He's a rookie, they likely want him to split start, and if he sucks he'll play less games.

This is how all the goalies were treated last season.

Craig was the best goalie until Levi showed up. Due to his age they had to restrict his play time, even though they made it evident that this wasn't their preference.
- TheSabresTaco

What if Boston brought Lucic back with the sole intention of hitting Levi like he hit Miller and push the Sabres organization into another 15 year tailspin?

this isn't a development year, in the traditional sense.

the core of the team is developing and i can promise you their #1 goal is to win.

i still can't get over not handling the goalie position though.

I have 10 season tickets still, there is always pressure on me for the Sabres to play well/ make the playoffs.

I sell some of them.
- Boss34

So you're on here playing the pump and dump game.

He's a rookie, they likely want him to split start, and if he sucks he'll play less games.

This is how all the goalies were treated last season.

Craig was the best goalie until Levi showed up. Due to his age they had to restrict his play time, even though they made it evident that this wasn't their preference.
- TheSabresTaco

This is really good. Appreciate the perspective.

I've just thought levi is special, he's gonna play, play thru ups and downs. And continue to play and get better for next year. Ect.

And

They other 2 guys, upl/comrie are basically matt Barkley's to josh allen.

See, the Sabres aren't looking at this season the same way as you.

It's not playoffs or bust.

Its development and vibes. Continuity and building for the future.

Gotta play levi , good or bad. 50+

I'd be willing to wager with you again.
- Boss34

And that's an absolute joke if true. Truly a mickey mouse operation

So potentially waste the time of 21 professional athletes for the sake of 2 others.

I'm sure that would go over like gangbusters in the room.

Adams needs to be right about his goalies
- Hank Balling

Owen power, peterka, samuelsson, quinn and even cozens/ dahlin could use more seasoning.

It's not wasting anyone's time but, ej, okposo, jost and girgensons basically.

So you're on here playing the pump and dump game.


- washedup20

You dont go around and talk down houses you're gonna flip right?

Owen power, peterka, samuelsson, quinn and even cozens/ dahlin could use more seasoning.

It's not wasting anyone's time but, ej, okposo, jost and girgensons basically.
- Boss34

What kind of seasoning do you use?

Owen power, peterka, samuelsson, quinn and even cozens/ dahlin could use more seasoning.

It's not wasting anyone's time but, ej, okposo, jost and girgensons basically.
- Boss34

And Tuch, Skinner, Thompson, Don Granato and 19k paying customers.

I believe this is a playoff team with slightly above replacement level goaltenders. Hopefully UPL can be part of that or he has a ridiculous PDO season. But this is a real, legitimate concern that Adams surely is aware of.

If this predictable issue is the one that sinks the team, it's flat out inexcusable. This is Adams' choice and he should have to pay for it if he's wrong. Just like he should get the credit if he's right

What kind of seasoning do you use?
- washedup20

Mostly herbs

Mostly herbs
- Boss34

Me too Boss, me too

What kind of seasoning do you use?
- washedup20

Crystal Meth.

And Tuch, Skinner, Thompson, Don Granato and 19k paying customers.

I believe this is a playoff team with slightly above replacement level goaltenders. Hopefully UPL can be part of that or he has a ridiculous PDO season. But this is a real, legitimate concern that Adams surely is aware of.

If this predictable issue is the one that sinks the team, it's flat out inexcusable. This is Adams' choice and he should have to pay for it if he's wrong. Just like he should get the credit if he's right
- Hank Balling

Good Post!! And Tuch is one more year closer to FA.

One argument in their favor is that our team defense was undeniably awful.

Our goalies look better when the system looks better.

Levi is obviously a better goalie and small sample provided more than UPL ever did. But both would improve their stats if our team D went from worst in the league to league average.
- TheSabresTaco

Well said.

Me too Boss, me too
- washedup20

😀😀😀

Filling the position internally just makes the org look incompetent, they didn't even bother canvassing the NFL for a new president.
- TheSabresTaco

damn Hunter writing off hookers and sex club memberships


Imagine if Trump Jr. did that

they've said multiple times that levi (paraphrasing) is not a normal prospect. he's "different". I think they have a lot more faith in him, immediately, than we do.
- TheSabresTaco

my fear is due to size, teams will find a way to beat him more often the more they play against him

And that's an absolute joke if true. Truly a mickey mouse operation
- sbroads24

most gm's do not close windows as they are about to open
year after year

this isn't a development year, in the traditional sense.

the core of the team is developing and i can promise you their #1 goal is to win.

i still can't get over not handling the goalie position though.
- TheSabresTaco

is it truly the number 1 goal if they ignored the goalie position?


it's levi and 6k or bust folks

my fear is due to size, teams will find a way to beat him more often the more they play against him
- homiedclown

He's going to get good at shrugging those shoulders.

Just throwing this out there, but if you put UPL on the Islanders last year...what do you think his sv% rises to? Some folks have mentioned Varlamov as an upgrade, so I'm just curious, if anyone wants to venture a guess.

damn Hunter writing off hookers and sex club memberships


Imagine if Trump Jr. did that
- homiedclown

Nobody is above the law.

...........

Just throwing this out there, but if you put UPL on the Islanders last year...what do you think his sv% rises to? Some folks have mentioned Varlamov as an upgrade, so I'm just curious, if anyone wants to venture a guess.
- QuinnFan

they were saying hart's numbers would be better so based on that logic so would 6k's
if playing in front of a better D

Nobody is above the law.

...........
- TheHank

I only threw that out there because it will not be 90 percent of the news networks nor the fish wrap tomorrow morning