inkman Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Kyle Turris would be awesome but I'm not so sure Ottawa will be too eager to part with him... If a teams GM is talking about needing another center, are they going to unload the best one they have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 If a teams GM is talking about needing another center, are they going to unload the best one they have? Oh... that Murray said it... My bad. But I'd still love to see Turris in blue and gold one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 So who is still available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 To me, this is where having TP as the owner comes into play. This is (darn near literally) the 1st GOOD day in 20 years for the Sabres that we don't have to say 'savor it while it lasts because it'll be gone quickly.' When they had Dom, they didn't spend money on skaters w/out contract holdouts. Even in 2000 when they were bringing in Gilmour, 57, Audette, & Andreychuk; there was the Peca holdout to take some of the savoring away. The Briere/Drury years had the Sabres very own cap and a knowledge some guys inevitably would go. There was always a cloud on the horizon. This is a darn fine day in Sabres land. For the 1st time in a long time, it feels good; even though this year will not put a strong product out there, you just KNOW a good team is on the way - much like the early 70's teams. Maybe, like those 70's teams, this one won't get over the top. It's ok, cause the journey is a big part of it. (Darn, I'm rambling again.) Moulson mentioned one of his deciding factors was the way he and his family were treated by the Pegulas during their short time here. As stated in another thread Hockey Heaven needed Tim Murray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I'd like to see Hodgson moved, don't like the contract and he's a weak back checker. I'll be disappointed if they don't sign Ott, he was their most entertaining player last season, and if they're not going to win, I want to be entertained. We're going to have to be patient with the goalies. I think it will be a couple more years before one of the young ones shows they can step up. Otherwise it will require acquiring one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-man Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I see goaltending keeping us firmly entrenched in the battle for last place, no matter who we picked up. Hodgson just doesn't seem like a Murray kind of player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I'd like to see Hodgson moved, don't like the contract and he's a weak back checker. I'll be disappointed if they don't sign Ott, he was their most entertaining player last season, and if they're not going to win, I want to be entertained. We're going to have to be patient with the goalies. I think it will be a couple more years before one of the young ones shows they can step up. Otherwise it will require acquiring one. I think we'll be using Hodgson at left wing in the future, in part because he is suspect defensively. With Moulson, CoHo, Ennis (was at left wing before moving to center), Foligno, Deslauriers, Larsson all primarily suited to the left side, we are pretty full there. I think this is one reason why we haven't brought back Ott (also best suited to play the left side). Moving CoHo might open up a spot for Ott, although we'd lose some scoring in the short term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I think we'll be using Hodgson at left wing in the future, in part because he is suspect defensively. With Moulson, CoHo, Ennis (was at left wing before moving to center), Foligno, Deslauriers, Larsson all primarily suited to the left side, we are pretty full there. I think this is one reason why we haven't brought back Ott (also best suited to play the left side). Moving CoHo might open up a spot for Ott, although we'd lose some scoring in the short term. I think Hodgson would thrive playing a Left-Wing Lock. That would limit his coverage area in the defensive zone. He's not bad defensively when he's in position, he's just slow to the spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I think Hodgson would thrive playing a Left-Wing Lock. That would limit his coverage area in the defensive zone. He's not bad defensively when he's in position, he's just slow to the spot. Good point. Maybe I'm wrong, but putting Zemgus at Center and CoHo at wing toward the end of last year must have been done for defensive reasons. CoHo may be a better fit at center elsewhere in a different system (?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 So the AVS with Briere and Iginla in .....Stasny and Parrentaue out. AVS young guns a year older. They should be interesting to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Paul Hamilton made the same point yesterday that a lot of posters are making now: GMTM just doesn't talk about Hodgson. He and Nolan do say good things about Ennis though and he'd probably be the one they keep. Love the idea of Lazar but I wonder if that could ever happen. Or is it they want to keep Hodgson and talk up Ennis hoping to deal him? Ennis needs a contract. Are they trying to move Hodgson to save money on signing Ennis (no, they don't NEED to do it, but are they trying to keep a low payroll this year) Would they move Hodgson because he's on a contract that they don't like and wasn't signed by Murray. All real possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) Moulson mentioned one of his deciding factors was the way he and his family were treated by the Pegulas during their short time here. As stated in another thread Hockey Heaven needed Tim Murray! So what you're saying is Pegula meddled, right? ;) Edited July 2, 2014 by TrueBluePhD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Good point. Maybe I'm wrong, but putting Zemgus at Center and CoHo at wing toward the end of last year must have been done for defensive reasons. CoHo may be a better fit at center elsewhere in a different system (?). Interestingly, he plays way better defense on the weekends. Mon-Thurs: 43 games, 26 points, -22 Fri-Sun: 29 games, 18 points, -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 So the AVS with Briere and Iginla in .....Stasny and Parrentaue out. AVS young guns a year older. They should be interesting to watch. definitely. Do they take a step forward or a step back this season because of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 definitely. Do they take a step forward or a step back this season because of that? Their high end skill may be enough to offset things, but looking at their percentages and possession, they're definitely a prime candidate for regression next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Interestingly, he plays way better defense on the weekends. Mon-Thurs: 43 games, 26 points, -22 Fri-Sun: 29 games, 18 points, -2 Interesting. (there is a random Loverboy reference in here somewhere) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Good point. Maybe I'm wrong, but putting Zemgus at Center and CoHo at wing toward the end of last year must have been done for defensive reasons. CoHo may be a better fit at center elsewhere in a different system (?). Maybe. But I'm not ready to say that yet. I think when Cody looks really foolish is when he's trying to recover after a team turnover. I'm not worried about his defensive zone starts - (he has about 5% more than Ennis - which pretty much tells you something about how Nolan uses the two). He just looks plain old bad when the the opponent creates a turnover and rushes back through center ice. Hodgson is often half a second behind the play. When Hodgson is in position, heck, use him on the PK. Not the best option, but Nolan uses him on the second unit when a normal killer is in the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 So what you're saying is Pegula meddled, right? ;) Weak, weak sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Weak, weak sauce. The board is still eagerly awaiting you admitting to being wrong about Pegula's spending and financial commitment to the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 The board is still eagerly awaiting you admitting to being wrong about Pegula's spending and financial commitment to the team. PA doesn't owe an apology. WE should be thanking him, now that Terry has finally taken his advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Steve Downie to PIT. 1year, $1M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Hodgson is often half a second behind the play. This is that Hockey Sense thing that everyone talks about. If they can't coach it into CoHo, maybe he's not GMTM's kind of player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 The board is still eagerly awaiting you admitting to being wrong about Pegula's spending and financial commitment to the team. Wrong about how Terry spent during the summer of 2011? What are you driving at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Any more news on the potential Sabers-Senators deals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Vrbata, Legwand, Ribeiro, Jokinen, Roy, Brodeur, Penner, Grabovski, Stempniak, Heatley, Setoguchi, Morrow, Ott, Kulemin, Booth, Salo, Handzus, Del Zotto, Volchenkov and (haha) Bissonnette still out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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