Dr. Who Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Sherlock Holmes said: We need to make this line ASAP Skinner-Tage-Tuch Power AND Dahlin Levi Certainly that is putting your top line and best D on the ice all at once. They're not going to combine Power and Dahlin, however. If each is anchoring a top 4 pair, eventually it should become practically a cheat code where the majority of ice time is covered by a dominant defensive pair. The kid's line of Peterka, Cozens, and Quinn is going to be like having a second top line soon. They all progressed this year with some lulls. KA got a lot of grief for the Quinn pick. He could be their best forward in the near future. Granato saved Thompson's career putting him at C. I wouldn't trade Thompson for Eichel straight up. We killed that trade. Tuch is a heart-and-soul guy. Krebs has become that feisty irritant no one wants to play against. I think we hit on all of our first picks last year. Savoie is tearing it up. Ostlund is the best of his peers on his Swedish league team. Kulich is a force at Rochester at eighteen. His Czech teammate Rousek should slide right in to the bottom six when Okposo retires. They're honestly just loaded with forward prospects, though light on young defensemen. If Ryan Johnson signs, that will help. Either way, the future at last is very bright after a dozen years in the wilderness. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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T&C Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Hate to be the one to bring it up but... we're Bruins fans this afternoon. I'm not going to watch but I'll check on the score when I have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 5 hours ago, muppy said: I am very happy I watched the game last night. I saw what you all saw. If he had known where the puck was the Rangers would never have scored their second goal and they've have won in regulation. The Ranger snuck that puck right through his Levis' 5-hole...Cover your 5-hole Levi! 😁 I type this feeling a bit giddy from reading this thread. The joy and celebration is palpable You can all now say "Yep, I saw Levis' first NHL start. Brilliant I say BRILLIANT! PS: Levi 27. Tre White #27. Goalie Academy? lol Just a random thought cheers mateys! m Or if there had been a whistle like there usually is... Anyway, he looked as good as I thought he would. If he keeps it up, he never leaves the Sabres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Doc said: Or if there had been a whistle like there usually is... Anyway, he looked as good as I thought he would. If he keeps it up, he never leaves the Sabres. great point Doc. If the referees cannot see the puck a whistle should have sounded correct? The rules are coming back to me slowly but surely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 It’s April…..and the Sabres are playing games that matter. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 7 hours ago, T&C said: Hate to be the one to bring it up but... we're Bruins fans this afternoon. I'm not going to watch but I'll check on the score when I have time. Bruins win in regulation. On life support, but to be alive in April is a huge step forward. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Wow... I have to think they are feeding off of the game last night... this is a blast to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Ha... a Tuch hat trick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 2 hours ago, T&C said: Ha... a Tuch hat trick. He's out-producing Eichel, for whom he was traded (along with Krebs and Ostlund). And he's from Syracuse, and not Bahstun. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 We're one win in Sunrise, Florida away from making this really quite interesting and fun. I have to believe the kid will be in net, too. Should be a great game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 11 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: We're one win in Sunrise, Florida away from making this really quite interesting and fun. I have to believe the kid will be in net, too. Should be a great game. He'll definitely be in net. And it's the team that traded him so he'll have extra motivation to bring his A game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) This is some Jedi Master stuff right here. Edited April 2, 2023 by ChevyVanMiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 👀👀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 a full action packed next couple of days in the sports world. NCAA Final on Monday and the Sabres game on Tuesday. I like this kid a lot already. he has hockey skills which are only going to get better. Iron sharpens Iron. He WANTS the hard one timer shots. Atta boy Devon Devon Levi is a Great name. What is the over under on me typing Levon at some point. I'm getting my swear errrr brain foo foo Jar ready. $50.00 a mistake. That oughta keep me straight Im CHEAP lol GO SABRES!~!~!! 💙💛💙 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eball Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Isles another loss in regulation yesterday. Sabres have a tough schedule remaining and I think they need 11 out of the possible 14 points to grab a WC spot. That would give them 92. Absolute playoff game tomorrow night in Florida -- although at this point they really all are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, eball said: Isles another loss in regulation yesterday. Sabres have a tough schedule remaining and I think they need 11 out of the possible 14 points to grab a WC spot. That would give them 92. Absolute playoff game tomorrow night in Florida -- although at this point they really all are. Does Meatball put Levi in to face the team that traded him? 🤨 Edited April 3, 2023 by The Jokeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 2 hours ago, The Jokeman said: Does Meatball put Levi in to face the team that traded him? 🤨 Yes, because he's the best goalie on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 4 hours ago, The Jokeman said: Does Meatball put Levi in to face the team that traded him? 🤨 2 hours ago, Doc said: Yes, because he's the best goalie on the team. It would take some big balls to start Levi in the most important game the Sabres have played in granato’s time here, but I could totally see it happening. Itll be interesting to see if he goes with the rookie or more experience. Anderson still seems to be hurt so I think we can rule him out. UPL and Comrie are splitting the other net. Not sure how to interpret this. I’m leaning toward thinking Levi is starting. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 1 hour ago, BillsFan4 said: It would take some big balls to start Levi in the most important game the Sabres have played in granato’s time here, but I could totally see it happening. Itll be interesting to see if he goes with the rookie or more experience. Anderson still seems to be hurt so I think we can rule him out. UPL and Comrie are splitting the other net. Not sure how to interpret this. I’m leaning toward thinking Levi is starting. Seems like starting QB's reps in football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 4 hours ago, BillsFan4 said: It would take some big balls to start Levi in the most important game the Sabres have played in granato’s time here, but I could totally see it happening. Itll be interesting to see if he goes with the rookie or more experience. Anderson still seems to be hurt so I think we can rule him out. UPL and Comrie are splitting the other net. Not sure how to interpret this. I’m leaning toward thinking Levi is starting. Rather give the kid his Cinderella story... Anybody DVR Levi's first start against the Rangers BTW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 14 hours ago, BillsFan4 said: It would take some big balls to start Levi in the most important game the Sabres have played in granato’s time here, but I could totally see it happening. Itll be interesting to see if he goes with the rookie or more experience. Anderson still seems to be hurt so I think we can rule him out. If Granato had wanted to “protect” Levi he’d have waited to start him against Philly, not the Rangers. Of course he’ll be in net tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Biggest game in the last decade tonight? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 1 hour ago, BillsPride12 said: Biggest game in the last decade tonight? No doubt. Looks like Levi is starting and Tage is back, so let's go get this one. Huge swing in playoff % riding on this game. If Sabres win in regulation they go up 10%, if Panthers lose in regulation they drop over 20%. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 1 hour ago, ChevyVanMiller said: No doubt. Looks like Levi is starting and Tage is back, so let's go get this one. Huge swing in playoff % riding on this game. If Sabres win in regulation they go up 10%, if Panthers lose in regulation they drop over 20%. It feels great having a meaningful hockey game in April, it's been way too long! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 1 hour ago, ChevyVanMiller said: No doubt. Looks like Levi is starting and Tage is back, so let's go get this one. Huge swing in playoff % riding on this game. If Sabres win in regulation they go up 10%, if Panthers lose in regulation they drop over 20%. balls to the walls boys. the most disappointing thing would be to see a lackluster effort from the team tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 1 minute ago, zevo said: balls to the walls boys. the most disappointing thing would be to see a lackluster effort from the team tonight. perish the thought. The chances of that I think are pretty low. I expect at the minimum a good effort. And while our new goalie will be tested in the net and sometimes get beat I think his mental outlook seems very healthy and strong and he has a lot of friends, family and team support. . How senor Levi will respond after a game where he gets punched in the mouth I want to pay attention to That. I think it is perfect that he sports #27 the same number as Tre White. He needs to have a VERY short memory aka the cornerbacks mentality. yep. Hoping for the best tonight. GO SABRES 💙💛💙 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Comprehensive look at what needs to happen for the Sabres to get in: https://www.wivb.com/sports/buffalo-sabres/what-needs-to-happen-for-the-sabres-to-make-the-playoffs/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR1VzNGrcmEsHpwXOEFG7KvpQArj9QHMJI7ihzaJH1TVXSaQoTTg_B9nQN4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 I'm down in FLL today and plan to be at the game. I expect half the arena cheering for the Sabres. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 21 hours ago, BillsFan4 said: It would take some big balls to start Levi in the most important game the Sabres have played in granato’s time here, but I could totally see it happening. Itll be interesting to see if he goes with the rookie or more experience. Anderson still seems to be hurt so I think we can rule him out. UPL and Comrie are splitting the other net. Not sure how to interpret this. I’m leaning toward thinking Levi is starting. Agreed. I think it's Levi. I think part of his decision will be how good the team played in front of him, particularly in the first 2 periods. Defensively, that 1st period was a ting of beauty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Levi is the confirmed starter! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said: Levi is the confirmed starter! Pens play the Devils now too so I'll be keeping an eye on that score. I just hope the Devils don't bail because they've already clinched the post-season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Sabres 1-0 Devils 1-0 Let's go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, Process said: Sabres 1-0 Devils 1-0 Let's go Let’s ***** go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 (edited) What a weak call that led to the panthers goal. 5 penalties called in the first alone, 3 on the Sabres. And I thought that missed slash on Jost was more of a penalty than 2 of the 3 called against Buffalo. Plus the one BS penalty likely took a Sabres goal off the board too. I hope this officiating isn’t what the 2nd and 3rd are going to be like. Panthers 3rd string goalie (Lyon?) looks shaky. Sabres need to shoot as many pucks as they can at him! Edited April 5, 2023 by BillsFan4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 I dont know where his ceiling will end up, but right now, Levi is as good/no worse than Comrie and UPL. Totally worth playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Penguins lose. Come on sabres, big opportunity here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 9 minutes ago, Process said: Penguins lose. Come on sabres, big opportunity here. They still have a whole period to go in NJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Process said: Pathetic effort so far in the third. They’ve made a little push here toward the end but they are Quickly running out of time here and now they just took a penalty with 2:30 left. Ouch. 🤬 i thought that was a pretty damn weak holding call though. Edited April 5, 2023 by BillsFan4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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