inkman Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 The left wing depth leaves me feeling like I did about the defense last off season. Assuming we'd bring in one or two more, which never happened and we saw the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Blizzard Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) The left wing depth leaves me feeling like I did about the defense last off season. Assuming we'd bring in one or two more, which never happened and we saw the result. LW depth is issue, but, would anyone feel better about it if we still had Foligno and Ennis ? Edited July 2, 2017 by Georgia Blizzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tondas Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Yea, their stars were obviously too scared to play well enough to win anything without him. Then why did they sign him if he's not needed? If they're the cup champions, I assume they know what they're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/brian-duff-sabres-depth-chart-after-july-1/c-290266574 Interesting look at the roster. thanks for the link. This is as close to a projected line up as you will get. Is this a play-off line-up? im still not sure, though I would say it can compete for a play-off spot assuming they aren't decimated by injury. I think Nylander is going to get every opportunity to win a top 6 LW spot in camp. If he can't make the team out of camp, hopefully, a half season in the AHL is all he needs. Could Bailey or Baptiste switch to LW? Though i do like the long term prospects of having this lineup in another year: LW - Nylander, Mittelstadt, Kane(?? if resigned) C - O'Reilly, Eichel, Reinhart RW- Okposo, Bailey, Baptiste Pominville, Moulson, Larsson, Girgs, Asplund....filling out the bottom of the forward depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I'm not understanding the need for Middlestadt or Nylander anywhere near the big clubs organization this season or next. Clearly management stated proper development. Nylander, maybe (and merely a maybe) after another season in the AHL but I don't see Middlestadt anywhere near this roster for 2 years at least. Hell, Bailey, Baptists and Fasching probably only see 1 of 5them this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Pouliot - RoR - Okposo Josefson- Eichel - Rodrigues ( really don't know who to put with Eichel, but atleast these two guys have the speed, picked josefson, but griffith might surprise here to. ) Kane - Samson- Pommer always liked kane and Reinhart together. Moulson - Larson - Girgensons Really want to get rid of moulson, so any of baptiste, bailey or fasching I'd like more. Scandella - Risto McCabe - Bogo Beaulieu - Antipin Lehner Jonhson Ullmark ( Botteril wants him playing in rochester) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 I'm not understanding the need for Middlestadt or Nylander anywhere near the big clubs organization this season or next. Clearly management stated proper development. Nylander, maybe (and merely a maybe) after another season in the AHL but I don't see Middlestadt anywhere near this roster for 2 years at least. Hell, Bailey, Baptists and Fasching probably only see 1 of 5them this season. We are talking about 2 players drafted 8th overall. If Nylander is ready to produce at the NHL level this season - maybe 2nd half, he should be given that opportunity. I think at some point you will see all three of Bailey, Baptiste and Fasching. Unless by a miracle the Sabres dont have any forwards injured. Mittlestadt could turn pro after 1 season in college - meaning he could be a late addition to the Sabres roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Kane-Eichel-Reinhart Pouliot-O'Reilly-Okposo Girgensons-Larsson-Pominville --Who cares-- Scandella-Risto Beaulieu-Antipin McCabe-Bogo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) Pouliot - Eichel - Rodrigues Grigensons - ROR - Okposo Kane - Reinhart - Pomminstein Fasching - Larsson - Bailey Scandella - Risto McCabe - Antipin Beaulieu - Bogo Edited July 3, 2017 by WildCard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Kane-Eichel-Reinhart Pouliot-O'Reilly-Okposo Girgensons-Larsson-Pominville --Who cares-- Scandella-Risto Beaulieu-Antipin McCabe-Bogo That's pretty darn close to my guess also Which of course totally obliterates Reinhart ever getting to play C again, but of course that does blow up the hopes and fantasies of the troops wanting him there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 If Rodrigues is on the ice on opening night, let alone top 6, I am throwing in the towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 If Rodrigues is on the ice on opening night, let alone top 6, I am throwing in the towel. He's going to be our Sheary. I'm calling it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 He's going to be our Sheary. I'm calling it now Avatar bet he's not on the opening day roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Avatar bet he's not on the opening day roster. I'm not taking that bet :lol: Doesn't mean he won't become Sheary in the next year or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Kane-Eichel-Reinhart Pouliot-O'Reilly-Okposo Girgensons-Larsson-Pominville --Who cares-- Scandella-Risto Beaulieu-Antipin McCabe-Bogo Pretty sure it would work better w/ Kane & Girgensons & the 2nd/3rd pairings flipped. But could absolutely see that on opening night. W/ the kid from Joisey centering 2 of Bailey, Baptiste, Rodriguez, & Fasching. They wouldn't keep Moulson on the 4th line simply for 2nd pp would they? Would REALLY like 1 of Bailey, Baptiste, or Fasching to show he could take Reinhart's W & slide him back to C between Kane & Pominville. Larsson ends up disgruntled on 4th line, but he'd still get pk time & the 4th line would actually be useful. What a concept, allowing O'Reilly & Eichel each to play under 20 minutes/night most games. Keep the top D pairing to 23 or less most nights & the team might actually have something left in the tank for the stretch run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 I'm not taking that bet :lol: Doesn't mean he won't become Sheary in the next year or two STRONG statements.......... weak backbone :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 If Rodrigues is on the ice on opening night, let alone top 6, I am throwing in the towel. At some point an unproven guy is gonna get the chance to shine...and shine. Every good teams has 'em. Why not us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Kane - O'Reilly - Okposo Pouliot - Eichel - Reinhart Moulson - Larsson - Pominville Girgensons - Josefson - Bailey Scandella - Ristolainen McCabe - Bogosian Beaulieu - Antipin Lehner Johnson (Deslauriers, Gorges, Falk) That's something like how I see the opening night lineup. I think that's a playoffs roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Kane - O'Reilly - Okposo Pouliot - Eichel - Reinhart Moulson - Larsson - Pominville Girgensons - Josefson - Bailey Scandella - Ristolainen McCabe - Bogosian Beaulieu - Antipin Lehner Johnson (Deslauriers, Gorges, Falk) That's something like how I see the opening night lineup. I think that's a playoffs roster. I suspect this is pretty close to what we'll see. I don't think that 3rd line is going to score at all. Not a play maker in the bunch. And not fleet of foot at all to create on the break. If that lineup is what the season starts with, I predict Matty Mo will get a seat at some point and a kid with more speed and developing game will replace him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetlou Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Kane - O'Reilly - Okposo Pouliot - Eichel - Reinhart Moulson - Larsson - Pominville Girgensons - Josefson - Bailey Scandella - Ristolainen McCabe - Bogosian Beaulieu - Antipin Lehner Johnson (Deslauriers, Gorges, Falk) That's something like how I see the opening night lineup. I think that's a playoffs roster. 1st line- Kane- ROR- Reinhart 2nd line- Pouliot- Eichel- Okposo 3rd line- Girgensons- Larsson- Pomminstein Good in defensive zone and could provide 30-40 goals for the year 4th line- Moulson- Sorenson- Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 I suspect this is pretty close to what we'll see. I don't think that 3rd line is going to score at all. Not a play maker in the bunch. And not fleet of foot at all to create on the break. If that lineup is what the season starts with, I predict Matty Mo will get a seat at some point and a kid with more speed and developing game will replace him. Agreed. I don't think Moulson belongs on the roster at all, but I suspect he gets that chance. And like you say, maybe a young guy steps up. Finally, looks like we'll have some depth in Rochester to achieve just that. Maybe we'll get lucky and Nylander is able to step in after a flourishing start to his 2nd AHL season. Nylander - Larsson - Pominville could provide a pesky 3rd line if deployed properly. Nylander is your playmaker, IF he is ready. Those guys could get some favourable matchups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 1st line- Kane- ROR- Reinhart 2nd line- Pouliot- Eichel- Okposo 3rd line- Girgensons- Larsson- Pomminstein Good in defensive zone and could provide 30-40 goals for the year 4th line- Moulson- Sorenson- Bailey Who the heck is Sorenson? BTW, Pominville was spelled correctly in the post you quoted :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Who the heck is Sorenson? BTW, Pominville was spelled correctly in the post you quoted :beer: I guess we are trading for this guy? http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=142633 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Pending another LW acquisition, I agree with Matty getting the start on Jacks flank until Nylander or another young winger. It is, after all, what he was signed to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) ROR-Eichel-Okposo Jack needs to be with top wingers. ROR takes defensive zone draws allowing Eichel to grab the puck and startbtge transition out of the zone. This line combo also should dramatically improve 5v5 scoring Kane-Reinhart-Bailey/Baptiste who ever wins the job out of camp Reinhart returns to his natural position with two speedy wingers Pouliot-Larsson-Pominville Pouliot and Pommers drive possession, something the Sabres third line has not done in a while Girgensons-Josefson-Fasching Scandella-Risto Beaulieu-Antipin McCabe-Bogo Lehner/Johnson Moulson or D-Lo and Gorges extra Edited July 4, 2017 by BRAWNDO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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