pi2000 Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) I honestly feel like in light of the Grigorenko situation, Reinhart could be 25 years old, and people would still be saying things like "let him spend some time in Rochester to earn his NHL time". Reinhart is not Grigorenko, And he wasn't mishandled his first year. He spent the year in junior. Reinhart is ready for the NHL now. He is a number 2 overall draft pick, and showed he was ready in the preseason. He's not going to Rochester. Disagree. To me he's very very close, but his strength on the puck and along the wall just isn't NHL caliber yet. I watched him closely in pre-season and it seemed every 3rd or 4th puck battle he would literally get knocked down off his skates. That can't happen, he needs a stronger base, let him build that up in Roch... it might only take a few months, but it's better right now at his age that he plays and plays a lot with skilled players. We have 28 guys in camp still, correct? With 5 injuries: Ullmark, Guhle, Sanguinetti, Bogosian and McCormick. Gotta believe Ullmark, Guhle, and Sanguinetti are marked for Junior/AHL when they are healthy. So that leaves Bogosian and McCormick. I'll predict that barring injuries to others on the roster, McCormick would go to the AHL. So the only player we would need to make room for is, again, barring injury, Bogosian. So my guess is McCabe would head to Rochester once Bogosian is back, making McCabe the only guy in the current 23 who won't be on team for the long hall this year. As for who is scratched to start the year, I'll go with Foligno, Colaiacovo and Donovan. Right. They could leave all 13 forwards (with Reinhart) on the roster. However, like Bylsma said the other day... "For him to play 30 games here this year and be here the whole year, (it’s) probably not the best for his development as a player,” Bylsma said inside the First Niagara Center. ...sounds to me like he's headed to Roch... which is the right move. Let McCormick be the guy that plays 8min once or twice a week. Reinhart needs minutes, with skill players, PP time, etc... Roch is perfect for where he's at. Edited October 6, 2015 by pi2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Disagree. To me he's very very close, but his strength on the puck and along the wall just isn't NHL caliber yet. I watched him closely in pre-season and it seemed every 3rd or 4th puck battle he would literally get knocked down off his skates. That can't happen, he needs a stronger base, let him build that up in Roch... it might only take a few months, but it's better right now at his age that he plays and plays a lot with skilled players. Right. They could leave all 13 forwards (with Reinhart) on the roster. However, like Bylsma said the other day... "For him to play 30 games here this year and be here the whole year, (it’s) probably not the best for his development as a player,” Bylsma said inside the First Niagara Center. ...sounds to me like he's headed to Roch... which is the right move. Let McCormick be the guy that plays 8min once or twice a week. Reinhart needs minutes, with skill players, PP time, etc... Roch is perfect for where he's at. I watched him a lot in preseason as well. One of us needs better glasses. I also watched Toews get knocked on his ass, Stamkos get pushed off the puck and Kopitar fall down for no reason. You will lose battles from time to time. What Reinhart does getting back into the play in the right position more than makes up for it. He is not going to become EKane by going to Rochester. That is not and will never be his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 ...making McCabe the only guy in the current 23 who won't be on team for the long hall this year. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I'll show you the life of the mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Disagree. To me he's very very close, but his strength on the puck and along the wall just isn't NHL caliber yet. I watched him closely in pre-season and it seemed every 3rd or 4th puck battle he would literally get knocked down off his skates. That can't happen, he needs a stronger base, let him build that up in Roch... it might only take a few months, but it's better right now at his age that he plays and plays a lot with skilled players. Right. They could leave all 13 forwards (with Reinhart) on the roster. However, like Bylsma said the other day... "For him to play 30 games here this year and be here the whole year, (it’s) probably not the best for his development as a player,” Bylsma said inside the First Niagara Center. ...sounds to me like he's headed to Roch... which is the right move. Let McCormick be the guy that plays 8min once or twice a week. Reinhart needs minutes, with skill players, PP time, etc... Roch is perfect for where he's at. I understand the logic but I just don't see it the same way. He is going to lose battles sometimes, it's just the way it is for every player. He will learn a lot more and develop quicker playing on the big club. The benefits far outweigh the cons. And beyond all that, he is ready to contribute. He can put up points and be sound defensively. Playing on the 3rd line he will get plenty of minutes. If he is playing with Girgensons, I'd say he has a good amount of skill on his line, and the added grit of a McGinn. A McGinn - Reinhart - Girgensons line would work very well I'd say. He will get time on the PP. If Reinhart starts the year in Buffalo, it won't be with the intention of sending him down when McCormick is back. And as others have said, it is highly doubtful we start the year with 12 forwards. The fact that Reinhart is here now, tells me he is staying. Also, as Byslma said, he isn't here to sit in the press box 30 times. You can't wait until Reinhart's game is completely ready before he plays here full time. His game won't have a chance to become completely ready until he is playing full time here. I watched him a lot in preseason as well. One of us needs better glasses. I also watched Toews get knocked on his ass, Stamkos get pushed off the puck and Kopitar fall down for no reason. You will lose battles from time to time. What Reinhart does getting back into the play in the right position more than makes up for it. He is not going to become EKane by going to Rochester. That is not and will never be his game. Yes, this. And Robins Egg, ya got me! :lol: Edited October 6, 2015 by Thorny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 This is a fun discussion, but it's strange that it popped up in the Jack Eichel thread : P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Buffalo Sabres @BuffaloSabres 5m5 minutes ago Coach Bylsma has not informed Jack Eichel if he made the team yet but intends to chat with him tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 What a great rookie prank. "Jack, you're close, but we think you need some seasoning down in Roch." Have the Pegulas in the room. Oh man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Buffalo Sabres @BuffaloSabres 5m5 minutes ago Coach Bylsma has not informed Jack Eichel if he made the team yet but intends to chat with him tomorrow. That's ... weird. Coming from the team's official Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 And Robins Egg, ya got me! :lol: Watch your spelling around me. I'm a pedantic bastage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Eichel at Roswell Park today. Jersey #? 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hoppe tidbit: At some point in the next day or so, Sabres coach Dan Bylsma will grab center Jack Eichel for a moment and tell the rookie he has made the opening-night roster. Not exactly surprising news, right? “It won’t be a 15-minute meeting,” Bylsma joked this afternoon inside the First Niagara Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Eichel at Roswell Park today. Jersey #? 15 Hoppe tidbit: At some point in the next day or so, Sabres coach Dan Bylsma will grab center Jack Eichel for a moment and tell the rookie he has made the opening-night roster. Not exactly surprising news, right? “It won’t be a 15-minute meeting,” Bylsma joked this afternoon inside the First Niagara Center. It won't be a 41-minute meeting either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hoppe tidbit: At some point in the next day or so, Sabres coach Dan Bylsma will grab center Jack Eichel for a moment and tell the rookie he has made the opening-night roster. Not exactly surprising news, right? “It won’t be a 15-minute meeting,” Bylsma joked this afternoon inside the First Niagara Center. Better not be a 41 minute meeting either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 It won't be a 41-minute meeting either. :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 It won't be a 41-minute meeting either. Beat by that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 What a great rookie prank. "Jack, you're close, but we think you need some seasoning down in Roch." Have the Pegulas in the room. Oh man. I would watch an entire episode of "Beyond Blue and Gold" about that. It'd be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Beat by that much 41 minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 41 minutes? 41 seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 41 seconds Like Gandalf 41 = Eichel the grey 15 = Eichel the white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Like Gandalf 41 = Eichel the grey 15 = Eichel the white This is perfect, I really wish we would have had this all preseason. :lol: Though we can still use it for when he finally becomes a top 5 player in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Like Gandalf 41 = Eichel the grey 15 = Eichel the white I love that bit in the movies, when the three address him as Gandalf after his return. Like he's just being reminded that that's his name. Edited October 6, 2015 by That Aud Smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) I feel like I want that avatar of Gandalf in the forest revealing himself as the White Wizard but with Eichel's face. Also this... Edited October 6, 2015 by LGR4GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I feel like I want that avatar of Gandalf in the forest revealing himself as the White Wizard but with Eichel's face. Who would be the Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimili in this case? Murray, Pegula, and Byslma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 So good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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