It is interesting to see how almost no one here thinks Savoie will even be on the opening night roster. Are we really going to have 0 prospects on the NHL roster this year with how many are waiting for shots? There is no way.
Speculation: Sabres Roster Speculation - Pre-season 2023 Edition
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Jim Bob
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My guess is that you will see one rookie forward on the roster to start the year. The easy guess is Rousek as he was the guy that got a look last year and he is a Swiss Army knife type winger that could play up and down the lineup.
I think there is an outside chance that Benson, Savoie, or Kulich get a look with Quinn out. But, the top 12 Fs to start the season very easily could be these guys:
I think Kulich and Benson just by situation alone make their chances essentially 0. Savoie has the inside track due to his situation and as long as he performs well in camp its his. That's not to say he sticks, Rousek gets the nod if he doesn't. 0.0% chance Benson doesn't go to WHL.
Oh and Savoie is good defensively with PK potential.
Jim Bob
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I do think how much all three have improved over the summer and how they look in camp will matter a ton for them.
And there is a chance that they want Savoie and Benson playing together the whole season. So, if Benson's chances are 0%, that might be the same boat that Savoie is in.
I just don't see what is left for Savoie to do in WHL it would be a wasted season. Benson is a year younger so I think Benson's situation next year is Savoie's this year.I do think how much all three have improved over the summer and how they look in camp will matter a ton for them.
And there is a chance that they want Savoie and Benson playing together the whole season. So, if Benson's chances are 0%, that might be the same boat that Savoie is in.
Jim Bob
RIP RJ
I think Benson has as much left to prove in the WHL as Savoie does. But, slow cooking a prospect is rarely a problem. I could see them sending them both back and then they are with the big club next season with VO, Okposo, Girgensons, and Jost hitting UFA.
Savoie impressed out of camp last year. It is time for him to move up leagues. He will be on the roster and get games and if needed, a stint in roch then world juniors but he is getting his shot this year and Benson will get the exact same next year.
Jost was definitely brought in to be a 13th forward imo. Remains to see if he gets in with Quinn injured.
Doug Prishpreed
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I wouldn't think Savoie or Kulich actually have much of a realistic chance of taking Jost's spot (or Oloffson's spot), as much as some fans think this can happen.
Jacob582
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I agree that Savoie might earn a spot coming out of training camp. I just don't believe that Adams will embrace the Shane Wright path.
I think Savoie has a chance, I just don't want to assume anything until seeing how he does in camp.
The arguement that I'm finding myself making more & more often - these young guys simply aren't ever going to replace the likes of Okposo & Girgensons.
There isn't room for them all. Adams is going to need to make big trade/s. Those might happen later rather than sooner - but he's still going to have to make moves.
Training camp and the preaseason games are going to be very important this year and will determine who gets a chance to stick with the big club to start the season.
It's a shame we probably won't get a chance to watch any of the games.
It's a shame we probably won't get a chance to watch any of the games.
Quinn was a middle 6 winger, our second line. That is not Jost. You know who fits that potential role? Savoie and Kulich.
Does mitts move up? his slot is open for Savoie Kulich etc. it is realistic and very likely at this point that a prospect draws in.
Dubi Doo
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I believe Kulich is close to ready and my money is on him earning a spot out of camp. He really impressed me with his playoff performance. He battled through some rugged play by the opposition and still put up a bunch of goals.
With that in mind, here's my LU if he does make the team:
Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
No explanation needed.
Peterka-Cozens-Mitts
I like Mitts becoming a stabilizing force on the wing w/ Cozens. He brings some slick playmaking skills to some electrifying players, and provides strong defensive play.
Greenway-Krebs-Kulich
Krebs feeding Kulich is enticing. Giving them a big body in Greenway who also provides some solid defensive play should help tilt the ice a bit more in their favor and possibly open up looks for Kulich to rip some shots off. I'm also intrigued with Krebs getting some slick passes to Greenway in-close to the net. Krebs seems like a good candidate to go to the high traffic areas in front of the net where Greenway can finish off a few chances.
You could also flip Kulich and Mitts. Greenway-Krebs-Mitts could be a solid shutdown line, and hopefully Cozens and Peterka can ease the transition to the NHL for Kulich.
Girgs-Jost-Okoposo
You know what you're getting here, and hopefully, Granato can manage their minutes better.
With that in mind, here's my LU if he does make the team:
Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
No explanation needed.
Peterka-Cozens-Mitts
I like Mitts becoming a stabilizing force on the wing w/ Cozens. He brings some slick playmaking skills to some electrifying players, and provides strong defensive play.
Greenway-Krebs-Kulich
Krebs feeding Kulich is enticing. Giving them a big body in Greenway who also provides some solid defensive play should help tilt the ice a bit more in their favor and possibly open up looks for Kulich to rip some shots off. I'm also intrigued with Krebs getting some slick passes to Greenway in-close to the net. Krebs seems like a good candidate to go to the high traffic areas in front of the net where Greenway can finish off a few chances.
You could also flip Kulich and Mitts. Greenway-Krebs-Mitts could be a solid shutdown line, and hopefully Cozens and Peterka can ease the transition to the NHL for Kulich.
Girgs-Jost-Okoposo
You know what you're getting here, and hopefully, Granato can manage their minutes better.
Jim Bob
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I think it is a yes and no situation for me.
The skill guys won't replace the 4th line guys. Some people through out a lineup with 4 scoring lines and that just is not going to happen.
So yes, trades are going to need to happen. But, I do not believe that there needs to be "big" trades. The roster evolution could be less "big" moves and more tweaks.
Greenway could end up replacing one of Girgensons or Okposo on the 4th line and open up a top 9 wing spot for a kid.
VO moving along opens up a second top 9 wing spot for a kid.
I think the biggest move might be moving Quinn or JJP for an upgrade over Jost and Krebs+ for help in goal that allows the lineup for next year to look like this:
Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
Savoie-Cozens-Benson
Kulich-Mitts-Quinn
Greenway-TBD-Rousek
VO needs to just leave and have an open competition for his spot it from the prospects would make it so much simpler
Sure. But i do think Greenway will be given every chance at a 'top 9' role & if he secures a spot there - that's one more locked down.
Greenway potentially brings something that the top 9 is currently missing. So even if he doesn't make it - you could end up in a situation where you're looking to move a Quinn/Peterka/Kulich/Savoie/Benson for someone else who plays a heavier, different type of game but who is less 'skilled'.
When everyone is healthy (and probably even when they aren't) - VOs spot is currently in the press box. People need to stop obsessing about this.
KA will not have him around to sit in the box. He will play or KA will move him. Greenway was always
Conditioning stint apparently.
Doug Prishpreed
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The middle 6 wingers are JJ, Oloffson, Mitts, and Greenway. Savoie and Kulich don’t make sense on the roster yet since Adams/Donny aren’t sitting Oloffson for either of them to start the season.
Kulich may have a shot down the line after injuries hit, or if Oloffson really stinks up the place to an unacceptable level…but not to start the season.
Regarding Olofsson - Adams was happy enough having him around towards the end of last season in the pressbox...
With a healthy Quinn - there is no way he makes the current LU. And that's without Kulich, Savoie, Benson too.
Jim Bob
RIP RJ
Like has been mentioned previously, I doubt they give Savoie the mess that was the Shane Wright treatment last season.
I think he either forces his way onto the roster in camp or he heads back to the WHL, likely with Benson.
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