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That’s all Gus wow!

Levi is my favorite prospect in this organization and maybe ever. The problem with the "only Cal Petersen" take is that was recent, and Portilo is going to go UFA making it 2 Sabres in 6 years (assuming he opts for UFA in 2023) AND both are goalies. That's a trend. Until Levi signs an ELC we can't "count on" him. KA can. Maybe he knows something. But Levi definitely did not leave an impression of 100% I'll be there so until he signs I'll be skeptical. Love him. Want him to be here - and same Portillo for that matter.

You draft a top end prospect goalie like Florida did, have 2 of them, and you can trade 1 in a package for Sam Reinhart. I'm not going to pretend I know anything about this goalie. But I can tell you, still to this day outside of the QB in football and pitcher in baseball, the goalie is the most important position in sports. I know. That's not how the team building in 2022 NHL works considering the cap. I get it. Just because you don't break the bank for a goalie doesn't make the position less vital. In fact with turnover because teams won't give big money extensions to them, having multiple in the system is more important then ever.

I think we feel good about our organizational D depth. I can't disagree.

I think Seattle had 4 picks in RD 2.

Seattle - they had 3 this draft

With 3 picks in RD 2 I'm assuming they knew one of those would be a goalie

I agree it sounds like he wants to go to Toronto.

Evander Kane - watching him dominate brought this on. ROR Evan Rodriguez Chad Ruhweeedul Samson Reinhart Zach Bogosian Brandon Montour Taylor Hall Conor Sheary All played here with Jack I've seen be important pieces in these here playoffs. All thriving in a new environments. Not all Jacks fault I know. I just still can't go over how botched this all was. And hopefully how quickly KA has figured it out.

This Oilers Flames Game 1 - shades of Buffalo - Ottawa 2006 Game 1

Which forward led them in TOI?

Where and when or how often do you hear one player say something negative about a guy on the team - which ironically can make that player look like "a problem." Even reporters close to the team will not tell you things they may have heard at risk of losing access. You might hear hints or whispers. A historically bad 10 year stretch half of which those guys were together. We have as much evidence the organizational was so dysfunctional that players didn't or still don't want to play here as we do that Eichel and company were all just a terrible mix of personalities. Both can be true.

In my opinion I think it should be obvious that ROR probably went to ownership and said "get me the f... out of here...I cannot, I will not play with this guy. Can't happen." ROR Instantly wins a SC. They're moving on again this season. He hasn't seemed to wear out his welcome. Eichel Instantly leads team to first non playoff season and coach firing.

I told people at the time "we sure Mitch Marner isn't as elite as Eichel or better? I think you have to take Eichel but I'm pretty sure Marner is elite." I wouldn't have had the stones to make that call... Arizona took Strome at 3 bc you just had to get that Center. Marner goes to TO at 4th overall. Thanks Arizona. I just feel a bit vindicated. At least just my evaluation process - which wouldn't land me a job or a job I'd keep very long lol. FYI pick 16 in that draft was Barzal. Rantanen went pick 10. Imagine coming away with something like this which is why I'm not trading both picks to move up. The talent is there get it.

Nashville and the Kings are in.

Dallas clinches with a win vs Arizona tomorrow

Same CBS. I was watching online - I thought it was over. Holy cow.

Here we go....3rd period underway.

Because I think he's the real deal and am not so sure on Portillo - granted that's tough to know. Just my opinion on both. I don't want to lose Portillo much rather he be here. But I wouldn't feel crushed if he left If Levi does, I absolutely will be.

And fyi I'm not sure how good he is. Levi on the other hand....that's far more concerning to me.

Sure you could get him for a 2nd....I guess. But you aren't enticing anyone without a significant other piece coming with him. That's all I'm saying. The winner in a deal involving Portillo and a pick is the team getting him. Sure the pick could pan out. There is no way to spin this. An draft pick we watched going on 4 years now in all likelihood leaving.

Why would any team care if he's in a trade? He's close to being a UFA

Hopefully work on not giving up rebounds like that.