Kesserling/Greenway Injury Update (10/24)

[JohnC]

2 hours ago, JP51 said:

Its been a bit of a wait to see Kesselring... I am interested 

I’m not sure what his injury is but the Sabres are smart in handling it with caution. It’s a long and grinding. As like you, I’m anxious to see him play. I’m hoping that he can be a suitable partner for Power.

[GASabresIUFAN]

15 hours ago, PerreaultForever said:

Why would you break up Samuelsson Timmons when it has been good and is your main PK pair?

Why ? This is a very fair question and it’s reasonable to keep the best D first pair together since it’s working.

The reason I reworked the pairs was to help Dahlin and Power defensively.  Both have struggled so far this season in our zone (not a surprise w Power, but shocking with Dahlin) and I wanted to get them someone to help defensively. 

[PerreaultForever]

10 hours ago, JohnC said:

Timmons has been a solid pickup. He knows who he is as a player and stays within his limits. Not flashy but consistently solid. 
 

I expect more offensive production from Kesserling than from Timmons.

I don't know what to expect out of Kesselring. I'm hopeful though. I don't actually want offensive production from him (that would be bonus) I'm hoping for stable D with some snarl. A tougher version of Samuelsson would make me very happy. 

[PerreaultForever]

4 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Why ? This is a very fair question and it’s reasonable to keep the best D first pair together since it’s working.

The reason I reworked the pairs was to help Dahlin and Power defensively.  Both have struggled so far this season in our zone (not a surprise w Power, but shocking with Dahlin) and I wanted to get them someone to help defensively. 

That's fair but I also want Power going so for now I'd leave Dahlin Byram together but maybe reduce their defensive match ups and even out the ice time. 

I think one of the issues is Dahlin is played with the top line more and Kulich and Thompson aren't great defensively. 

[steveoath]

Kesselring 

[GASabresIUFAN]

On 10/27/2025 at 4:48 PM, GASabresIUFAN said:

Kesselring may be ready for action with Metsa being sent down

Dahlin Samuelsson

Power Timmins

Byram Kesselring

Maybe 3 evenish pairs?

Apparently Ruff and I are on the same wave length.  
 

 

[JohnC]

1 hour ago, PerreaultForever said:

I don't know what to expect out of Kesselring. I'm hopeful though. I don't actually want offensive production from him (that would be bonus) I'm hoping for stable D with some snarl. A tougher version of Samuelsson would make me very happy. 

If Kesserling plays like Samuelsson is currently playing, I would be ecstatic.