PromoTheRobot Posted October 19, 2022 Report Posted October 19, 2022 6 hours ago, Curt said: How many times have Sabres lost an NCAA player they developed to free agency? Only once. Well, twice really. Tim Murray traded a 3rd for Jimmy Vesey's rights and he didn't sign either. And we are are looking at two players in Johnson and Portillo on the verge. So I get why it feels like "all the time." 2
Taro T Posted October 19, 2022 Report Posted October 19, 2022 1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said: Well, twice really. Tim Murray traded a 3rd for Jimmy Vesey's rights and he didn't sign either. And we are are looking at two players in Johnson and Portillo on the verge. So I get why it feels like "all the time." Sabres didn't develop Vesey. The Preds did that. And Vesey had told the Preds he was going to go the UFA route, which is why the took Buffalo's 3rd as a consolation prize. That was a complete waste of a 3rd. It's still only Petersen that bailed on them. But we hear every year how this year's potential bolter is going to bolt though to date, only those claiming Petersen would do so have been right, and that's why it feels like "all the time." But, yeah, either or both of the 2 you mentioned might walk. And if either or both do walk, #### 'im. 1
Norcal Posted October 19, 2022 Report Posted October 19, 2022 3-1-1 1.77 gaa .943 save% so far for the Goaltending Wizard known to humans as Devon 1 1
Curt Posted October 19, 2022 Report Posted October 19, 2022 45 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Well, twice really. Tim Murray traded a 3rd for Jimmy Vesey's rights and he didn't sign either. And we are are looking at two players in Johnson and Portillo on the verge. So I get why it feels like "all the time." Murray took a gamble that Vesey would sign and paid a pick for a couple month exclusive negotiating period. Vesey was not drafted or developed by the Sabres.
shrader Posted October 19, 2022 Report Posted October 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Taro T said: Sabres didn't develop Vesey. The Preds did that. And Vesey had told the Preds he was going to go the UFA route, which is why the took Buffalo's 3rd as a consolation prize. That was a complete waste of a 3rd. It's still only Petersen that bailed on them. But we hear every year how this year's potential bolter is going to bolt though to date, only those claiming Petersen would do so have been right, and that's why it feels like "all the time." But, yeah, either or both of the 2 you mentioned might walk. And if either or both do walk, #### 'im. Barrett Heisten. I'm probably the only one who thinks of him first. 1
Taro T Posted October 19, 2022 Report Posted October 19, 2022 1 hour ago, shrader said: Barrett Heisten. I'm probably the only one who thinks of him first. Forgot all about him. Of course that was under different rules and from the same draft that brought us the Mike Zigomanis fax machine fiasco. The list of college prospects that waited out all 4 years of the Sabres holding their rights still only has Petersen on it.
shrader Posted October 19, 2022 Report Posted October 19, 2022 Just now, Taro T said: Forgot all about him. Of course that was under different rules and from the same draft that brought us the Mike Zigomanis fax machine fiasco. The list of college prospects that waited out all 4 years of the Sabres holding their rights still only has Petersen on it. And what a horrible rule it was. 1
MBD Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 It took Petersen 6 seasons to get to the NHL and then he was sent back down the next season. He's currently given up 9 goals in 2 games. I don't view him as much of a loss. 3
pi2000 Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 Still concerned about his lack of size. NHL shooters will exploit any and every weakness. Hope Portillo signs.
Norcal Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 13 hours ago, pi2000 said: Still concerned about his lack of size. NHL shooters will exploit any and every weakness. Hope Portillo signs. I still think Portillo will be a #1 in the NHL
French Collection Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Norcal said: I still think Portillo will be a #1 in the NHL Portillo and Levi could be quite the 1A and 1B for the Sabres. UPL may be in the mix too.
Norcal Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 Just now, French Collection said: Portillo and Levi could be quite the 1A and 1B for the Sabres. UPL may be in the mix too. All aboard 1
dudacek Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 25 minutes ago, French Collection said: Portillo and Levi could be quite the 1A and 1B for the Sabres. UPL may be in the mix too. I look forward to all the hand-wringing in the spring of ‘24 when all 3 of them plus Comrie are headed toward free agency and we are melting down over who to pick and who to trade.
Taro T Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 15 minutes ago, dudacek said: I look forward to all the hand-wringing in the spring of ‘24 when all 3 of them plus Comrie are headed toward free agency and we are melting down over who to pick and who to trade. If it happens, would be a great problem to have. San Jose used it to extend their window by years. (Never fully successfully, but they were a contender for a really long time, in part by seemingly supplying 1/2 the league's goalies. Yes, it's an exaggeration, but they found a bunch of gems & ended up spreading the wealth.)
Eleven Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 21 minutes ago, dudacek said: I look forward to all the hand-wringing in the spring of ‘24 when all 3 of them plus Comrie are headed toward free agency and we are melting down over who to pick and who to trade. A FOUR-headed goalie monster?!
Curt Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 22 minutes ago, dudacek said: I look forward to all the hand-wringing in the spring of ‘24 when all 3 of them plus Comrie are headed toward free agency and we are melting down over who to pick and who to trade. Portillo won’t be a FA in summer of ‘24. He’ll be a FA in summer of ‘23.
Taro T Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Eleven said: A FOUR-headed goalie monster?! Five. Anderson'll only be ~45. If it's young enough for Brady ... 3
dudacek Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 6 minutes ago, Curt said: Portillo won’t be a FA in summer of ‘24. He’ll be a FA in summer of ‘23. Are you one of those people who lets the facts get in the way of a good narrative? 😜
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 2 hours ago, French Collection said: Portillo and Levi could be quite the 1A and 1B for the Sabres. UPL may be in the mix too. They'd have to sign Porto first ...
postseasonblues Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 On 10/12/2022 at 5:10 PM, DarthEbriate said: Someday Levi is going to earn the elusive "double-shutout". It'll look weird in the statsheet. But he's capable of it. So, he's capable of 6 shutouts over 3 games. 1
shrader Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Eleven said: A FOUR-headed goalie monster?! Which ones can skate out?
Eleven Posted October 21, 2022 Report Posted October 21, 2022 2 hours ago, shrader said: Which ones can skate out? Cage match? Is that what you're suggesting? I could get behind this.
ddaryl Posted October 24, 2022 Author Report Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) No Levi this weekend Riley Grant made his debut in net for Northeastern on Saturday evening, finishing with 14 saves through 58:35 minutes played Levi,, for the season has 5 Games played/started 9 GA 1.77 GAA .943 SV% https://nuhuskies.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/stats?path=mhockey Edited October 24, 2022 by ddaryl
Brawndo Posted October 24, 2022 Report Posted October 24, 2022 54 minutes ago, ddaryl said: No Levi this weekend Riley Grant made his debut in net for Northeastern on Saturday evening, finishing with 14 saves through 58:35 minutes played Levi,, for the season has 5 Games played/started 9 GA 1.77 GAA .943 SV% https://nuhuskies.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/stats?path=mhockey Out Sick 1
JustOneParade Posted October 24, 2022 Report Posted October 24, 2022 1 hour ago, ddaryl said: No Levi this weekend Riley Grant made his debut in net for Northeastern on Saturday evening, finishing with 14 saves through 58:35 minutes played Levi,, for the season has 5 Games played/started 9 GA 1.77 GAA .943 SV% https://nuhuskies.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/stats?path=mhockey Yep, that sucked. Northeastern was playing on ESPN+ at 7 on Saturday followed by the Sabres at 10. Perfect. Missed the very beginning of the NU game and was like, "who IS THAT in net?". Then I saw another goalie on the bench not named Levi. WTF happened? Then the foolishly over-optimistic Sabres fan in me was wondering if he had been put on a plane to Vancouver and I missed the news. 😆 (Call it bourbon brain).
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