Benson is going through a nagging injury, which suggests why he hasn't been playing every game.

but don makes it sound like he wants him playing every game. they'll make a decision on him after game 9 (3 more).

levi practicing today.

and he's very aware of the poopty powerplay, but also focused hard on team defense and PK during camp. which, good. and it shows.

Benson is going through a nagging injury, which suggests why he hasn't been playing every game.

but don makes it sound like he wants him playing every game. they'll make a decision on him after game 9 (3 more).

levi practicing today.

and he's very aware of the poopty powerplay, but also focused hard on team defense and PK during camp. which, good. and it shows.
- TheSabresTaco

Any question/comment on the consistent slow starts?

Kick the Can, cause he will have to.
- Buff36

which one are we going to be upset about today

a. not giving prospects a chance
b. play prospects and prioritize development instead of winning.
c. okposo blocking BIGGGGGGGGGGG MURRRRRRRRRR
d. the mcrib only being limited time

Any question/comment on the consistent slow starts?
- Theguywiththething

not really, i wouldn't necessarily put it like that either. but he did comment on the offense getting back to the level it needs and expects, which has been happening lately.

also made a comment about tuch getting back to normal tuch

which one are we going to be upset about today

a. not giving prospects a chance
b. play prospects and prioritize development instead of winning.
c. okposo blocking BIGGGGGGGGGGG MURRRRRRRRRR
d. the mcrib only being limited time
- TheSabresTaco

By January, it'll be Quinn and Kane on the Sabres, with both Benson and Savoie back in Junior.
- kingcong39

eh, maybe.

im going to go with savoie in rochester and benson staying.

tuch, quinn, benson or kane, skinner, cozens, peterka, greenway

im willing to bet a negotiation with kane is going to help determine benson's fate.

they're talking to his camp actively.

eh, maybe.

im going to go with savoie in rochester and benson staying.

tuch, quinn, benson or kane, skinner, cozens, peterka, greenway

im willing to bet a negotiation with kane is going to help determine benson's fate.

they're talking to his camp actively.
- TheSabresTaco

So you're going with an exemption will be made for Savoie?

which one are we going to be upset about today

a. not giving prospects a chance
b. play prospects and prioritize development instead of winning.
c. okposo blocking BIGGGGGGGGGGG MURRRRRRRRRR
d. the mcrib only being limited time
- TheSabresTaco

d for 100 Alex..

I would think Bensen and Savoie have to stick this year... are you really going to send them down and have 4-5 rookies on the team next year... that number just doesn't seem doable

So you're going with an exemption will be made for Savoie?
- kingcong39

I am. kevo is usually pretty transparent for a gm. said they were working on a solution for savoie to keep him in rochester.

seems to me if it were so cut and dry the chl would just tell him to (frank) himself and he'd be talking about sending him to wenatchee right after the cond stint.

shane wright took a while to resolve too.

which one are we going to be upset about today

a. not giving prospects a chance
b. play prospects and prioritize development instead of winning.
c. okposo blocking BIGGGGGGGGGGG MURRRRRRRRRR
d. the mcrib only being limited time
- TheSabresTaco

Not upset, done with it. What does it matter

d for 100 Alex..

I would think Bensen and Savoie have to stick this year... are you really going to send them down and have 4-5 rookies on the team next year... that number just doesn't seem doable
- gordong

Love this, valuing development of this group of prospects over icing the best roster is top5 gm'ing.

What can the Sabres do for these kids vs what can they do for the Sabres. - It's branded on walls of the front office.

I am. kevo is usually pretty transparent for a gm. said they were working on a solution for savoie to keep him in rochester.

seems to me if it were so cut and dry the chl would just tell him to (frank) himself and he'd be talking about sending him to wenatchee right after the cond stint.

shane wright took a while to resolve too.
- TheSabresTaco

Why would Adams be talking about sending Savoie back to Junior right now when he has 9 NHL games to play with, and an open roster spot?

not really, i wouldn't necessarily put it like that either. but he did comment on the offense getting back to the level it needs and expects, which has been happening lately.

also made a comment about tuch getting back to normal tuch
- TheSabresTaco

What words are acceptable to use to phrase the question, why does the young team look like crap at the start of every home game?

By January, it'll be Quinn and Kane on the Sabres, with both Benson and Savoie back in Junior.
- kingcong39

Good tbh.

I am warming to the idea of Kane to the point where I dislike the idea but don't absolutely hate it

eh, maybe.

im going to go with savoie in rochester and benson staying.

tuch, quinn, benson or kane, skinner, cozens, peterka, greenway

im willing to bet a negotiation with kane is going to help determine benson's fate.

they're talking to his camp actively.
- TheSabresTaco

Think this is almost assuredly not happening.

I don't think there's any wrong opinion on this. These kids are all more potential than current ability.

Quinn is still high on my list.
- Lunaion

Smart.

d for 100 Alex..

I would think Bensen and Savoie have to stick this year... are you really going to send them down and have 4-5 rookies on the team next year... that number just doesn't seem doable
- gordong

well that's what we've kinda been talking about for months.

my viewpoint is that they are well aware of the top end talent and the projections for all of the big guys. if none of them bust, you're stuck with some hard decisions.

without significant trades, you can't fit them all. Rosen, Benson (if at all), Savoie, Kulich and to a lesser extent, Rousek, Biro, 2024 1st, all have a 1-2 year timeline.

Kisakov, Ostlund, Poltapov, Wahlberg, some of the low ceiling guys like Kozak and Nadeau (there you go 36) are 2-3 years away.

That first group is going to be very difficult to fit, if at all as a whole.

Not upset, done with it. What does it matter
- Buff36

not you, but in general, choices a and b contradict one another on this board very often

Love this, valuing development of this group of prospects over icing the best roster is top5 gm'ing.

What can the Sabres do for these kids vs what can they do for the Sabres. - It's branded on walls of the front office.
- Theguywiththething

Are you

a. (frank) them kids
b. develop them in buffalo

Why would Adams be talking about sending Savoie back to Junior right now when he has 9 NHL games to play with, and an open roster spot?
- kingcong39

well because there isn't an open roster spot and he didn't mention bringing him up for 9 games. he specifically talked about keeping him in rochester.

What words are acceptable to use to phrase the question, why does the young team look like crap at the start of every home game?
- Theguywiththething

because they're not wearing the goats. isnt that obvious

which one are we going to be upset about today

a. not giving prospects a chance
b. play prospects and prioritize development instead of winning.
c. okposo blocking BIGGGGGGGGGGG MURRRRRRRRRR
d. the mcrib only being limited time
- TheSabresTaco

The answer as always …. BIGGGGGGGGGGG MURRRRRRRRRR

Think this is almost assuredly not happening.
- sbroads24

i hedged on purpose.

Smart.
- QuinnFan

finally you said something remotely intelligible.

well because there isn't an open roster spot and he didn't mention bringing him up for 9 games. he specifically talked about keeping him in rochester.
- TheSabresTaco

How is there not an open roster spot...?