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Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Aug 7 @ 1:17 PM ET
I am doing 3 or 4 best ball drafts a day

season cant start soon enough

- homiedclown


Yup that’s why it’s the best time. I have a rookie draft / free agency for dynasty and then my other drafts later this month.

It’s fun trying to find hidden gems or finding random tips on twitter

It’s all good fun until week 1 actually starts lol
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Aug 7 @ 2:21 PM ET
https://www.nhl.com/schedule/2022-09-23/ET

Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Aug 7 @ 2:54 PM ET
Miles wood
1 year
$ 3.2 million
The_Inkwell
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.29.2006

Aug 7 @ 3:16 PM ET
https://buffalonews.com/s...ed-8673-dfb3638acdfd.html

Lengthy article on Savoie in today's Buffalo News. Can't wait for this kid to crack the roster in 2 seasons.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Aug 7 @ 6:01 PM ET
https://buffalonews.com/sports/sabres/a-game-changer-matt-savoies-time-in-dubuque-set-him-on-path-to-sabres/article_78902fe0-11b4-11ed-8673-dfb3638acdfd.html

Lengthy article on Savoie in today's Buffalo News. Can't wait for this kid to crack the roster in 2 seasons.

- The_Inkwell


The kid is a stud, but needs some development time, IMO. Another year in Jr's and then the next season in the A with the last few games called-up...then either a) back to The A for a playoff run, or b) stay up for a Sabres playoff run.

This team is going to be exciting to watch with all the prospects coming up in waves. No need to spend stupid money in FA this off season...save it, evaluate this season, color in around the edges as necessary

Let the magic of The Don work
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Aug 7 @ 6:12 PM ET
The kid is a stud, but needs some development time, IMO. Another year in Jr's and then the next season in the A with the last few games called-up...then either a) back to The A for a playoff run, or b) stay up for a Sabres playoff run.

This team is going to be exciting to watch with all the prospects coming up in waves. No need to spend stupid money in FA this off season...save it, evaluate this season, color in around the edges as necessary

Let the magic of The Don work

- IonSabres


Unfortunately, he's 1 day too young to play in the AHL next season. Makes for a tough choice.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Aug 7 @ 6:26 PM ET
Unfortunately, he's 1 day too young to play in the AHL next season. Makes for a tough choice.
- Lunaion


Thanks, was not aware.
Well, the Org can set the table for him this year by explaining the dilemma facing him and them...he is mature enough to use this year wisely to make next year a no brainer.
The_Inkwell
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.29.2006

Aug 7 @ 6:26 PM ET
The kid is a stud, but needs some development time, IMO. Another year in Jr's and then the next season in the A with the last few games called-up...then either a) back to The A for a playoff run, or b) stay up for a Sabres playoff run.

This team is going to be exciting to watch with all the prospects coming up in waves. No need to spend stupid money in FA this off season...save it, evaluate this season, color in around the edges as necessary

Let the magic of The Don work

- IonSabres


You're probably right. I am hopeful that he can force some tough decisions in 2 seasons, but most likely late call up in 2 seasons and full time NHL in 3.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Aug 7 @ 6:31 PM ET
Unfortunately, he's 1 day too young to play in the AHL next season. Makes for a tough choice.
- Lunaion


With the way things are going now, can't he just say he identifies as being a year older...I mean, it should work
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Aug 7 @ 6:58 PM ET
Thanks, was not aware.
Well, the Org can set the table for him this year by explaining the dilemma facing him and them...he is mature enough to use this year wisely to make next year a no brainer.

- IonSabres


After seeing how conservatively they handled Quinn, JJ, and UPL last year, it's a tough call. Feels 50/50.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Aug 7 @ 8:16 PM ET
The kid is a stud, but needs some development time, IMO. Another year in Jr's and then the next season in the A with the last few games called-up...then either a) back to The A for a playoff run, or b) stay up for a Sabres playoff run.

This team is going to be exciting to watch with all the prospects coming up in waves. No need to spend stupid money in FA this off season...save it, evaluate this season, color in around the edges as necessary

Let the magic of The Don work

- IonSabres


By far the most offensively talented player we have drafted since Eichel.

That is not saying quinn jj and others suck. I’m just saying savoie has massive offensive potential
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Aug 7 @ 9:17 PM ET
By far the most offensively talented player we have drafted since Eichel.

That is not saying quinn jj and others suck. I’m just saying savoie has massive offensive potential

- Sabretooth9

Id say by far the most dynamic, but Quinn’s unreal AHL production for most of the year makes him right up there offensively
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Aug 7 @ 10:26 PM ET
Id say by far the most dynamic, but Quinn’s unreal AHL production for most of the year makes him right up there offensively
- sbroads24


Quinn needs to get faster in my eyes. He reminds of me Reinhart skating and speed wise.

Savoie has the speed and skating down and crazy amounts of offensive talent
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Aug 7 @ 10:29 PM ET
Id say by far the most dynamic, but Quinn’s unreal AHL production for most of the year makes him right up there offensively
- sbroads24


Imo:

1)Savoie
2)Cozens
3)Quinn
4) Krebs
5) Peterka


sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Aug 7 @ 10:36 PM ET
Imo:

1)Savoie
2)Cozens
3)Quinn
4) Krebs
5) Peterka

- Pegullaville

You think Cozens has more offensive upside than Quinn? As a noted Quinn hater, I disagree there.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Aug 7 @ 11:04 PM ET
Imo:

1)Savoie
2)Cozens
3)Quinn
4) Krebs
5) Peterka

- Pegullaville


I really hope you will cozens into being this dynamic offensive force.

I like him a lot , just dont see the huge offensive #'s.

Thinking 20 goal and 55 points type. With all the intangibles .

Hope I'm wrong
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Aug 7 @ 11:30 PM ET
I really hope you will cozens into being this dynamic offensive force.

I like him a lot , just dont see the huge offensive #'s.

Thinking 20 goal and 55 points type. With all the intangibles .

Hope I'm wrong

- Boss34

you join the league yet ?
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Aug 7 @ 11:34 PM ET
Don't like Mitts as our 2nd line center, I would go grab EROD that's better then Mitts and won't cost a lot.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Aug 7 @ 11:40 PM ET
Imo:

1)Savoie
2)Cozens
3)Quinn
4) Krebs
5) Peterka

- Pegullaville


My top 5 is

Savoie - already said my piece on him

JJ Peterka - insanely fast. Great motor and extremely skilled. I don’t have a player comparable yet. But this guy has a higher ceiling than everyone below on this list.

Krebs - Krebs reminds of briere just less of a shot. But his playmaking alone is legit. Needs to get faster and better shot

The key to the top 2 players is speed on top of already having skill. Cozens has decent speed but not jj burst 💥

Quinn - reminds me of Reinhart. We know what that means. He has the shot already but needs to improve the skating / speed

Cozens. Cozens max potential is a 50-60 points. Unless he finds some additional god given talent. He has the least amount of offensive talent
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Aug 7 @ 11:41 PM ET
I really hope you will cozens into being this dynamic offensive force.

I like him a lot , just dont see the huge offensive #'s.

Thinking 20 goal and 55 points type. With all the intangibles .

Hope I'm wrong

- Boss34


Agree with you on cozens. He just doesn’t have the god given offensive talent. That doesn’t mean he sucks just limited.

2nd line center. 50-60 points a year
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Aug 8 @ 12:08 AM ET
Agree with you on cozens. He just doesn’t have the god given offensive talent. That doesn’t mean he sucks just limited.

2nd line center. 50-60 points a year

- Sabretooth9


It's easy to forget that Cozens is only 7 months older than Quinn.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 8 @ 8:14 AM ET
JJ is gonna be dynamic, Cozens is gonna be the best of the bunch with his all around game. The pandemic really screwed with him and his development. Looking forward to seeing his growth this year. And Quinn needs to get stronger on the puck, playoffs proved that last year, he got physically pushed around.
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Aug 8 @ 9:06 AM ET
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/06/no-the-bills-arent-using-a-red-alternate-helmet-this-year/
- homiedclown


Key words: This Year. Probably a prototype for a next season alternate.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Aug 8 @ 9:52 AM ET
you join the league yet ?
- SABRES 89


Joining later today, didnt have my lap top with me . 👍
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Aug 8 @ 10:26 AM ET
After seeing how conservatively they handled Quinn, JJ, and UPL last year, it's a tough call. Feels 50/50.
- Lunaion


Quinn came and got hurt, JJ didn't look the part when he was here for his game. UPL also got hurt.

Between that and having to many 1 way guys there wasn't much opportunity to come up full time. Had UPL and Quinn not gotten hurt, I believe they would been up till the AHL playoff cutoff. Had they still even made it to the poffs.
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