I get it and not arguing against it. I'd rather fill the void at 2 RhD and let Johnson mature at a slower pace...if he proves he can effectively play those minutes, what a great problem to have.

Joker should be included in any deal as I like Clifton on 3rd pairing...off to a slow start, but I think he'll come along.
- IonSabres

Yeah, I would definitely rather use Joker. And would be very surprised if they would move Andersson.
Samuelsson Dahlin
Power Johnson
Novikov Clifton or go and get him without Samuelsson
Dahlin Andersson
Power Samuelsson
Johnson Clifton

we have the assets to get anderson without giving up samuelsson

you add anderson and ryan johnson to this team and you have something on the back end
- homiedclown

Ok Anderson solidifies the d corp

Now go get the back up goalie mentor for Levi

Ok Anderson solidifies the d corp

Now go get the back up goalie mentor for Levi
- Gr8daygo

They brought back Papa Elf Anderson for that!

Ok Anderson solidifies the d corp

Now go get the back up goalie mentor for Levi
- Gr8daygo

back up goalie, or starter?

back up goalie, or starter?
- homiedclown

Honestly, starter…. I’d love Saros, but that’s a pipe dream. Back to trying to convince Gibson to come over?!?

Not sure but they need a 1a/b

Levi starting the first 4 is telling I think.

joker has been 10 times better than clifton this season
- homiedclown

So far, sure. Cliffy is here for 3 seasons...Joker is a RFA.

Trade while the value is higher?

They brought back Papa Elf Anderson for that!
- Buff36

Cause Upl and Commrie improved so much during last season

Scrap the vibes and go get a real goalie coach

Levi starting the first 4 is telling I think.
- Gr8daygo

having the same numbers as 6k and comrie did last season IMO is also telling


it's not like we played the oilers, colorado, panthers and devils


those numbers are against middle of the road scoring teams and a bolt team missing stamkos

So far, sure. Cliffy is here for 3 seasons...Joker is a RFA.

Trade while the value is higher?
- IonSabres

can I get whatever is behind the curtain instead of either of those?

Cause Upl and Commrie improved so much during last season

Scrap the vibes and go get a real goalie coach
- Gr8daygo

I subscribe to this as well before he kills Levi.

Moreso, maybe they should convince EJ to retire, hire him to be the Defensive Coach and convince Granato to play as a 5 man unit both Up and Down the ice.
I love what he had to say the other night.

Cause Upl and Commrie improved so much during last season

Scrap the vibes and go get a real goalie coach
- Gr8daygo

Last one you have to say that to, been calling for changes as long as you have.

can I get whatever is behind the curtain instead of either of those?
- homiedclown

You want see the Emperor with no clothes?

I subscribe to this as well before he kills Levi.

Moreso, maybe they should convince EJ to retire, hire him to be the Defensive Coach and convince Granato to play as a 5 man unit both Up and Down the ice.
I love what he had to say the other night.
- IonSabres

That's Leadership, not taking these guys for walks and holding there hands.

Can't believe they let them Breach the White House lawns. Sh!t is getting out of hand.

Looks like Comrie's net tonight. Benson and Levi not playing.

Can't believe they let them Breach the White House lawns. Sh!t is getting out of hand.
- Buff36

Looks like Comrie's net tonight. Benson and Levi not playing.
- Buff36

@ByMHarrington
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Granato says Benson and Levi will not play tonight. Doesn't consider Benson a healthy scratch but notes that Quinn-Peterka-Krebs watched some early last season too.

@ByMHarrington
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Granato says Benson and Levi will not play tonight. Doesn't consider Benson a healthy scratch but notes that Quinn-Peterka-Krebs watched some early last season too.
- Lunaion

Extend his stay, or try and keep him fresh a bit. Never played 82 games before.

Extend his stay, or try and keep him fresh a bit. Never played 82 games before.
- Buff36

He's been one of their best players. Should be no talk of 9 games.

Old Mike Harrington would ask him if he thought playing VO and keeping 3 G was best for this team.

He's been one of their best players. Should be no talk of 9 games.

Old Mike Harrington would ask him if he thought playing VO and keeping 3 G was best for this team.
- Lunaion

Pretty sure the Sabres give benson 9 games and he’s back at juniors

Just seems very Sabres, to not burn a year on the contract

Also, Quinn and Savoie need a look

I’d keep benson …….

He's been one of their best players. Should be no talk of 9 games.

Old Mike Harrington would ask him if he thought playing VO and keeping 3 G was best for this team.
- Lunaion

I agree Lunaion, but at this point nothing would surprise me with the Sabres

Pretty sure the Sabres give benson 9 games and he’s back at juniors

Just seems very Sabres, to not burn a year on the contract

Also, Quinn and Savoie need a look

I’d keep benson …….
- Boss34

Because they did it with Sam? It's been a long time.

Benson more than earned his spot over several/many others. Time for the GM to show his compete level.

Because they did it with Sam? It's been a long time.

Benson more than earned his spot over several/many others. Time for the GM to show his compete level.
- Lunaion

It's been kicked again

Because they did it with Sam? It's been a long time.

Benson more than earned his spot over several/many others. Time for the GM to show his compete level.
- Lunaion

Beg to differ

It’s general protocol to send back 1st rounders to juniors. Aside from the top couple picks ……

It’s always about money and the future…..with the Sabres

Beg to differ

It’s general protocol to send back 1st rounders to juniors. Aside from the top couple picks ……

It’s always about money and the future…..with the Sabres
- Boss34

You know what's more rare than keeping your 1st rounder in year 1? 9 game tryouts.