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He’s in pursuit of Mike Sillinger’s record of 12 different teams. Next team is number 8.

Good thing he’s not a goalie, Sev is not a good nickname.

What a save by Oettinger on the Stephenson breakaway.

I think he is the best reverse hitter since Forsberg.

It’s like the NHL players from the 50’s and 60’s.

Their play in the first looked like the Sabres, except they lucked into a 1-1 tie.

Nice job on this, lots of good information. I am usually up on the draft prospects but have been avoiding it this year. Maybe the Sabres trade their first rounder for a change. The only guy on your list I don’t like is Parekh. This is just my opinion and personal preference. He is an offensive force and he may translate into an NHL PP QB someday. When I watched him he plays most of PP1 and 2. He also plays some time at RW. There are a lot of similarities to Tony DeAngelo at the OHL level. He was a rover who rarely played D. The other comparable you mention is Brandt Clarke. This is very accurate and I also do not like Clarke for similar reasons. They are offense first guys who are not good defensively and seem to be me first types. They spell team with an I. They make Quinn Hughes look like a defensive stalwart. Again this is just my take and I may be way off base.

Bruins flu.

I like Joshua, Noesen and Sherwood for a 3rd line. I am not sure if Joshua can play C at the NHL level but he is listed as a C while Vancouver uses him mainly as LW.

So is the management for signing Reaves for 3 years.

I had a similar thought today watching the Toronto media meltdown last night. I don’t like wimpy Marner but one year trial and getting away from Skinner’s contract and lack of D play is interesting. His playmaking would be an asset in the regular season but his softness in the playoffs would not change. I would sweeten the deal with Rosen, who seems less likely to help the Sabres.

I know they added some grit, their issue is the core 4 has no grit. They wilt in the playoffs.

High end regular season forwards. No grit or extra gear when it matters.

Playoff hockey and the Leafs are looking at the refs after every battle. The Bruins are playing on the edge and are in their heads. Like their fans they are blaming the officials instead of looking internally at a lack of grit.

I printed this, clipped the order form and mailed it in c/o Owen Power.

Nick Paul would be a solid 3C. Not a great skater but he gets there. He is big and will play in front of the net. He can play special teams and has been around 50-54% on faceoffs the past few years. I think his cap hit $3.15 for 5 or 6 more years. He is from southern Ontario and played his junior in North Bay, where we met him. Good kid. Gaustad vibes.

He’s definitely more interesting than UPL, on the podium.

Yes. I believe Komarov will be another one eligible. I think he and Savoie could join them if their teams get knocked out of the CHL playoffs and the Amerks are still playing. I am not sure if they could play, (Savoie has played there and is under contract) but they could be a part of the Black Aces for the playoff run.

He is a competitive kid so that will drive improvement. He is only 18, his physical peak is still years away. The Sabres staff will have specific things for him to work on this summer. They will track his progress and provide support. He has more room to grow stronger and faster in one summer than a mature man like Girgensons. He is an NHLer now which will open doors for him in the summer, training with other NHLers, better gyms, better trainers and better partners. He has more money which will enable more resources to be available to him. My take, no way he isn’t a certain percentage stronger and faster than last September when he shows up for camp.

Left handed

Komarov with the game winning goal as Drummondville takes game 1 of their Q semi finals series.

Even better when you add Jay Jay to it.

If he is to be believed for double digit numbers then some were probably conversations with agents who represent multiple out of work coaches. Another could have been a text to Quenneville asking if Bettman had pardoned him yet. He says he wanted an experienced guy but he may have talked to “rookies”, who would count towards his total.

The reality of not having room for all of these forwards has settled in. Some will flame out too, better to have another organization gamble on them. I like prospects but there comes a point where there is only room for maybe 1 or 2 at the most, in a good organization. To have a constant churn of prospects develop, contribute and leave is not productive. Lock up a core and bring in the ones that are ready when you need them for a role or to get cap relief.

I hope so. He’s been good in N.America so far. That could turn out to be a good draft pick.