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I'd have to think that if Ryan Reynolds and his group were interested in Ottawa, than if Buffalo went up for sale they would be interested. There's value in established brands and in the next decade, city you play in will matter less than brand. Just my opinion.

You were pretty close. Just a couple wingers flipped

What's I'd like to add though if I have a choice between Bryson and Metsa, both 5'9", I'm more inclined to keep Metsa who weighs 20lbs more and actually can defend.

They could but it's almost inconsequential if Biro leaves. That said, Arizona isn't adding him. What I'm saying is we're overvaluing tweener players.

The year after (2025) Benson 100% is ahl eligible. The question is potentially 2024 since Benson played the entirety of a shortened whl season and would have 4 seasons. But yes, next year I don't have any doubts Benson is a Sabre

I think most of our guys clear waivers. Most teams don't add bottom line guys because they have their own. Bryson and Biro would probably slide right on through.

Levi is thiccc, 6' 192

Yup, trying to see who rises to the top and who sinks. Personally that order is Johnson, Stillman, Metsa (ik), clague, 300 level stale beer, LA nova arena pizza, Bryson

No. Players who are not 20 on or by Dec 31st and from the CHL are not eligible to be sent to AHL while their CHL season is ongoing. The only exception is if you have 4 accrued CHL seasons, then you can. Benson does not qualify. I don't think they are, they are just figuring out the depth chart with them.

I'd hope not.

I'm not sure Savoie's contract can slide another year after this one.

If this doesn't look like the game to finish the D depth chart, idk what is.

The Sens are waiving Lassi Thomson, Buffalo should at least internally look at him because he's a rhd and anyone is better than Bryson. I'm sorry Bryson, you're too small and lack other high end traits to make up for it.

Cbj have a ton of talent. I think they are a year or two behind Buffalo but Jiricek and Fantilli are going to be tough to deal with in the near future. Curious to see lineups and how UPL does, at some point he's either sink or swim.

It hasn't aged well because I'm 1 player off? I mean, I guess but Savoie got injured. I said at the draft Benson is the best prospect in the system, him proving it isn't necessarily a surprise. What will be a surprise and why I'll be wrong is that Buffalo might take the "develop in the NHL" path with him. I do fully agree though that Benson is making the roster by 2024.

Idk if we are talking songs or scores but this is one of the most perfectly scored movies ever made... If we are talking songs, this: NSFW

Considering Adams and the team spent 3 years literally refusing to say their goal was to make the playoffs it does mean something that they are now openly and aggressively referring to them IMO.

I have learned the following this preseason...

2 things, I don't think that who Savoie is. Second, if that is who he is, trade him. If you being surpassed by someone upset your culture, your culture is rotten.

Linus Ullmark won the vezina so yes UPL is worse than him. What an odd comparison.

Not a playoff contending one and who had 1.4 million to spend on him?

No there are not. There are maybe 2 drafted players who go straight to the NHL. Not all drafted players are 18 their first year. This past draft might see 3 but it was very deep. Many drafts see 1 drafted player. I think your confusion drafted with 18yr old season. Adam Fantilli will be in the NHL but he's 19. Bedard is 18. Again Benson could make it but the likelihood he's good or impactful immediately are slim. Not impossible and I'm not against it happening. I think Skinner is a good example but he's an exception. What Skinner did is rare. I'm not saying Benson cannot do this, I'm just saying it's unlikely.

They should waive him. No one is claiming him.

I think you're missing my point. It's unlikely he makes the Sabres better because he's 18. Jack Hughes was my example. 21pts in 60ish games isn't super helpful. Idc if the play him 9 games or less tbh. But either way, he'll end up where he's supposed to. No worries either way.

The number of 18yr old players who are successful in the NHL is low. Jack Eichel didn't do it. He turned 19 in the early part of the season. Fantilli is turning 19. Bedard will be 18 but he's on the Jack Hughes path. It's just a more difficult ask and less likely. Personally, I think Benson this year in the NHL is maybe a 35pt player. He needs better speed And teams will learn how to play him. I've loved him since the draft but I'm willing to be patient. Jack Hughes is a better comparable. 18yr old 5'10" player with 21pts in 60ish games. That's probably a good read on Benson.