Campy Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 On this team probably first He skated with Malkin on the the Pens' 2nd line in a couple of games according to my Pens fan coworker. He read really good reports about him from camp but said he looked a step behind after coming back from a lower body injury that had him sidelined for a few weeks. Hopefully Nolan can get him going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Asked a my buddy, a Devils fan what he thought of D'agostini the text reads "He's garbage" perfect he fits right in with the rest of the team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Asked a my buddy, a Devils fan what he thought of D'agostini the text reads "He's garbage" perfect he fits right in with the rest of the team! Just wondering, but what were you expecting him to say? "He's the next Malkin"? Cmon. I think what the Sabres are trying to do is find guys such as Mike Grier and Brad Brown prior to the first lockout. They needed hard working players and both came in and played very well, essp Brown. That team was garbage too and Brown was a borderline NHLer but his intensity and hard work was what the team needed. Those kind of players are underrated for rebuilding teams such as us. Losing is ok (we need that high pick) but you can't make elementary errors and still need to compete. Not saying D'Agostini is gonna be that kind of player, but thats the kind of guys they need to look for. They are not going to find any Patrick Kane's on the waiver wire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 If he was a teacher for Nolan, then was probably a no-brainer for Nolan to advocate picking him up. Remember, Nolan is tasked with fixing the team's culture. If he thinks there aren't enough people on the roster who can do what he needs to reach their goals, then, of course, if one of his instructors is available, grab him. This completely fits in with the stated objectives of Lafontaine and Nolan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 If he was a teacher for Nolan, then was probably a no-brainer for Nolan to advocate picking him up. Remember, Nolan is tasked with fixing the team's culture. If he thinks there aren't enough people on the roster who can do what he needs to reach their goals, then, of course, if one of his instructors is available, grab him. This completely fits in with the stated objectives of Lafontaine and Nolan. Yup, makes sense. They can't really do anything that'll make this roster worse so might as well fill it with guys you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Paul Hamilton insists on pronouncing D'Agostini with fourteen extra syllables. Why can't Buffalo ever get players names right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Paul Hamilton insists on pronouncing D'Agostini with fourteen extra syllables. Why can't Buffalo ever get players names right? Hey, they got Spa-CHUK right! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Paul Hamilton insists on pronouncing D'Agostini with fourteen extra syllables. Why can't Buffalo ever get players names right? What are you talking about? /Paul Szczechura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chileanseabass Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Hey, they got Spa-CHUK right! :) Oddly enough Andrej Sekera has a new pronunciation with the Canes. It's now Seck-ER-a. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 If he was a teacher for Nolan, then was probably a no-brainer for Nolan to advocate picking him up. Remember, Nolan is tasked with fixing the team's culture. If he thinks there aren't enough people on the roster who can do what he needs to reach their goals, then, of course, if one of his instructors is available, grab him. This completely fits in with the stated objectives of Lafontaine and Nolan. yeah, I doubt he was brought here to be an upgrade over someone, or for his talents on the ice, I think this is more of a move to get an "on ice" type coach for the young guys still here and Nolan obviously is high on him as a "coach/teacher" because he hired him teach at his camp so he knows what he is like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 We're desperate. Really? Kind of obvious considering we are the worst team in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 @BillHoppeNHL Matt D'Agostini will play w/Ville Leino and Steve Ott, Ted Nolan said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Matt D'Agostini speaks with the media following Thursday's practice at First Niagara Center: Matt D'Agostini Interview (11/28/13) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Soo boy, eh? So that's the Nolan connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Nolan considering D'Agostini to be a "scorer" (see TBN article linked on front page) has me concerned. His best year by far: 46 points in 82 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Paul Hamilton insists on pronouncing D'Agostini with fourteen extra syllables. Why can't Buffalo ever get players names right? And poor Dom. No one got that one right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 So what do you think of Dags now, one game in? Didn't show up on the score sheet even though he made several contributions to it (stopping a breakaway,screening on the winning goal...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR HOLLIDAY Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 And poor Dom. No one got that one right. Nice Avatar picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 So what do you think of Dags now, one game in? Didn't show up on the score sheet even though he made several contributions to it (stopping a breakaway,screening on the winning goal...) I thought he had a good game. He seems like a Nolan kind of guy. I'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 So what do you think of Dags now, one game in? Didn't show up on the score sheet even though he made several contributions to it (stopping a breakaway,screening on the winning goal...) Leino, Dags, Moulson, and a long line of trade deadline pickups have had good first games for the Sabres. They ALL disappeared into the system shortly thereafter. I judge nothing based on one game. Let's check back in two weeks and see where things stand. There is no doubt he earned his paycheck last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 For a one game sample I thought D'ago demonstrated the type of play Nolan is looking for. If he continues to get himself in good positions, win battles, create turnovers and cause havoc in front of the net then he's gonna do alright here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Leino, Dags, Moulson, and a long line of trade deadline pickups have had good first games for the Sabres. They ALL disappeared into the system shortly thereafter. I judge nothing based on one game. Let's check back in two weeks and see where things stand. There is no doubt he earned his paycheck last night. Moulson has 11 points in 14 games and is -3. He hasn't set the world on fire, but he has contributed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Moulson has 11 points in 14 games and is -3. He hasn't set the world on fire, but he has contributed. He sure has. wjag's point still is a good one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm actually really starting to take a liking to Moulson. He's not strong, fast, or particularly skilled. He just uses his brain and pays the price. And WJAG's point was good. We all remember Steve Bernier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm actually really starting to take a liking to Moulson. He's not strong, fast, or particularly skilled. He just uses his brain and pays the price. And WJAG's point was good. We all remember Steve Bernier. Except that Moulson has actually been a steady contributor for the past few years. He is just always going to be one of those underappreciated guys because he doesn't do anything flashy, just puts up numbers. If the team decides that they are a lot closer then most people on this board think they are, Moulson would be an excellent second line winger. Otherwise he should bring in plenty at the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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