Zach Benson signs His ELC

[SwampD]

  On 7/29/2023 at 2:21 PM, Brawndo said:

It’s almost the same distance from Seattle that Buffalo is from Syracuse 

Expand  

I bet the drive is prettier,…

even though they are both rt 90.

 

[Brawndo]

  On 7/29/2023 at 4:16 PM, SwampD said:

I bet the drive is prettier,…

even though they are both rt 90.

 

Expand  

This is probably true 

[steveoath]

Benson gets the first home goal (albeit preseason) for Wenatchee Wild. Shorthanded. Nice. 
 

 

[Turbo44]

Already playing games?? Seems strange but obviously true

[Mustache of God]

Will he be in the prospect tournament?

[Flashsabre]

  On 9/10/2023 at 12:55 PM, Mustache of God said:

Will he be in the prospect tournament?

Expand  

Yes. The prospect tournament is made up of North American  junior and AHL talent.

The kids playing in Europe and in college will not be there because their seasons are starting.

[Derrico]

Zach Benson with the hat trick in whl preseason tonight.  Can’t wait to see him at prospects challenge.  I don’t care what anyone says, he’s my dark horse for a 5+ nhl game look. 

[Flashsabre]

  On 9/11/2023 at 2:27 AM, Derrico said:

Zach Benson with the hat trick in whl preseason tonight.  Can’t wait to see him at prospects challenge.  I don’t care what anyone says, he’s my dark horse for a 5+ nhl game look. 

Expand  

I envision him as our Marchand without the scumbag aspect. A top line workaholic with a high skill level.

[LGR4GM]

  On 9/11/2023 at 2:27 AM, Derrico said:

Zach Benson with the hat trick in whl preseason tonight.  Can’t wait to see him at prospects challenge.  I don’t care what anyone says, he’s my dark horse for a 5+ nhl game look. 

Expand  

Best prospect in the system. 

[Rasmus_]

  On 9/11/2023 at 2:27 AM, Derrico said:

Zach Benson with the hat trick in whl preseason tonight.  Can’t wait to see him at prospects challenge.  I don’t care what anyone says, he’s my dark horse for a 5+ nhl game look. 

Expand  

 

Honestly, not a chance, he'll spend the entire season in Wentachee, before coming to Rochester next year.  He's by far our most talented forward prospect, but there really isn't a need for him this season without some major injury between now and October 1st.  Savoie, Kulich, Rosen, Rousek, Weissblach, Cederqvist, are all further along.  That being said, if he shatters all expectations and provides that he's ready now, I'll gladly shut my mouth. 

[thewookie1]

  On 9/11/2023 at 2:27 AM, Derrico said:

Zach Benson with the hat trick in whl preseason tonight.  Can’t wait to see him at prospects challenge.  I don’t care what anyone says, he’s my dark horse for a 5+ nhl game look. 

Expand  

Probably true, if he puts up 5+ goals and 10+ points in the tournament and plays great in his preseason appearances I could certainly see him fighting his way to a couple NHL games at least.

[PickaPecaPickles]

  On 9/11/2023 at 11:11 AM, LGR4GM said:

Best prospect in the system. 

Expand  

A lot of teams would be happy if either of the next two on the list (Kulich and Savoie)* were their "best prospect in the system".

 

* Listed in alphabetical order, because I'm not sure which one should be ranked second.

[Derrico]

  On 9/11/2023 at 6:55 PM, Rasmus_ said:

 

Honestly, not a chance, he'll spend the entire season in Wentachee, before coming to Rochester next year.  He's by far our most talented forward prospect, but there really isn't a need for him this season without some major injury between now and October 1st.  Savoie, Kulich, Rosen, Rousek, Weissblach, Cederqvist, are all further along.  That being said, if he shatters all expectations and provides that he's ready now, I'll gladly shut my mouth. 

Expand  

I Donno man.  Most likely yes.  But I want whatever is best for his development and the betterment of the Sabres.  I’m not rushing him because we have nobody good at the nhl level.  I’m having him on the team if he earns a spot and plays lights out come preseason.  Which may be unlikely but is far from impossible.