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Can't fault UPL for first goal, but he could've stepped up and poked the puck on the second goal, also Bryson doing Bryson things... why is he still here again? smh
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3 hours ago, K-9 said:
The history of prospects ruined or not ruined has ZERO bearing on the Benson situation. If the Sabres send him back, fine. He can play and dominate against lesser competition and have a blast doing it. But it won’t help him adjust to the NHL in the least. If he needs to be anywhere, it’s in the AHL but a stupid rule negates that possibility and what’s truly best for a young player’s development, which is all that should matter, can’t even be considered.
There is ZERO evidence that Benson is currently being “ruined.” None at all.
The coaching situation in Wenatchee is of no concern to me and I’m sure Sommer is a great coach as you said. But please, tell me what he’s gonna teach Benson that Granato and Co. can’t? What razor is best for beginner shavers? What skin care product is best for acne?
I’ll tell you what he can’t teach and that is how to adjust to the speed of the pro game. Only one way to learn that.
3 hours ago, dudacek said:it stands to reason that the best way to develop prospects is to challenge them.
I don't see WHL competition doing that for Benson (or Savoie), so the challenges there would have to come mostly outside of game situations: practice, off-ice habits, etcetera.
So it really comes down to coaching, and environment, doesn't it?
I agree, he plays a very mature game, however IMO he's not "too good" for juniors.
Again, for a prospect like him at 18 he needs to playing +20min a game in all situations to fully round out his game.
Giving him 10-13min at night in the NHL will stunt his growth and most importantly his confidence as he'll need to adjust from being over a point per game player, to much much less than that.
That's not ideal for a kid with his potential... dominating in juniors is much better for him long term vs being a role player at the NHL level.
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8 hours ago, K-9 said:
It’s not. As I’ve said previously and as Peterka attested to last week, the biggest adjustment for young players to make when first entering the league is to the sheer speed of the game compared to juniors. And the only thing to improve that is to play against it, both in practice and in games.
It’s great that they can go back and dominate on a level they’ve already graduated from, but it won’t help them make the necessary adjustment to the much faster NHL game. Unfortunately the CHL rule governing their eligibility to remain with the Sabres as well as the numbers game we have at forward currently, will most likely dictate the return to juniors.
But I’m glad KA and Co. seem to be scheming to maximize their time and exposure to NHL level competition in the meantime.
Name one prospect, in the history of the game, who's development stalled out because he played an extra year in juniors.
There's none, but I can name a dozen off the top of my head who made the jump too early.
He's 18, he's still learning the game, his instincts and awareness are still developing... he needs to playing and playing a lot... not just 10-13min per game like he is now.
And all those rumors about Wenatchee being a toxic environment are completely false. They have the winningest head coach in AHL history (808 wins) behind the bench and are 1st place in their division, 2nd in the Western Conference... there's a lot he could still learn from Coach Sommer.
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4 minutes ago, Marvin said:
I keep seeing posts that imply that there is a problem with Savoie's and Benson's junior team. I forgot what it was. Please re-iterate.
The new head coach (Kevin Constantine) who was hired in the offseason, was suspended until 2025 for discriminatory comments. This all happened before the season even started.
Their current head coach is Roy Sommer, who was head coach of the San Jose AHL team last season.
Wenatchee is currently 1st place in their division and 2nd in the conference.
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3 minutes ago, matter2003 said:
Granato: *nudge, nudge* "So Zach, that leg is feeling not so great today right?" *wink wink* "Might just have to put you on IR for a few weeks."
Stashes Benson to prolong "tryout" and bring up Savoie from Rochester to start his tryout.
Adams and Granato playing Chess here, not checkers fool!
How exactly does sitting around not playing for a few weeks as an 18 year old help his development?
Juniors has never ruined a prospect... forcing them into action too early in their career has... countless times.
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9 minutes ago, Curt said:
I think it’s all a farce honestly. This trial run and “injury” will allow him to hang around the NHL team receiving pro instruction and working out like mad to build much needed strength. Then he maybe does a couple games AHL rehab stint, goes to WJCs and then maybe to juniors.
Isnt it kind of suspicious that Savoie and Benson are basically taking turns being “injured” and the timelines for both line up perfectly?
Yeah I get the conspiracy theories around those 2, but really it would've been best for their long term development if they were both back in junior playing 25min a game in all situations.
KA needs to show a little more patience with these young prospects, hopefully this doesn't stunt their development.
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This will set him back I'm afraid.
This is what happens when you thrust an undersized 18yo into your lineup before he's physically ready.
What wouldve been best for him is to play a full season as the top dog on his junior team, learn how to lead and continue to build confidence while filling out physically.
Now he's forced to miss time in what is a crucial development year for him, smh.
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He played what was likely his best game ever yesterday.
That said his flaws were atill evident.... positioning, rebound control, glove hand.
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What a ***** joke. Handing out tens of millions in deals left and right with a 10 cent goalie. FITFO
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I've said it since day 1, both him and Savoie should be sent back to Wenatchee.
No prospect has ever been ruined by playing too many years of junior hockey.
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There's an old saying in Tennessee....
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Levi makes some nice saves, but he has a ton to work on, it's obvious even on saves... he should be in Roch playing every night.
Buffalo is ready to contend, but when he's letting in weak goals and looks shaky it completely deflates the team.
First, second and 4th goal he should've had... out of position kicks it in, lost the puck stick not down, flat footed on the goaline too deep in the net.
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They look absolutely lost and confused in their own zone, almost like they've never practiced how to defend their zone.... I can't even tell what defense they're playing.. is it man? is it zone? do they collapse in front of Levi? I have no idea.
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39 minutes ago, dudacek said:
While this is true, I don’t really care
Just play the goalies in the way that best gives us a chance to make the playoffs.
Ive fully expected them to treat Levi as a number one and that means if he’s rested he starts.
Get used to it
Curious if they will share the backup duties or not.
As in are we going to see one guy every 4 games so, or will they each play once every 8.
That's the issue. The backup(s) will underperform if only playing once a month... they'd improve their playoff chances with a single backup tendy playing once every 5-7 games.
I'd also suggest sitting Levi every 5 games or so, maybe even give him a week off here and there to stay fresh. He's never playes more than 20-30 games in a season, he'll need more frequent mental breaks while he adjusts.
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"Mexican food" and "Buffalo" don't belong in the same sentence.
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This was part of his "contract" agreement last season to get him to come back for one more year while Levi was in school.
Mike Bales is officially on notice.
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3 hours ago, Mustache of God said:
Seriously. I'm happy they're riding Levi to start the season, the pucks getting past him have largely not being his fault. I think he's only been beat clean by Panarin who was in the slot and put a really nice shot on net.
When they announced they were rolling with 3 goalies I expected them to have more of a rotation, but that doesn't seem to be the case here. Whichever goalie is "3rd" on our depth chart would be served so much better racking up starts in Rochester opposed to sitting on a cold bench here.
If we continue to have 3 goalies, I wonder how many games into the season before all 3 have at least 1 game.Yep.
UPL might get a start next week after not playing for a month, have a rough start before settling in and everybody will say he sucks. Totally fair to him lol.
Trade him or send him to Roch, if he gets claimed, oh well... time to move on, they have their guy in Levi.
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8 minutes ago, French Collection said:
Yeah, that’s the game I would give to Comrie and have UPL back him up.
It's a joke they're carrying 3 goalies. FITFO Kevyn.
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Outcoached.
Granato is a great developmental coach, but this team needs to take the next step system wise.
Still giving up too much.
Is he the guy to take this team to the next level?
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.....if he doesn't put up 2+ points and is at least a +2 tonite, then he's overpaid.
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not saying it's a must win, but.... many women may watch Mittlestadt work miracles with multiple wingers.
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17 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:
Spoiler alert: I am (no longer) tech savvy (if I ever was).
I downloaded the MSG Go app on my phone and bought a monthly subscription. Do I cast from my phone to the TV?
I somehow thought the app would be on the TV.
And... I can't even cast what is on MSG Go right now. It asks me to subscribe, then when I hit subscribe it tells me I am already subscribed... And it's linked to my Google account. I am to go there and unsubscribe first lol.
sounds like you forgot to wind your sundial
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$20m for 2 defensemen? hmmmm
Next season they'll have +$27m tied up between 4 d-men.
Idk, hope it works out but seems a little top heavy.
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GDT: Sabres @ Flyers - November 1, 2023 - 7:00PM, TNT/MAX/MSG-B📺WGR📻
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UPL just dominated the Flyers. You put him right back in there against them Friday.