LGR4GM Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) Well cheer up there are tons of reinforcements on the way to Rochester next season. I am going to try and list all the players I think will be on the team. Some of this will be wrong but just to get a feel. If anyone has other info chime in! Brycen Martin - 6'2" LHD. He will be eligible for Rochester after his junior season ends. I think his current ceiling (best he could be) is a decent 2nd pairing guy. He skates well and passes well but I personally don't think his shot is great. He should help bolster the Rochester defense. Gustav Possler - 6' LW/RW. He is currently playing for MODO and last year blew out his knee. He took awhile to get going this year and I think our friend from MODO could give more info on him. If he comes to NA I would expect him to play in Rochester at least 1-2 years and he at this point is a long shot to make the Sabres. He would grade out to a 2nd line winger and if the isn't that I don't think he ever NHL's. Victor Olofsson - 5'11" LW. He is also playing for MODO but I hold more hope for him. He has continued to improve and I hope moves to NA this offseason. Fast on his feet, y'all will dis his size but from what I have seen, kids good. He also grades out to a #2 winger and if he doesn't make that he likely isn't in the NHL. (I feel some of these guys don't have the size or grit to slide down into a 3rd or 4th line shutdown role). Eric Cornel - 6'2" C/RW. Playing his final year of junior, Cornel is a player I want to like but idk if he will ever be much. He has the size and skating to be an NHL player after 2 years or more in rochester but at best I see him as a 2nd line winger but more likely a 3rd line winger. He is listed as a center but I don't think he plays that for us. He would help Rochester IMPO and has shown steady improvement. Hopefully he proves me wrong. Hudson Fasching - 6'2" RW. He has 1 more year of NCAA eligibility but I honestly don't see him going back. While some have championed him joining Buffalo to start next year (entirely possible) I think he will start in Rochester. I would personally leave him there for an entire year but he is a bit of a wildcard. Good solid improvement each year of his NCAA career, he could be the future linemate of Jack or Samson. That is about it for graduating Junior players. Honorable mentions: Guhle, many peoples fav defender prospect has another year of juniors and no I don't see him joining Buffalo next year. Estephen also has another year of juniors and will need at least 2 years of Americans action probably before he contributes. Will I be wrong about someone? Absolutely but that is the general outlook. I gave every guy I mentioned the benefit of the doubt. This years draft is really important because our prospect pool is not deep. Risto, McCabe, Reinhart, Larsson, Eichel, and Zemgus are all NHL players. That's great but because they have bumped up, that leaves a talent vacuum behind that takes a little while to fill in. Drafting well will be important to the rebuild for at least the next 2-3 year drafts simply because we need to be able to replace players who get injured or leave for more cash. I would say in another 2 drafts we should be close to critical mass on the farm to really make a push (this accounts for normal injury rates) unless we slay the injury bug. This is one reason I am heavily in favor of targeting college UFA's. Edited March 3, 2016 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODO Hockey Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Well cheer up there are tons of reinforcements on the way to Rochester next season. I am going to try and list all the players I think will be on the team. Some of this will be wrong but just to get a feel. If anyone has other info chime in! Brycen Martin - 6'2" LHD. He will be eligible for Rochester after his junior season ends. I think his current ceiling (best he could be) is a decent 2nd pairing guy. He skates well and passes well but I personally don't think his shot is great. He should help bolster the Rochester defense. Gustav Possler - 6' LW/RW. He is currently playing for MODO and last year blew out his knee. He took awhile to get going this year and I think our friend from MODO could give more info on him. If he comes to NA I would expect him to play in Rochester at least 1-2 years and he at this point is a long shot to make the Sabres. He would grade out to a 2nd line winger and if the isn't that I don't think he ever NHL's. Victor Olofsson - 5'11" LW. He is also playing for MODO but I hold more hope for him. He has continued to improve and I hope moves to NA this offseason. Fast on his feet, y'all will dis his size but from what I have seen, kids good. He also grades out to a #2 winger and if he doesn't make that he likely isn't in the NHL. (I feel some of these guys don't have the size or grit to slide down into a 3rd or 4th line shutdown role). Eric Cornel - 6'2" C/RW. Playing his final year of junior, Cornel is a player I want to like but idk if he will ever be much. He has the size and skating to be an NHL player after 2 years or more in rochester but at best I see him as a 2nd line winger but more likely a 3rd line winger. He is listed as a center but I don't think he plays that for us. He would help Rochester IMPO and has shown steady improvement. Hopefully he proves me wrong. Hudson Fasching - 6'2" RW. He has 1 more year of NCAA eligibility but I honestly don't see him going back. While some have championed him joining Buffalo to start next year (entirely possible) I think he will start in Rochester. I would personally leave him there for an entire year but he is a bit of a wildcard. Good solid improvement each year of his NCAA career, he could be the future linemate of Jack or Samson. That is about it for graduating Junior players. Honorable mentions: Guhle, many peoples fav defender prospect has another year of juniors and no I don't see him joining Buffalo next year. Estephen also has another year of juniors and will need at least 2 years of Americans action probably before he contributes. Will I be wrong about someone? Absolutely but that is the general outlook. I gave every guy I mentioned the benefit of the doubt. This years draft is really important because our prospect pool is not deep. Risto, McCabe, Reinhart, Larsson, Eichel, and Zemgus are all NHL players. That's great but because they have bumped up, that leaves a talent vacuum behind that takes a little while to fill in. Drafting well will be important to the rebuild for at least the next 2-3 year drafts simply because we need to be able to replace players who get injured or leave for more cash. I would say in another 2 drafts we should be close to critical mass on the farm to really make a push (this accounts for normal injury rates) unless we slay the injury bug. This is one reason I am heavily in favor of targeting college UFA's. Great post! I dont know about Possler though, he is having a hard time finding him self still after that big hit last season. Victor though, he will be a real fresh wind for the Sabres. I hope Sabres get Carl Gunnarsson in this years draft, this guy has what it takes for sure. http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=113516 He will go early in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Tonight's game is televised if anyone feels like getting a look at the new fantastic four. TWC sports channel 26 in Roch, 87 for those in the buffalo market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I have directv...sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Sanguinetti with some awful D to give up a breakaway for the first goal against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Sanguinetti with some awful D to give up a breakaway for the first goal against. At least he's consistent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Sdao just killed a guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Sdao just killed a guyI've heard he's good at that. Sounds like I need to tune in. Cool. Petey on color analysis. Edited March 5, 2016 by inkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 O'Dell nets one with the assist from Schnieder and Rodriquez. Tic tack toe empty netter. Good first period as Amerks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I could have made that save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Ron Rolston is the Falcons coach. Doug Janik and Mike Bavis are the assistants. All former Amerks. According to Twitter the Amerks just acquired Joey Marmina from the Crunch. Weird in game trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 This Falcons team is wimpy. Never ready for contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 New guys are pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) This Falcons team is wimpy. Never ready for contact.Well Darcy was their GM This Amerks team seems poised for a run. Edited March 5, 2016 by inkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Well Darcy was their GM This Amerks team seems poised for a run. These new guys have some grit. I like it. GMTM knew what he was getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 New guys are pretty good. Better than little Phil. Leduc for Sdao? Win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 These new guys have some grit. I like it. GMTM knew what he was getting. Yep. I think it's why I get so offended by people who criticize him. He knows hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Very smart, Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Schneider with a great dish to Ruhwedel just camped on the left post. Rudy with another. Schneider O'Dell Rodrigues is doing work tonight. Dupuy puts one off Rodrigues' for another. The rout is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Can't believe the Falcons are leaving Robinson in there. Now all four new guys have points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Guptill gets an easy tap in. Every new guy has points tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Kaleta buried that dude in the Amerks bench. On the PK no less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Kaleta buried that dude in the Amerks bench. On the PK no less. The reactions of the guys on the bench was priceless. Donovan with a great clean hit and of course he has to fight someone after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 It feels good to watch my team dominate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 It feels good to watch my team dominate. I'm glad I decided to throw it on tonight. Fun game. I rarely see the Amerks win :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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