Derrico

Isn't it Thorny, 3Putt and Qwk?

They won't have empty seats or empty luxury boxes at the ACC. They just won't. They've been mediocre to downright terrible for the last decade plus and have sold that place out without a problem. I do agree that the best course of action is a full on bottoming out which I can't see happening with Babcock in the mix. Going to be interesting to see what goes on there. For our sake, hopefully Babcock improves the team to the point where they aren't DFL but based on talent will continue to wallow in mediocrity.

It's true he's a late bloomer. He was the Gens 6th D for the first half of the season. But come the second half he was given a shot due to some injuries (ironically Vandel Somple) but boy he's looked good. I'm not grabbing this guy in the first or second round or anything but I'd take a look anytime after that. He already has an NHL shot and he plays a good physical game. If you're watching any of the Memorial Cup keep an eye on him.

Two words: Stephen Desrocher. Even before he puts home the winner in the memorial cup round robin game today I've been dreaming of him in a Sabres uniform. If vande somple is taken before Desrocher in the draft then someone is making a huge mistake. Guy has an unbelievable shot and can play very sound defensively. He has gotten better and better as the playoffs and now mem cup move on. Look for him to really move up draft boards. Oh and ns, how'd you like my gens putting up a five spot on your boy FUCALE?! Go gens go!!!!!!

Let's look to the future. Darnell nurse.

Corey Crawford. Give me that playoff experience.

I agree with this. If there's a keeper league then please count me in but I went d heavy because I thinks that's how you win in the nhl, not fantasy leagues.

I'm not a big follower of Corsi stats but respect them. Just seems strange that those stats were higher when the team went 9-28-5 when he was replaced than the 21-16-3 record he had before he was fired.

His possession stats increased after leaving the leafs? That team was horrendous after he left.

Don't know how it could be taken any other way.

http://mweb.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/25192061/report-sabres-receive-permission-to-speak-to-coach-dan-bylsma

Fair points. Doing some additional research and it appears Corsi numbers were horrendous. Moving on.

You don't think that was mainly the fact that you had Tyler Bozak as your number 1 centre through the entire coaching tender??

To add to the Carlyle point, he had a .600 winning percentage with the Ducks plus a cup. He also had a .554 winning percentage with the leafs. That second stat is pretty impressive with that roster.

I would actually listen to this idea. He has a Stanley Cup to his resume and although the leafs were horrible I think that's a product of their roster. Look how far that tank job went after he was fired.

Any interest in Brent Sutter?

I saw the news about Disco Dan and was just about to ask if anyone's heard about Richardson.

Mid life crisis? My wife tells me to buy the camero when this happens and don't sleeze around.

Thank God they changed the draft lottery and even if they finish last there's a 50/50 chance they don't pick until 4.

Gotta love the all caps posts

Hahhahaha, no you're the jerk. Librarians are mysterious though. :w00t: :w00t: Yes son. Where's Liger when you need him with a Starwars Scene.

My wife is a librarian. He is a jerk.

Give me five min. I know he's taken a nose-dive over the last year or two. I still believe that part of it was playing on a horrible team. He's still only 23. With my lineup I'll go Jeff Skinner

Nice analysis blue, this is my favourite candidate if he does become available.

That was from a twitter account (unless it was Hoss but I doubt it). It's on HF Boards