Crusader1969

Farabee and wahlstrom highlites from this past weekend. Both could go in top 10 Wahlstrom completes natural hat trick in the 3rd period and (today) is named USHL player of the week https://mobile.twitter.com/ushl/status/919360318806966274

Ive watched a few Knights games and their goalie(s) have been atrocious. both have SV% of less than .900 Actually surprised they are even as high as they are. Mete is on the Canadians, Juolevi sent to Finland to find his game and their #3 Dman Formenton was just sent back to them this weekend but hasnt played. I wonder if Pu was sent back to London on work on certain instructions from the Sabres that may be detrimental to his statistical performance? Much like Samson was sent to work on his strength a couple of years ago. That being said, Pu still creates a lot of chances and his speed is evident. Not too worried about him. 34 shots and only 1 goal - maybe a snake-bit like many Sabres?

I think both need the puck on their stick. 1A and 1B (long term) . ROR or Samson centering a very good 3rd line. Maybe Casey will need time on the wing but I think 3rd line to start - if he is a Sabre next season

I was in a great mood till you brought this up! I already have him penciled into the Sabres Line-up as the 3rd line Center. Playing Between Pomminstein and Nylander.

no, i think its Dahlin followed by Svechnikov at this time. I've Seen Tkachuk as low as 7th on some lists but usually he is 3rd.

Why isn't ROR on the penalty kill? 2 mins to go in the game, face off in your end and ROR sits on the bench? I know they want to limit his s minutes but... 90 didn't play a second of PK time last night.

+1

I'd waive him today to make statement. Also is the Seth Griffith experiment over?

You'll hate this answer but it's BPA. Though if you have a forward and Dmen ranked equally - I'd go D To have a chance at Tkachuk, I think you are going to have to get lucky with the lottery balls.

To be fair to Baptiste, he was robbed last night by Demko https://mobile.twitter.com/UticaComets/status/919260235730247680

I feel pretty confident that Dahlin, Svechnikov and Tkachuk will be in NHL next season.

Rasmussen Dahlin with his 2nd goal in as many games https://mobile.twitter.com/cmoresport/status/919198340322963456 What's interesting here is he picks the top left corner, not just shooting it into the goalies crest as we've seen so far this year with the Sabres

lines today at practice 9 90 26 28 15 29 67 10 17 23 22 25 I don't care what system they are playing, they simply are not good enough.

isn't it the draft picks that will replace the rotten core? I was actually excited for the season opener this year, cheered when Kane opened the scoring. Its sad that I'm already looking forward to next season. Hopefully, we will see another 6-8 guys replaced by players whom are younger, faster, more skilled and hungrier. on that note, Svechnikov with another 2G 2A night. He now leads the OHL with 14 points http://ontariohockeyleague.com/video/oct-1217-er-5-bar-7

Definitely up there, maybe just outside the top bracket - very similiar position to Hischier at this point last season. Heard that they are those reminded of last years #1 pick when watching Zadina I haven't heard that.

Top bracket seems to be Dahlin(cemented as the top guy) followed by Tkachuk, Boqvist and Svechnikov its believed that this is a deep draft and there should be really good players available for all lottery teams(1-15)

For anyone interested in following draft prospects, this is the best "follow" I've found when it comes to European based players. http://draftineurope.blogspot.ca/2017/09/2018-first-in-season-ranking-top-5.html

Svechnikov early season highlights https://recrutes.ca/andrei-svechnikov-early-season-highlights/

As usual, I agree wholeheartedly with you.

sorry but this is just wrong.....Torts in New York, TB and Vancouver is not the Torts in Columbus.

After Watching all the islanders goals again, there is no way that 82 should have been playing tonight in anything but the 6th D spot. He definitely needs to be taken off the PP unit. I'd almost take Gorges dressing over him at this point Yes, I would have liked to see the Sabres fight through his mistakes but man they are egregious errors by him. When Bogo returns, he has to be the odd man out.

I think Bailey and Baptiste too. Neither were 1st round picks and both are only 22. There are lots of instances that it takes a player until they are 23 or 24 to hit their stride in the NHL. Arvidsson is a perfect example, he plays 3 years professionall, Has a few games with the preds but doesn't really score and then when he is 23 and in his 4th season he breaks out.

What does any of that have to do with next season?

I think so, I believe Nylander will have a very good season once he returns from injury and will be a full time Sabres early in the new year. I'm sure you've heard it before but he was one of the best players in the WJC but had a tough situation on a terrible AHL team BAptiste amd Bailey will be full time NHL players. Just need to find consistency. They are still very young players and more time in the AHL is never a bad thing. MIttelstandt will be a huge addition to the team next season. You have Asplund and Pu adding speed and skill as well That's 6 forwards right there. All have speed and skill. I've been saying 2018/19 forever and I'm still very optimistic that I am right. Actually, Torts was fired twice using that style of coaching. He completely changed his style last season in Columbus http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/john-tortorella-embraced-change-blue-jackets/

You are right, I've been saying 2018/19 season for a long long time