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Off-Season Roster Thread #2 -- Nothing to do but wait

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Sabresfansince1980 said:
To keep reiterating how much you like Anderson at this point, shows KA is probably actually relying on Anderson as an option. That and the Bishop trade make it fairly clear what the overall mindset is going into next season. Yes, I will still wait to see what happens, but I'm not confident for now.
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Meh. This is crap. It's just a sentimental statement. We cannot go with another season of Anderson as our #1. As our back up. Perhaps. But, I will be pissed if he's what we settle for as a #1.
 
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UnleashRasmus said:
Meh. This is crap. It's just a sentimental statement. We cannot go with another season of Anderson as our #1. As our back up. Perhaps. But, I will be pissed if he's what we settle for as a #1.
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It’s not just the Anderson talking up that is the issue…but it’s the one everyone keeps referencing. The bigger problem is when he keeps saying they don’t want roadblocks for what they have in house. Which is…effectively…nothing. He’s laying out a scenario where they’re just handing UPL starts he has not earned and Anderson is their preferred veteran backup because he is liked in the room despite being a below average goalie.

And when they’re both injured as they usually are…it’s another year of whoever our next Dustin Tokarski is.

all so he can not block…kids who went back to college that don’t factor into the nhl lineup for years.

people keep saying well…if he’s the backup to one of the top UFAs or trades…brother…those are roadblocks. And the man talked openly about the cost of trading for a goalie being high. He’s talking about a backup to UPL
 
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Ace said:
It’s not just the Anderson talking up that is the issue…but it’s the one everyone keeps referencing. The bigger problem is when he keeps saying they don’t want roadblocks for what they have in house. Which is…effectively…nothing. He’s laying out a scenario where they’re just handing UPL starts he has not earned and Anderson is their preferred veteran backup because he is liked in the room despite being a below average goalie.

And when they’re both injured as they usually are…it’s another year of whoever our next Dustin Tokarski is.

all so he can not block…kids who went back to college that don’t factor into the nhl lineup for years.

people keep saying well…if he’s the backup to one of the top UFAs or trades…brother…those are roadblocks. And the man talked openly about the cost of trading for a goalie being high. He’s talking about a backup to UPL
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I think a lot of folks are reading too much into this… Not blocking people could also mean not signing someone to a five-year deal, not referring to next year having 2 goalies ahead of UPL. I think everyone assumesthey know what Adams is thinking for next year but maybe his vision is more going forward and not for 2022 alone. We should probably let it all play out before we start freaking out…
 
KrakenSabresMike said:
I think a lot of folks are reading too much into this… Not blocking people could also mean not signing someone to a five-year deal, not referring to next year having 2 goalies ahead of UPL. I think everyone assumesthey know what Adams is thinking for next year but maybe his vision is more going forward and not for 2022 alone. We should probably let it all play out before we start freaking out…
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I bet I can find this post from last offseason
 
KA in his office right now
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Ace said:
*scours board to make sure it doesn’t say 6’4 > effort anywhere*
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I'm not getting to wound up about it, If they feel more size and physical play is in their plan, and it lines up with ratings that's fine with me. Although personally after watrching the Av's I think we need speed and not in 3-4 years.
 
ValJamesDuex said:
I'm not getting to wound up about it, If they feel more size and physical play is in their plan, and it lines up with ratings that's fine with me. Although personally after watrching the Av's I think we need speed and not in 3-4 years.
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no worries from me. Geekie doesn’t play physical so I’m still safe.
 
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ValJamesDuex said:
KA in his office right now
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C'mon now

You think they are going to spring for a huge chalk board like this?

they have a very efficient, economic, and effective scouting napkins.

Round 1 napkins came from Wendy's
Rounds 2-3 are paper towels Devine brought from home
Rounds 4-5 are on TP from the 200 concourse.

It used to be rounds 4-7 on TP, but Kevyn has gotten a little too used to the free burrito's from Moes.
 


Pham just did a 1-on-1 with Adams, his responses seemed much more guarded with a bunch of vague responses. However, there were a few interesting tidbits:

- He wouldn't commit to a goaltending plan at all. (The question started with Pham asking if they needed an answer from Anderson prior to July 13th)​
- He also wouldn't commit to UPL being up with Buffalo.​
- Re-emphasized how strongly they feel about the kids (particularly UPL & Levi)​
- Wouldn't commit to resigning Subban, sounds like they're just going to circle back with him once the dust settles after free agency​
- Hasn't heard from Portillo's camp about signing or not signing next year, supports his decision to go back to school, expects to meet with his reps next week at the draft. Expects to see Portillo at prospect camp this year, Portillo told him he would be there as of last week.​
- Expects everyone to attend prospect camp, they invited everyone that is eligible - including Quinn, Peterka and current NHLers (Power, Sammy, Krebs)​
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I thought it was also interesting that KA referenced Bryson and Fitzgerald as part of their top 6. Now obviously that could just be him using past tense in reference to last year's group, but that's not the impression I got. I think our top 6 is pretty much set and they'll only be looking at a vet to add to the group.
 
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TehDoak said:
C'mon now

You think they are going to spring for a huge chalk board like this?

they have a very efficient, economic, and effective scouting napkins.

Round 1 napkins came from Wendy's
Rounds 2-3 are paper towels Devine brought from home
Rounds 4-5 are on TP from the 200 concourse.

It used to be rounds 4-7 on TP, but Kevyn has gotten a little too used to the free burrito's from Moes.
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KA said he has cards all over his office ;)
 
Fezzy126 said:


Pham just did a 1-on-1 with Adams, his responses seemed much more guarded with a bunch of vague responses. However, there were a few interesting tidbits:

- He wouldn't commit to a goaltending plan at all. (The question started with Pham asking if they needed an answer from Anderson prior to July 13th)​
- He also wouldn't commit to UPL being up with Buffalo.​
- Re-emphasized how strongly they feel about the kids (particularly UPL & Levi)​
- Wouldn't commit to resigning Subban, sounds like they're just going to circle back with him once the dust settles after free agency​
- Hasn't heard from Portillo's camp about signing or not signing next year, supports his decision to go back to school, expects to meet with his reps next week at the draft. Expects to see Portillo at prospect camp this year, Portillo told him he would be there as of last week.​
- Expects everyone to attend prospect camp, they invited everyone that is eligible - including Quinn, Peterka and current NHLers (Power, Sammy, Krebs)​
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I thought it was also interesting that KA referenced Bryson and Fitzgerald as part of their top 6. Now obviously that could just be him using past tense in reference to last year's group, but that's not the impression I got. I think our top 6 is pretty much set and they'll only be looking at a vet to add to the group.
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Love how the interview starts with a big PHam sniff.

Actually, wasn't the Portillo stuff about Johnson?

I thought it was a very good interview. Worth a listen.
 
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ValJamesDuex said:
Any guessses on the FA contract KA mentioned they are talking about ?
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i skimmed over it….

I don’t see KA being a Hershey hunter in free agency going after long contracts. They aren’t going to ink a player on a 5+ yr contract.

They could be a player in the 2 yr and under contracts as free agents or trades. Teams are cap strapped where they might want to unload crap on buffalo. With free agents after acquiring bishop buffalo dies not need to sign a large contract.

i think the team has 3 goalies pencilEd for the team roster. Anderson is 1. They sign/ acquire 2 others. UPL could start in Rochester
 
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