They also praised Wilford and what he’s done with the D, which is a real head scratcher, especially if you look at Ion’s example above with Bryam… solid for 3 games, then lost and absolutely no one clears the front… I guess we gotta hope it was a Donnie thing?!?

Also annoyed that they wouldn’t kick Ellis up to the booth last year to keep Peca but did just that for Seth…

This organization will be ass backwards until a Pegula is not in charge
- Gr8daygo

Yup. This is not a serious organization.

I still think Benson made the team by default due to quinn injury, savoie being hurt and they wanted kulich and rosen in rochester for 1 more year

if benson could be in rochester this fall, I am not certain he is a lock on the roster over rosen, kulich, or savoie
- homiedclown

You are not wrong with Savoie injury and Quinn., also with holding back Kulich and Rosen.
Those guys will all compete now for a spot or two.
Benson had a very good season, especially for an 18 yo Rookie.. and he won that position out of camp due to his play... This board was going nuts about the thought Adams may ship him back to Juniors back then, and it turned out to be the proper move to reward him.
Just because he didn't put up historical points for a 17 YO doesn't mean he didn't play well. He did, and he learned a long the way which was invaluable for his development.
Now if they can get one of those other 3 to produce like that it will be awesome.

What’s more valuable (rank in order):

1) 24’ 1st
2) Levi
3) 25’ 1st
4) Benson
5) Savoie
6) R Johnson
7) Kulich
8) Ostlund
9) Rosen
10) Whalberg

What do the Sabres need?
- washedup20

1) 24’ 1st
4) Benson
8) Ostlund
2) Levi
3) 25’ 1st
5) Savoie
6) R Johnson
7) Kulich
9) Rosen
10) Whalberg

1) 24’ 1st
4) Benson
8) Ostlund
2) Levi
3) 25’ 1st
5) Savoie
6) R Johnson
7) Kulich
9) Rosen
10) Whalberg
- Lunaion

Levi
Benson
Savoie
Rosen
Kulich
24 1st
Ostlund
Wahlberg
25 1st
Johnson

Mais non, sacrebleu!
- Ratsreign

Ne le combattez pas.

Love what Appert had to say about Rosen's game growth, he's really rounded out his game, where he had a lot of defensive responsibility and still led the team in scoring. He has an impressive game for a guy who was slight and weak in his own end in his draft year.

As I said all year, I still think he's the closest prospect forward to get more looks in Buffalo. Big summer to build strength.
- TheSabresTaco

Ya, he needs to build strength and mass out a fair amount to withstand the rigors of the NHL.

I would love to see a 3rd line of Benson, Savoie and Rosen skating circles around everyone. They won't do it though.

Love what Appert had to say about Rosen's game growth, he's really rounded out his game, where he had a lot of defensive responsibility and still led the team in scoring. He has an impressive game for a guy who was slight and weak in his own end in his draft year.

As I said all year, I still think he's the closest prospect forward to get more looks in Buffalo. Big summer to build strength.
- TheSabresTaco

they need a better third line than rosen-krebs-benson though

Ya, he needs to build strength and mass out a fair amount to withstand the rigors of the NHL.

I would love to see a 3rd line of Benson, Savoie and Rosen skating circles around everyone. They won't do it though.
- IonSabres

I expect a third line of benson-krebs-greenway

Ne le combattez pas.
- QuinnFan

Come on, man. High school was a long time ago!
Don’t fight it?

Skinner Tage Tuch
JJP Cozens Quinn
Benson Savoie Rosen
Joshua Trenin Greenway
Krebs

Byram Dahlin
Power Samuelsson
Johnson Cliffy
Bryson

UPL
Levi

Would it make the playoffs? IDK, but would be fun for me to watch.

Ya, he needs to build strength and mass out a fair amount to withstand the rigors of the NHL.

I would love to see a 3rd line of Benson, Savoie and Rosen skating circles around everyone. They won't do it though.
- IonSabres

That would be a ton of fun to watch. Hope we see that in the preseason

Come on, man. High school was a long time ago!
Don’t fight it?
- Ratsreign

LOL

You know, deep down, you want to see Sammy back in the blue and gold.

Levi
Benson
Savoie
Rosen
Kulich
24 1st
Ostlund
Wahlberg
25 1st
Johnson
- TheSabresTaco

Surprised you see the picks so low. I consider #11 first by a wide margin.

Skinner Tage Tuch
JJP Cozens Quinn
Benson Savoie Rosen
Joshua Trenin Greenway
Krebs

Byram Dahlin
Power Samuelsson
Johnson Cliffy
Bryson

UPL
Levi

Would it make the playoffs? IDK, but would be fun for me to watch.
- IonSabres

That 4th line would be a lot of fun. That 3rd line is a bit scary though lol.

I expect a third line of benson-krebs-greenway
- homiedclown

I wouldn't rule it out... but Greenway needs to be on L4 IMO. Seems he tops out around 30 pts in a good year.
I want L3 to be in the 40-45 range myself.

Surprised you see the picks so low. I consider #11 first by a wide margin.
- Lunaion

Was actually going to say that due to strength of class, that 2025 1st may still be more coveted. That class is looking pretty wild.

That 4th line would be a lot of fun. That 3rd line is a bit scary though lol.
- QuinnFan

Scary as in Scary Good? 😊

Skinner Tage Tuch
JJP Cozens Quinn
Benson Savoie Rosen
Joshua Trenin Greenway
Krebs

Byram Dahlin
Power Samuelsson
Johnson Cliffy
Bryson

UPL
Levi

Would it make the playoffs? IDK, but would be fun for me to watch.
- IonSabres

Just looks like another disappointing offseason to me. They need upgrades, not to slot rookies in.

I do agree with Krebs. He isn't good and if he has any value around the league it should be used

Just looks like another disappointing offseason to me

They need upgrades, not to slot rookies in
- ieetbred

Well, minus Mitts, I would say that B6 is an upgrade.

I have lowered my expectations for Kevyn to actually close a deal, especially when he has signaled his intent. We can virtually lockout any major UFA signing, and trades are difficult for some.

So you believe Kevyn will be able to pull off significant upgrades?

Was actually going to say that due to strength of class, that 2025 1st may still be more coveted. That class is looking pretty wild.
- QuinnFan

I considered bumping it up a few more notches, but knowing it's a year out and likely/hopefully a few picks later made me hold back.

Surprised you see the picks so low. I consider #11 first by a wide margin.
- Lunaion

Why am I betting on an unknown over a known quantity?

Those players, who have multiple years of development in the Sabres system outside of Wahlberg, who has already proven to be at the very least an interesting prospect, should have more value than a completely unknown, un named asset.

Skinner Tage Tuch
JJP Cozens Quinn
Benson Savoie Rosen
Joshua Trenin Greenway
Krebs

Byram Dahlin
Power Samuelsson
Johnson Cliffy
Bryson

UPL
Levi

Would it make the playoffs? IDK, but would be fun for me to watch.
- IonSabres

I do not see the peca, briere or drury to lean on up front

or the teppo, mckee, rhett on the back end

if up a goal late in the game is there 4 guys on this list you trust to kill a penalty?

I wouldn't rule it out... but Greenway needs to be on L4 IMO. Seems he tops out around 30 pts in a good year.
I want L3 to be in the 40-45 range myself.
- IonSabres

Lindy had a big tendency to play vets like Greenway up in the line up. He's probably going to have a favorite that drives us mad.

Well, minus Mitts, I would say that B6 is an upgrade.

I have lowered my expectations for Kevyn to actually close a deal, especially when he has signaled his intent. We can virtually lockout any major UFA signing, and trades are difficult for some.

So you believe Kevyn will be able to pull off significant upgrades?
- IonSabres

Don't know much about trenin and Joshua but i suppose I dont count the 4th line in my upgrades because that simply has to happen.

They need an experienced center middle 6 and a top 6 winger. Do I think adams gets it done? No, I have no confidence in that but he's been talking a big game so let's see some poop go down

Benson is a great example why rookies are not going to save us next year. As much as I liked him he had little impact

Just looks like another disappointing offseason to me. They need upgrades, not to slot rookies in.

I do agree with Krebs. He isn't good and if he has any value around the league it should be used
- ieetbred

tage had what, 37 points at this time in the nhl

don't give up on krebs yet, but it needs to happen this fall