JustOneParade

Not sure what you were expecting @PASabreFan. Since the Draft what has there been to talk about wrt the current roster? (If you exclude the daily updated Dahlin contract tread). It's largely set. The prospects have been the only ones on the ice. Camp starts today and the team has reported. As we work up to the season opener the prospect talk will morph into mostly an Amerks and 'Others' threads and focus will return to 'the present'. But you know all that.

A definite possibility if the Sabres retain 50% salary ..... 😉

The knee-jerk, sky is falling crowd is a bit disappointing, but I get it. Most fan bases have a similar faction. On the other side of the coin though is living in MA and seeing/hearing these smug Pats fans in meltdown mode post-Brady. Simply fantastic! One of the reasons I hope the Bruins fall hard. What do they do then? Can't wait 'til that happens.

Its very appropriate I believe. Because if the Sabres intend to deploy a 'checking line' beyond this year, who in the current top tier of prospects can fit in that role? And if a checking line is in the plans, where are the openings that his top tier fits in? Hence, @bob_sauve28's comment above.

Just for sh**s and giggles, what is the fastest forward line that can be assembled from these prospects?

Finally. Sabres Hockeeeee !!! (Even if its just the kids).

Been there. It's jarring the first time it happens.

Excellent. Start building that chemistry now. Sabres 3rd pair in the not-to-distant future?

I believe going from Daboll/Dorsey to Dorsey/Brady has had a very consequential, negative impact on Allen. He's regressed badly - looks like a rookie again. Its been written/said that with all the escalating QB contracts around the league JA's contract is a bargain. Sadly, I think he's started to play down to it.

I think Comrie is second to the left of Mitts. And am I the only one who looks at Krebs and thinks ‘Mini-Tage’?

Just saw last night that his upcoming concerts, including tonight's, have been postponed. Hope you can get to the rescheduled show whenever that is. On the bright side, he is known to put on some epic 'make up' performances. Just his way of saying sorry for the inconvenience.

Sooo ... if Mitts replaces Quinn as most expect he will, what is the best line 2 construct .... JJP/Cozens/Mitts or JJP/Mitts/Cozens? Is it a valid outside the box option or too ridiculous to consider?

This is why I believe, when he's ready, Benson will replace JJP on that 2nd line and JJP will be the 3rd line winger (along with Kulich) centered by Mitts or Krebs.

Plan on spending 3 hours at the show. Seriously.

Seven more home wins in other sweaters and the Sabers have a winning record at home. 😉

Nice. One of my top 3 favorite Sabers players. I seem to remember that if the team was a bit flat it was Dudley that could get them going with his energy.

Agreed. And still won't win the Norris .....

Who’s that guy? Was he any good?

My hope is that if Sabres go on a couple 8-10 game stretches of poor play that have typically turned into losing streaks in the past, that Levi can steal a game or two in the midst of those and mitigate the damage. Of course, the better solution is to not have those stretchers to begin with.

Barring a trade I think that line is likely until Quinn returns. Then Mitts goes to 3C and Krebs back to 4C for one more year.

I find it interesting that some (not directed at you @dudacek) diminish Casey’s accomplishments, pointing to time spent with Tuch and Skinner on his wings as the reason for his output. Is it just his longer than expected development curve that has soured folks on Casey? We should be pleased to have a player who can step into the 1C role and keep that line cruising along (from memory and eye test). Other than Cozens I can’t see anyone else on the roster able to do that.

Exactly @LGR4GM. First, a 51% owner can not be forced out by the minority owners. And I would have to believe that Roth will be carefully vetting those 49% owners (IF that's the plan to divest part of the team). I mean, even if you believe a 49% stake can oust TP, why would Roth bring someone in with that mindset and, thus, put his own job in peril.

This is going to be interesting/fun to watch. Assuming the Sabres top line stays intact for a few more years, there are 9 forward prospects for (counting on my fingers) 6 'middle of the lineup' positions. (5 if we assume Casey is in the middle 6). Of the 9 he rates 6 of them between elite and bubble top of the line up players. The middle six may look more like 2 second lines very soon.

All of the things we're speculating/worrying about now could have happened prior to and without the dissolution of PSE. In the absence of those other business interests there is simply no need for a PSE to exist if it's down to only two teams (businesses). Could be a matter of overhead elimination. Could be a tax advantage (as @PerreaultForeverpointed out. This is a big nothing burger IMPO.

Ironic that the Sabres' 12th best prospect, per Pronman, may be the player - not just prospect - most important to the team's success this coming season.