I do wonder if these last two games are meaningful in terms of deciding whether to carry 2 goalies versus 3, and who those two are.
- Hank Balling

If they do what's expected: UPL Wednesday and Levi Friday, what could we learn? Is UPL's performance going to fundamentally change anything at this point?

Hate to think this is the KA model, try to make the best decision to deal with a bad situation of your own making based on a couple preseason games.

Another good, positive point. Competition breeds champions and all of that.
- QuinnFan

Plus, having more rookies and an even younger team might not be great for us. It's cliche but having veterans who have been in the league and know how to play and prepare and endure 82+ games is a big deal. I don't want to overstate how important having those players is but it shouldn't be understated either. Okposo is gone next year but you hope he can be that leader in that room and it can rub off on players when he leaves.

Right? He still looks like a good add, if those two can mesh, our offseason becomes a lot more successful.
- QuinnFan

See what happens, hopefully with the new pairings even Dahlin will have some 5vs5 Time reduced. Maybe Clifton will only need to add a couple minutes.

Wait!
What?
The old crew is blocking younger players?
I was assured that wasn't true though.
- IonSabres

It's only 1 year

Another good, positive point. Competition breeds champions and all of that.
- QuinnFan

Jost vs VO
Bryson vs Stillman
UPL vs Comrie

Do any of these feel good? Guess it kicks up a notch next year, but these 'battles' feel pretty lame to me.

It's been updated to being a good thing, Adams controls the contracts of players who cant beat the older guys out.
- washedup20

Say we had not brought Oko and Girg back and plugged in any 2 of the kids. If, by Thanksgiving, the kids stink, look overwhelmed and out of place, would you be bashing Adams (for putting untested rookies in the lineup too soon) as strongly as you are now and have been bashing him the whoooole Summer before the team even plays a single game? Would that qualify as "ruining our young players' development/rushing them in too soon"?

And, no, I really do not care or want your response...it's a rhetorical question.

Pre-emptive bashing seems to be the name of the game with a lot of folks. I prefer to pre-emptively spread positive things and tasty recipes. I think we will be good this year.

Jost vs VO
Bryson vs Stillman
UPL vs Comrie

Do any of these feel good? Guess it kicks up a notch next year, but these 'battles' feel pretty lame to me.
- Lunaion

You have Mitts fighting to find a role and Krebs hopefully graduating and becoming a Larry this season.

You also have a goalie who has the chance to make history.

There is quite a bit going on this season.

Say we had not brought Oko and Girg back and plugged in any 2 of the kids. If, by Thanksgiving, the kids stink, look overwhelmed and out of place, would you be bashing Adams (for putting untested rookies in the lineup too soon) as strongly as you are now and have been bashing him the whoooole Summer before the team even plays a single game? Would that qualify as "ruining our young players' development/rushing them in too soon"?

And, no, I really do not care or want your response...it's a rhetorical question.

Pre-emptive bashing seems to be the name of the game with a lot of folks. I prefer to pre-emptively spread positive things and tasty recipes. I think we will be good this year.
- LandlordTom

Say, If, blah blah blah - make up scenarios all day.

pre-emptive bashing of signings that took place in May/June - genius

You have Mitts fighting to find a role and Krebs hopefully graduating and becoming a Larry this season.

You also have a goalie who has the chance to make history.

There is quite a bit going on this season.
- washedup20

Settling for 4C Krebs is as uninspiring as it gets. Very surprised by that one. That's KA's prized acquisition.

Settling for 4C Krebs is as uninspiring as it gets. Very surprised by that one. That's KA's prized acquisition.
- Lunaion

If that's his place on this team, that's a waste of a asset to me.

Jost vs VO
Bryson vs Stillman
UPL vs Comrie

Do any of these feel good? Guess it kicks up a notch next year, but these 'battles' feel pretty lame to me.
- Lunaion

Vo gets first dibs IMO

Settling for 4C Krebs is as uninspiring as it gets. Very surprised by that one. That's KA's prized acquisition.
- Lunaion

Agreed, it's a full head of hair move.

Vo gets first dibs IMO
- Boss34

He probably will, but it won't be because he's done anything to earn it in preseason.

Waive VO and keep Biro. I'll change my tune on KA's management instantly.

He probably will, but it won't be because he's done anything to earn it in preseason.

Waive VO and keep Biro. I'll change my tune on KA's management instantly.
- Lunaion

That would be interesting

Jost vs VO
Bryson vs Stillman
UPL vs Comrie

Do any of these feel good? Guess it kicks up a notch next year, but these 'battles' feel pretty lame to me.
- Lunaion

For a backup goalie, yeah that feels good.

For a backup goalie, yeah that feels good.
- Zschalberg

For a backup behind a presumed starter with almost no experience, I think it's pitiful.

https://twitter.com/Buffa...amp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Good stuff

https://twitter.com/Buffa...amp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Power

https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1709232496267640980?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Power
- Buff36

Funny combination of clips. Levi is feeling it, Power is beating him with ease.....ok.

Funny combination of clips. Levi is feeling it, Power is beating him with ease.....ok.
- Lunaion

Think they should be flipped, one was taken 40min ago and the other 38. So Power made Levi concentrate harder, or pissed him off.

Vo gets first dibs IMO
- Boss34

Its the perfect time of season for him.

Little physicality, little intensity, not much pressure, and he gets to skate around like a ghost.

Think they should be flipped, one was taken 40min ago and the other 38. So Power made Levi concentrate harder, or pissed him off.
- Buff36

Or the saves Levi was making were off of lesser players sticks, and the shots were not high quality.

Bills might be bringing in Casey Hayward for a look.

Or the saves Levi was making were off of lesser players sticks, and the shots were not high quality.
- kingcong39

True

If they do what's expected: UPL Wednesday and Levi Friday, what could we learn? Is UPL's performance going to fundamentally change anything at this point?

Hate to think this is the KA model, try to make the best decision to deal with a bad situation of your own making based on a couple preseason games.
- Lunaion

Is it actually decision making, or crisis management?

Sounds reactive to me, not proactive.