Crusader1969

how many minutes does Dahlin get per game next year? in his last 23GP he is avg 22 mins. Would it be fair to say that he could get up to 25 mins per night next year. Oh, he also has 17 points in those 23GP. As they say - his is only 18 years old. When he is 23 - are we looking at a 100 point Defenceman? IMO the D should be Dahlin - Bogo McCabe - Montour Pilut - Borgen UFA Vet - Nelson

yes

i agree but 2014 is filled with a bunch of nothing, terrible draft overall.

If they can’t sign a high profile UFA then I think you are right that they will go out and make a trade and take on a bad contract to get a good young player / prospect as part of the package.

If you don’t get lucky in lottery , I don’t think there will be much difference between 4th and 12th Top 2 is what you really want this year

So we go into next season with the same forward group? I also started by saying "if" he is ready. The kid is 23 next season, played 3 seasons in the NCAA and 1 in AHL. Why is it impossible that he is NHL ready next season? no reason he couldn't complete for a roster spot next year.

whats the Projected Line up to start 2019/20? Skinner Eichel ???? Erod ??? Reinhart Sheary Mittlestadt Thompson Girgensons Larsson Okposo WHo are the candidates for the ??? Internally I would think its Smith, Olofsson and Nylander as top line wingers but you also have to look at UFA's and Trades. No one in the organization can fill the 2C role - UFA or Trade.

a big piece of the puzzle for me is Borgen. Is he ready to play in the NHL and provide someone like Dahlin a tough stay at home type to play with. If so, this definitely makes Risto available for a trade to bring in help for the forward group. I think they are 2 big pieces away from being a legit playoff team. 1 via trade 1 via free agency

I think they begin with trading Risto. They desperately need a top 6 forward and he is the only one who could fetch that. Im not anti Risto at all but don’t see anyone else worth anything

Lots of dumping on Risto the last couple of weeks. Is he a top pair guy? Probably not but still think he is a decent 2nd pair player. Plus , if he was so bad why would a smart team like Tampa be after him ?

100% on point. He isn't a perfect player at all but as a second pair RHD, dont think they can do much better. The one thing the analytics guys can't measure is "tough to play against". I believe he has more than double the hits than any other Sabres player.

not at all. you can be negative, I can't blame you for that. I just choose not to be

Maybe its wishful thinking but I see Dahlin with 20 goals next year and Mittlestadt with 55points.

Time to step back and remember this team finished dead last in 18/19. They are about where a majority of fans would expect them coming into the season. They have two franchise type players in the most important positions next year should see a big step forward from both Dahlin and Mittlestadt. 2 more big time pieces still need to be added They need to bring in one of the top UFA forwards and make another trade from someone trying to unload salary Add those 2 pieces and get more from Dahlin and Mitts Next year should easily qualify for playoffs sucks to see them fall off this season but it’s not all doom and gloom

Skinner?

If Mitts can play like he did last night consistently —there is your 2C. It’s a big IF I know.

Would you trade San Jose's 1st rounder for Duchene, maybe include a Mid Level prospect. Knowing that he will not re-sign with Buffalo.

Do you Do you think there is any possibility that they want to trade Scandella and are worried that benching him would hurt his value. Though, you could argue that his value would be higher in the press box than it is after making that pass. But he does kill penalties and a team who struggles or needs depth for a playoff run may still value him.

I'm not sure I want to blame Hutton at all for lasts night debacle but it seems he's let in at least 1 softy per game lately. If they fall to a place where the Play-offs are unlikely, I really hope we see more Ullmark and give the "prospects" in Roch at least a taste of the NHL. Where they can get a better idea of the speed at which the game is played. So they can prepare for next season.

you spelt Pominville wrong

What to do with Pominville? I know he deserves respect but there is no way he should still be in the line-up.

anyone who's watched the Amerks have any issues with the way Nylander has played this season? I've seen about 8 Rochester games on AHL live and he seems to be working pretty hard for the most part. He's won puck battles, he seems to have the confidence to carry the puck and I've seen him set up his team mates with some pretty nice passes. His last goal, he had a tip in standing in front of the net. Then followed up with the sweet Shoot out winner that im sure most people have seen on highlites. I can almost guarantee he would bring more to the team than Pominville does.

honestly, if you didn't look at the boxscore would you even know if Pominville played or not? brings absolutely nothing to the team IMO. I'd waive him before I waived Ellie Did we just go 3 years of find Jack some wingers, now he has them and we want to strip him of them?

speed I think every game ive seen him create a chance or two with his speed. Unfortunately, his finishing hasn't been too great. Id take him over Pominville who doesn't create anything on the 3rd line.

Can you name any potential centers who "could" be available and would be worth giving up a 1st rounder for?