Brawndo Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 So can he play in Rochester? Sorry if I missed it Yes he was on loan to the OHL last season and therefore is exempt from the CHL-NHL Transfer Agreement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Yes he was on loan to the OHL last season and therefore is exempt from the CHL-NHL Transfer AgreementMuch appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Yes he was on loan to the OHL last season and therefore is exempt from the CHL-NHL Transfer Agreement They interviewed him on Sportsnet here, and they asked him what his goal was for next season, if he was excited to potentially play with his dad in Europe next season. He said his no, his goal was to be playing for the Buffalo Sabres. Pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 It's worse than that. He was authorized to provide you guys with free beer. :beer: Never forgive. Never forget. IIRC, you've been lobbying for Nylander for a while, yes? So you're accountable for this one? I don't believe I was the first to lobby for him, but I will shoulder the responsibility nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Never forgive. Never forget. I don't believe I was the first to lobby for him, but I will shoulder the responsibility nonetheless. I'm sure he was my top choice at some point. But I flip flopped a lot :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) @kevinoDandC 25m25 minutes ago #Sabres GM Tim Murray said he had another interview on Friday with Alex Nylander and told him "I'll see you Friday night." Nylander Highlights Many people want Stamkos as a sniper on Jack's wing. You may be looking at your future finisher for Eichel. His shot is absurd Edited June 25, 2016 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Yup. I'm not against signing Stamkos if the price is right, but this kid is legit. Stamkos is secondary to me, after upgrading the D. Edited June 25, 2016 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Ok he is in for Shoot Outs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 The goal at the 2:25 mark is filthy. Stoked for this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckinFL Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 But this still leaves the D wide open. I don't wanna see us as a barely better version of Edmonton. Gotta be calm. in GMTM I shall trust... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 But this still leaves the D wide open. I don't wanna see us as a barely better version of Edmonton. Gotta be calm. in GMTM I shall trust... The defense for 2016-2017 was not going to be addressed in this year's draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 But this still leaves the D wide open. I don't wanna see us as a barely better version of Edmonton. Gotta be calm. in GMTM I shall trust... The defense for 2016-2017 was not going to be addressed in this year's draft Ink has it. Though I do share your worry, StuckinFL. Until we make a trade for a top 4 guy, I will still be seriously worried about this team moving forward. That, and signing Vessey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 So his dad played in the NHL for 16 seasons, then 6 more in Europe before retiring at age 42. And his brother was drafted by the leafs a couple of years ago, also at #8. And there's this: when LQ and TG butchered the Chris Drury contract in 2007, Michael Nylander had just finished his contract with the Rangers. He signed with the Capitals on Black Sunday. LQ mentioned at the postmortem presser, in a feeble attempt to deflect blame, that if Nylander had stayed with the Rangers, Drury wouldn't have signed with them and would've stayed with the Sabres. It was and remains obvious LQ BS, but it popped to mind when I was looking at Michael's stats. It's a new era. And the kid's highlights look impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 LQ mentioned at the postmortem presser, in a feeble attempt to deflect blame, that if Nylander had stayed with the Rangers, Drury wouldn't have signed with them and would've stayed with the Sabres. It was and remains obvious LQ BS, but it popped to mind when I was looking at Michael's stats. It's a new era. And the kid's highlights look impressive. Ah, we miss you LQ. We really miss you dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 So his dad played in the NHL for 16 seasons, then 6 more in Europe before retiring at age 42. And his brother was drafted by the leafs a couple of years ago, also at #8. And there's this: when LQ and TG butchered the Chris Drury contract in 2007, Michael Nylander had just finished his contract with the Rangers. He signed with the Capitals on Black Sunday. LQ mentioned at the postmortem presser, in a feeble attempt to deflect blame, that if Nylander had stayed with the Rangers, Drury wouldn't have signed with them and would've stayed with the Sabres. It was and remains obvious LQ BS, but it popped to mind when I was looking at Michael's stats. It's a new era. And the kid's highlights look impressive. So his dad "screwed us over", according to LQ (ha, ha), and now his son has arrived to bring us back to glory and help overthrow the darkness his father helped come about. So Alex Nylander is Luke Skywalker. (He certainly has the hair) Michael is Darth Vader. William is Leia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 What is really nice about this pick also is he doesn't have to go back to juniors to play next year if he doesn't stick on the team. They can play him in Rochester which would hopefully speed up his development. Speed is off the charts with this kid also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I think Eleven hates this because he wears 92... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 This might be the smallest thread we've ever had for our 1st round pick, let alone a #8 pick where a guy who was rated in the top 5 miraculously fell down to us. Rejoice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Alex seems like he has a ton of talent and is good value at 8. I am excited to see how he develops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 This might be the smallest thread we've ever had for our 1st round pick, let alone a #8 pick where a guy who was rated in the top 5 miraculously fell down to us. Rejoice! It's one of those things where I/we just had no idea what was going to happen, both with trades and who we would pick, how the draft would unfold. Lots of uncertainty surrounding everything so, for me, it takes a little time to process. The more time goes by, the more ecstatic I am for this pick. He's a top flight talent. What a player to add as possibly the last true as-a-result-of-the-rebuild piece. Interestingly, our best 4 young players, the first rounders from the last 4 drafts, are all right handed shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 It's one of those things where I/we just had no idea what was going to happen, both with trades and who we would pick, how the draft would unfold. Lots of uncertainty surrounding everything so, for me, it takes a little time to process. The more time goes by, the more ecstatic I am for this pick. He's a top flight talent. What a player to add as possibly the last true as-a-result-of-the-rebuild piece. Interestingly, our best 4 young players, the first rounders from the last 4 drafts, are all right handed shots. Very true. I also think we had such high hopes for some major trades, and Edmonton lucking out again really put a damper on the whole thing. I think you're right though, over the summer we'll start to become enamored with Nylander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2644304-nhl-combine-2016-results-full-results-measurements-highlights-top-prospects He blew everybody away in aerobic peak power output, which is nice. Therefore, I've decided to allow the pick, he can stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I seem to recall TBPhD and few others touting Nylander in the draft thread. Not a guy I thought would be available for us, so, he's been off my radar. I will have to catch up on him. How did he do at the combine? From what I know, this seems to be one of those crazy end-cap deals you score once a decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 What is really nice about this pick also is he doesn't have to go back to juniors to play next year if he doesn't stick on the team. They can play him in Rochester which would hopefully speed up his development. Speed is off the charts with this kid also. Are you sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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