Doohickie Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 So the Sabres have addressed their chronic lack of center talent, the defense is reasonably solid, they'll probably pick up a RW and a decent goalie. And we have Disco Dan signed to a contract. What are your expectations for the Sabres this year? Tank one more time and blame it on the new system? Much improved... back to Lindy status (i.e., 9th/10th place)? Playoffs? Contender? I could put up a poll but I'm lazy and I'd rather leave the discussion a little more freeform than that. Personally, I see them as not quite a .500 team for the first half as Bylsma institutes his system and learns who plays well with whom. I see it coming together in the second half though and think the Sabres get into the playoffs. if there get there with a strong late surge and draw a first round opponent that is a little banged up.... who knows? So I guess my expectations are that they make the playoffs this year. I know some may say that's too big of a jump from DFL, but I think this year's team will be that much different, both in talent and style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 So the Sabres have addressed their chronic lack of center talent, the defense is reasonably solid, they'll probably pick up a RW and a decent goalie. And we have Disco Dan signed to a contract. What are your expectations for the Sabres this year? Tank one more time and blame it on the new system? Much improved... back to Lindy status (i.e., 9th/10th place)? Playoffs? Contender? I could put up a poll but I'm lazy and I'd rather leave the discussion a little more freeform than that. Personally, I see them as not quite a .500 team for the first half as Bylsma institutes his system and learns who plays well with whom. I see it coming together in the second half though and think the Sabres get into the playoffs. if there get there with a strong late surge and draw a first round opponent that is a little banged up.... who knows? So I guess my expectations are that they make the playoffs this year. I know some may say that's too big of a jump from DFL, but I think this year's team will be that much different, both in talent and style. I think this team will be competing for the last playoff spot this year, and have a very young talented team much like the Calgary Flames of this year. They won't make it this year, but it will be fun to watch Sabres hockey again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I couldn't even begin to guess how this team will play. We could be adding 4 new forwards to our top 6. We could add Zadorov and Pysyk to our top 4. How those parts shake out is anyone's guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Expecting they add a RW, G, & a D or 2, they SHOULD be able to get to low 90's, which just misses a playoff spot. Yeah, that's nearly 20 more W's, but this team will have at least 3 guys in the top 6 that weren't here before; they'd have an upgrade at goalie, and at least 1 guy in the top 4 that wasn't here before. They also have an improved coaching situation. That is a lot of high end improvement in personnel over last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Defecting Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I expect a dramatic run to ninth place. I hope for a heroic race to eighth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 That is a lot of high end improvement in personnel over last year. That's kind of exciting. Another way to think of it is that several of last year's team leaders will be playing only a supporting role this year. Girgs and Grigo will probably be fairly solid but may end up no higher than the 3rd line because the there's simply no room in the top six for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) I couldn't even begin to guess how this team will play. We could be adding 4 new forwards to our top 6. We could add Zadorov and Pysyk to our top 4. How those parts shake out is anyone's guess. They have Eichel, Kane, Ennis, Moulson and probably Reinhart in their top 6 next year. In what scenario is there room for 4 new guys in the top 6? Edited May 28, 2015 by LabattBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 They have Eichel, Kane, Ennis, Moulson and probably Reinhart in their top 6 next year. In what scenario is there room for 4 new guys in the top 6? Were Eichel, Kane, or Reinhart in the top 6 last year? Grigo or Reinhart & a new RW totals 4 new in the top 6 by my count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Were Eichel, Kane, or Reinhart in the top 6 last year? Grigo or Reinhart & a new RW totals 4 new in the top 6 by my count. Sorry...If that is the case, I misread it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Sorry...If that is the case, I misread it.:lol: If past threads are any indication of present / future performance, you probably won't be the only one. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Malooga Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I think they either make the playoffs, or they're a lottery team. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 As constructed? Around a 75 point team. Add a top-4 defenseman, O'Reilly or similar top-6 forward, and a good goaltender? Could sniff 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 They have Eichel, Kane, Ennis, Moulson and probably Reinhart in their top 6 next year. In what scenario is there room for 4 new guys in the top 6? Kane, Eichel, Reinhart are all new players. That leaves Ennis and Moulson plus 1 more person or 4 guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Kane, Eichel, Reinhart are all new players. That leaves Ennis and Moulson plus 1 more person or 4 guys. I stated that if I misread it, I'm sorry. Feel free to step off the pedestal you are on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I stated that if I misread it, I'm sorry. Feel free to step off the pedestal you are on. If you want to have some fun, suggest trading Zemgus in a package for O'Reilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I stated that if I misread it, I'm sorry. Feel free to step off the pedestal you are on. Don't worry Blue. He never reads before he posts. :nana: And I expect the Sabres to be a lottery team next year. Not DFL, but not in the playoffs. This season will be the growing pains season. 2016-17 I expect to be the making the playoffs season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 And I expect the Sabres to be a lottery team next year. Not DFL, but not in the playoffs. This season will be the growing pains season. 2016-17 I expect to be the making the playoffs season. You're probably right, but I'm pulling for the playoffs. I'm tired of low expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBHockey13 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 If they are 13 points out with six games left to play, do we want them to lose the last six games? I sure hope not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 There is no more tearing down or leaving key positions unaddressed purposely. This is the year to begin building that rock solid foundation of an eventual perennial cup contender. 75-80 points tops, some exciting hockey and strong hope for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 There is no more tearing down or leaving key positions unaddressed purposely. This is the year to begin building that rock solid foundation of an eventual perennial cup contender. 75-80 points tops, some exciting hockey and strong hope for the future. :worthy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I stated that if I misread it, I'm sorry. Feel free to step off the pedestal you are on. The ? I simply responded to your post. I thought you wanted clarification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I expect then to be putting on a late season playoff push. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 At this point I don't care. For the first time in 3 years we get to watch games where losing isn't the main priority. Playoffs will be great, but progress is something I've forgotten what it was like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Too early to predict this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hope is more than 85 points. Expectation is more than 70 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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