Porous Five Hole Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 At this point, having a third goalie in the mix isn’t accomplishing anything. I realize UPL is on a one way deal so he’s making his NHL salary regardless of where he plays…but he’s not developing any further in the press box. Is it time to risk a waiver claim and send him down?
Radar Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 I want to see a more Comrie games like last night before I anoint him our #2. If a trade for mire proven back up is there fine.
Pimlach Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 Comrie needs to play more. UPL needs to play more. They should share the backup role until one separates himself. After that happens, you trade the other one if you can. The Sabres are a very much a developing team, they are conducting tryouts as they go. The trick is committing to win while they do this. 1
Porous Five Hole Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Posted October 22, 2023 I ask the question because if UPL is in the Sabres long-term plans, then they are criminally negligent for how they’re handling his continued development. The team practices 2-3/week depending on how many games they play that week. That’s UPL’s ice time right now. GMKA said last year that UPL has to play to develop. If he is not in the long-term plan, what is he still doing here taking up a roster spot? Not to mention the Amerks starter (Tokarski) hasn’t played yet due to injury. The Amerks could actually use a good goalie right now (and not give up 40 shots a night, among other things).
Taro T Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 You're missing an option. In his best Denis Lemieux voice: "trade me right ####ing now." "Now, hang up the phone." Hangs up the phone. 3
Porous Five Hole Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Posted October 22, 2023 On 10/22/2023 at 4:36 PM, Taro T said: You're missing an option. In his best Denis Lemieux voice: "trade me right ####ing now." "Now, hang up the phone." Hangs up the phone. Expand If he had value, don’t you think he would have been moved by now? 1
Thorner Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 On 10/22/2023 at 6:14 PM, Porous Five Hole said: If he had value, don’t you think he would have been moved by now? Expand Could easily be keeping him to hedge their bet on Comrie 3
pastajoe Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 I won’t be surprised if he starts Monday.
Doohicksie Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 Send Levi down to work on his rebound control.
DarthEbriate Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 On 10/22/2023 at 7:56 PM, Doohickie said: Send Levi down to work on his rebound control. Expand Conditioning stint based off his minor injury? I’d rather have Levi behind the Sabres defense than the Amerks at this point. Just ensure the forwards commit like they did against the Isles. I think they’re waiting for Vasilevskiy to return before waiving, but that’s living in fear of UPL. And… Ullmark’s Vezins aside, that shouldn’t be anything to fear.
Crusader1969 Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 Honestly , it’s not fair for him not to be playing anywhere
Doohicksie Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 On 10/22/2023 at 8:02 PM, DarthEbriate said: On 10/22/2023 at 7:56 PM, Doohickie said: Send Levi down to work on his rebound control. Expand Conditioning stint based off his minor injury? Expand No. Just send him down. He doesn't have to clear waivers. Make him earn his way back to the NHL. 1
Porous Five Hole Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Posted October 22, 2023 On 10/22/2023 at 7:56 PM, Doohickie said: Send Levi down to work on his rebound control. Expand The Amerks are home on Wednesday 🤔 1
Thorner Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 On 10/22/2023 at 8:08 PM, Crusader1969 said: Honestly , it’s not fair for him not to be playing anywhere Expand Could also argue it’s not fair to the fans for him to be playing anywhere lol my Friday night rec hockey needs a tendy 2
Getpucksdeep Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 On 10/22/2023 at 8:08 PM, Crusader1969 said: Honestly , it’s not fair for him not to be playing anywhere Expand If he gets paid bi-weekly like me, his paycheck is $32k a pop. So $64k a month (gross). Not feeling the empathy here, guy has had plenty of opportunity to win the job. 1
Zamboni Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 At this point… Do nothing different with UPL. Rotate him in
rickshaw Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 I get the impression that UPL is hurt by what’s happened and a change of scenery should take place. 1
Scottysabres Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 I'm going with "hood ornament". 1
Taro T Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 On 10/22/2023 at 6:14 PM, Porous Five Hole said: If he had value, don’t you think he would have been moved by now? Expand Define "value." Expect that Adams could get a 4th rounder or so for him. (Remember, Johanson garnered a 6.) Also expect Adams wants at least a 2nd for him. So, no, don't expect he'd've moved by now if he had "value." He simply doesn't have "enough" "value" at this point. 1 1
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 Leave him on the side of the road
Pimlach Posted October 22, 2023 Report Posted October 22, 2023 On 10/22/2023 at 9:10 PM, rickshaw said: I get the impression that UPL is hurt by what’s happened and a change of scenery should take place. Expand And then he can go on to win the Vezina and a Stanley Cup. It’s happened before.
erickompositör72 Posted October 23, 2023 Report Posted October 23, 2023 He has glaring fundamental problems. He's not going to be in the NHL much longer
PerreaultForever Posted October 23, 2023 Report Posted October 23, 2023 He should have been sent down at the end of training camp. He wouldn't have been claimed. Several goalies were waived and not claimed. Matter of fact almost no one was claimed off waivers. It's a dumb situation.
GoPuckYourself Posted October 23, 2023 Report Posted October 23, 2023 We should get a real backup goalie so we don't have to decide between 2 mediocre ones, that would be the ideal scenario.
SABRES 0311 Posted October 23, 2023 Report Posted October 23, 2023 What’s the trade value? Not saying we absolutely should but it is an option, maybe. For now keep him in the press box and let’s see how the current tandem do.
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