Flashsabre

The Czechia Men’s League isn’t very strong. It’s not like playing in the KHL or SHL or Liiga. The AHL is very tough on 18 year olds. Girgs development was derailed by playing in the AHL as an 18 year old. They might decide that the AHL is the best option for him but the Q would be an easier transition and there is no problem dominating for development. Build up his confidence. He is an interesting case. Every case is different and maybe he is ready for the AHL.

My only disappointment is that Savoie didn’t get to participate. I think some fans don’t realize just what an exciting player he is. I think one person listed 13 prospects that weren’t in the tournament. You could have made a fifth team that could have won it with Savoie, Hugelen, Nadeau, Neuchev, Karlsson, Kisakov, Poltapov, Novikov, Leinonen, Cederqvist, Sardinin, Pekar etc. The depth is very impressive. There are a few teams whose total prospect pools aren’t as strong as the group that didn’t participate in the tournament today.

There is a chance all three 1sts end up hitting for this team in a few years which would be massive. Anytime a team has three first or even two firsts it usually turns out that one doesn’t hit. There is a real chance here though that all three could but we obviously don’t know the future. Too bad Savoie couldn’t show the fans his stuff this week but both Östlund and Kulich were tremendous. Östlund has everything you want from a top centre but the size. They need to figure how to get more weight on him. Kulich has that JJ warrior spirit to his game and his shot is already NHL level. He just needs reps hopefully in the Q this season.

JT Compher for future considerations come on down

I would love to get Granato drunk and have tell me exactly what was running thru his mind while working for Krueger. He must have been going absolutely nuts.

On another board they are hearing that Adams might move up to President with Kim’s medical situation and Ventura and Karmanos taking over the GM role. Saying it is being discussed. Who knows but it would make sense.

Dangle can be put in the most annoying group but he is not delusional. He acknowledges how infuriating the team and management is.

Compher or Beauvillier would be nice here.

I am interested to see Rousek’s year in Roch. Healthy this year he has speed to burn and is very crafty with the puck. I think Lycksanen is a prospect to keep an eye on. RHD with some offensive pop to his game. Loves driving the net.

They are easily number 1. No one has the depth of quality prospects that the Sabres have. Double digit prospects that have a chance at NHL careers.

I thought all your disappointments played really well today. Krebs and JJ were all over the ice. Östlund was superb holding on to the puck and setting up teammates.He also scored a beautiful one timer. Johnson uses his skating to make strong plays all over the ice. I thought he did it today. It is hard though in a 3 on 3 tournament to get a real idea for players.

As far as talent, a billion times better even with some top talent sitting out.

Portillo and Johnson are both quality prospects. I hope they both sign as both have good NHL potential. Levi and Portillo would be a great tandem

Östlund is so good

He probably got the info from the same scouts that said Savoie doesn’t have separation speed😳 A lot of high end skill in the organization now. Richard has great hands and good size. With all the skill on the ice there is a lot not on it: Savoie, Leinonen, Poltapov, Kisakov, Neuchev, Sardinin, Novikov, Huglin, Cederqvist, Nadeau, Pekar and maybe a few more I am missing

Did Hugelen get hurt too?

People are really happy about Savoie and love Kulich this week but I think people are really over looking Östlund. The kid has world class skating, skill and brains. All he is missing is bulk. If he can get to a solid 185lbs then you have a star player there. Interested to see how he does in the 3 on 3 tournament tomorrow.

Dallas was a very structured defensive team under Bowness. Klingberg rocked a -28. He is the NHL Laaksonen. No thanks

Team Robert’s forward group will be fun to watch

This is a crazy trend of signing kids so quickly. Washington just signed two 3rd round picks from this draft.

Lance reporting Sabres signed all 3 1st rounders to their elc deals.

He is a great depth piece. AHL all star, serviceable 3 rd pairing NHL tweener. Glad he is back, didn’t like the way Botts treated him here, glad he has a second chance.

So full of talent without Savoie on the ice, Kisakov, Poltapov, Neuchev, Novikov, Cederqvist, And a few others not there. Edit: and Nadeau, how could I forget Nadeau

Adams: “I think we are done for the offseason” Terry hands him a piece of paper with three words on it: Patrick Kane Chychrun

Remember the Pegulas and Chychruns are or were neighbors in Florida. I have no doubt Terry wanted him at the draft when Murray took Nylander.