Captain Caveman Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) I see on Daily Faceoff that UPL is expected to start tonight (per Howard Simon / WGR.) I was listening this morning, and heard that he could start tonight, although it sounded less certain from what I heard. Anyway - I thought it may be helpful just to have a thread to keep track of call ups / send downs over the next month or two while we try to manage 3 goalies (for now) and a ton of games in a condensed period. So, use this to post who's up, who's. down, etc... (and I'm sure people will chime in with what they think should or should not be done as well.) Edited January 10, 2023 by Captain Caveman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 The play of Quinn and JJP has made it easy. They can just go back and forth sending them back to Rochester on paper only. The question really is why? Not sure why they don’t just send Casey Fitzgerald down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, tom webster said: The play of Quinn and JJP has made it easy. They can just go back and forth sending them back to Rochester on paper only. The question really is why? Not sure why they don’t just send Casey Fitzgerald down. Agree. I think they do that once Joker is back but why wait? Casey needs to play and he looks to be firmly behind Bryson and Clague. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Captain Caveman said: I see on Daily Faceoff that UPL is expected to start tonight (per Howard Simon / WGR.) Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, tom webster said: The play of Quinn and JJP has made it easy. They can just go back and forth sending them back to Rochester on paper only. The question really is why? Not sure why they don’t just send Casey Fitzgerald down. If they need to make 23 man roster space I think they send Anderson to IR for a mysterious LBI during the Flyer debacle. Once Joker is back I think they will send Casey to Rochester. I think they are afraid some D starved team will make a claim. That said, I might send Bryson down instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Pimlach said: Agree. I think they do that once Joker is back but why wait? Casey needs to play and he looks to be firmly behind Bryson and Clague. Fitz is firmly behind them and dropping fast. He just doesn't add much to the team sadly and we really need to work on upgrading the guys in front of him so he truly is not needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted January 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/casey-fitzgerald-jake-leschyshyn-waivers-1.1904237 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Posted in the Fitzgerald thread, Jokiharju is no longer on IR per the Sabres website. As of now, UPL is still an Amerk, per that website. Did NOT expect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refuting Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, Taro T said: Posted in the Fitzgerald thread, Jokiharju is no longer on IR per the Sabres website. As of now, UPL is still an Amerk, per that website. Did NOT expect that. I didn't expect that either, T Taro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, Taro T said: Posted in the Fitzgerald thread, Jokiharju is no longer on IR per the Sabres website. As of now, UPL is still an Amerk, per that website. Did NOT expect that. I guess we're back at the same spot with the Joki/Fitz 1:1 moves; UPL is in Rochester, the Sabres are at 23 active players, so the Sabres need to drop another player if they want UPL back on the roster. Hinostroza, one of the waiver-exempt kids, or trade someone out for picks. I don't think they'll put Anderson on fake-IR, and I hope they don't. Those moves are for $(%*@ teams, I want to Sabres to play it straight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) I thought that someone suggested they send Quinn or Peterka back to Rochester, on paper, for those games that UPL is going to start. They don't need to clear waivers. I could go with that solution. Pick whichever one has been playing less effectively at the time. Basically, sit/swap one of them for UPL. Neither one has been terribly productive lately and the Peterka-Cozens-Quinn line has not done much as a line in some time. That may be preferable to waiving Hinostroza or someone else, putting Anderson on IR, etc. They could even alternate them so that neither one sits more than 1 game in a row and both get needed development time on the ice. For games started by Anderson or Comrie, both would be able to play, so each guy may end up only having to sit out 1 in every 3 or 4 games. Edited January 10, 2023 by msw2112 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 26 minutes ago, msw2112 said: I thought that someone suggested they send Quinn or Peterka back to Rochester, on paper, for those games that UPL is going to start. They don't need to clear waivers. I could go with that solution. Pick whichever one has been playing less effectively at the time. Basically, sit/swap one of them for UPL. Neither one has been terribly productive lately and the Peterka-Cozens-Quinn line has not done much as a line in some time. That may be preferable to waiving Hinostroza or someone else, putting Anderson on IR, etc. They could even alternate them so that neither one sits more than 1 game in a row and both get needed development time on the ice. For games started by Anderson or Comrie, both would be able to play, so each guy may end up only having to sit out 1 in every 3 or 4 games. Krebs is also waiver-free, although he's been outplaying the other two recently. Cozens and Power as well, even though neither are actual options. You know somebody's going to get sick or hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 I agree that someone is likely to get injured, given how many games they have coming up in a short stretch of time. That will ultimately self-correct the situation. I didn't realize that Krebs is also eligible, but agree that he's been playing well and should remain in the lineup, and that Cozens and Power are not even to be considered for Rochester (on paper or otherwise), as those two are big-minute regulars in the lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Any of Quinn, Peterka and UPL who are loaned to Rochester will be paper transactions only. As MSW mentioned they will probably rotate Quinn and Peterka on days that UPL plays and both back into the lineup when Comrie and Anderson play 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Any of Quinn, Peterka and UPL who are loaned to Rochester will be paper transactions only. As MSW mentioned they will probably rotate Quinn and Peterka on days that UPL plays and both back into the lineup when Comrie and Anderson play Interesting. So, would you put Asplund or Hinostroza on the Kid Line to fill in for the one sitting? Or does Mittelstadt bounce up to that spot w/ the 13th forward taking Casey's spot? Edited January 10, 2023 by Taro T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quint Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Nice guys but drags on the lineup: Okposo, Girgs, Mitts, Asplund, Hinostroza, Comrie, Anderson. Not ready for primetime: JJP, Quinn, Clague, Davies, Bryson, Fitz, UPL. Bandaid boys: Bushkin, Joki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 8 hours ago, Brawndo said: Any of Quinn, Peterka and UPL who are loaned to Rochester will be paper transactions only. As MSW mentioned they will probably rotate Quinn and Peterka on days that UPL plays and both back into the lineup when Comrie and Anderson play So what was the point of sitting both of them? Granato not want to make a Sophie's Choice and play favourites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 9 hours ago, Quint said: Nice guys but drags on the lineup: Okposo, Girgs, Mitts, Asplund, Hinostroza, Comrie, Anderson. Not ready for primetime: JJP, Quinn, Clague, Davies, Bryson, Fitz, UPL. Bandaid boys: Bushkin, Joki. Who do you suggest takes the place of the lineup drags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quint Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 48 minutes ago, Sabres Fan in NS said: Who do you suggest takes the place of the lineup drags? Dunno, but I agree with Punch's old adage...incremental improvements. Look at Jost...that was an unexpected pickup that worked out. Looks to me like he's replaced Asplund/Hinostroza. I feel like I've identified the guys that need to either improve or if they're unable to improve, be replaced. I'm patient with the guys that need to and have the ability and mindset to improve. Example: Thompson. Unfortunately, change needs to start at the top. Our captain is a "has been." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Quint said: Dunno, but I agree with Punch's old adage...incremental improvements. Look at Jost...that was an unexpected pickup that worked out. Looks to me like he's replaced Asplund/Hinostroza. I feel like I've identified the guys that need to either improve or if they're unable to improve, be replaced. I'm patient with the guys that need to and have the ability and mindset to improve. Example: Thompson. Unfortunately, change needs to start at the top. Our captain is a "has been." I agree completely. While KO is a has been he is still an important part of this team. For this season and I think maybe one more. Then he can coach if he wants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grinreaper Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 8 hours ago, Quint said: Dunno, but I agree with Punch's old adage...incremental improvements. Look at Jost...that was an unexpected pickup that worked out. Looks to me like he's replaced Asplund/Hinostroza. I feel like I've identified the guys that need to either improve or if they're unable to improve, be replaced. I'm patient with the guys that need to and have the ability and mindset to improve. Example: Thompson. Unfortunately, change needs to start at the top. Our captain is a "has been." Okposo is not a "has been". That line keeps the puck in the opponents end for long periods of time. If they had better hands that could put the puck in the net they would be a feared line in the NHL. Right now #28 & #21 are teaching Krebs what it takes to stay up with the big club and his play since being on a line with them has improved dramatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tucker Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) Just saw that Jake Leschyshyn was also placed on waivers. Should we take a flier on him? ...oops forget it... picked up by the Rangers Edited January 11, 2023 by John Tucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 I am waiting for the floor tumbling run. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Speaking of roster gymnastics, I kind of like KA’s decisions so far. By “loaning” Quinn to Rochester and by “loaning” UPL to Rochester he is using their exempt status to keep UPL in Buffalo while also giving guys like Asplund and Vinnie some PT and giving JJP and Quinn a rest here and there. I suspect for the next 6 weeks, UPL will be getting consistent starts in net and when he plays one of either Quinn or JJP will be “loaned” to open a roster spot for UPL, resting the rookie, and giving Vinnie or Asplund PT to keep them involved and playing. Very smart and very creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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