dudacek Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 50 minutes ago, Nacho Libre said: Who are they Sabres analytics department 1 Quote
French Collection Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 Is Poltapov still considered a prospect? Forton said he was a plug and play middle six guy, development no longer required. I am anxious to see if he can help in 27/28. Quote
Flashsabre Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7417028/2026/07/02/buffalo-sabres-prospects-2026-development-camp/?source=emp_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.u1A.-BD5.-j-q0sLVUP7r 2 Quote
Crusader1969 Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 18 hours ago, #freejame said: I’d put more money on Kulich as 1C than starting in Rochester. I would take that bet for sure. Quote
#freejame Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 13 minutes ago, Crusader1969 said: I would take that bet for sure. $50 towards my ride for Roswell team next year against $50 for whatever charity you want. If he starts anywhere other than 1C or Rochester it’s a push. Quote
CTJoe Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 2 hours ago, French Collection said: Is Poltapov still considered a prospect? Forton said he was a plug and play middle six guy, development no longer required. I am anxious to see if he can help in 27/28. Yes, playing great in the KHL. Him, Zimmer and the progress of Östlund and Helenius are reasons why I don't mind trading someone like Quinn to Peg for Helle. Our prospect pool is so deep (especially at defense) it's a bit crazy. 1 Quote
bob_sauve28 Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 35 minutes ago, Flashsabre said: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7417028/2026/07/02/buffalo-sabres-prospects-2026-development-camp/?source=emp_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.u1A.-BD5.-j-q0sLVUP7r Makes us sound really deep. The prospect pool looks really good, especially at defense Quote
CTJoe Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 13 minutes ago, #freejame said: $50 towards my ride for Roswell team next year against $50 for whatever charity you want. If he starts anywhere other than 1C or Rochester it’s a push. Kulich is absolutely not starting in Rochester. BUF 2c is the floor for him (with Norris as 1C), but he may be 1C as Ruff loved him playing between Tage and Benson 1 1 Quote
LGR4GM Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 Just now, bob_sauve28 said: Makes us sound really deep. The prospect pool looks really good, especially at defense We have the best RHD prospect pool in the league, bar none. 2 1 Quote
SabreFinn Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 32 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: We have the best RHD prospect pool in the league, bar none. Is it the best in the league both sides together? Quote
#freejame Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 41 minutes ago, CTJoe said: Kulich is absolutely not starting in Rochester. BUF 2c is the floor for him (with Norris as 1C), but he may be 1C as Ruff loved him playing between Tage and Benson I don’t think he is either and have said multiple times that I believe Ruff has him penciled in as 1C. Crusader thinks otherwise. Quote
Taro T Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 56 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: We have the best RHD prospect pool in the league, bar none. AND the best LHD corps in the league as well, bar none. Quote
LGR4GM Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 2 hours ago, SabreFinn said: Is it the best in the league both sides together? The right side is so GD good it might be. The left really only has a couple guys. San Jose is only other team in the ballpark. It's hard to match up your defense pool against Rudolph, Mrtka, Kleber, Strbak, McCarthy, Komarov, Osburn, Bedkowski. Brunet and Laberge also have outside shots. Even if only the 1st three become nhl regulars, that's crazy depth. Quote
SabreFinn Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 33 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: The right side is so GD good it might be. The left really only has a couple guys. San Jose is only other team in the ballpark. It's hard to match up your defense pool against Rudolph, Mrtka, Kleber, Strbak, McCarthy, Komarov, Osburn, Bedkowski. Brunet and Laberge also have outside shots. Even if only the 1st three become nhl regulars, that's crazy depth. It sure is impressive. There is a good chance we have three coming NHLers there. And even if we aren't that packed with offensive prospects, RHD are in high demand and can be used to add some young offensive talent further on up the road, if needed. Quote
dudacek Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 7 hours ago, SabreFinn said: It sure is impressive. There is a good chance we have three coming NHLers there. And even if we aren't that packed with offensive prospects, RHD are in high demand and can be used to add some young offensive talent further on up the road, if needed. Sabres have their top 4 locked up for 3 more years for less than $26M. That’s when Zellweger turns 26 and becomes a restricted free agent. At that time Stbak will be 24, Kleber 23, Mrtka 22 and Rudolph 21 Samuelsson becomes a UFA the year after that at age 30, Power the year after that at age 28 and Dahlin the year after that at age 31. The Sabres are well-positioned to have an elite defence for a decade if they don’t squander the assets. 2 2 1 Quote
Brawndo Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 8 hours ago, LGR4GM said: The right side is so GD good it might be. The left really only has a couple guys. San Jose is only other team in the ballpark. It's hard to match up your defense pool against Rudolph, Mrtka, Kleber, Strbak, McCarthy, Komarov, Osburn, Bedkowski. Brunet and Laberge also have outside shots. Even if only the 1st three become nhl regulars, that's crazy depth. The Sabres are going to be the team to run two forwards, three defensemen and a goalie set up 6 Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 9 Author Report Posted July 9 I've added Poltapov to the list on page 3 after Tim Kennedy's recent comments. https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sabres-excited-prospect-prokhor-poltapov-035900411.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEORxiFEBysqZ5g5rKita_Ft7b-g-gdeRuheBqxy2TBQiuJQQi4PphaqPgnbZKa_k8lH7z7Mam8NhFN8i9eVIbSIz2AJRr6iKHBL2lUxPkl4ruEFwHVUksqtvtPnE0AtvftMczxia4AKRCw74EIuRAuHFgmvwVNjrnpPmvdOMI4H 1 Quote
... Posted July 9 Report Posted July 9 On 7/3/2026 at 10:08 PM, Brawndo said: The Sabres are going to be the team to run two forwards, three defensemen and a goalie set up We all laugh, but I would try it just because. What's the difference between a center and an offensive defenseman? 2 Quote
Hoss Posted July 9 Report Posted July 9 What are some top 5/top 10 lists of Sabres prospects right now? Quote
That Aud Smell Posted July 9 Report Posted July 9 8 hours ago, ... said: We all laugh, but I would try it just because. What's the difference between a center and an offensive defenseman? Quote
LGR4GM Posted July 9 Report Posted July 9 4 hours ago, Hoss said: What are some top 5/top 10 lists of Sabres prospects right now? Rudolph Helenius Zeimer Mrtka Kleber Poltapov Osburn Morozov Richard McCarthy 1 Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 9 Author Report Posted July 9 On 7/3/2026 at 10:48 AM, CTJoe said: Kulich is absolutely not starting in Rochester. BUF 2c is the floor for him (with Norris as 1C), but he may be 1C as Ruff loved him playing between Tage and Benson How top 9 center plays out is going to be the most interesting camp “battle” between the incumbents McLeod, Norris and Tage vs the kids of Östlund, Kulich and Helenius. Tage and the kids also can play wing. I do think all 3 kids are natural centers, but to make the roster work, Lindy will play them where he wants them. I agree that 2 years ago Kulich looked fine with Tage, but this is a different roster now with the development of Doan, Benson, Östlund and even Helenius since then. Benson and Östlund are probably are two best playmakers and imho both should be in our top 6. Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 9 Author Report Posted July 9 Just now, LGR4GM said: Rudolph Helenius Zeimer Mrtka Kleber Poltapov Osburn Morozov Richard McCarthy Östlund and Kulich are still prospects. Both are still waiver exempt, only 22 years old and neither has played a full season in the NHL. Poltapov is 23 from the 2021 class and Richard is from the same draft class as Kulich and Östlund. Quote
LGR4GM Posted July 9 Report Posted July 9 2 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Östlund and Kulich are still prospects. Both are still waiver exempt, only 22 years old and neither has played a full season in the NHL. Poltapov is 23 from the 2021 class and Richard is from the same draft class as Kulich and Östlund. I don't agree. You are doing it by an age cutoff and waiver exemptions. I am doing it by "is this person a full time NHL player or still a prospective one" Different lenses on the same subject. Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 9 Author Report Posted July 9 2 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I don't agree. You are doing it by an age cutoff and waiver exemptions. I am doing it by "is this person a full time NHL player or still a prospective one" Different lenses on the same subject. I guess, except there is ample discussion that Kulich may start the year in Rochester and Östlund spent time in Rochester last season. Neither is an established NHL player like Benson. Quote
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