imagine us talking about this even 2 years ago?

Yup Maybe it’s my bias of watching him get lit up like a Christmas tree when the leafs came to down but I’m ready to start winning now.

Abso-friggen-lutly Maybe I’m drinking the cool-aide too hard but the Sabres looked very good for long stretches last year with one of the youngest teams in the league. The kids who we needed to see develop and become leaders did that before our very eyes. It feels like a billseque step may be coming if they can add that big piece or two to a young group littered with talent. Now is the time.

I finally have seasons so won’t need tix but would love to meet up with the group beforehand for drinks or atleast intermission. Please update this thread or keep me in the loop! Thanks!

I think I would have been pissed. That's not even an upgrade and would be a sign that they're probably done.

I haven’t watched much of Hanifan at all. I heard of him as a pretty good prospect a few years ago but not much since. Would he fit the bill as an excellent 2nd pair guy to play with Power?

If we can change that first to Philly second then maybe. But it still may only be one year of Pesce so I’d be hesitant to include a first.

An 8 year deal only eats 2 ufa years no? I kind of like the way this Dahlin situation is working out if he signs for 8 years now. 3 year bridge and then 8 year deal. We’re only projected to pay maybe $2 mil more per season (10 vs 6) and get to eat a bunch more ufa years. What’s the risk of going 3 years now with Owen and then 8 after that similar to Dahlin? Do we feel the cap is going to skyrocket and that’s the concern cine extension in 3 years? The bridge and then long term deal would give us essentially 12 years of Owen rather than 9.

Thanks! Wow that is an unreal Corsi considering the quality of elite talent he faces. How much would this cost? Put him with Power and let's go!!

Getting a little up there in age at 34 though no? I always remember him playing a pretty physical game. Just wondering if there's anything left in the tank.

But don’t we have some god of a goalie coach? Or Atleast well regarded when we came over? It’s been 4 years and our goaltending has been terrible. Mike Bales has been giving closer to Steve Smith results than say an equally hyped Sam Ventura (I know tough to compare different divisions.) Adams praised Bales after last season despite finishing 29th in the league in even strength save percentage. But is it not worth considering a change at this point?

Sure but he’s come out with specifics regarding amount and term. Anything deviating more than half mil from $10 per or deviating from 8 years and you may be right. If it ends up being 8x$10 it will confirm that’s he’s not just talking out his ass.

Agreed but that dream choice 4 being Helle plus Levi is what gets me going. We're legit contenders overnight having those 2 for the next 5 years.

Does this potentially mean atleast 9 more years of Rasums Delicious??! Sabres window opening now and may be open for awhile

True. But the future needs to start NOW. I'm not pissing away another year of Dahlin, Power on ELC, Quinn and Peterka on ELC etc because we are hoping and praying on a rookie goalie who couldn't beat out Sam Montembeault for Canadas IIHF bid. Don't get me wrong though. I friggen love the potential of Levi and voted no in this poll. No chance I'm trading him. However, they NEED to bring in a 1A/1B to play with him. I'm not putting all my hopes for this upcoming season (which could be special if things fall right) into a rookie goalie after watching the garbage we watched last year in net....

Right?! No way I’m paying that unless it’s for Helly with an extension in place. Levi and Helly for the foreseeable future would be worth it. Hart? Not even close.

I do. Our goaltending stunk.

Done. Thanks!!