TrueBlueGED Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Isn't Alzner a free agent? Yes, but he's not exactly an offensive contributor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 What about Matt Irwin? He has done well with increased playing time in Nashville, but that could be a product of playing in Nashville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 What about Matt Irwin? He has done well with increased playing time in Nashville, but that could be a product of playing in Nashville.I've heard his closest comparable is Franson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 That is one fugly list after Shattenkirk--not a single guy I'd want to plug into the top-4. Maybe Campbell? Suspect he'd still want to head to a contender though.Shultz and Dalley have worked real well for Pitt, though no doubt that's due mostly to their coaching style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Schultz would look a lot more like Edmonton Schultz than Pittsburgh Schultz here. And he may have been the worst defenseman in the league last year before that trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Schultz would look a lot more like Edmonton Schultz than Pittsburgh Schultz here. And he may have been the worst defenseman in the league last year before that trade. I think you're right here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 DD says 10-14 days for McCabe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 DD says 10-14 days for McCabeKinda nice we have a 4 day break then I guess DD also saying high chance Kulikov comes back this road trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Schultz would look a lot more like Edmonton Schultz than Pittsburgh Schultz here. And he may have been the worst defenseman in the league last year before that trade. He is second in +/- behind only Suter, so he must be the second best defenceman this year ........ :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 DD said that rehab time is 10-14 days but it'll be more than that before he'll be ready for games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Per Vogl It doesn't sound like Jake McCabe (shoulder) or Josh Gorges (abdominal) will be back anytime soon for Sabres. LTIR for Gorges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I hate to say it, but I don't think we're going to see anything useful out of Ennis this season. His speed is down 25% or so from peak Ennis and without it he's JAG. Last night vs Nashville he was completely ineffective and was replaced with Kane on ROR's line in the 3rd period. Frankly I'm concerned that his days of being a dynamic NHL forward are over -- and that his contract will be an even worse albatross than Moulson's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I hate to say it, but I don't think we're going to see anything useful out of Ennis this season. His speed is down 25% or so from peak Ennis and without it he's JAG. Last night vs Nashville he was completely ineffective and was replaced with Kane on ROR's line in the 3rd period. Frankly I'm concerned that his days of being a dynamic NHL forward are over -- and that his contract will be an even worse albatross than Moulson's. Let Vegas take him. Ennis is finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Let Vegas take him. Ennis is finished That would be great, but I don't see them (or anyone else) taking his contract. (Just checked -- it's not as bad as I thought -- 2 more years after this one at $4.6MM per year. Moulson's is 2 more years after this one at $5MM per year. I still don't see anyone taking either of those contracts though.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I hate to say it, but I don't think we're going to see anything useful out of Ennis this season. His speed is down 25% or so from peak Ennis and without it he's JAG. Last night vs Nashville he was completely ineffective and was replaced with Kane on ROR's line in the 3rd period. Frankly I'm concerned that his days of being a dynamic NHL forward are over -- and that his contract will be an even worse albatross than Moulson's. Tyler Ennis will be fine. He's been back for 4 games and we are 4-0 in those games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Just going to leave this here Top 4 players in 5-vs-5 scoring chance creation per minute this season: Crosby, McDavid, Eichel, and Matthews. Those young kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Something something Byslma Seriously though, that guy. I would be willing to entertain and debate with anyone who claims it's our wings and defense though. Both for fun and honestly I'm unsure which is the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Something something Byslma Seriously though, ###### that guy. I would be willing to entertain and debate with anyone who claims it's our wings and defense though. Both for fun and honestly I'm unsure which is the problem Who is Byslma???? Your OCD condition on firing this guy is now starting to mess up your spelling too!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Mike Kelly of NHL.com had some interesting facts regarding Jack Really can't be understated how much Jack Eichel does for the Sabres. I'd say he and McDavid impact team performance more than any forwards. Last night: DZone carry outs, 11. Next on BUF, 5. OZone carry ins, 11. Next on BUF, 6. Puck possession, 2:30. Next highest forward, 1:36. OZone Possession / game Eichel: 1:00, next on BUF, 0:45 Dzone controlled exits / game Eichel: 6.6, next on BUF, 4.2 Ozone controlled entries / game Eichel: 8.1, next on Buf, 5.0 Goals / game Eichel: 0.46, next on Buf, 0.33. Point on Eichel isn't that he's NHL's best forward, it's that he may be most valuable to his team based on how much he outperforms teammates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Let Vegas take him. Ennis is finished Would be nice, but it's doubtful. Honestly, could see Moulson getting grabbed sooner. His $5MM cap hit is excessive / production (& especially so vs expected future production) but he's only getting paid $3MM 2 years from now. So a team that will presumably be lower salary (expecting a lot of youth in early seasons) can be $2MM closer to the cap than they really are. Tyler Ennis will be fine. He's been back for 4 games and we are 4-0 in those games. He has, & he still has the hands of a waterbug. He just doesn't have the legs. He's about the only guy on the roster I really hope gets traded this year or gets Vegas'd in June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 #Sabres recall defenseman Casey Nelson from #Amerks, that's your replacement for Jake McCabe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 #Sabres recall defenseman Casey Nelson from #Amerks, that's your replacement for Jake McCabe.Ugh. He's so not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Ugh. He's so not good. Imagine what the defense looks like to finish out the season if Kuli or Franson are moved. :sick: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Imagine what the defense looks like to finish out the season if Kuli or Franson are moved. :sick: .... and Montour and Stoner are brought in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 @JourdonLaBarber 3h3 hours ago More Dan Bylsma said that Josh Gorges (hip) and Jake McCabe (shoulder) both skated this morning. #Sabres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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