Yes. We're still a Levi injury away from UPL being the starter
- Hank Balling

Seriously this fanbase is becoming unhinged

Levi played 4 really solid games.

LETS PLAY HIM LIKE HES PRIME RYAN MILLER

The Sabres have attempted to rebuild 3 I could argue 4 times since Pegula ownership, keep trying Dirt - I know you love responding to me.
- washedup20

Yes, we know that. Lots of mistakes were made. Tons of them. You're right about all of that. The issue is that you inject it into every conversation that isn't remotely related to that.

Sure, and how many goalies have a great small sample and then torpedo after that?

Betting it all on a rookie in a must make it season is absolutely absurd
- sbroads24

It's only a "must make season" for you impatient fans.

5 year plans are 5 year plans.

Great that year 3 yielded 10 more points then everyone hoped.

That doesn't change anything.


Read the room and the 2 captain extensions ☝️

Seriously this fanbase is becoming unhinged

Levi played 4 really solid games.

LETS PLAY HIM LIKE HES PRIME RYAN MILLER
- sbroads24

Again, we are really talking about the start of the season. Lets see what the kid has. They can pencil him in for x games - that doesn't mean they are married to it. The season isn't hanging on it.

Lol feelers? Every GM is doing this.
- Jammerz04

It helps with the fluff used in meaningless press conferences.

Again, we are really talking about the start of the season. Lets see what the kid has. They can pencil him in for x games - that doesn't mean they are married to it. The season isn't hanging on it.
- Slump Buster

It is though IMO.

They missed the playoffs last year because of absolutely atrocious goaltending.

It is though IMO.

They missed the playoffs last year because of absolutely atrocious goaltending.
- ImThatGuy

You are absolutely right. My point is, do you really feel that much better because goalie x is penciled in for 55 games?

The Sabres have attempted to rebuild 3 I could argue 4 times since Pegula ownership, keep trying Dirt - I know you love responding to me.
- washedup20

Not once did they preach development like you said.... until KA's second season.

You are absolutely right. My point is, do you really feel that much better because goalie x is penciled in for 55 games?
- Slump Buster

If Levi is penciled in to start 55 games with UPL as his back up option, I’m absolutely terrified.

Yes, we know that. Lots of mistakes were made. Tons of them. You're right about all of that. The issue is that you inject it into every conversation that isn't remotely related to that.
- Slump Buster

Oh, its different next season because...got it.

If Levi is penciled in to start 55 games with UPL as his back up option, I’m absolutely terrified.
- ImThatGuy

Does this terror compel you to buy season tickets? Asking for the ticket sales department

Not once did they preach development like you said.... until KA's second season.
- DirtyDan

Amazing, Kevyn used a word to describe how the Sabres have been operating since Pegula took over. Glad you cleared that up.

If Levi is penciled in to start 55 games with UPL as his back up option, I’m absolutely terrified.
- ImThatGuy

That's a fair point. So which goalie that is rumored to be available really excites anyone? Every one of them has their warts, which is part of the reason why it is such a crap shoot.

Working smarter provides more options and improves chances of success, none of which has been implemented into the Sabres since Pegula arrived. The Sabres were entertaining prior to his ownership and the fans deserves better. Going on year 13 and development is still the brand getting sold and I have every right to call it out for the stupidity that it is.

The truth is, a competent person can see how poorly run the organization was and still is, no need for I told you so because it's happened and will continue.

Sports were deemed essential during covid...sounds important, try again.
- washedup20

Have the Sabre's put their eggs in the wrong basket on more than one occasion?Absolutely. I'm just not sure how you are so sure the organization isn't correcting or improving on the wrongs of the past. The Golisano years were fraught with frustration as much as they were entertaining. Remember the Rigas years, those were a blast too. So were the years the league ran the team. Have the Pegulas effed up? Yes, and often. But the fans deserve nothing. They can take their money and walk anytime, but they don't be cause they're addicted to the hope part of it and the action. If they give up on one team, they usually choose another to root for.

I'm not sure what your point is about hockey during COVID. Because I don't really care, I'll assume games were played as a financial consideration, not to fly in the face of a public health crisis. I don't recall fans being allowed to attend. Entertainment was considered essential, pro sports falls under that heading.

Is this putting all of our eggs in one basket?

- Sign Freddie Anderson for a year
- Send Comrie to Roch
- UPL is 3rd string goalie, or traded
- Levi plays 2 out of 3 to start the year

Dubois 8 x 8.5 with the Kings

Amazing, Kevyn used a word to describe how the Sabres have been operating since Pegula took over. Glad you cleared that up.
- washedup20

Rushing rebuilds is not development. But you keep doing you grouch

Is this putting all of our eggs in one basket?

- Sign Freddie Anderson for a year
- Send Comrie to Roch
- UPL is 3rd string goalie, or traded
- Levi plays 2 out of 3 to start the year
- Slump Buster

No

Dubois 8 x 8.5 with the Kings
- Slump Buster

Whats the trade look like

Rushing rebuilds is not development. But you keep doing you grouch
- DirtyDan

I'm not trolling, just passing along what I heard.

They LOVE levi.

He's gonna get 50+ starts from what I've been told.

Sorry if it's not what you want to hear.....
- Boss34

There has to be an element of deserving those starts. Would think that's a given.

Whats the trade look like
- DirtyDan

I think it was posted last page - Vilardi, Iafollo and another guy

Is this putting all of our eggs in one basket?

- Sign Freddie Anderson for a year
- Send Comrie to Roch
- UPL is 3rd string goalie, or traded
- Levi plays 2 out of 3 to start the year
- Slump Buster

Same recommendation but replace Fred with Korpisalo

I have no issues with no trades TO Buffalo. Sign a Korpisalo UFA type, a Gudas UFA type, a Borgen UFA type and trade away UPL, Oloffson, Joker (if tradeable) and Bryson (if tradeable). That gives you 2+ extra draftpicks in 2023/2024

I could be way off but ill stand by it.

I dont believe they have any interest in Dumba, Kane or giving Levi 55 starts. Nothing I've heard, or asked from people who are regularly in the know would suggest any of this.

That's a fair point. So which goalie that is rumored to be available really excites anyone? Every one of them has their warts, which is part of the reason why it is such a crap shoot.
- Slump Buster

Gibson if the deal is right.
Varlamov
Andersen
Jarry (cup winning goalie) I think he’d be a good room/vibes guy. He knows what it takes.