darksabre Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 I see this list and I think: "okay, Sekera can be traded." Indeed, I see Sekera, McNabb, and Sulzer as trade bait...and I would be happy to add Myers as well. And it's just another day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 I see this list and I think: "okay, Sekera can be traded." Indeed, I see Sekera, McNabb, and Sulzer as trade bait...and I would be happy to add Myers as well. No need to exclude Ehrhoff. He's 31 going into this season, he would be more effective on a contending team. I think with the Sabres having already paid the bulk of the contract that he would draw a lot of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 I see this list and I think: "okay, Sekera can be traded." Indeed, I see Sekera, McNabb, and Sulzer as trade bait...and I would be happy to add Myers as well. Sulzer is a UFA so good luck with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Sulzer is a UFA so good luck with that. Yup Does anyone know if any of the other Defenders are in Buffalo working out this summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 And it's just another day... I think I'm in danger of becoming like SFiNS with Fucale and just yelling SEKERA randomly in threads :P He really is the Rodney Dangerfield of Sabres defensemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 FUCALE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 FUCALE!! I'm starting to get the idea you are in favor of drafting Fucale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 FUCALE!! You never disappoint :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 oy That's because of the coriolis effect. only matters over when the shot is from 1000 yards or more. lol Only goaltenders have to consider its effects when they shoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 I'm starting to get the idea you are in favor of drafting Fucale. What ever gave you that idea? :angel: You never disappoint :thumbsup: My wife would probably like to challenge you on that notion. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Wowee do we need more grit on the back end. It seems to be Regier's achilles heal. Even the physical blueliners they brought in via trade(Regehr & Rivet) didn't work out. They really cannot go into the season with Weber being the only physical presence on the blueline...or can they? I don't give a ###### if they can fight or not, I just want to know that when my goalie(or any teammate for that matter) gets runs, you will drop the gloves and get into the scrum without thinking about if you are going to get your a$$ kicked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 It seems to be Regier's achilles heal. Even the physical blueliners they brought in via trade(Regehr & Rivet) didn't work out. They really cannot go into the season with Weber being the only physical presence on the blueline...or can they? I don't give a ###### if they can fight or not, I just want to know that when my goalie(or any teammate for that matter) gets runs, you will drop the gloves and get into the scrum without thinking about if you are going to get your a$$ kicked. Santini... the magical answer is Santini. 6'3" 207lbs and considered the best shutdown defender in this draft class. Also he has an aggressive side. http://lastwordonsports.com/2013/05/20/steven-santini-2013-nhl-draft-player-profile-39/ As for the rest of your points, I think one of the reasons are defense has been so iffy over the last couple years is to much emphasis on puck movers and not enough on actually playing defense. I agree we need at least another guy under the age of 28 who if you touch Miller or Enroth or whoever, they will be more like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Santini... the magical answer is Santini. 6'3" 207lbs and considered the best shutdown defender in this draft class. Also he has an aggressive side. http://lastwordonspo...yer-profile-39/ As for the rest of your points, I think one of the reasons are defense has been so iffy over the last couple years is to much emphasis on puck movers and not enough on actually playing defense. I agree we need at least another guy under the age of 28 who if you touch Miller or Enroth or whoever, they will be more like this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmMRaUX-QSM Two drafts ago an author at HockeyProspectus warned of overvaluing the performance of guys who were more physically developed than most of their opponents. I think that is excellent advice. Santini plays in the USHL, correct? That seems to have worked so far with Girgs but there is a bigger risk that guys like Santini, who are in lesser leagues, won't have abilities that relate well in the pros. That is why he is further down the list than guys like Nurse and Risto. If Nurse is there at 8 I want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Two drafts ago an author at HockeyProspectus warned of overvaluing the performance of guys who were more physically developed than most of their opponents. I think that is excellent advice. Santini plays in the USHL, correct? That seems to have worked so far with Girgs but there is a bigger risk that guys like Santini, who are in lesser leagues, won't have abilities that relate well in the pros. That is why he is further down the list than guys like Nurse and Risto. If Nurse is there at 8 I want him. Who the hell said anything about Santini at 8? I certainly didn't nor ever would. I was thinking if he was there at 38 he would be a good 2nd round pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted June 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 It seems to be Regier's achilles heal. Even the physical blueliners they brought in via trade(Regehr & Rivet) didn't work out. They really cannot go into the season with Weber being the only physical presence on the blueline...or can they? I don't give a ###### if they can fight or not, I just want to know that when my goalie(or any teammate for that matter) gets runs, you will drop the gloves and get into the scrum without thinking about if you are going to get your a$$ kicked. Regehr definitely worked out. Darcy got Regehr, Kotalik, and a 2nd for Butler and Byron, then flipped him for 2 2nds. Basically got 3 2nds and 1.5 seasons of Regehr for Butler and Byron. Regehr played decent to well over his time here and was dealt to a contender because we're looking to suffer. I definitely blame Darcy for not drafting more size on the back end recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Who the hell said anything about Santini at 8? I certainly didn't nor ever would. I was thinking if he was there at 38 he would be a good 2nd round pickup. Noone did. And I wasn't implying it either. I was reacting to the idea of waiting for Santini to get your tough D-man. There is more risk that way. But I kinow you know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Noone did. And I wasn't implying it either. I was reacting to the idea of waiting for Santini to get your tough D-man. There is more risk that way. But I kinow you know that. o my bad than, and yes very risky, I hope McCabe and McNabb become tough guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 o my bad than, and yes very risky, I hope McCabe and McNabb become tough guys. McNabb's got plenty of hate in his game. He plays like the other team is trying to steal his girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 If the youngsters play to their ceilings, then this is a good mix of player types: Ehroff Weber Myers Pysyk Sekera McNabb But that's big if. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFontaineToMogilny Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 I would seriously look at Scuderi who won't be extended in LA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarDown Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 o my bad than, and yes very risky, I hope McCabe and McNabb become tough guys. I was hoping someone would mention Santini. I happen to know him and his family. Dad owns a rink in Brewster, NY and was was the captain of the U Maine hockey team. Great family...great kid and player. Really hoping the Sabres pick him up in the 2nd round (hopefully he's still there). The team that gets him will get a player who will be a steady lock down defenseman for the next decade. He's strong, has good size, great hockey IQ, very smart...not flashy offensively. Reminds me of Bill Hajt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 I was hoping someone would mention Santini. I happen to know him and his family. Dad owns a rink in Brewster, NY and was was the captain of the U Maine hockey team. Great family...great kid and player. Really hoping the Sabres pick him up in the 2nd round (hopefully he's still there). The team that gets him will get a player who will be a steady lock down defenseman for the next decade. He's strong, has good size, great hockey IQ, very smart...not flashy offensively. Reminds me of Bill Hajt. I will say I really like what I have seen in his videos and what I have read. Thanks for insight as well. The only thing is with his lack of offensive potential I can't see us taking him at 16. I really feel like it would be 38 if he is there. Either way this kid has a good career in front of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarDown Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 I will say I really like what I have seen in his videos and what I have read. Thanks for insight as well. The only thing is with his lack of offensive potential I can't see us taking him at 16. I really feel like it would be 38 if he is there. Either way this kid has a good career in front of him. 16 probably is too high...he's not a sexy pick...but he's going to have a great career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 I will say I really like what I have seen in his videos and what I have read. Thanks for insight as well. The only thing is with his lack of offensive potential I can't see us taking him at 16. I really feel like it would be 38 if he is there. Either way this kid has a good career in front of him. 16 probably is too high...he's not a sexy pick...but he's going to have a great career. If he were odds on to have a long NHL career he would be a slam dunk 1st round choice. Just sayin'.... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 May be as many as 6 rookies in the lineup this season. I expect we'll see something along these lines. Vanek-Hodgson-Armia Ennis-Grigorenko-Stafford Ott-Larsson- Leino Scott-Foligno-Kaleta Ehrhoff, Myers, Weber, Pysyk, McNabb, Ristohoweveritsspelled, almost forgot to add McBain Gonna remain optimistic and call the goalies Enroth, Hackett That 2nd line would be brutal. And I am expecting the Foligno as 4th line center experiment continues. We have too many LW's and not enough RW's. Leino and Foligno are out of position. Maybe Stafford and Armia get flipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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