Hoss Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) I'd go Ennis - O'Reilly - Baptiste Moulson - Reinhart - Fasching Foligno - Larsson - Gionta Zemgus - Grant - Deslauriers Maybe switch moulson with gus, but they both suck anyway. Who is Kyle Okposo anyways? :p Since I know Reinhart isn't moving to center and they had Okposo working on his off wing with that line: Okposo - O'Reilly - Reinhart Ennis - Girgensons - Fasching Foligno - Larsson - Baptiste Moulson - Grant - Gionta That's my rough guess for the lineup. If I was in charge: Ennis - O'Reilly - Okposo Moulson - Reinhart - Baptiste Foligno - Girgensons - Fasching Grant - Larsson - Gionta Edited October 15, 2016 by Hoss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 I hope Baptiste shows enough to let him stick around. We need some young forwards to make the jump this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Baptiste getting the call up Per Ryan Wolfe of BLTD Sports Baptiste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 I'd go Ennis - O'Reilly - Baptiste Moulson - Reinhart - Fasching Foligno - Larsson - Gionta Zemgus - Grant - Deslauriers Maybe switch moulson with gus, but they both suck anyway. In the article about Samson's summer skating regimen he stated that he prefers playing with faster players because he doesn't think he just plays and let's his instinct takeover. That was why he enjoyed playing with Jack. I would like to see Samson in the middle with speed on his wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 In the article about Samson's summer skating regimen he stated that he prefers playing with faster players because he doesn't think he just plays and let's his instinct takeover. That was why he enjoyed playing with Jack. I would like to see Samson in the middle with speed on his wings. Me too. That's why I love the idea of Reinhart between Ennis and Kane. (Or I did until I saw the way Tyler played against Montreal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 I think Ennis will make it back. It will take longer than we want, but he has the right attitude and he has the physical tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 I think Ennis will make it back. It will take longer than we want, but he has the right attitude and he has the physical tools.I'm a little worried he might be Trent Edwards'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 I'm not sure what Ennis is anymore, but I am sure he's not a guy in going to criticize much until he's got a solid 10-15 games under his belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 In the article about Samson's summer skating regimen he stated that he prefers playing with faster players because he doesn't think he just plays and let's his instinct takeover. That was why he enjoyed playing with Jack. I would like to see Samson in the middle with speed on his wings. At this point I'd settle for baby steps: Samson at center. Bylsma will fall backwards into the right wingers maybe by the time Jack is back :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in Syracuse Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Samson, Okposo, ROR, are only healthy true top 6 forwards. The rest of the forwards are all 3rd fourth line players at best. We have no true #1 defensive pairing analytically speaking. I am a huge fan but roster wise we are not a playoff team yet. When Kane and Jack come back we should be able to play competitive but no depth will hurt us severely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 At this point I'd settle for baby steps: Samson at center. Bylsma will fall backwards into the right wingers maybe by the time Jack is back :lol: But if DD holds true to form Samson could be centering Ennis and Gionta. You know protected minutes. You had your fantasy trading Bogo back to the Jets. Mine is Sam in the middle with speed on the wings ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 But if DD holds true to form Samson could be centering Ennis and Gionta. You know protected minutes. You had your fantasy trading Bogo back to the Jets. Mine is Sam in the middle with speed on the wings ;) How about: Ennis - Reinhart - Fasching The speed of Ennis and Fasching, with some added shiftiness from Ennis and some power from Fasching. Would like to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 As long as Sam is in the middle I'll take it. But I like Baptiste. He is very efficient offensively and he puts pressure on the defensive with his wheels. Maybe he'll get a look in Van city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) DD has lost his mind. Here is the linup from practice. Reinhart ROR Okposo Foligno Larsson Gionta Ennis Grant Deslauriers Moulson Girgensons Fasching/Baptiste https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sharpen-up-october-16-2016/c-282707478 I'm pre-ordering a Nolan Patrick jersey, because this might be the worst constructed lineup in the NHL. How about Foligno ROR Reinhart Moulson Ennis Okposo Girgensons Larsson Gionta Baptiste Grant Fasching Edited October 16, 2016 by GASabresIUFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Ennis-Grant-D-Lo? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 DD has lost his mind. Here is the linup from practice. Reinhart ROR Okposo Foligno Larsson Gionta Ennis Grant Deslauriers Moulson Girgensons Fasching/Baptistehttps://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sharpen-up-october-16-2016/c-282707478 I'm pre-ordering a Nolan Patrick jersey, because this might be the worst constructed lineup in the NHL. How about Foligno ROR Reinhart Moulson Ennis Okposo Girgensons Larsson Gionta Baptiste Grant Fasching It's not ideal but I like DD's lineup better than the one you posted. I don't want Foligno on the top line or Moulson in the top 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 DD has lost his mind. Here is the linup from practice. Reinhart ROR Okposo Foligno Larsson Gionta Ennis Grant Deslauriers Moulson Girgensons Fasching/Baptiste https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sharpen-up-october-16-2016/c-282707478 I'm pre-ordering a Nolan Patrick jersey, because this might be the worst constructed lineup in the NHL. How about Foligno ROR Reinhart Moulson Ennis Okposo Girgensons Larsson Gionta Baptiste Grant Fasching That top line has looked reallllll good so far after 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 That top line has looked reallllll good so far after 2. Very much so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) I'm going to have to eat some crow after this one. I'm tempted to start a Moulson to 30 goals countdown thread in honor of Pi. Moulson looks like a different player. Although Talbot is awful tonight. Edited October 17, 2016 by GASabresIUFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I'm going to have to eat some crow after this one. I'm tempted to start a Moulson to 30 goals countdown thread in honor of Pi. Moulson looks like a different player. Although Talbot is awful tonight. You'll jinx it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 The Moulson mole hill, kinda like the Eichel Tower. Call marketing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 The Moulson mole hill, kinda like the Eichel Tower. Call marketing And 3Putt with a birdie! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 On the radio today, Bylsma said that as the games go on, Risto and Kulikov will be paired together more often. Probably just getting Kulikov into the swing of things with the injury and new system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 On the radio today, Bylsma said that as the games go on, Risto and Kulikov will be paired together more often. Probably just getting Kulikov into the swing of things with the injury and new system ...because Kulikov needs to be able to make up for Risto's defensive shortcomings? Impossible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 ...because Kulikov needs to be able to make up for Risto's defensive shortcomings? Impossible! No? Because that was the original intention with the trade? It's to get Gorges into a spot to maximize his abilities and hide his deficiencies. I'm sure you loved watching Kulikov get turned around on the second Edmonton goal :P But seriously, I'm glad to see that Kulikov and Risto will get lots of time together. I'm interested to see how their skill sets mesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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