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 they are just dressing up routine practice stuff

or they are just dressing up routine practice stuff
- Lunaion

Yep

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

We also don't know who gets to make the final roster decision. Is Granato able to say he wants 2 extra D and a forward or does Adams get to decide that they're carrying 3 GS?

We also don't know who gets to make the final roster decision. Is Granato able to say he wants 2 extra D and a forward or does Adams get to decide that they're carrying 3 GS?
- Hank Balling

Guess Donnie's Meatballs better have hit the mark this summer!

We also don't know who gets to make the final roster decision. Is Granato able to say he wants 2 extra D and a forward or does Adams get to decide that they're carrying 3 GS?
- Hank Balling

Sure feels like Granato has more influence than your typical coach, so I'm betting it's him.

Bills might be bringing in Casey Hayward for a look.
- Buff36

hmmm. interesting choice.

hmmm. interesting choice.
- gordong

Coming back from a Pectoral Injury, he would be decent depth if Healthy.

Sure feels like Granato has more influence than your typical coach, so I'm betting it's him.
- Lunaion

Especially when there's tables in the room!😏

We also don't know who gets to make the final roster decision. Is Granato able to say he wants 2 extra D and a forward or does Adams get to decide that they're carrying 3 GS?
- Hank Balling

Does the analytic department stop at the draft, how do they manage the Sabres players, does that play a role in usage?

Does the analytic department stop at the draft, how do they manage the Sabres players, does that play a role in usage?
- washedup20

The Nerd Phone is only Pay as you Go, Adams only covers the 2 months before the Draft and 3 days before the TDL.

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

Oh my

Sure feels like Granato has more influence than your typical coach, so I'm betting it's him.
- Lunaion

I would definitely hope he has the final say on the roster

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

I'm sorry in what instance is competition a "bad situation"

I would definitely hope he has the final say on the roster
- Hank Balling

they've stated numerous times that it's a group effort.

I think he has the ultimate say on the starting lineup, but as far as who makes the team, there's no doubt it's collaborative.

I would definitely hope he has the final say on the roster
- Hank Balling

Gotta be some kind of balance, and I'm not saying it's wrong or anything. Have to think Terry is in the conversation if they were going to waive VO, or even just risk UPL waivers.

Coming back from a Pectoral Injury, he would be decent depth if Healthy.
- Buff36

Agreed.

If that's his place on this team, that's a waste of a asset to me.
- Buff36

what makes this bad asset management? Putting him in a position to succeed despite what his draft pedigree thought he would be?

If people want to be upset that Krebs hasn't been utilized - and succeeded - in a top 6 role, that's fine I guess.

But to say he's a waste because he's good at what he does as a checking line, defensive forward with a low salary is ridiculous.

I think we should feel pretty good that we have the center depth to allow him to succeed in a defensive role. Because since Drury was here, we didn't have this depth.
Why are we getting upset about this? Because Kevyn wanted him in a trade? What the (frank).

what makes this bad asset management? Putting him in a position to succeed despite what his draft pedigree thought he would be?
- TheSabresTaco

So, the piece that was needed in the Eichel trade is at 4C. I would hope you or anyone would want more than that.

Is it actually decision making, or crisis management?

Sounds reactive to me, not proactive.
- kingcong39

Do you honestly think these bozos sat around since Levi finished the season in Buffalo and went into crisis mode for 5 months and couldn't figure out what the (frank) to do

If people want to be upset that Krebs hasn't been utilized - and succeeded - in a top 6 role, that's fine I guess.

But to say he's a waste because he's good at what he does as a checking line, defensive forward with a low salary is ridiculous.

I think we should feel pretty good that we have the center depth to allow him to succeed in a defensive role. Because since Drury was here, we didn't have this depth.
Why are we getting upset about this? Because Kevyn wanted him in a trade? What the (frank).
- TheSabresTaco

Well he better improve on his 42% Face off percentage then.

So, the piece that was needed in the Eichel trade is at 4C. I would hope you or anyone would want more than that.
- Buff36

So what you're saying is, you're underwhelmed that Krebs' pedigree doesn't match his role.

Has absolutely nothing to do that he's good at his current role.

Well he better improve on his 42% Face off percentage then.
- Buff36

yes, also the team sucks at faceoffs. it's chronic

So what you're saying is, you're underwhelmed that Krebs' pedigree doesn't match his role.

Has absolutely nothing to do that he's good at his current role.
- TheSabresTaco

No, I am underwhelmed that they are letting the shine whare off a piece they wanted in the Eichel trade. Sabres have other players that can play 4C and they don't have spots for everyone, use him before he is worth Olofsson.

Would I like to see Krebs as a top 9 center? Yes.
Would I like for the asset Kevo demanded to be more offensive? Yes.
Am I happy this team has 4 honest to god centers? Resounding Yes.
Do I need him to take Thompson's, Cozens' or Mittelstadt's role in the lineup? No, I don't think I need that.

I'm not going to slit my wrists because Kevyn wanted a player that's become pretty good for us in his young career despite being lackluster in offensive generation.