I would have to agree, kid has looked good since last year.
- Buff36

Biro earned it with his play last season, and is confirming it with his play this preseason.

Nice to see.

Biro earned it with his play last season, and is confirming it with his play this preseason.

Nice to see.
- kingcong39

Yeah, have a feeling he is gonna get scooped by someone. He's got something about him, kid can play hockey. Can't remember his name, ended up in Montreal. Another tweener that people thought Buffalo would be able to sneak by ended up trading him to Calgary, he ended up having a pretty good career as a 4th liner.

Yeah, have a feeling he is gonna get scooped by someone. He's got something about him, kid can play hockey. Can't remember his name, ended up in Montreal. Another tweener that people thought Buffalo would be able to sneak by, ended up having a pretty good career as a 4th liner.
- Buff36

I don't think that will happen, because he won't be waived.

I think he'll be the 13th forward.

I don't think that will happen, because he won't be waived.

I think he'll be the 13th forward.
- kingcong39

Will see, loving that some players are making the Decisions that much harder.

https://sabrenoise.com/20...stocks-soaring-preseason/
I know most don't like this kid's writing, but this is pretty strait forward article. Have to agree on most, other than Levi didn't really need to be in the Article, his spot is a lock. Think Rosen has played well to, his defensive game has been a pleasant surprise. The more you see of these players it really shows that Buffalo should be able to roll 4 strong lines and go away from your traditional 4th line in a year.

https://sabrenoise.com/2023/09/27/buffalo-sabres-stocks-soaring-preseason/
I know most don't like this kid's writing, but this is pretty strait forward article. Have to agree on most, other than Levi didn't really need to be in the Article, his spot is a lock. Think Rosen has played well to, his defensive game has been a pleasant surprise. The more you see of these players it really shows that Buffalo should be able to roll 4 strong lines and go away from your traditional 4th line in a year.
- Buff36

What is traditional about the Sabres 4th line?

I can see Rosen in a William Carrier role, if he ever bulks up.

What is traditional about the Sabres 4th line?

I can see Rosen in a William Carrier role, if he ever bulks up.
- washedup20

Traditional is your bangers, supposedly Defensively sound, with not much offense and probably used on your PK. IMO

Yeah, comrie was actually pretty good. People think that upl was the one Kevo had trouble replacing. Maybe it was comrie all along
- TheSabresTaco

Guess there's a bit higher standards for the younger, home grown goalie. Too bad, the decision to go with EC will cost wins.

Guess there's a bit higher standards for the younger, home grown goalie. Too bad, the decision to go with EC will cost wins.
- QuinnFan

Guess it depends on which games or how many games each get. As the season goes on and you see what and how the other teams are doing. Maybe you can separate and use Comrie and UPL against a supposed weaker opponent and keep Levi kinda fresh while playing the better teams somewhat.

Please, tell me more. Your wisdom knows no bounds. I heard you just made partner at Dunning Kruger.

The war's been going since 1991 when Ukraine declared its independence. Perhaps the first shot was fired in 2004 when Viktor Yuschenko was the target of an assassination attempt because he wanted closer ties to Europe and NATO; sound familiar? And then the election was a sham and had to be re-run because Putin's puppet Yanukovych rigged it.
- Wetbandit1

So, should the US re-run the last election?

Ryan Johnson looks to be adapting very nicely to the NHL. Gonna be intriguing on what they do with him, don't think he's played more than 50 or so games in one season though. But he looks to be NHL ready skill wise, kids Gonna be a good one. Like to see him get a game with Power this preseason at RD, see how that goes. Really think with there skating Power and Johnson could make for a very good pair.

Ryan Johnson looks to be adapting very nicely to the NHL. Gonna be intriguing on what they do with him, don't think he's played more than 50 or so games in one season though. But he looks to be NHL ready skill wise, kids Gonna be a good one. Like to see him get a game with Power this preseason at RD, see how that goes. Really think with there skating Power and Johnson could make for a very good pair.
- Buff36

It's not really close how much better he looks out there compared to:

Clague
Bryson
Joker
Stillman

Does the taco rule apply for defensive prospects as well, if they earn a spot, it will be there for them?

It's not really close how much better he looks out there compared to:

Clague
Bryson
Joker
Stillman

Does the taco rule apply for defensive prospects as well, if they earn a spot, it will be there for them?
- washedup20

The taco rule is a myth that doesn't apply at forward or defense.

The taco rule is a myth that doesn't apply at forward or defense.
- kingcong39

It's not really close how much better he looks out there compared to:

Clague
Bryson
Joker
Stillman

Does the taco rule apply for defensive prospects as well, if they earn a spot, it will be there for them?
- washedup20

Yes.

And it needs to. Also I think Joker is playing at a high enough level right now to justify his spot. The other three are battling for their NHL lives.

The taco rule is a myth that doesn't apply at forward or defense.
- kingcong39

- TheSabresTaco

It's fun watching some of these kids turn up the pressure on some of the rostered players.

Ryan Johnson looks to be adapting very nicely to the NHL. Gonna be intriguing on what they do with him, don't think he's played more than 50 or so games in one season though. But he looks to be NHL ready skill wise, kids Gonna be a good one. Like to see him get a game with Power this preseason at RD, see how that goes. Really think with there skating Power and Johnson could make for a very good pair.
- Buff36

I have been a fan since his wJ20 tourney a few years ago, then watched a couple of his college games thereafter...steady eddy with GREAT skating.
I agree with wanting to see him next to Power on his offside, to gain an idea of how well they could play together.
If they do well, maybe 4-5 months playing on the right side exclusively in Rochester would allow him to solidify that position...bring him up after the TDL

One of the biggest problems UPL has is that he doesn't cover the net well as a big guy.

He plays small.
- kingcong39

His positioning is awful and he overcommits to everything

I have been a fan since his wJ20 tourney a few years ago, then watched a couple of his college games thereafter...steady eddy with GREAT skating.
I agree with wanting to see him next to Power on his offside, to gain an idea of how well they could play together.
If they do well, maybe 4-5 months playing on the right side exclusively in Rochester would allow him to solidify that position...bring him up after the TDL
- IonSabres

Agreed, yeah me and you have talked about him for a bit. Gotten better every year. His transition game is fabulous.

Sure, but he made some funny movies
- Wetbandit1

I have never laughed at a single thing Chevy Chase has done, ever.

It's fun watching some of these kids turn up the pressure on some of the rostered players.
- Buff36

My offseason prediction of watching RJ and OP on a pair to end the season is manifesting within this plane of existence.

joker played with power for a reason last night



- homiedclown

Did I miss something? What is the reason???

His positioning is awful and he overcommits to everything
- Jet Jaguar BD

GET A (frank)ING HOBBY, as has been suggested to me regarding my disdain for UPL

So, should the US re-run the last election?
- IonSabres

/insert Michael Jordan get help meme