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IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

May 26 @ 4:55 PM ET
https://www.capfriendly.c.../players/alex-nedeljkovic ?
- washedup20


A 6'0" Goalie? Baaaa ha ha ha, I think not. WTF is your brain. JC
It's very easy; Mikko Koskinen...6'7"
BA-fvckin-AM
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 26 @ 4:57 PM ET
Don't think he'll get a better opportunity?

I assume they'll go with Levi and sign 2 scrap heap AHL guys.

- Lunaion


You’re right he probably will.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 26 @ 4:58 PM ET
A 6'0" Goalie? Baaaa ha ha ha, I think not. WTF is your brain. JC
It's very easy; Mikko Koskinen...6'7"
BA-fvckin-AM

- IonSabres


He won’t go to a team without a sauna, great pick but Buffalo’s out.
halo63
Joined: 01.02.2015

May 26 @ 4:59 PM ET
This writing...😵‍💫
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

May 26 @ 5:00 PM ET
“ Recruiting a free agent will prove challenging if the Sabres choose that route, though. Players pay attention. They talk. Goalies around the league know that Eric Comrie got stuck behind the younger guys the past two years, and it will be difficult to convince anyone that they’ll get a legitimate opportunity as the 1B with Levi pushing to be on the team. The Sabres believe in Levi’s ability to the point that he’s bound to get an NHL opportunity if he starts the year in Rochester. Buffalo painted itself into a corner with the situation, but at least both of its goalies are capable. Levi has the talent to succeed in the NHL today. The challenge will be ensuring both are playing often enough and maintaining their confidence along the way.”


- washedup20


I wonder if goalies around the league also know that Comrie didn't play because he was bad.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

May 26 @ 5:04 PM ET
If they go after someone decent, the team has to give some assurances that, barring injury or horrible play by one of the NHL goalies, Levi is going to spend another year in Rochester (which isn't the worst idea, imo).

If they feel Levi is ready, then you play him 25-30 games (unless UPL is just killing it, and then Lindy is riding him, which doesn't help with Levi's development).

And if the team breaks camp and Levi isn't ready, well, you've (frank)ed yourself again. Quite the pickle.

Send the kid to the AHL for one more year. Simplest solution.

- Powerslave


What is a KA assurance worth these days? Guaranteed Levi the #1 job a year ago, now he's going to guarantee someone else that Levi won't even play in the NHL? Why would anyone believe him?
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

May 26 @ 5:04 PM ET
Who looks good? ...and is also willing to sign with a team willing to carry 3G and staple someone to the bench

https://www.capfriendly.c...ason=2024&limits=gp-10-90

- Lunaion


Are we going with the thought that Comrie stinking had little or nothing to do with him being buried multiple times...?
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

May 26 @ 5:06 PM ET
Are we going with the thought that Comrie stinking had little or nothing to do with him being buried multiple times...?
- kingcong39


He's only 6'1", of course he sucks
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 26 @ 5:07 PM ET
Rempe parked in front, nice tip by Goodrow - what year are we in?
- washedup20

1996
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

May 26 @ 5:07 PM ET
Are we going with the thought that Comrie stinking had little or nothing to do with him being buried multiple times...?
- kingcong39


Sounds like it. He was given opportunities and failed. They fvcked up and stapled UPL to begin the season is the ironic part here.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 26 @ 5:07 PM ET
I wonder if goalies around the league also know that Comrie didn't play because he was bad.
- kingcong39


True, Ruff isn’t exactly a goalie whisperer either
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

May 26 @ 5:09 PM ET
Are we going with the thought that Comrie stinking had little or nothing to do with him being buried multiple times...?
- kingcong39


He seemed to get hurt at the worst possible times too.

I hate agreeing with Harrington, but UPL + Levi is the easy and obvious decision here.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

May 26 @ 5:11 PM ET
He seemed to get hurt at the worst possible times too.

I hate agreeing with Harrington, but UPL + Levi is the easy and obvious decision here.

- Lunaion


They were desperate for someone to take the starting net 2 seasons ago.

He was part of the group of poop.

I'm sure the 3 goaltender rotation didn't help, but he was still bad.
ieetbred
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 06.30.2011

May 26 @ 5:16 PM ET
I heard he doesn't belong in the league... playing cause of injury or something
- DirtyDan


Were not going to pretend he didn't spend a shift chasing ghosts while Florida racked up a few quality chances and then took a stupid penalty on reinhart, who in turn buried one on the PP are we?

He should be paying shesterkins dinner tab for the next month
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

May 26 @ 5:18 PM ET
They were desperate for a someone to take the starting net 2 seasons ago.

He was part of the group of poop.

I'm sure the 3 goaltender rotation didn't help, but he was still bad.

- kingcong39


It's just the the world of backups goalies, the ones who look good in a small sample size for a year or two get a better opportunity and falter. Exceptions are rare.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 26 @ 5:20 PM ET
Isn't one of New Jerseys Goalies a FA kaapo
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

May 26 @ 5:22 PM ET
What is a KA assurance worth these days? Guaranteed Levi the #1 job a year ago, now he's going to guarantee someone else that Levi won't even play in the NHL? Why would anyone believe him?
- Lunaion



Idk what to tell you. I guess they won't. No one in the entire NHL will believe him. Go with the kids then.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

May 26 @ 5:22 PM ET
Were not going to pretend he didn't spend a shift chasing ghosts while Florida racked up a few quality chances and then took a stupid penalty on reinhart, who in turn buried one on the PP are we?

He should be paying shesterkins dinner tab for the next month

- ieetbred


And he helped on the goal before. Kids 21 and is the best energizer in the league since he joined the Strangers. He'll learn to pick his spots.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

May 26 @ 5:30 PM ET
What is a KA assurance worth these days? Guaranteed Levi the #1 job a year ago, now he's going to guarantee someone else that Levi won't even play in the NHL? Why would anyone believe him?
- Lunaion



You mean he didn't fulfill his promise and give Levi the #1 job put of the gate? Levi should have played better to keep his job.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

May 26 @ 5:36 PM ET
Idk what to tell you. I guess they won't. No one in the entire NHL will believe him. Go with the kids then.
- Powerslave


Yes go with the kids, grab a borderline NHL backup (another comrie) just do better with the situation. Stop being soft with these guys
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

May 26 @ 5:40 PM ET
You mean he didn't fulfill his promise and give Levi the #1 job put of the gate? Levi should have played better to keep his job.
- DirtyDan


If you were a UFA G, how would you see it?
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

May 26 @ 5:43 PM ET
If you were a UFA G, how would you see it?
- Lunaion


Give me a job, any job, PLEASE!, PRETTY PLEASE!!
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

May 26 @ 5:51 PM ET
If you were a UFA G, how would you see it?
- Lunaion


If any goalie comes they would obviously know this team has 2 solid youngsters. You aren't going attract a good backup, nor should you try since you have these 2 kids.

Grab a borderline guy IF you can. If you're spending more than 5 minutes on a goalie this off-season you're time is being wasted.

Cirelli or type of 3C
4th line
Top 6 winger
Maybe a stout 3rd RD (trouble is you have make quite a few trades to get all this done)
7
Other
Worries
Then goalie
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

May 26 @ 6:10 PM ET
If any goalie comes they would obviously know this team has 2 solid youngsters. You aren't going attract a good backup, nor should you try since you have these 2 kids.

Grab a borderline guy IF you can. If you're spending more than 5 minutes on a goalie this off-season you're time is being wasted.

Cirelli or type of 3C
4th line
Top 6 winger
Maybe a stout 3rd RD (trouble is you have make quite a few trades to get all this done)
7
Other
Worries
Then goalie

- DirtyDan


Color me skeptical on acquiring Cirelli. Very high acquisition cost, and the running Cap Hit isn't a steal either at $6.25m x 7 years for a 40 Pt guy...Yes, very good defensively, and possession wise, yet not all that good on the dot and throws less hits than Roger Crozier in his hey day.
For a 3C, I would definitely look around myselfie.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

May 26 @ 6:16 PM ET
Color me skeptical on acquiring Cirelli. Very high acquisition cost, and the running Cap Hit isn't a steal either at $6.25m x 7 years for a 40 Pt guy...Yes, very good defensively, and possession wise, yet not all that good on the dot and throws less hits than Roger Crozier in his hey day.
For a 3C, I would definitely look around myselfie.

- IonSabres


Just example.
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