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I’d like to thank Cozens for all his efforts in helping the Sabres sweep the Sens.

Just some stats on Östlund this season. Noah has 35 points in 43 games including 18 goals and is a +20. 4 PPG and 3 SHG. That is a stellar rookie campaign in the A and for a 1st NA season. But that only tells part of the tale. In his 1st 12 games in NA, Noah had 1g 0a with a +1 In the next 31 games he scored 17g 17a + 19. In his last 7 games he added 7g 5a +12 This is someone who is improving game by game and rapidly before our eyes. I downgraded him on my prospect list for the slow start. I am thrilled to be proven wrong about this young player. He is probably the best prospect in our system at this point. https://theahl.com/stats/player/10157 (Östlund game log)

I loath Adams as a GM, but...... McLeod for Savoie is working out so far. (Please don't shoot the messenger). One more year in the A for sure, but then after that I can see him challenging for an NHL roster spot.

We weren't discussing Byram, nor did I bring up his injury history. The Sabres acquired Norris and within 3 games of arrival he was already hurt and is likely to miss the remainder of the season. This will mark his 5th straight season in a 5 year career in the NHL without playing a full season. Sure it's possible that he now goes on to play 80+ for the next 7 years, but how likely is that given his history?

LOL. Why on G-d's green earth would we trade an eilte two way defender for a 45-50 point winger making 7.5 a year for the next 7 years on a new contract. That contract is almost as stupid as the one given Power. I wouldn't even trade Power for Lafreniere.

Defense rests! Well said.

Have the Sabres shut down Norris for the season yet? What are the odds that we get more than 60 games a season from Norris? How long until he gets the Skinner buyout?

That’s perfectly fine. Score 20 and drive opponents crazy. Sign me up.

In the broadcast last night they talk about Lindy playing guys he trusts at the end of games. Quinn was on the ice at the end of the game last night.

We need drivers of offense. Östlund is that kind of player. If we stick him with guy like TNT and Norris, he'll be their playmaker. He's kind of a smaller version of Tuch, but I'd argue a little more pass first. In his draft year when Noah played with shoot first players like fellow 1st rd forwards Lekkerimaki and Ohgren, Östlund lead that team in assists with 33 (only 9 goals).

If we are going to draft 7th or 8th, I'd like a solid ball of hate that is Bear. The Caps have Wilson. Ottawa and Florida have a Thakcuk. We need big ball of hate as well.

I think he is an all around forward who can do what his team needs him to do. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3578116/2022/09/22/sabres-prospect-noah-Östlund-the-gifted/ This is a long article, but really well done. This kid is a driver of offense and responsible on defense.

Ok, but how big are these guys and over how many seasons were those NHL games accumulated. There is a huge difference between someone playing 200 games in 2.5 years vs someone playing 200 games over 4 years.

Ok, he's not just another shoot first center.

Interesting. What were their points per game in the 1st 62 games vs the last 20?