Popular Post Brawndo Posted October 19, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 5 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Nice. So can we finally put to bed the false narrative that Levi absolutely does not have enough veteran mentorship around him to help him? It’s such a garbage and false narrative. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 He's not on the team. They probably should have used a different picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Allen Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Nice. I like this. I once read Anderson will make a good coach someday. Hopefully he can help Levi and the others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Not sure how he fits in with Bales, but Bales is full-time and Anderson is only part-time, so he's probably more of a sounding board than a day-to-day coach. In any event, this looks like a smart move for the organization and I agree that it lessens the need to allocate a roster spot to a veteran backup goalie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, msw2112 said: Not sure how he fits in with Bales, but Bales is full-time and Anderson is only part-time, so he's probably more of a sounding board than a day-to-day coach. In any event, this looks like a smart move for the organization and I agree that it lessens the need to allocate a roster spot to a veteran backup goalie. It says as much in the press release. He is a mentor and sounding board in the locker room. No mention of 'coaching'. At least, not yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Sabres Fan in NS said: It says as much in the press release. He is a mentor and sounding board in the locker room. No mention of 'coaching'. At least, not yet. True about the content of the press release, but coaches are sounding boards for players and to some extent mentors too (Bales was a professional goalie with a bit of NHL experience), hence my comment about how he fits in with Bales. I could see the Sabres being interested in him as a goalie coach in the future if they are unhappy with Bales (perhaps the genesis of your "at least, not yet" comment), but I get the sense that Anderson wants to spend more time with his family in Florida, not live in Buffalo full-time, and not travel with the team (although I have no idea whether Bales or other goalie coaches travel with the team). It will be interesting to see how it plays out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Cool !Good advisor for the team. Maybe he can suggest a good Mexican restaurant ! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBaltimore Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 I love this move. It's funny that I was hoping for this kind of thing earlier today when the announcement about his retirement in Ottawa came out. It's probably something that's either been in the works for a bit, or that they just formalized and waited to go with the "official" retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, SabresBaltimore said: I love this move. It's funny that I was hoping for this kind of thing earlier today when the announcement about his retirement in Ottawa came out. It's probably something that's either been in the works for a bit, or that they just formalized and waited to go with the "official" retirement. It's basically what I was hoping for in several other posts over the last few days, I think going back to when they said he was in town for training camp. A part time gig so he doesn't have to be in Buffalo 24/7 and can spend time with his family, but still help guide the goalie corps such as it is (not just Levi) toward greatness in goaltending. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmel Corn Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Dump Bales and hire Anderson as the primary goalie coach! As discussed in the other thread, Bales has done little to distinguish himself as a keeper in any way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 He may even go on a few road trips, to help the goalies prepare in some of these new cities, to chuckle at the chirps and pranks the young guys get into. He may also want the occasional break from the kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctaeth Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) Glad to see they made this official. Wonder how Mrs. Craig Anderson feels about this. Time to make the move to Buffalo permanent craig and fam! Edited October 19, 2023 by Ctaeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Super Fan Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Let’s be honest Craig Anderson is the new Buffalo Sabres goalie coach without the Sabres saying it. This is a very good move by the Sabres for Devon Levi development. My guess is Craig Anderson doesn’t want to be a goalie coach full time or Mike Bales would not have his contract renewed in my opinion. Go Sabres! Let’s Go Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Score one for the vibes. The guy was/is just clearly beloved by everyone associated with the team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) Would have preferred veteran guidance by way of an actual capable back up vet goalie, as it would be a significantly larger factor re: on ice results (the games Levi doesn’t play), but this can only be a good thing Edited October 19, 2023 by Thorny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Finally have a ref on our side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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