dejeanerret Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I sense that Sam was frustrated by how he was being used by Bylsma. I don't think you bail on a top 2 pick without at least allowing your own coach to work with him and see if he fits his system. If a year or two from now you see no progress then I would sense you'd see the Sabres try to move him. But he did have success on a line with Eichel and that's rare for 20 year olds. I believe the Sabres will see what they have this season before trying to trade him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 42pts, 0.53ppg - 2016 47pts, 0.59ppg - 2017 That's about an 11% improvement in production. So let's assume a new coach and his 3rd year increases production by about 15% (slight increase compared to 1 to 2). So theoretically this season he should have 54 points (yes I predicted 60 so I will stick with that). I would argue that due to the coaching change and typically the junior year jump... going from .59 to .76ppg would represent a 23% jump in production roughly. This may be outside of Sam's ability. I think a 15% jump is probably within +/- 3% so 12-18% increase in production isn't crazy. 23% is unlikely. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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