Taro T Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 How do you come to that conclusion on Ruhwedel? IMO he was our best defensemen since the day he joined the team. Hard to imagine he doesn't push for a spot in camp, looked much better than Pysyk to me. Wouldn't speak for Weave, but I'd expect that to be the case because a lot of times a D-man (or even a forward - see Foligno) comes up late in the season after having been in a groove at a lower level and manages to keep it going through the end of that season. Doesn't mean he'll be able to do it in a full role for a full season. MAGs would be the most recent example of this. (Looks like once again TB beat me to the punch.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 I've more or less been a "Darcy supporter" as of late -- loved the Hodgson/Kassian swap and I'm not really too concerned with he and Pegula throwing money at Ehrhoff and Leino. Goose for a first was a no brainer. But today was a buzzkill. I'm sure both of the guys we drafted will be good NHL defensemen, but I'm just not sure how it fills our needs-- yeah we added two big strong defensemen, but who's gonna score goals? Behind Armia is there a single "goal scoring forward" prospect in the entire system? No, but there's top-4 D prospects to flip for that.....in theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Wasn't Ruhwedel signed with the condition that he stays in the NHL? Yes. For the remainder of the season. It is the only reason we saw him at all. Seriously, are we counting on Rudy? Really? And he is why drafting a skilled, nasty D man is a bad idea? FFS the kid wouldn't have seen the ice in the NHL for a short timne if he didn't have some bargaining leverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Wouldn't speak for Weave, but I'd expect that to be the case because a lot of times a D-man (or even a forward - see Foligno) comes up late in the season after having been in a groove at a lower level and manages to keep it going through the end of that season. Doesn't mean he'll be able to do it in a full role for a full season. MAGs would be the most recent example of this. (Looks like once again TB beat me to the punch.) Yea sorry, I'm waiting for my pizza to finish and basically doing nothing but refresh right now....feel free to throw jokes my way, it's warranted :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 I've more or less been a "Darcy supporter" as of late -- loved the Hodgson/Kassian swap and I'm not really too concerned with he and Pegula throwing money at Ehrhoff and Leino. Goose for a first was a no brainer. But today was a buzzkill. I'm sure both of the guys we drafted will be good NHL defensemen, but I'm just not sure how it fills our needs-- yeah we added two big strong defensemen, but who's gonna score goals? Behind Armia is there a single "goal scoring forward" prospect in the entire system? I think he can grab 3 players that can find the back of the net with the next 3 picks. But if he picks Fucale I will absolutely lose it. I feel the same way that this team has any goal scoring forwards. I guess this is what they meant by suffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Rhea Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 How do you come to that conclusion on Ruhwedel? IMO he was our best defensemen since the day he joined the team. Hard to imagine he doesn't push for a spot in camp, looked much better than Pysyk to me. no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 See: Gragnani, Marc-Andre. With the amount of games Ruhwedel played, we have absolutely zero clue what kind of NHL player he is. Same with Pysyk. Wouldn't speak for Weave, but I'd expect that to be the case because a lot of times a D-man (or even a forward - see Foligno) comes up late in the season after having been in a groove at a lower level and manages to keep it going through the end of that season. Doesn't mean he'll be able to do it in a full role for a full season. MAGs would be the most recent example of this. (Looks like once again TB beat me to the punch.) Valid point on MAG, I suppose. I have no rebuttal other than that Ruhwedel impressed me. I think he competes for a starting role. no Thank you for your input, "drunken idiot." :doh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Erne looks like a doosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Wouldn't speak for Weave, but I'd expect that to be the case because a lot of times a D-man (or even a forward - see Foligno) comes up late in the season after having been in a groove at a lower level and manages to keep it going through the end of that season. Doesn't mean he'll be able to do it in a full role for a full season. MAGs would be the most recent example of this. (Looks like once again TB beat me to the punch.) This too. Right now Rudy is MAG/Sulzer/heck, Gerbe for that brief stint back when Boston was kicking our ass in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Well there goes Erne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger18s Carolina and Buffalo near central registry. Usually means trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 I've more or less been a "Darcy supporter" as of late -- loved the Hodgson/Kassian swap and I'm not really too concerned with he and Pegula throwing money at Ehrhoff and Leino. Goose for a first was a no brainer. But today was a buzzkill. I'm sure both of the guys we drafted will be good NHL defensemen, but I'm just not sure how it fills our needs-- yeah we added two big strong defensemen, but who's gonna score goals? Behind Armia is there a single "goal scoring forward" prospect in the entire system? Grigoenko and Laarrssoonn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger29s Rutherford and Regier just shook hands. Likely picks. Sekera for McBain and 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Fucale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Oh wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 No, but there's top-4 D prospects to flip for that.....in theory. Theoretically, it should be easier to improve the F's via trade than the D, but ottomh I can't think of a loaded D team that dropped some of that depth to significantly improve their attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger29s Rutherford and Regier just shook hands. Likely picks. Sekera for McBain and 35 FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF. Also, pizza time. My rapid-fire posting shall slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF. Also, pizza time. My rapid-fire posting shall slow. Also eating pizza right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Sekera gone! Carolina bound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 I'm slowly getting ready to jump on the Hate Darcy bandwagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 I'm slowly getting ready to jump on the Hate Darcy bandwagon. There's hardly any room. Probably going to need to buy some more space on this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Rhea Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) Valid point on MAG, I suppose. I have no rebuttal other than that Ruhwedel impressed me. I think he competes for a starting role. Thank you for your input, "drunken idiot." :doh: Ruhwedel is a 7th dman maybe or 2 way contract at best next year. He doesn't unseat Weber, Myers, Ehrhoff, Pysyk, Mcbain, McNabb or Sulzer/Pardy if one or both of them are resigned. Or either one of the new guys, I forgot about them. Edited June 30, 2013 by drunken idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 OK...that makes a little more sense....move a soft Euro D off the roster, save $3 million, get a tough center and a Dman who has a shot to recover......Today has gone from C- to B- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Fucale will drive the Sabres nuts through 2025. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Fucale will drive the Sabres nuts through 2025. FIRE DARCY!! I am so pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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