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Honest question: if UPL's ceiling is Robin Lehner-level, do we hold onto him as a backup?

He should be "the guy" in blue & gold. He's our best. He will learn more quickly up here, all while giving the Sabres the best chance to win.

Two things: 1. Levi is far and away the most gifted/ talented goalie the Sabres have in their system 2. Most on this forum (including some members who, otherwise, contribute invaluably) do not understand how to evaluate the goaltender position in any depth

Wrong about Levi. Power was not in position to play the pass

Wrong about Power. Watch the reply. He actually overcommitted towards Strome right before he was about to shoot, leaving Milano open, and Levi was correctly taking him into account.

Great rebound control by Levi!!!!!!

It looked like frustration out of the Leafs hooking, holding, interfering, etc., immediately beforehand, and the refs refusing to call any of it.

I'm more optimistic in some regards, but... We need to move on from UPL. Do we have any other G prospects in our system? Give someone else a chance; UPL is fundamentally flawed

I rewatched highlights from the game. The alarming elements of UPL's game that I've mentioned noticing before (reflexes, balance, body control, recovery) all seemed to be vastly improved. He is still young enough that he could figure these things out. I'm sure working next to Levi in camp lit a fire under him, and showed him first-hand what a freakishly naturally talented goaltender looks like, up close. Another test will be how he can handles breakaways/shootouts. As I said before, I'd be thrilled if he completely overcomes my expectations of him.

It's almost as if you can't know the trajectory of an entire season (or a particular player) based off of a handful of games. Call me crazy...

I don't think UPL has NHL-level reflexes or body control/balance. I will happily be proved wrong.

If he could look like that more regularly, I'd be shocked, but I would welcome that development

He's having a good game. I haven't changed my mind on him, though. I tore my ACL a month ago (on the ice), so I really flinched at that replay

He's big, and his positioning has been good. If we play fantastic defense, we'll be OK. If he's one-on-one with their shooters, he'll get lit up, though.

That was not on Dahlin

I'm just curious: are you mainly referring to their stats? When watching Levi's movement, recovery, reflexes, awareness, puck-tracking, etc., Levi is way beyond UPL & Comrie

Comrie will shine without having the pressure of trying to earn the #1 spot. I think he will settle in as an above-average backup, and Levi will be a stud. They will be our tandem, going forward.

I'm pretty convinced 20yr Levi is an above-average NHL goaltender. Can't wait to see what he becomes

If you want a repeat of last season's result, sure!

Too slow recovery UPL

He has glaring fundamental problems. He's not going to be in the NHL much longer

Not that I have anything to add, other than that it is amazing to see such a young kid with these killer instincts, and the skill to execute it in the NHL.

But Brooklyn is geographically on Long Island... 🤔 But 👍 in general to your post

I brought this up last season. We have some big, skilled players.

He also deflected it by Levi