Levi to start vs. NYR on Friday

[ExWNYer]

30 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

7:07

If you're on time, you're late. At least that's what these anal retentive types keep telling me.

🍻

[Buffalonill]

Last rookie to win a Stanley cup at 21 years old Was Cam ward.

 

Maybe Adams thinks this is going to be a repeat

 

[Crusader1969]

1 hour ago, Flashsabre said:

Let’s remember people that Miller gave up like 7 to Detroit in his debut and Askarov got lit up like a Christmas tree for Nashville in his debut. I hope Levi has a great game but if it doesn’t go smoothly no one needs to jump off a building or write an angry novel on here about it.😀

Oh but they will 

[LETSTUCHINGO]

2 hours ago, inkman said:

Can you provide a Date for the lazy people?

Tomorrow!

[Cage]

1 hour ago, inkman said:

What if he gives up 7 on Friday ?

Then the good guys will have to score 8

[DarthEbriate]

1 hour ago, inkman said:

What if he gives up 7 on Friday ?

Nah. Granato learned how to pull a goalie recently. 5 at most.

1 hour ago, Flashsabre said:

Let’s remember people that Miller gave up like 7 to Detroit in his debut and Askarov got lit up like a Christmas tree for Nashville in his debut. I hope Levi has a great game but if it doesn’t go smoothly no one needs to jump off a building or write an angry novel on here about it.😀

This is muddled from the age-old battle of Time. Miller did give up 15 goals (6 vs. NYI and 7 vs. DET) in his 3 games in the 2003-04. This left the long-lasting memory in people's minds that he got shelled in a debut because the next season was the lockout and he was in the AHL. It was the bad taste left in the mouth.

But Miller had made his debut the season prior in 2002-03. He had 15 games and went 6-8-1 (a tie vs SJ) with a .902% and 2.63 GAA. His NHL debut was an OT loss to NJ (4 goals allowed).

[Taro T]

Looking forward to it.

Too bad Rags fans have most likely already bought most of the seats.

[Night Train]

48 minutes ago, Buffalonill said:

This could be one for the history books The kid doesn't leave the net and leads the Buffalo sabers into the playoffs

[Flashsabre]

6 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:

Nah. Granato learned how to pull a goalie recently. 5 at most.

This is muddled from the age-old battle of Time. Miller did give up 15 goals (6 vs. NYI and 7 vs. DET) in his 3 games in the 2003-04. This left the long-lasting memory in people's minds that he got shelled in a debut because the next season was the lockout and he was in the AHL. It was the bad taste left in the mouth.

But Miller had made his debut the season prior in 2002-03. He had 15 games and went 6-8-1 (a tie vs SJ) with a .902% and 2.63 GAA. His NHL debut was an OT loss to NJ (4 goals allowed).

Thanks, you are right. Overall he had a rocky start to his NHL career but it didn’t reflect how his career would turnout. If Levi gives up 6 or gets a shutout it is only a single game in what we hope is a long career.

[Scottysabres]

Someone make sure the kid isn't wearing the goalie mask with the Buffalo taxi svc on it.

Good luck kid, and have fun.

[DarthEbriate]

Levi peeks out from behind the screen... and makes the save!

[Doohicksie]

3 hours ago, PASabreFan said:

Weekes: Levi to start vs. NYR on Friday

You mean this Kevin Weekes?

[Claude Balls]

[Mustache of God]

Im trying to stay grounded with my expectations but I'm really looking forward to the sabres never losing another game with him in net. Great news.

[dudacek]

2 hours ago, PASabreFan said:

Good for the playoff push?

 

Our goalies have let in 4 or more 14 of our past 24 games — 7 or more 5 times! — and you're worried about them trying someone new?

I think that it would be negligent not to give the kid a shot.

Edited March 30, 2023 by dudacek

[Brawndo]

Sabres Confirm Levi gets the start tomorrow 

 

[French Collection]

I am guessing that Shesterkin starts vs the Devils tonight in an important game for the Rangers. That would put Halak in vs Levi.

[Pimlach]

5 hours ago, Night Train said:

Flashback to 2008 - This is what my son said to me when I told him he earned the privilege of driving my pickup truck to school and to hockey practice afterwards.  

[Stoner]

1 hour ago, dudacek said:

Our goalies have let in 4 or more 14 of our past 24 games — 7 or more 5 times! — and you're worried about them trying someone new?

I think that it would be negligent not to give the kid a shot.

I can't get there with ya. This group with all its warts in goal have gotten us within hailing distance of the playoffs. They deserve to play it out. Anderson the cagey vet or Comrie with a recent shutout work for this game. How does it play in the lockerroom is one concern of mine. On a technical level there's the critical issue of communication between goalie and esp. D.

This is about showcasing the future. Again, the present can go to Hell.

[Buffalonill]

2 hours ago, Night Train said:

 Looks like you don't believe

[Marvin]

13 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

I can't get there with ya. This group with all its warts in goal have gotten us within hailing distance of the playoffs. They deserve to play it out. Anderson the cagey vet or Comrie with a recent shutout work for this game. How does it play in the lockerroom is one concern of mine. On a technical level there's the critical issue of communication between goalie and esp. D.

This is about showcasing the future. Again, the present can go to Hell.

It could be that he's been a wall in practice.

[pi2000]

3 minutes ago, Marvin said:

It could be that he's been a wall in practice.

It's probably more about the fact they finally found him some team pants that fit.

[Weave]

12 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

I can't get there with ya. This group with all its warts in goal have gotten us within hailing distance of the playoffs. They deserve to play it out. Anderson the cagey vet or Comrie with a recent shutout work for this game. How does it play in the lockerroom is one concern of mine. On a technical level there's the critical issue of communication between goalie and esp. D.

This is about showcasing the future. Again, the present can go to Hell.

The only reason I’m not fully there with you is, I have no idea how Levi has looked in practice.

If (big if) KA had any priority or urgency tied to getting into the playoffs, this seems like a decision counter to that goal (again, with no knowledgeable of how Levi has looked in practice).  It’s fairly high risk - high reward in terms of winning enough games to have a shot at the playoffs, and high risk - high reward is pretty counter to KAs strategy to date.

So this certainly seems a “don’t block the kids” move, not “let’s prioritize getting into the playoffs”.

Will be interesting to see if Levi had the stuff to make the reason behind the decision irrelevant.

[Pimlach]

 

Can he be Devon Eli?  I always think of Eli, not Levi.  

[Porous Five Hole]

5 minutes ago, Weave said:

The only reason I’m not fully there with you is, I have no idea how Levi has looked in practice.

If (big if) KA had any priority or urgency tied to getting into the playoffs, this seems like a decision counter to that goal (again, with no knowledgeable of how Levi has looked in practice).  It’s fairly high risk - high reward in terms of winning enough games to have a shot at the playoffs, and high risk - high reward is pretty counter to KAs strategy to date.

So this certainly seems a “don’t block the kids” move, not “let’s prioritize getting into the playoffs”.

Will be interesting to see if Levi had the stuff to make the reason behind the decision irrelevant.

I don’t agree. I realize Comrie had a nice week, and I’ve been advocating to see him more…but plain and simple, our goalies are inadequate. Below average is generous. 
 

The Sabres are not sacrificing anything toward a playoff run by starting the kid. I’m more interested in what Levi can do cuz Andy looks outta gas and UPL ain’t it.