Rod's kid isn't signing with the Oilers. Could be a real nice shutdown center prospect.

I'm way over UPL but professionally he's been wildly inconsistent. He was good in juniors and Finland
- TheSabresTaco

https://twitter.com/sneak...&t=aPpesQ9OFgU8cA3wnTdNeA

Going to need a new blog soon
- gerbe75pts

Last time this was posted Levi signed later that day. Just sayin'

I'm way over UPL but professionally he's been wildly inconsistent. He was good in juniors and Finland
- TheSabresTaco

Again, sorry but that simply isn't true. Below are his starts last year and the year before in the NHL:

.778
.857
.902
.905
.938
.944
.952
.935
.913
.900
.900
.927
.897
.897

So he was consistently having good starts for us in the past. This year he has been wildly inconsistent, but saying that is a pattern isn't correct beyond that IMO. I know you're done with him, it seems most are, I'm just trying to point out that he's quite a bit better than the bust ECHL goalie he's being touted as. I'll let it go soon I promise lol.

Again, sorry but that simply isn't true. Below are his starts last year and the year before in the NHL:

.778
.857
.902
.905
.938
.944
.952
.935
.913
.900
.900
.927
.897
.897

So he was consistently having good starts for us in the past. This year he has been wildly inconsistent, but saying that is a pattern isn't correct beyond that IMO. I know you're done with him, it seems most are, I'm just trying to point out that he's quite a bit better than the bust ECHL goalie he's being touted as. I'll let it go soon I promise lol.
- RhinoFan

I wouldn't hate it if they went with him tonight. He's had some big games against big teams. This game is going to be a boat race and team knows they need to score in front of him when in a boat race. 6K got the dub last time they played the Devils.

Rod's kid isn't signing with the Oilers. Could be a real nice shutdown center prospect.
- TheSabresTaco

for the canes

Think we need to be rooting for Sabres Win in OT or S/O. Need Devils to stay within striking distance of the Canes for the Metro.

I wouldn't hate it if they went with him tonight. He's had some big games against big teams. This game is going to be a boat race and team knows they need to score in front of him when in a boat race. 6K got the dub last time they played the Devils.
- Hatboro_Swords

I'm fine either way, Levi is playing amazing, so I'll trust Donny's judgment. That being said, if we get eliminated here I'd give him one of the last two games for sure. I really thought he had a great game against the Flyers last time, I'd reward that.

Going to need a new blog soon
- gerbe75pts

One centered on the Johnson Era starting?

One centered on the Johnson Era starting?
- IonSabres

Exciting times

he is literally the ONLY first round draft choice not to sign his ELC for his draft year. that does not seem strange for you? They had a zoom meeting I beleive yesterday or so and no contract yet.

All the signs are pointing to Johnson going to FA, IMO
- hehateme

Well, at least you are softening on your absolute statement 2 months ago saying he wasn't signing here.
Conversely, I went 2ith the following likelihood of signing
Levi 90%
Johnson 75%
Portillo 25%

Well, at least you are softening on your absolute statement 2 months ago saying he wasn't signing here.
Conversely, I went 2ith the following likelihood of signing
Levi 90%
Johnson 75%
Portillo 25%
- IonSabres

Good Call

Exciting times
- Buff36

I do think it is pretty good sign, they needed to ink both Levi and Johnson.
Now go get a G to share the net with Levi and a 2RhD to be Power's partner.

Because we're well past "Page 10".
- buffalofan19

the new normal seems to be 30-40 though.

I do think it is pretty good sign, they needed to ink both Levi and Johnson.
Now go get a G to share the net with Levi and a 2RhD to be Power's partner.
- IonSabres

I do to, we talked about Johnson about a month ago and things look to be coming together.
Adams should be able to address his need for a Dman this offseason and fill the caufers for the organization in the draft or trade.

I do to, we talked about Johnson about a month ago and things look to be coming together.
Adams should be able to address his need for a Dman this offseason and fill the caufers for the organization in the draft or trade.
- Buff36

What is Johnson’s comp? Why is this guy a must sign?

What is Johnson’s comp? Why is this guy a must sign?
- washedup20

Because he's a useful NHL ready defensive prospect and we don't actually have any. His projection is 2nd pair, and I don't think that's a guy you'd swap out for the 63rd pick overall.

He's a solid defender, great skater with limited offensive upside. Kind of reminds me of a Montour type with less offense.

I believe this will be the first year he isn't above a .900sv% in all comps in any given season of his career...

Sorry to burst the bubble, but the bolded simply isn't true. You can argue about wanting him or not, but at least give the kid the credit he's due. He will be likely end up being a serviceable NHL goaltender whether we do keep him or not.
- RhinoFan

My bubble is still not burst, why cherry pick stats. use the whole picture

AHL Career stats, 3.28 GAA, .895 SP
NHL Career stats, 3.47 GAA, .898 SP

those numbers suck, you know it, I know it.. what Credit am I suppose to give him, credit for sucking? OK, I give him that.

Well, at least you are softening on your absolute statement 2 months ago saying he wasn't signing here.
Conversely, I went 2ith the following likelihood of signing
Levi 90%
Johnson 75%
Portillo 25%
- IonSabres

Oh, I want him to sign, always have. but if I look at the signs they all point to him not signing. he is literally 4 months away from being able to sign with ANYONE he wants to. The longer it goes from the end of his season the more I believe he does not sign.

its not a money thing, he is going to get the same amount anywhere I believe. , so what's the hold up? you would have to think he does not want to play here.

What is Johnson’s comp? Why is this guy a must sign?
- washedup20

He a solid, if unspectacular Dman, who while he plays both sides; I have seen him mostly on the left and has a very nice steady-eddy game.

Oh, I want him to sign, always have. but if I look at the signs they all point to him not signing. he is literally 4 months away from being able to sign with ANYONE he wants to. The longer it goes from the end of his season the more I believe he does not sign.

its not a money thing, he is going to get the same amount anywhere I believe. , so what's the hold up? you would have to think he does not want to play here.
- hehateme

You were adamant he wasn't signing, it was like you stated there was risk, nope. He isn't signing here were the words...very abso.ute statement.

What is Johnson’s comp? Why is this guy a must sign?
- washedup20

a better version of what joker was suppose to be

He a solid, if unspectacular Dman, who while he plays both sides; I have seen him mostly on the left and has a very nice steady-eddy game.
- IonSabres

Mobile and defensively responsible is a great fit for the way this team plays.

a better version of what joker was suppose to be
- homiedclown

Joker had a nice game last night

Joker had a nice game last night
- SoCalPucks

been decent for about 9 games now

in those 3 losses in a row to the preds, bruins and flyers, woof