shrader Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 31 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: The semifinals and finals are a week apart? I’m sure it has always been that way, but seems odd to me. That is how it has always been. Now that you ask about it, I realize that I never even thought twice about it and don't have an explanation for why they do it that way. I'm guessing it's just because that was the easiest way to sneak a tournament into an ongoing season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, shrader said: That is how it has always been. Now that you ask about it, I realize that I never even thought twice about it and don't have an explanation for why they do it that way. I'm guessing it's just because that was the easiest way to sneak a tournament into an ongoing season. On the broadcast they said that 1 of the 2 teams plating this coming Monday won't be playing this weekend before the next Beanpot game which is apparently rather unusual. So your guess seems to be spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getpucksdeep Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 59 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: So I'm guessing we aren't signing Portillo? lol Adams on that Dreger podcast last week was almost uncomfortable. They asked him about two at the same time. He was like "yeah it's not ideal, LEVI IS AWESOME (40 inch waist), Portillo is good too. We'll see." 39 minutes ago, shrader said: That is how it has always been. Now that you ask about it, I realize that I never even thought twice about it and don't have an explanation for why they do it that way. I'm guessing it's just because that was the easiest way to sneak a tournament into an ongoing season. My guess was vs Bruins and Celtics schedule and cheap night to get the rink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 10 hours ago, JohnC said: I said this before but the Reinhart trade that resulted in acquiring Levi might in the long run become the most consequential of the three old core players dealt by KA. It took a few years to determine the value on Tage Thompson but the ROR deal ended up being a corner stone deal for this franchise. I can envision an even bigger impact if in a couple to few years he becomes our #1 goalie. If he turns out like he's tracking i'll be ecstatic and Kulich is looking like an Oloffson replacement in many ways already. I loved Reino but I'm considering changing my nameplate to Samuelsson tbh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 14 hours ago, Getpucksdeep said: He was like "yeah it's not ideal, LEVI IS AWESOME (40 inch waist), Portillo is good too. We'll see." Adams is like that. You can tell when he's not being totally honest. It was more frequent earlier in his tenure when he was in the Fake It Til You Make It phase of his career. Listen to him talk about Eichel before he had full buy-in from the Pegulas to move him. Very... uncomfortable. Although to be fair, at this point there isn't a ton he can do to control the Portillo situation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MBD Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 Yeah, Portillo's never signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonill Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 36 minutes ago, MBD said: Yeah, Portillo's never signing. Who wants a loser thats scared of a Competition . Bye 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 18 minutes ago, Buffalonill said: Who wants a loser thats scared of a Competition . Bye The notion that Portillo is afraid of competition because he wants to scan the hockey market to find the best employment option for him makes little sense. He was a diligent student who stayed in school because he was serious about his education. That shouldn't be something that warrants criticisms as it should be praised. If he believes that he would have a better professional opportunity somewhere else, then that is his right. As it is for anyone in any profession. He's acting within the rules of the profession, so why should he be criticized? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 Levi has his GAA up to .930. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 18 minutes ago, Flashsabre said: Levi has his GAA up to .930. Generational Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBD Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 hour ago, JohnC said: The notion that Portillo is afraid of competition because he wants to scan the hockey market to find the best employment option for him makes little sense. He was a diligent student who stayed in school because he was serious about his education. That shouldn't be something that warrants criticisms as it should be praised. If he believes that he would have a better professional opportunity somewhere else, then that is his right. As it is for anyone in any profession. He's acting within the rules of the profession, so why should he be criticized? Good points. But he's still a Nancy boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoath Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, MBD said: Good points. But he's still a Nancy boy. https://youtu.be/PBxuq_eWW94 Edited February 11, 2023 by steveoath 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJoe Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 5 hours ago, JohnC said: The notion that Portillo is afraid of competition because he wants to scan the hockey market to find the best employment option for him makes little sense. He was a diligent student who stayed in school because he was serious about his education. That shouldn't be something that warrants criticisms as it should be praised. If he believes that he would have a better professional opportunity somewhere else, then that is his right. As it is for anyone in any profession. He's acting within the rules of the profession, so why should he be criticized? Fair points Mrs. Portillo, but I say he's still a P*ssy. Hope he ends up like that former Kings goalie who chose not to sign with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJoe Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Flashsabre said: Levi has his GAA up to .930. You're mixing up his GAA with Save %. Save % is .930, GAA is 2.34. Still outstanding though and hope it translates to the NHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 2 hours ago, CTJoe said: You're mixing up his GAA with Save %. Save % is .930, GAA is 2.34. Still outstanding though and hope it translates to the NHL Yes thanks, I meant sv% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 Northeastern is currently on the wrong side of the bubble for the NCAA field. The Sabres may wind up getting an earlier look at Levi in the blue and gold. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 "– The legend of Devon Levi continues. After having one of the most unbelievable seasons by an NCAA goalie in quite some time, the Northeastern University netminder has kept things moving along this season with a 14-9-4 record with four shutouts and a .930 save percentage. He’s been unstoppable recently, posting a 6-0-1-1 record over the past 10 games. Levi, a Buffalo Sabres prospect, had one of the best performances of the season with a 54-save effort against Providence on Friday, a week after stopping 45 shots against UConn. Levi is the best goaltending prospect in the NCAA right now, and it won’t be long until the Sabres make him turn pro. Sure, he’s 6-foot-0, but his sample size at all levels – which includes the 2022 Mike Richter Trophy as the top NCAA goaltender last year and seven Hockey East player of the week awards over the past two years – makes it seem like he may be one of the few smaller goalies who make it work in the NHL." https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/nhl-prospect-roundup-buffalo-sabres-devon-levi-continues-to-dominate 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 I don’t think there has ever been a Sabres prospect I have more confidence in exceeding his industry ranking than Devon Levi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 22 minutes ago, dudacek said: I don’t think there has ever been a Sabres prospect I have more confidence in exceeding his industry ranking than Devon Levi. From Your Keyboard to the hockey gods 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Anyone able to watch the game tonight ? Sounds like he had a terrific first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getpucksdeep Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 16 minutes ago, Crusader1969 said: Anyone able to watch the game tonight ? Sounds like he had a terrific first Yes via hush-hush feed. Not so great 2nd, down 2-1. 1st ga was on pp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) 2-2 15 seconds left. Levi has 30 saves on 32 shots. Heading to OT. First Bean Pot final between Harvard and Northeastern. Edited February 14, 2023 by GASabresIUFAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Levi with a great save to send the game to a SO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Ankles Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 What a finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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