Crusader1969

Huge game tonight at 7:30!!!

Yes I’m crazy or yes he can get there ? Or both? you thinking Power could be PP1?

Should hit 40 apples this year I expect a big jump next year. Crazy to think 15G and 55A?

Potential Beard Guys:

They need to find a RHD in the UFA market - a guy with a beard to solidify them. Otherwise i think the D is pretty set for next year Dahlin and Jokiharji Power and Beard Guy Samuelsson and the best Johnson/Fitzgerald/Bryson/Pysyk

I really like the idea of Noah Warren in the 2nd. originally thought 3rd but think he's moving up the draft boards Im really looking forward to profiling him Now thats a kid that looks skinny but when he fills out, he could be a real find. Watched a bit of Gatineau vs Drummondville this weekend. Unfortunately, Warren didn't but his teammate Luneau looked really impressive.

Seriously??? How can you watch the last 2 months and come away with the thought he is soft????

He will have 3 days to get over his hangover once they win. No problem , he’s 19 years old

Where does the narrative that his defensive game needs work come from? I mean he’s out their killing penalties, I don’t see Quinn out there doing that. JJ is more than just a depth piece IMO. No use having him sit when the team is healthy

Just looking at the Sabres upcoming schedule April 12th in Toronto. Pretty amazing set-up for a kid from Mississauga to have their first NHL game at the Air Canada Centre vs the Leafs

i think this year you could just put the top 12 names into a hat and pull them out and you'd have as good as anyone in getting the order right. That being said, im still pretty confident that Wright goes #1

1) play at least a 1.2 points per game pace. If they play at that level next year , it makes them at worst a playoff contender Since the All-Star Break Sabres are 25GP 11W 10L 4OT good for a 1.04 clip. slightly below the 1.20 PPG clip i wanted. If Season started after All Star Break Sabres would be 2 points out of a wildcard spot 2) more games for Quinn, JJ and Krebs Krebs has become a regular, not so for JJ and Quinn but they are tearing up the AHL 3) UPL returning and playing well Not looking Good 4) sign Power Still looking Good 5) sign Johnson Still looking good 6)improved health for Mitts - Back in lineup since Feb 19 21PG 2G 10A (7 points in last 8 games) 7) skinner 30 goals plus Looking good 8- improved offence from Cozens Still a work in Progress 25GP 1G 13A 9) confidence from Dahlin. Both ends of the ice CRUSHING IT Fast becoming a star in the league 10) becoming a thorn in the side of the top teams in their division 2-0 Vs Leafs but 0-2 vs Florida

I agree with this. I think I took the original post as bulking up to play in a violent NHL like it was back in the day. that being said , when I watch Quinn I don’t see a skinny kid out there

The more I think about this the more i dislike brining in a high cost winger and blocking JJ’s path to the NHL im sure the Sabres can afford it and it may help them next season but longer term, getting JJ into the NHL and up to speed will pay dividends if you are going to spend big $. Do it on a RHD and / or a goalie. Though I’d wouldn’t like them to go long on the veteran goalie contract

Tell me you haven’t been watching without saying you haven’t been watching 🤦🏼‍♂️

Bulk up?? This isn’t 1978 anymore

* they did not survive the 2nd

This is a low energy period (even doe the crowd). Hopefully they get through the 2nd and get the legs back for the 3rd.

they Have a Superstar JJ Peterka

Plus we need winners on the roster

Can we put the narrative that JJ isn’t ready for the NHL to bed now? the kid is doing it all including killing Penalties.

New from the Hockey News Noah Warren, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) A hulking 6-foot-5 blueliner that embraces the defensive side of the game, Warren has been rising up boards as the season has worn on. The QMJHL defender plays a sound defensive game with the ability to move the puck upon retrieval but isn’t likely to be known for his offensive production. Warren closes out quickly in defensive transitions, closing the gap and using his reach to angle the attacker to the outside or using his 215lbs frame to punish an opposing player who chooses not to dump the puck deep. Warren uses his length when defending in zone as well, clogging up passing lanes and guiding play to the outside. His physicality is often used appropriately with the rare instance of chasing a hit. Warren's puck skills are improving, and while he may never truly become an offensive difference-maker, there is some potential for him to develop into a solid defense-first, transitional defender.

SAM RINZEL RHD Waterloo June 25 2004 6’4 181lbs Rankings: Bob Mckenzie 47 McKeens 41 Craig Button 42 Elite Prospects 21 USHL 14GP 1G 5A Sam Rinzel is an offensive defenseman, with prototypical height that NHL teams crave. We are starting to see him move up rankings as the season progresses. He played Minnesota HS hockey this season before joining Waterloo in the USHL. OFFENCE Elite Prospects "He’s a human highlight reel, confident as ever, as he maneuvers through into high-danger scoring areas. Add on a projectable in-stride, angle-changing wrist shot, the frame and handling habits to continue to protect the puck, and thought-out, deliberate placements of his shots, and he can do damage. Future Considerations "He drives transition from the backend, carrying the puck up and down the ice and is very good at completing zone exits and zone entries by himself. He has a strong playmaking ability, and his team’s offensive zone setup runs through him — even as a defenseman" The Hockey News "Rinzel is patient with the puck on his stick, drawing in opponents and then making a move right as the lane opens up. Rinzel is a skilled passer who can make a smart breakout pass or find a teammate on the backdoor from the blueline" DEFENCE Future Considerations “his size plays a big part in his strong defensive game but so was the way he used his stick as he was angling off attackers and deflecting incoming passes. He was very engaged with players without the puck, taking their stick away and totally wiping them out as a passing option" Elite Prospects "Rinzel has two modes while defending transitional attacks. The first is aggressiveness. Like a bull escaping through a gate at a rodeo, he has very little regard for his opponents at times. Rinzel’s second mode is actually fairly passive. He will often opt to concede his blue-line to keep the inside lane protected, only jumping to the side-boards if his opponent slows up or continues a perimeter route" SKATING Elite Prospects "The Chaska High defender is an overwhelmingly dangerous puck carrier; fearless like a formula-1 driver travelling at 260 KPH, manipulative like a hypnotist and as poised as a broadway actor. His skating, which is currently graded in the Elite Prospects database at 4.5-of-9, could potentially become above-average with some heel-push integrations and added strength" Future Considerations "His skating and fluid mobility in all three zones is his best attribute. Rinzel is calm with the puck on his stick. He makes the right decisions under pressure and has the skill to get himself out of any bad situation he may find himself in." Extremely interesting prospect and is gaining more and more attention as the season winds down. Elite prospects have him ranked in the 20s and could be in play for the Sabres with their 2 late first round picks. He is thought to be the best High School prospect and has stood head and shoulders above the competition. It seems his offensive output has fallen in the USHL with only 6points in 14 game but that could be due to an adjustment period playing against tougher competition. If the Sabres believe his raw talents will translate to the NHL I would rank him above the 3 other Dmen that I have profiled.

12 games left for the Knights. they did their bit with Back to Back wins over the Krakken they are still a point in front of Dallas , however the Stars still with 4 games in hand The Oilers and Preds now can see Vegas in the rear view mirror Knights next two are against the Canucks. Vancouver need 4 points in regulation in the back to back series to get back into the race