K-9 Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bob in Mich said: Just a reminder that the college hockey Frozen Four games are scheduled for 5pm and 8:30pm Eastern time today. Michigan plays in the late game ESPN has the Michigan/Denver game as the early game at 5pm on ESPN2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in Mich Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, K-9 said: ESPN has the Michigan/Denver game as the early game at 5pm on ESPN2. Yes, my bad. Sorry. You are correct! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jauronimo Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 On 4/5/2022 at 3:49 PM, BillsFan4 said: http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prospect-devon-levi-wants-to-feel-that-pressure-at-northeastern/ Adams also mentioned Ryan Johnson and Portillo: Not sure I agree with Adams on this. There is big potential downside - Both could turn UFA after next season and Buffalo could lose them for nothing. Johnson was a 1st round pick and would be going into his senior season. But I guess Kevyn Adams doesn’t really gain anything by telling the press he’s not ok with either guy going back to school. It could hurt any trade leverage with other teams. He also may not have the same “Buffalo fan syndrome” fears of players spurning Buffalo that some of us fans do. It’ll be interesting to see what both players decide. It seems to me like Buffalo wants both to turn pro this year. Adams can try to sell it any way he wants, but there’s no way he wants Portillo going back to school for another year, then having both him and Levi sign next offseason. He’s already said that’s not ideal. I found this thread interesting. Levi has a history of doing the unexpected when it comes to his career and where he plays. I guess we shouldn't read that much into it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 19 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: I found this thread interesting. Levi has a history of doing the unexpected when it comes to his career and where he plays. I guess we shouldn't read that much into it. interesting read. Thanks for sharing. I can understand why he wanted to go back to school for another season and still feels he has something to prove in the NCAA. He missed his whole freshman year to injury. Then came back and played amazing but was snubbed for awards he should’ve probably won (if he didn’t miss time for the Olympics). Then the season ended on a fluky goal he let in. I’m not going to worry about him not signing. If he doesn’t sign after next season then we have issues. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 1 hour ago, BillsFan4 said: interesting read. Thanks for sharing. I can understand why he wanted to go back to school for another season and still feels he has something to prove in the NCAA. He missed his whole freshman year to injury. Then came back and played amazing but was snubbed for awards he should’ve probably won (if he didn’t miss time for the Olympics). Then the season ended on a fluky goal he let in. I’m not going to worry about him not signing. If he doesn’t sign after next season then we have issues. You guys must have missed the Duane Steinel tweet I posted on Tuesday. Levi himself said he can’t wait to be part of Bills mafia. That clinches it for me. His next stop is the Sabres after he college. And as I’ve said previously, the staggered development of our goalie prospects may actually be beneficial. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 45 minutes ago, K-9 said: You guys must have missed the Duane Steinel tweet I posted on Tuesday. Levi himself said he can’t wait to be part of Bills mafia. That clinches it for me. His next stop is the Sabres after he college. And as I’ve said previously, the staggered development of our goalie prospects may actually be beneficial. Its difficult to take anything a hockey player says at face value since they are so well versed in diplomatic answers that don't make waves. Except for Eichel of course, who can't put in a drive through order without sounding like an ass. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 On 4/5/2022 at 7:52 PM, T&C said: Anderson had to get a blade replaced and they did it right by the goal. I honestly had no idea how they did it but I see now... pretty streamlined from the old days. This is also why you never see players go to the locker room with skate problems anymore either. They all have spare steel on the bench and the trainer just swaps it out. Some guys swap it between periods habitually just so they always have a crisp edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 So, when Power signs, the question is will he sign and play on Sunday or not? If he doesn't play Sunday there are only 8 games left in the season. He could play all 8 and not till a year off his ELC. If he plays Sunday, he can hit the magic number of 9. They could also send him to Rochester but I don't think he's playoff eligible there. They need to get their poop together or they will miss the playoffs. I wouldn't be surprised to see Power in Buffalo and one of Fitzgerald or Samuelsson (probably Fitzgerald) go down to help them qualify since they are playoff eligible for the Amerks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 31 minutes ago, That's No Moon said: So, when Power signs, the question is will he sign and play on Sunday or not? If he doesn't play Sunday there are only 8 games left in the season. He could play all 8 and not till a year off his ELC. If he plays Sunday, he can hit the magic number of 9. They could also send him to Rochester but I don't think he's playoff eligible there. They need to get their poop together or they will miss the playoffs. I wouldn't be surprised to see Power in Buffalo and one of Fitzgerald or Samuelsson (probably Fitzgerald) go down to help them qualify since they are playoff eligible for the Amerks. I see no reason why Power should play in the NHL this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 45 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: I see no reason why Power should play in the NHL this season. OK, well he can then play the rest of the regular season in Rochester, but I don't think he can play in the playoffs there. Or he can just not play until the fall I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 3 hours ago, The Jokeman said: I see no reason why Power should play in the NHL this season. I see no reason why he shouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 12 hours ago, eball said: I’m actually excited to go to a hockey game tonight! It will be my first in a couple of years. Curious to see the Buffalo fan turnout, as in the past we’ve had solid support in Raleigh, but the bandwagon Canes fans have been pumped up as well since they have a top team. Enjoy, and just to say... we technically aren't out of the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Boom... that didn't take long. Don't think I've ever heard a chick call a game before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Two brutal turnovers by Dahlin and Eakin cost them tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turf Toejam 34 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Fitzgerald is not starting level material----constantly too slow and a turnover machine. We can blame Dahlin, but who was he stuck with.... Team also stopped attacking once they got up 3-1 and then paid for it dearly------Canes are a legit top 5 team. Anderson let in a softie also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 8 hours ago, That's No Moon said: So, when Power signs, the question is will he sign and play on Sunday or not? If he doesn't play Sunday there are only 8 games left in the season. He could play all 8 and not till a year off his ELC. If he plays Sunday, he can hit the magic number of 9. They could also send him to Rochester but I don't think he's playoff eligible there. They need to get their poop together or they will miss the playoffs. I wouldn't be surprised to see Power in Buffalo and one of Fitzgerald or Samuelsson (probably Fitzgerald) go down to help them qualify since they are playoff eligible for the Amerks. If he plays in the NHL this year, it burns a year of his ELC. Same as when Mittelstadt was signed out of college. He only played 6 NHL games that season. It won’t count as a service year (toward UFA status) but it’ll burn a year off his ELC. The only way the Sabres don’t burn a year off his contract is if he signs an ATO with Rochester, which I don’t see happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, The Jokeman said: I see no reason why Power should play in the NHL this season. No point in not playing him. Best to learn by doing. Edited April 8, 2022 by TBBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BillsFan4 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Well, all 3 of our college prospects lost last night in the Frozen Four. So now Power/Portillo/Johnson watch is on. We know Power is going to sign. Hopefully Johnson and Portillo do too. Both can turn UFA after next season if they go back to college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Portillo would be dumb to go back to school. He'd practically be handed the starting job in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Owen Power just signed with the Sabres. 4 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 44 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Owen Power just signed with the Sabres. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BillsFan4 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said: Owen Power just signed with the Sabres. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 (edited) https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/peters-denver-minnesota-state-advance-to-frozen-four-final-plus-whats-next-for-michigan-ben-meyers-and-more/ Quote Erik Portillo (BUF) did everything in his power to give Michigan a chance. He was excellent in net for the Wolverines with 30 saves on 33 shots. He was under duress for much of the game and just didn’t get enough goal support. The big Swede had to fight for a lot of those saves through traffic and did a great job. It is believed he will return to school for next season, but nothing is set in stone. Edited April 8, 2022 by BillsFan4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Your turn, Erik. The starting job is there for the taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 (edited) definitely worth watching for Sabre fans Edited April 8, 2022 by BillsFan4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 20 minutes ago, Doc said: Your turn, Erik. The starting job is there for the taking. In 2-3 years maybe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Missed the first 2 periods but was surprised to see its 3-3 at intermission... and the Sabres feed for a change. I'm not into the espn+ games, they don't have the same feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, T&C said: Missed the first 2 periods but was surprised to see its 3-3 at intermission... and the Sabres feed for a change. I'm not into the espn+ games, they don't have the same feel. They blew a 3-1 lead in this one. Back to back nights blowing a lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 24 minutes ago, PetermansRedemption said: They blew a 3-1 lead in this one. Back to back nights blowing a lead. They’re also on the road against two of the best teams in the Ieague.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 23 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: They’re also on the road against two of the best teams in the Ieague.. Just mentioned that to my wife literally 5 minutes ago. She usually smiles, nods, and says "we'll see". The Sunday matinee game here in Tampa is the one I Really want us to win. Seems the younger players we have are more receptive to losses like this against the current best teams... they see and learn how to be on top but still think a loss sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Thought it was cool that Devon Levi watched the Frozen Four games with Pegula and Adams at TD Garden in Boston yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, K-9 said: Thought it was cool that Devon Levi watched the Frozen Four games with Pegula and Adams at TD Garden in Boston yesterday. Unless Mr. Levi paid for his ticket to sit up there he's got an eligibility problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, That's No Moon said: Unless Mr. Levi paid for his ticket to sit up there he's got an eligibility problem. How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, That's No Moon said: Unless Mr. Levi paid for his ticket to sit up there he's got an eligibility problem. NIL. NCAA athletes can be paid now.........so I wouldn't expect to ever see such issues again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, That's No Moon said: Unless Mr. Levi paid for his ticket to sit up there he's got an eligibility problem. Levi was invited by the NCAA to be present to accept his Richter and NCAA Rookie of the Year awards, so it wasn’t on the Sabres’ dime in the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 8 hours ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: If there were another Owen Power where would you put it? Poower? Powero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 16 hours ago, K-9 said: In 2-3 years maybe. I'm predicting he's starting by mid-season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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