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By the way, interesting note of LV. The Sabres are almost certainly going with 3 goalies for a while so that they can see where UPL is at. I also agree they don't want to lose Ellis. If UPL plays well, then the ultimate solution is probably to trade the 32 year old Lyon. Still I don't trust UPL.

They don't have to release him. My understanding from an article I read was that he has a KHL out in his contract.

Yeah, it's fun, but admittedly simple. Think of the worst thing you can do and that would piss off the fan base and bamm you have how Howdy Doody would make the deal.

The other part of this is Rochester. If I were Georgiev, I think I’d bolt to Russia. He is now the 5th goalie. Odds of him getting back to the NHL with the Sabres are about zero.

Adams offered Doan and a 1st for him.

....and the Sabres have never have misjudged the talent on the roster.

The Sabres can always retain some cap to help get a deal done. It’s not like Terry and Kevyn ever use all our cap space anyway.

Matt Ellis, the Matt Ellis of brothers to rookie goalies?

Our goaltending has been crap for years, but so far this season Lyon and now Ellis, in his first NHL game, have played well enough for the Sabres to win most night. Ellis was particularly strong last night making four or five critical saves. In Rochester is “key” acquisition Levi and late signee Georgiev. Levi is off to a bit of a slow start in Rochester in 2 starts, but has been excellent there the last 2 seasons and Georgiev is what he is and was solid in his one start so far. Last but not least is UPL. Adams spent big money on UPL after his one good pro season and he is now on a rehab assignment. He was very good in his first rehab start in Rochester. Adams has a very tough decision to make once UPL’s rehab assignment is over. If he waives either Lyon or Ellis, they will immediately be claimed. Ellis has an excellent minor league record and looked very much like an NHL goalie last night. I know StL was unhappy that the Sabres claimed him. Lyon is a proven NHL vet who was a starter the last 2 seasons in Det and has looked solid so far this season. I do think both have some trade value, but not much if rival GMs think Adams is backed into a corner. However, Adams is bound to UPL. He gave him the big contract. Will he really waive or trade UPL and run with Lyon and Ellis? I honestly believe that UPL might be the worst of the 5 goalies. Given his injury history and big contract, I would do anything I could to get out from under his deal. That’s me, not Adams. I believe an Ellis/Lyon combo is an upgrade over UPL and having two experienced guys in Rochester should be sufficient if either gets hurt. My guess is Adams does nothing immediately. I suspect Adams will carry all 3 goalies and play them all for a few weeks. This might be necessary to showcase that UPL is healthy and help his trade value, but given how bad our goaltending has been, Adams will want to keep his options open. What do you think will be the ultimate resolution?

There are many things to clean up. The defensive breakdowns that lead to both Det goals for example. Lack of scoring from the top players.

you want the lobster and the cracked crab?

Was this effort tonight because they were trying their hardest for the rookie goalie or was it an attempt to establish a more physical net front game? I hope it's the later.

Solid effort all around, but Ellis was the difference. Two breakaway saves and some other critical saves, especially on DeBrincat.

Does it matter?

Get the dang puck

I’ve been saying it for 4 years, but I’m talking about this season.

Just waive him and hope someone takes the cap hit.

If Doan breaks out, Adams will trade him so he doesn't have to sign him.

Too soon to say I never want to see UPL in Buffalo ever again?

Tuch nice screens on the last two goals.

Quinn is having a game.

Kozak needs to ge this team’s 4th line center going forward.

I disagree with your disagreement.

Other than Power’s lax play, good game by the Sabres so far.

Power literally did nothing on that Det goal. He didn’t take the man. Didn’t try to block the shot. He just waved at the player and puck as they went by.