kas23 Posted July 23, 2022 Report Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/22/2022 at 11:23 PM, French Collection said: Haven’t heard any other news. He was supposed to be ready for this camp. Must’ve had a setback or a doctor would not provide clearance. Hopefully good for the prospect tournament. A good start in the WHlL will get him a chance at the World Junior Team. Expand He’ll fit right in with the Sabres. Quote
Flashsabre Posted July 27, 2022 Report Posted July 27, 2022 WJC tuneup game. Finland beat Czechia 6-4. Kulich had 2 goals and an assist. 2 1 Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 27, 2022 Author Report Posted July 27, 2022 On 7/27/2022 at 3:47 PM, Flashsabre said: WJC tuneup game. Finland beat Czechia 6-4. Kulich had 2 goals and an assist. Expand I so excited about that kid. Apparently at development camp Rousek and Pekar took the kid under their wing and helped him acclimate as he apparently doesn’t speak much English yet. 1 Quote
shrader Posted July 27, 2022 Report Posted July 27, 2022 Will the world juniors still use the same age cutoff as if it was held this previous December? Quote
Flashsabre Posted July 27, 2022 Report Posted July 27, 2022 On 7/27/2022 at 5:35 PM, shrader said: Will the world juniors still use the same age cutoff as if it was held this previous December? Expand Yes but a lot of guys will not participate like Power, McTavish, Beniers, etc as they are training for NHL camps. Quote
North Buffalo Posted July 27, 2022 Report Posted July 27, 2022 Interesting vid from rookie camp Facebook post on my feed today 1 Quote
Crusader1969 Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 11:39 AM, bob_sauve28 said: Expand The kid is a bull. I can see him becoming a fan favourite when he plays for the Sabres Quote
French Collection Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 12:30 PM, Crusader1969 said: The kid is a bull. I can see him becoming a fan favourite when he plays for the Sabres Expand Performing like that on a U25 team at age 19 is impressive. Quote
sabresparaavida Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 1:54 PM, Brawndo said: Expand That was an impressive look by Neuchev, didn’t realize that he had that kind of play making ability. Poltapov also looking very good. 1 Quote
shrader Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 12:59 PM, French Collection said: Performing like that on a U25 team at age 19 is impressive. Expand Under 25 is an odd age grouping for a tournament. Quote
bob_sauve28 Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 nice JJ article https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/peterka-learned-a-lot-in-rochester-last-year Quote
sabresparaavida Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 3:21 PM, bob_sauve28 said: nice JJ article https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/peterka-learned-a-lot-in-rochester-last-year Expand The comparison to Oloffson is an exciting one to think about. Oloffson in the AHL the year before his rookie season (age 23 in the AHL) put up near identical numbers to JJP last season (age 19). Quinn put up even better numbers. If they can come in and produce like Oloffson’s rookie season (20g and 42 points in 54 games), the Sabres will be in good shape to compete for a playoff spot. Oloffson in his rookie season got better linemates and likely more ice time than JJP and Quinn likely will, so getting that level of production would be hard, but they also are younger and have a shot at growing more. 2 Quote
dudacek Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 11:39 AM, bob_sauve28 said: Expand On 8/4/2022 at 12:30 PM, Crusader1969 said: The kid is a bull. I can see him becoming a fan favourite when he plays for the Sabres Expand Really don’t think this board understands what kind of player Poltapov is. He forechecks and disrupts like Vaclav Varada, but also might have enough skill to play in a top 6. 3 Quote
dudacek Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 It should be noted that Poltapov also starts the play behind the net sacrificing his body on the cycle on the Neuchev highlight. Quote
Carmel Corn Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) On 8/4/2022 at 5:06 PM, dudacek said: Really don’t think this board understands what kind of player Poltapov is. He forechecks and disrupts like Vaclav Varada, but also might have enough skill to play in a top 6. Expand Loved how Varada played, but as you imply, he lacked some skills! We used to refer to him ala Roberto Duran as our Sabres' version of Mr. "Hands of Stone"! Edited August 4, 2022 by Carmel Corn Quote
sabresparaavida Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 5:06 PM, dudacek said: Really don’t think this board understands what kind of player Poltapov is. He forechecks and disrupts like Vaclav Varada, but also might have enough skill to play in a top 6. Expand Sounds like someone who’d do great alongside Cozens in a strong 2 way line. I think KA is trying to build a team that can run four lines all night, without too much difference in minutes. In a few years, I think we could end up with an average first line, a second line that is more like a below average first line/High end second line, and a third line that is like an average second line. Skinner, Tuch, Quinn, JJP, Oloffson?, Rosen, Kisakov, Poltapov, bloom, Neuchev, and Nadeau are all possibilities to fill the wing spots and make that happen. Between Thompson, Cozens, Krebs, mitts, Savoie, Kulich, and Östlund we should have the centers to make it work as well. Quote
Eleven Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) On 8/4/2022 at 5:06 PM, dudacek said: Really don’t think this board understands what kind of player Poltapov is. He forechecks and disrupts like Vaclav Varada, but also might have enough skill to play in a top 6. Expand I read up on him a bit after seeing the video this morning. When do people think he will be ready and available for North America? Edited August 4, 2022 by Eleven Quote
Brawndo Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 7:09 PM, Eleven said: I read up on him a bit after seeing the video this morning. When do people think he will be ready and available for North America? Expand He is under contract with CSKA until the 24-25 Season. So the earliest would be 25-26 Quote
Eleven Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) On 8/4/2022 at 7:19 PM, Brawndo said: He is under contract with CSKA until the 24-25 Season. So the earliest would be 25-26 Expand Wow. The Sabres should be contenders by then if Adams's plan works, and if it doesn't, this guy isn't going to turn things around. Might as well deal him. See below... Edited August 4, 2022 by Eleven Quote
Curt Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 7:55 PM, Eleven said: Wow. The Sabres should be contenders by then if Adams's plan works, and if it doesn't, this guy isn't going to turn things around. Might as well deal him. Expand If the Sabres are contenders by then and Poltopov is any good, It would be great for the team. They will most likely be up against the cap and bringing in a developed 23 year old guy who can walk in and play in the middle 6 for ELC money would be a great help. 2 Quote
Thorner Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) On 8/4/2022 at 8:02 PM, Curt said: If the Sabres are contenders by then and Poltopov is any good, It would be great for the team. They will most likely be up against the cap and bringing in a developed 23 year old guy who can walk in and play in the middle 6 for ELC money would be a great help. Expand “How do they always find these guys?!” - - - “Cap never seems to be an issue for the really good teams...” - - - Edited August 4, 2022 by Thorny 1 Quote
Eleven Posted August 4, 2022 Report Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 8:02 PM, Curt said: If the Sabres are contenders by then and Poltopov is any good, It would be great for the team. They will most likely be up against the cap and bringing in a developed 23 year old guy who can walk in and play in the middle 6 for ELC money would be a great help. Expand On 8/4/2022 at 8:05 PM, Thorny said: “How do they always find these guys?!” Expand These are both very valid counter-opinions. Gonna do a strikethrough on mine. Quote
Taro T Posted August 5, 2022 Report Posted August 5, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 5:06 PM, dudacek said: Really don’t think this board understands what kind of player Poltapov is. He forechecks and disrupts like Vaclav Varada, but also might have enough skill to play in a top 6. Expand On 8/4/2022 at 6:35 PM, Carmel Corn said: Loved how Varada played, but as you imply, he lacked some skills! We used to refer to him ala Roberto Duran as our Sabres' version of Mr. "Hands of Stone"! Expand Just a reminder, in Junior Varada had 2 seasons in the mid 80 point range in the relatively low scoring WHL and was scoring at nearly a point per game and nearly 0.5 gpg in his rookie AHL year and then put up 30 goals in 48 games before being brought up for good. Varada was supposed to be a Varada that could play in the top 6. Just sayin`. Quote
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