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See SwampD's post. Not doing your home work for you. It may not have been under a Dahlin thread, but it was there. Not gaslighting you by any stretch. Again, even if Rosen puts on 20 lbs. (176-180) It may be enough if he really is as skilled as the claims make him out to be. Don't get me wrong, I wouldlove this kid to be Martin St. Louis II or close to it. Right now, not crazy about the pick. He has time to prove me wrong.

Thank you. Did LGR4GM not even watch any of the season ending games? He was clearly getting roughed up by the opposition because they knew he wouldn't throw down and this board was clamoring for him to do it at least once. But hey, I'm "gas lighting" him. How quickly some on these posts forget. I'm not here to stir the #### pot but he has to toughen up as a D-man this season. He will have to clear the crease for his goaltender. I'm not going to do LGR4GM's home work for him. We'll see if Rasmus "develops"into a more all around D-man under Granato. I hope so, I really do. I like the kid and he has skills.

Great, he's 5 lbs. heavier than the NHL Draft announcers stated. 161 then! Still no where near enough to compete in today's NHL. I hope he really is skilled and can overcome the size issue. yeah yeah yeah, gaslighting blah blah blah...........

If you're a regular on here (and I know you are!) you know the posts about Dahlin were there. If you watched any of the last games of the season, you saw him getting abused. If you have forgotten all that, there's nothing more for me to add. We will see soon enough if any of it has changed. I have no blind optimism about this season being any different than the past 10. This club will have to show me it is different under Granato. I sincerely hope they do. It has been long overdue.

Just go back on the posts from last season. This board was clamoring for Rasmus to toughen up as he was getting abused seriously near the end of the season. C'mon! Surely you haven't forgotten? Yup, I liked Ristolainen. Completely misused by this franchise and Philly will be a godsend for him.

I know the NHL skews the height on its stats. Clark wasn't the only one. Again, even if Rosen puts on 20 lbs. he's at 176.

He just may have to, or he continues to get pushed around because lets face facts, he may be great at moving the puck, but as a D-man, he really needs to improve a lot. He cannot move the body of opponents. He was just brutal at D last season. His rushing ability was there under Granato but he's listed as a defenceman. If opponents know he can be intimidated and pushed around, they'll do it.

Seriously, how much bigger to expect him to get? He adds 20 pounds puts him at 176 (if he adds 20) I also bet 5, 11" is being generous. It was with Wendel Clark as I am 5,11' and I met Clark who wasn't as tall as me. He is undersized. I hope he is as skilled as they claim because he will need it. I hope he's Martin St. Louis II. We will see.

You know this. Don't be petty. If you watched hockey when those guys played, you know it's true. Rasmus Dahlin??? This board was screaming for him to drop the gloves just once as he became the opponents bitch near the end of the season. Don't deny that.

When I watched the NHL draft. They all stated his weight and size (underweight and undersized but supposedly skilled) Did you watch the draft at all??? Why would they lie?

Are you ######## me? Gritty and tough???? No way!!! Alfredsson? Sundin? Nylander? You're just naming Swedes. Sorry, the criteria was gritty and tough Swedes and none of those fit the bill by a long shot. Sure they may rack up some points but the knock against Sundin was that when the going got tough, he never got going hence Leaf disappointments come playoff time. Nylander? None of them from Dad on down. These Swedes may be talented but they are all lacking in grit and toughness. Especially Rasmus Dahlin.

Not sure about tough and gritty with Lidstrom. Just really talented. Lidstrom was tough in the way he could take the punishment, much like Borje Salming.

Not all on one team and you have pretty much named all of them. Any more come to mind?

Not generally. The odd few yes. Going to need tough and gritty once playoff time arrives.

Neither do I. Yup, its accurate.

I don't know, the number of Swedes we are accumulating on this team is starting to worry me. Not sure if its the ghost of Don Cherry whispering to me but I am getting worried about it. Once playoffs start, a "heavy game style" is usually required to advance. Will this team be able to bring that or survive it? Just a thought.

Yup, the Sabres ended up with the wrong Nylander!

I thought it was the other way around, the Sabres staff did not recommend surgery, but Jack's own Doctor did, and Jack wants the surgery. Did I misread an article? Thanks for posting. That's what I thought I had read.

It can't be repaired. He doesn't trust the Sabres medical staff anymore (and he may be right) Once that is gone, the player is gone. It is very identical to the Lindros situation in Philly. Once that trust is gone, the player is usually moved.

I'm not sure he can come back after today's presser. It would never be the same with fans. We all know now that he is looking to leave and like Lindros with the Flyers, he no longer trusts the medical evaluation he was given (and Jack was right) The damage is now irreparable and hopefully, Karmanos and Kevyn can work out a good deal with future #1 picks based on Jack's playing status for next season. Perhaps an everyday good player also in the deal coming the Sabres way. Deep down, we all knew this day would come.

Or do you now make Karmanos President of Hockey Ops since he may be mentoring young Kevyn? As for losing out of spite, I get the joke, but you figure maybe 7 years would have been enough? Nahhhh, Terry and Kim want to go an entire decade because if you're going to poop the bed, you might as well do it big time! I swear, if people were allowed into the building for the entire season, you definitely would have seen paper bag heads on several fans and that speaks volumes. Now maybe Karmanos is the defacto Pres. of Hockey Ops without that title. We'll see who pulls the strings at the draft table and in the off season. Either way, headed into a possible 11th season of no playoffs as I see this club right now, even with Jack and Jake back and a healthy Linus.

I'm with you on the least amount of time I have spent on a Sabres season. I actually enjoyed being on this blog more than watching any of the games. Let's see if Terry and Kim are finally embarrassed enough to truly try and right this ship. First and foremost: A President of Hockey Operations. I am not holding my breath on any free agent acquisitions this off season. At least any that would be of value to this club, as I believe Buffalo will not be a favoured landing spot, despite the cash amount offered. Any contract offer in the same neighbourhood by another club, will be the free agents preference I am thinking. Going to be another very interesting off season in Sabreland!

I meant, in progressing. The Sabres may move forward next season (God willing finally!!!) but I just can't believe how Ottawa has progressed this season. Weren't they picked to basically finish last this season? I could be wrong there, but I know they were picked to finish near the bottom. They are playing decent, inspired hockey under DJ Smith and if they could get some goaltending (also injury prone and a revolving door) they could really make a move. Their young players come to play each and every shift and it's noticable. My hat is off to that organization. They took a lot of flak when tearing it down as well.

It is if you're hired by the Buffalo Sabres apparently!

I am betting Ottawa surpasses the Sabres easily in the upcoming season and the next few after that. Effort is never an issue with that club. DJ Smith is a good coach and their talent is progressing. They play a good brand of hockey and it's entertaining.