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If they are drafting Steve Reinprect at 13 I’m done😃

I would like to see Murray get a chance next year. 4th line LW or extra forward. He has worked his butt off for a chance and is a forgotten prospect. If not he will be a nice trade piece. Another team will want a 6’5, 225 pound winger with his production. Greenway on line 3 Murray in line 4 would really boost the size in the bottom 6.

Boosh is an NHL dman. I don’t have a name though because not a ton of Russians stick around the AHL. Could the immortal Glovtov be on his way back😛

He’ll be here. He refused to sign an extension in Russia so he could sign with Buffalo. If Buffalo were smart they would bring in a vet Russian AHL player to lead the way for these Russian kids.

Here in Toronto the story is: -Dubas deal was up. - rumour is management had an extension for him. -Dubas said at PC he had to talk to his family about his future -said he will not be a GM anywhere else next year Lou was GM with Dubas and Mark Hunter under him. People wanted Hunter, experienced hockey man, good eye for talent. They went for Dubas. Dubas biggest downfall were contracts. The core 4 bent him over on deals and handcuffed him from balancing the lineup.

ICE are down 3-1 to Seattle. Could Savoie join the Amerks here soon if they get eliminated? Boy that would be fun to see.

Seattle won 4-2 with an empty netter. These might be the two best teams in junior hockey. Seattle are absolutely loaded. If Winnipeg are out here soon does Savoie join the Amerks for the next round? Would love to see it.

Thoughts and Prayers Woll. Losing 2 series in one week is a lot to take. Hate to see it.😀 Amerks pounded the piss out of them on the scoreboard this series. So great to see Kulich, Rosen, Rousek and Kozak playing so well. Such a great mix of vets and kids. I really like Cederqvist’s game. Uses his body really well and gets under the other team’s skin. Jobst is a great AHL player. To think Biro is out and they haven’t missed a step.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/sportsnets-2023-nhl-draft-prospect-rankings-may-edition/sn-amp/

Tulsky has to be the run away favourite with the way Fenway craves analytics.

It will not cost Kulich or Savoie for one year of Hellebuyck. Bringing inHellebuyck for a year would be a great developmental move for the franchise. The development for Levi for the season would be tremendous. Being around Hellebuyck everyday, seeing how he practices, prepares to be consistently good would be huge. A year of Hellebuyck/Levi as a tandem would help this team develop into a playoff contender. Hellebuyck+Demelo for #13+UPL+Joker Gives you the best tandem in the league plus a solid rhd for Power Sign a solid 3rd pairing LHD to play with Boosh.

Time to hire Dubas😂😂🤣🤣🤣

I almost forgot one of my favourite moments of the Amerks game yesterday was the guy rocking the Amerks Milan Bartovic jersey.😁

This is now the second person to say they have heard the Sabres have interest in Hellebuyck. From the Athletic's Michael Russo: “he becomes available, don’t be surprised if Buffalo and New Jersey take big swings. One thing we’ve heard early this offseason is that the Sabres have interest in Hellebuyck, with the belief that a genuine No. 1 goaltender could be the last remaining piece in turning them into contenders. Getting one would also allow them to hold off on turning the reins over to Devon Levi until he’s proven to be NHL-ready. The Jets would want young team-controlled assets in exchange, and the Sabres have plenty of those — from a youngish goaltender in Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to promising talents like Peyton Krebs and even Casey Mittelstadt.”

https://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/craig-s-list-after-impressive-u18-showing-axel-sandin-pellikka-moves-into-top-5-1.1960662 Button has Sandin Pellikka in his top 5 and Wallinder at #8.😳

Not bothered at all. The situation here was never going to work with Eichel, Reinhart, Risto etc driving the bus. They were great players but the mix was never going to lead to success. I would make those trades 10/10 again. Those guys went to teams with established cultures where they just had to blend in. Good for them but the culture and system Adams has built here is much better for the Sabres future success. If Levi And Kulich hit like we think they will then that is a tremendous trade for Reinhart. Eichel for Tuch, Krebs, Östlund And Greenway is also great considering the situation they were in.

Gallant isn’t fired for results as much as personality. He never seems to get along with the front office. He is not an Xs and Os guy. He lets vet players play. He probably has a grating personality and doesn’t listen to suggestions from above. He is hired for his previous results and then canned for his behaviour. It sounds like his “people skills” are lacking.

Jobst is a good AHL player. He’s small but is a dynamo at the AHL level. The fact the Amerks are on this run without Biro speaks to their depth.

Rosen isn’t shying away from the physical play along the boards at all. He is looking bigger but still needs to fill out. He is very confident skating the puck up the ice. His skating and shot are both high end. He is not a pretty perimeter player. He gets his nose dirty. He was a dominant player at the WJCs and his confidence has seemed to carry over. Appert, Peca, Weber and company are doing a great job of bringing the kids along. Glad to see a bunch more are on the way next season.

Was at the game today. A lot of Amerks fans in the stands. I don’t get the Marlies at all. I don’t see anyone in that lineup that will be a future Leaf. As someone mentioned, cleanup the PK. That was the only time the Marlies were dangerous. The Amerks have a really nice mix of quality AHL players and young guys with NHL potential. Kulich, Rosen, Kozak, Cederqvist, Rousek all have NHL chops at different levels. Mersch is the leader up front. Murray plays well at the AHL level might make a 4th line for someone. Jobst is an impressive little offensive player. Warren plays well at this level. Pilut is a star at the AHL level and Davies is a good puckmover. Impressed with how smooth Metsa is just coming into the league. Subban is a difference maker in net. Makes all the routine save and then some great ones on top of that. Kulich’s shot is elite. Rosen really impressed me. He has difference maker skills. Rousek should be a Sabre next season. Does anyone know the history of Cederqvist and the Marlies? They were all running at him all game. Really had a target on his back today.

No no Matthews is listed as George Santos in the Marlies roster

https://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklund/What-Should-Sabres-Do-With-Okposo-Sabres-interested-in-Hellebuycke4/1/121719 Hellebuyck and Demelo for #13 and UPL? Hellebuyck has one year left.

Krebs has an assist on the Crouse goal. He looks good.

Amerks win! Really were the better team tonight. First time watching them this year and really impressed with the kids making an impact. Kulich with a goal in all 4 playoff games he has played. Kozak is built for playoff hockey. Really impressed with Rosen. If he fills out even more then look out. Rousek should be a Sabre next season. Great wheels, hounds pucks and is a great playmaker. Liked Metsa’s game for a guy just stepping into the league. Going to Saturday’s game. Let’s make it 2-0 heading back to Rochester!