darksabre Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'm intrigued by Stafford at center. His is now the best center we have, You know what is good about this? He's not a good power forward. And now he doesn't have to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I don't see the reason for heartburn re: Reinhart at wing. Guys like him excel switching back and forth from wing to center. Partick Sharp immediately comes to mind. As for Stafford at center, if you are pro-tank, why would this bother you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I don't see the reason for heartburn re: Reinhart at wing. Guys like him excel switching back and forth from wing to center. Partick Sharp immediately comes to mind. As for Stafford at center, if you are pro-tank, why would this bother you? Well, since you bring it up; totally hosing the forward ranks allows the playing of stronger D and the better goalie w/ not much risk of hosing the tank. When they're ready to try to get better results from the forwards, the Mess and Beaners and the midget can get prime roles. ;) :doh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas23 Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 4th line actually. I wasn't kidding upthread; Flynn is going to center the second line. Or at least he did at practice today. Flynn center 2nd line. Makes as much sense as Stafford to center. Remember, the Sabres are all about consistency this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) I don't see the reason for heartburn re: Reinhart at wing. Guys like him excel switching back and forth from wing to center. Partick Sharp immediately comes to mind. He has the brains and vision to be a center, not the speed and strength to be a winger Edited November 11, 2014 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 He has the brains and vision to be a center, not the speed and strength to be a winger Right. Patrick Sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Right. Patrick Sharp. Not sure how Sharp was as a prospect, but I doubt he was slower or smarter than Samson. If we're comparing anyone on the Hawks to Reinhart, I'd think it'd be Toews. Edited November 11, 2014 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 As for Stafford at center, if you are pro-tank, why would this bother you? Because for me it signals issues with Nolan. If he randomly plops a career winger on center ice, can I be even remotely confident he's creating an environment to foster the development of the kids? If these kids don't develop properly the rebuild time frame is extended. I don't know how much a coach influences development, especially over the long haul (my guess is it delays, but does not destroy...but yea, total guess), but I'm compelled to at least wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Not sure how Sharp was as a prospect, but I doubt he was slower or smarter than Samson. If we're comparing anyone on the Hawks to Reinhart, I'd think it'd be Toews. The point was simply. plenty of centers have shown the ability to do well switching between wing and center, even ones that aren't big or overly speedy. It wasn't a direct comparison of Reinhart and Sharp. Do you guys read up on prospects SAT scores or something? Is there some website where we can watch Sampson think faster as the season goes on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Bozo the Clonan at it again. I'm telling ya, homeboy ain't smart. His pregame Edmonton interview he actually said "Benoit has been a great player for us, so we have to get him back in the lineup". Either is just talking to talk or he really believes this garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 The point was simply. plenty of centers have shown the ability to do well switching between wing and center, even ones that aren't big or overly speedy. It wasn't a direct comparison of Reinhart and Sharp. I get that, but at the same time there are some players that are more suitable to be moved to the wing than others. Can Reinhart play a capable wing? Of course he can. But center is his better position, we was drafted to be a center, and it's much more valuable than a winger. I don't see the point of moving him over just because we can. Do you guys read up on prospects SAT scores or something? Is there some website where we can watch Sampson think faster as the season goes on? I pay a guy who knows a guy who passes me bs I can throw anonymously online in hopes of proving a point :P I haven't heard many players extolled for their brains as much as Samson was, and I doubt many people can look slower than he did the first 9 games of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) I get that, but at the same time there are some players that are more suitable to be moved to the wing than others. Can Reinhart play a capable wing? Of course he can. But center is his better position, we was drafted to be a center, and it's much more valuable than a winger. I don't see the point of moving him over just because we can. I pay a guy who knows a guy who passes me bs I can throw anonymously online in hopes of proving a point :P I haven't heard many players extolled for their brains as much as Samson was, and I doubt many people can look slower than he did the first 9 games of the season. I don't think it is a case of moving him because anyone can. Sometimes teams find themselves with so much depth that moving a C to W is necessary to keep the top players on the ice. Not that Buffalo knows anything about that. :P If Reinhart is a smart as posters here keep intimating I would think that would only help him be successful in a transition between positions. Edited November 11, 2014 by weave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Stafford will instantly be the Sabres best centre. From what the players have shown this year, Flynn might be number two. *EDIT: not counting Girgs of course. He's above regular Sabre discussion at this point. Edited November 11, 2014 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 You know what is good about this? He's not a good power forward. And now he doesn't have to be. So he's playing D now? :) "Whatever" - this is my phrase for this season. I refuse to be emotionally twerked by these kinds of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Apparently Ennis is now at RW. Nolan is putting together a line of Moulson - Girgs - Ennis. He wants to find one good line, I guess. http://www.wgr550.com/Sabres-Nolan-has-a-new-top-line/20293764?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed Edited November 11, 2014 by Potato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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X. Benedict Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I wonder if Enroth can pay wing or center. Time to put Weber at center too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 As per WGR, new lines have been announced: 1st Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 2nd Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 3rd Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 4th Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) As per WGR, new lines have been announced: 1st Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 2nd Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 3rd Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 4th Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score You stopped listening too soon. They also said that there are new combinations of the *D* pairings, as well ... Edited November 11, 2014 by Sabres Fan In NS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 As per WGR, new lines have been announced: 1st Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 2nd Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 3rd Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 4th Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score Okay that's damn funny :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Love, embrace and accept the tank my friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I wonder if Enroth can pay wing or center. Time to put Weber at center too. Nolan was quoted as trying to call you yesterday to ask if you could center the 3rd line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyfeet Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 these guys couldn't stock shelves at wegmans, let alone play center. grigo will be in the mix in 716 after christmas. until then the suffering (disguised as new deal) continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 As per WGR, new lines have been announced: 1st Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 2nd Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 3rd Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 4th Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score This may be your best post ever :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 As per WGR, new lines have been announced: 1st Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 2nd Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 3rd Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score 4th Line Cant Score - Cant Score - Cant Score I guess Loses the Puck and Bad Pass are in the press box tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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