Roster Thread (2023-2024 Season)

[Mattilaus]

Im intrigued to see what happens with Clifton. He's clearly struggling, but with his contract- He's a player they'll desperately want to find his game again.

I noticed some icky giveaways by Johnson last game, too. I wonder if they give him a break for a game, and let Clifton play with Sammy. He'd at least be on his natural side. Johnson with Dahlin was working.

That being said, given RJ's minutes las game- I wouldn't be surprised if they send him down. Icing the best team would probably have 3 players sit before him, though (Clifton, EJ, Sammy).

I think they said post-game that RJ wasn't feeling the best, which was the reason for the reduced minutes. Don't quote me or anything but I remember something about that. Maybe he caught whatever Joker had.

If they send RJ down we riot right?

 

[Snippit]

I think they said post-game that RJ wasn't feeling the best, which was the reason for the reduced minutes. Don't quote me or anything but I remember something about that. Maybe he caught whatever Joker had.

If they send RJ down we riot right?

Yes. To my eye he looks like the 3rd best D on the team right now.

 

[joshjull]

I think they said post-game that RJ wasn't feeling the best, which was the reason for the reduced minutes. Don't quote me or anything but I remember something about that. Maybe he caught whatever Joker had.

If they send RJ down we riot right?

Eek. Don’t want to hear that. We could have whatever Joker had go through the team. No bueno

 

[Dingo44]

Sabres recall Biro

Sabres recall Biro from Rochester | Buffalo Sabres

The forward has tallied two goals in two games with Buffalo.

www.nhl.com

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

So what's going on with Greenway? I got the impression that it was a not-good family matter that he left for (or maybe something else that was not good) and he shows on the non-roster section on Cap Friendly. Now this Biro call-up indicates nobody is coming back on the roster soon.

 

[Jim Bob]

So what's going on with Greenway? I got the impression that it was a not-good family matter that he left for (or maybe something else that was not good) and he shows on the non-roster section on Cap Friendly. Now this Biro call-up indicates nobody is coming back on the roster soon.

It is a personal matter and nobody really knows what is going on.

Update:

 

[Chainshot]

 

[old kummelweck]

Get ready for a 14-4.

 

[Chainshot]

Get ready for a 14-4.

I would think one of Rosen or Kulich goes back after some more NHL practices.

 

[DeletedUser539]

Yeah a bit of hyperbole for the meme from me, but I wouldn't say 80 is an absolute ceiling. He's going to load up on primary and secondary assists with the way he makes decisions and executes passes entering the zone. He's constantly setting up mini scenarios that he and his teammates have the advantage in.

The shot and speed need to improve, but he's literally a kid out there physically. He's one of the slightest and weakest guys I've seen in the NHL and he's still straight up fooling and beating old pros. I think he could be a 75+ assist guy in his prime.

Signing him to a comfortable 2-3 year deal when he's turning 21 fits into our cap with the later years of Tage and Cozens after Skinner and Tuch expire. That's long term planning, but I don't hate getting his ELC going.

Me either the sooner we get to sign him the cheaper

 

[DeletedUser539]

Clifton is clearly the 7th D and should sit. But he's also Adams's largest UFA contract to date, so sitting him would be admitting a mistake.

Part of being a good manager is realizing and admitting mistakes and trying to correct them not just hoping it works itself out even though it could that said I like Clinton's physical game just want him to calm down and clean up his play in his own end I feel if slows it down and gets less antsy he will be a lot better

 

[sabresfan129103]

No Quinn until after the 1st of the year which is basically what we all expected. Was hoping for December, but that was a pipe dream.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

No Quinn until after the 1st of the year which is basically what we all expected. Was hoping for December, but that was a pipe dream.

Aren’t we already at the shorter end of Tage’s timeline? Wasn’t it like three or four weeks?

 

[Club]

Aren’t we already at the shorter end of Tage’s timeline? Wasn’t it like three or four weeks?

I believe that's what it means, yes.

 

[Uberpecker]

I'd send a pick to the Bay Area for Sturm, then Krebs to Rochester.
No shame in honing your game in the AHL at 22. There's too much pedigree to be content with him turning into a bottom sixer.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I'd send a pick to the Bay Area for Sturm, then Krebs to Rochester.
No shame in honing your game in the AHL at 22. There's too much pedigree to be content with him turning into a bottom sixer.

As long as you don’t expect Sturm to be good. He’s an upgrade on Krebs in some regards but a downgrade in others. Might ultimately be a wash.

 

[SabresFanNorthPortFL]

As long as you don’t expect Sturm to be good. He’s an upgrade on Krebs in some regards but a downgrade in others. Might ultimately be a wash.

True but sometimes change is good…especially showing the fans and team you’re willing to make improvements and tough decisions

 

[VaporTrail]

Just shot this off the top of my head for when TT and JQ come back...I know it won't happen but doesn't look bad.

Tuch-Thompson-Skinner
Quinn-Cozenz-Peterka
Benson-Mitts-Greenway
Kulich-Krebs-Rosen

 

[Beerz]

I don't like Joker going with Bryson... you can't sit Joker.. he has been our 2nd or 3rd best Dman in my opinion.

 

[Chainshot]

Just shot this off the top of my head for when TT and JQ come back...I know it won't happen but doesn't look bad.

Tuch-Thompson-Skinner
Quinn-Cozenz-Peterka
Benson-Mitts-Greenway
Kulich-Krebs-Rosen

When those guys come back, expect Kulich and Rosen to be back in Rochester.

 

[Chainshot]

I don't like Joker going with Bryson... you can't sit Joker.. he has been our 2nd or 3rd best Dman in my opinion.

I wonder if he's still dealing with whatever had him out of the lineup recently.

 

[Beerz]

Thanks for the opportunity guys!

 

[Chainshot]

I would think one of Rosen or Kulich goes back after some more NHL practices.

Or just another practice.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

Clifton is clearly the 7th D and should sit. But he's also Adams's largest UFA contract to date, so sitting him would be admitting a mistake.

Adams doesn’t sign anyone to back up a rookie. “Can you believe how he neglects the roster.”

Adams signs a veteran to protect a rookie and the rookie emerges and takes the spot. “Well Adams has to admit he made a mistake.”

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

 

[joshjull]

I don't like Joker going with Bryson... you can't sit Joker.. he has been our 2nd or 3rd best Dman in my opinion.

Just a FYI, he’s been paired with him in practices and pre-game skates since returning from illness. By itself, I don’t think it tells us if he’s sitting or they’re going 11/7. Just that they want even pairs for practice.