dudacek Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 You can only have so many players under contract. If memory serves, 53 sounds right. Signing him now means not signing someone else. Seems unusual for a 2nd rd selection to be signed so early. I think the limit is 50, but the contract doesn't count against the limit if he's still in junior. It slides like Reinhart's did. But signing a 2nd-rounder this early is definitely unusual, but maybe less unusual than it used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I think the limit is 50, but the contract doesn't count against the limit if he's still in junior. It slides like Reinhart's did. But signing a 2nd-rounder this early is definitely unusual, but maybe less unusual than it used to be. I heard someone else talking about this a while back. There certainly is a trend developing with teams signing their draft choices early. Not sure why although I have heard some theories, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8prisoner Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 what a tease... go on... you have heard theories... please elaborate as I, for some unknown reason, am intrigued by this ongoing story in the sabres chronicles.. (without being demanding, as I do everything in my own sweet time and expect the same from those...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Good for him, he's a smooth skating defensemen and just needs to get stronger. He does have some things to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 SHOOTS L Hmmmmm.... Well, that's the answer. I think you can break down the reasons kids don't immediately jump into the NHL at 18 into four conceptual weaknesses: strength, skating, decision making with the puck, and play away from the puck. I can't speak to the latter two abilities for Guhle, but it sounds like his athleticism has made him close to NHL ready in the former two. Sounds we're getting him in the pipeline and learning the mental side of the pro game asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 He turns 18 tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I guess the reason of signing him is having him come to training camp a year or two earlier than normal for 2nd round picks. Let him check out how the pro's do it. Also means they have alot of faith in the kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Soooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Soooo Didn't see the game, he was good ? Also maybe merge this witht he other guhle thread :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 With Risto and Gorges having injuries, I would keep him here for nine games. That way when Prince Albert is knocked out of the WHL Playoffs he will be ready to step in for the Sabres Playoff Run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 With Risto and Gorges having injuries, I would keep him here for nine games. That way when Prince Albert is knocked out of the WHL Playoffs he will be ready to step in for the Sabres Playoff Run. As long as we have space, I'd keep him up to 9 games played, then have Murray give him a list of to-dos like we did with Reinhart. Giving him a taste of the NHL can only help the kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 They got a steal at #51. They will send him back but are setting him up for a big year by pumping up his tires in this fashion. He may get a few games if there are injuries. I'll follow his progress in the WHL for sure. The World Juniors are a possibility now as well. Can he turn into Scott Niedermayer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 There is a lot to be excited about with Guhle. He's a hellava skater and athlete with a nice accurate shot. Looking like the steal of the second round. No reason not to play him in every exhibition, but he's not ready for an NHL roster. The experience he's getting now is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Hamilton was on the Wednesday Hockey Hotline with Sylvester and Peters talking about how he could be NHL ready this season and that he looked especially well with Pysyk. Additionally, that they could be a future pair. Which is nice to dream on. He really is looking special and not just another project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 The Sabres had a lunch thing today, and all the players were there. One picture stuck out, because of how young Guhle looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trettioåtta Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 The Sabres had a lunch thing today, and all the players were there. One picture stuck out, because of how young Guhle looks. guhle.jpg And thin. Guy hasn't bulked out yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 And thin. Guy hasn't bulked out yetmaybe that's why they had him at the lunch. Figure they could feed him and try to bulk him up a bit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 The Sabres had a lunch thing today, and all the players were there. One picture stuck out, because of how young Guhle looks. guhle.jpg Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 It makes his preseason play that much more impressive, doesn't it? I mean, if he's that good before he bulks up, what's his ceiling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 It makes his preseason play that much more impressive, doesn't it? I mean, if he's that good before he bulks up, what's his ceiling? I wasn't even thinking about bulking up -- he doesn't look particularly skinny. I just meant he looks like he still eats his mom's mac'n'cheese for lunch and gets in trouble if he doesn't clean up his room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) I'm with you nfreemen, if someone would have said he's 15 I wouldn't have doubted it. Edited October 7, 2015 by Woods-Racer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 It makes his preseason play that much more impressive, doesn't it? I mean, if he's that good before he bulks up, what's his ceiling? Guhle's ceiling is #2 defender on a team or the more likely 2nd pairing guy who is a PP specialist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Returned to Prince Albert Today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Returned to Prince Albert Today I saw that earlier and it made me glad. Means he's healthy and the Sabres are doing right for his development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Returned to Prince Albert Today *sigh* yeah, that's probably the right call...I selfishly wanted to see him get a few games up here with the big club, I loved him in the preseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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