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Granato

... did you search for your name or something? This thread is 5 weeks old.

No, it's boring. It's fake outrage for outrage sakes.

... maybe if they invested in the arena ppl would come. This is like having a rust bucket car and complaining no one wants to buy it so why should you fix it at all. Adams cannot talk to other UFAs unless unless you mean Buffalo ones

Narrator: nope

Is that 1st unprotected?

I keep wondering if Adams is this 4d chess master or just lucky.

Bingo. Here's a 2023 4th to take this guy off our team this year

I think Adams believes UPL deserves a shot.

Anyone know what Brink, Pinto, Kaliyev, Hoglander, or Robertson are doing? Asking for a friend.

Granato talked about how Dylan learned that this doesn't always mean going through the opposition and picking his spots a little better. Being more aware and improving his skill so he can do this. Who would have thought Matt Ellis would be a factor in this team turning it around.

He thinks UPL is an in house answer.

Here is the presser

Power is very smart and can analyze his own game. Thinks the 8 games will be invaluable for Power to learn over the summer. Power was asked what the biggest difference was. Most guys say the game is faster or players are stronger, Power noted that players are smarter.

Adams talks to the team about earning the trust of the fanbase and being a team that ppl can get behind. Believes it is the Sabres job to be entertaining and fulfill the fans needs.

Vegas game was a growth opportunity because of all the talk around the game and how the lights were a little brighter. Looked at it as a growth opportunity for the team to handle pressure. Players elevated for other important games such as RJ night or the outdoor game or the last game. In terms of the Vegas trade itself. Krebs and Tuch are unbelievable ppl, they love the game and being Sabres. Really excited about the ppl and hockey players they are. Thinks Tuch has another level to reach and Krebs did good but is hungry to get bettter. Thinks it is exciting and in Adams opinion they just couldn't compromise on the trade because they knew what they needed to get.

KA: Comfortable if Vegas had made the playoffs. Adams expects to make 3 picks and won't trade one for a short term fix. Need talent that comes up from Rochester to be impactful (can't rush them) and accumulating assets is important. Is open if right opportunity presents itself. Expects to make all 3 first round picks though currently and believes in building the pipeline.

Mentions that Power fit in by picking up pucks after practice and water bottles and trying to be a team first guy right off the bat. Kyle and Zemgus get another shoutout as being leaders.

We got the Eichel, Risto, Reinhart question and how them leaving allowed the team to grow. Adams talks about culture of wanting to be in Buffalo (community and on the team). The RJ stuff was a good history lesson on what this place is all about. Want to identify ppl who want to be here and be a part of something special. But also wanted to look at players who are younger and want to be placed in positions to succeed.

Adams says that Johnson is leaning towards going back but hasn't made a final decision. Adams is not worried either way.

KA on goaltending: Says Anderson what he brings every day is great. His presence in the locker room and in practice is very important. Mentions Anderson knows how the Sabres feel about bringing it back. Anderson will have some time thought to think about stuff. Says he is very excited for the internal answers to GT. Mentions UPL is a major part of that. Really likes how he battled through the end of the year, says good maturity. Injuries can be flukie but we have to ask why. Obviously guys like Devi Levi is very special. Levi wanted to go back to school because he wants the pressure of being the top goalie in the country and working through that. Sabres will look at different options but won't do something that will block things down the road because they are excited with what they have. Adams did not mention Portillo. Take that how you will. Ryan Johnson looks like he will go back to school. He is leaning that direction but Adams is not concerned.