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Seems like a pretty good result for the Amerks players. Penguins didn't field their true NHL team, but there were plenty of NHL regulars/tweeners out there

Indeed it was: https://x.com/SabresPlays/status/1838722482955567562?t=0UcgS7x5g382-H83rorHbQ&s=19

The novikov goal was the second goal. Still unsure who got the first. It looked like metsa fired it in and I thought I heard the announcers say rosen

Who actually scored that first goal? It said nadeau on yahoo lol. Novikov goal!

Rosen goal!

Dbtb's top 25 under 25 list: 2024 Buffalo Sabres Top 25 Under 25 #25: Adam Kleber #24: Tyson Kozak #23: Maxim Štrbák #22: Prokhor Poltapov #21: Aleksandr Kisakov #20: Viktor Neuchev #19: Vsevolod Komarov #18: Nikita Novikov #17: Anton Wahlberg #16 Isak Rosén #15 Peyton Krebs #14: Noah Östlund #13: Konsta Helenius #12: Ryan Johnson #11: Ryan McLeod #10: Mattias Samuelsson #9: Jiri Kulich #8: Devon Levi #7: Zach Benson #6: Bowen Byram #5: Owen Power #4: Jack Quinn Jjp was 3 and presumably cozens and dahlin will be 2/1 https://www.diebytheblade.com/buffalo-sabres-top-25-under-25-3-jj-peterka/

I think we need to see how effective malenstyn, aube kubel, lafferty, and McLeod are on our pk before we even consider shipping him. He played a pretty big part in the turn around of the pk from 22-23. Lindy loves his special teams

I agree with this. Didn't see this past one vs the Pens, but he jumped off the screen in the first two games (was on the second line with Helenius and Wahlberg). Really solid play despite playing out of position and being used to the bigger ice surface in SHL. He had a few chances of his own and was setting up his two line mates for a few chances that they didn't finish. Even though the points didn't come, it's apparent from watching him that he can think the game / play the at a higher level. Is it high enough to make up for his physical limitations? Who knows. But I would expect a really good year from him in the AHL, he's going to be a gamer for sure.

he just recently had a kid, might have something to do with why this has stretched on like it has

A lot of good opportunities on the powerplay there. They were getting it down low into the areas around the net pretty frequently. NJ goalie had some nice saves

Nice helenius sequence. He's definitely persistent and active when he doesn't have the puck

Kulich looks like he is -by far- the best player on the ice

Kulich goal. Unsurprisingly, blue jackets look out matched

Hockey is back baby!!

How to make a ranking for nhl prospects: import name and height into excel sheet. Sort by size. Boom done, collect paycheck from the athletic

Baker had this to say about poltapov in his first game: "To be blunt, Poltapov was very noticeable in his season debut. The high work rate led to him regularly attacking the net, resulting in him scoring a short-handed goal and recording a game-high nine shots in 15:05 of work (19 shifts). After a strong opening frame, Poltapov came out for the second period and ramped up his tenacious style. In the 26th minute, Poltapov took a puck hard to the net and was shoved into Spartak netminder Dmitri Nikolayev. Takhir Mingachyov deposited the puck over the goal line post-collision, but the marker was waved off due to Poltapov’s interference." Obligatory link to his post about the game: https://sabresprospects.com/2024/09/05/poltapov-excels-in-khl-opener/

Apparently viljami marjala won liiga rookie of the year. I'm not sure if that has already been posted but i don't remember seeing it. Also looks like he has been lighting it up in the preseason, 5 points in 3 games. Kris Baker referred to him as their 1c, so maybe more opportunity incoming this year. Might lead to a surprisingly big year for him https://x.com/SabresProspects/status/1824841344881176868?t=Dt5_6H-4x55LmgOdwt-OoA&s=19

Dang, keeping receipts!

If he remains healthy, I would definitely expect a big season. But I also don't think putting up 70ish points would be a big step for him - I kind of expect it at this point. He's been great when he is healthy and being given a chance. What would feel like a big step would be just staying healthy the entire year and proving his body is up to the task of playing a full season.

I voted for 1. Even if one Luukonen regresses, because as choice 3 suggests "goalies are voodoo", we still have another 2 NHL capable goalies. Our goalie situation is not quite a sure thing, but its about as close to a sure thing as you are going to get without a multiple year proven NHL #1.

So I am crazy after all. I should have guessed

Am I crazy or was he wearing an "A" for Avs in that video?

I just don't understand how they plan on selling fans this besides "Hey look idiots, it's Lindy! You Buffalonians love him!". They never make a big move/drum up interest in the team/spend money. Anyone remember when Russ Brandon signed TO? People were pumped about the Bills even though they were consistently mediocre at the time. FA signings generate interest in the team... and interest in the team leads to revenue for the owners. Stop shooting yourselves in the foot and fill up the arena by signing someone of note

kind of feels like lindy is trying to rebuild the 22-23 devils in buffalo and choke teams with aggressive forecheck

If Tage returns to form