Confirmed with Link: [7/23/24] Sabres sign Beck Malenstyn 2 years, $1.35m AAV

[Matt Ress]

The ONLY concern.......did Beck and NAK benefit from Dowd? Because there is a decent drop in quality from Dowd to Lafferty.

I think our 4th line will be just fine, but there is that nagging concern in the back of the brain.

Same. I wonder if there's an injury or they need a change of pace they pull Kulich for 3rd line C duties and move McLeod to 4th line C. Guess it depends on who they are replacing.

I think Krebs would fit better on the 3rd rather than the 4th but I don't really like him there either. Maybe in a pinch they slot in Krebs but for a long stretch they may want to see how Jiri is coming along.

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Dubi Doo]

He's the epitome of tough to play against. Loved him putting Kadri on his ass last game. He can drive play with his speed, too.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

How’s Beck doing in Buffalo? One of my favorite players last year

 

[slip]

How’s Beck doing in Buffalo? One of my favorite players last year

Great addition to our checking line. Gives 100% each shift. Finishes all his checks. Impressive speed. Seeing minimal ice time on a 4th line that has struggled to keep out of the penalty box while being beset by a rash of injuries. Probably one of Kevyn Adams’ best bottom 6 roster moves in his 5+ years as GM.