7+6=13 Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 co captain with Jack? I was trying to be funny and obviously failed. It will be interesting who gets the C and A this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejeanerret Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Exactly what I just asked for. Larsson's winger to replace Foligno? Blatantly copy-pasted from the poster Husko on hfboards at this link: http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showpost.php?p=134198657&postcount=26 RNH W/ Pouliot: 1.99 GF/60 - 1.45 GA/60 W/O Pouliot: 1.61 GF/60 - 2.54 GA/60 Kassian W/ Pouliot: 2.72 GF/60 - 1.88 GA/60 W/O Pouliot: 1.22 GF/60 - 2.19 GA/60 Eberle W/ Pouliot: 1.87 GF/60 - 1.87 GA/60 W/O Pouliot: 1.74 GF/60 - 2.14 GA/60 Great stats. His 5 vs 5 was also way better than his overall stats indicated. Oilers only bought out Pouliot to create room to sign McDavid. They loved his leadership and locker room presence. Another character move that will add stability to the locker room. It's obvious that Bots believes in building a strong lockerroom that will help show the younger players how to be a true pro. I think that's one thing the Sabres missed with TM. Veterans really didn't have a solid presence, whether it was their lack of ability or because of Disco Dan's lack of communication. Either way it seemed some of the younger players were on different pages and no one stepped in to straighten things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassValleyGreg Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) Great stats. His 5 vs 5 was also way better than his overall stats indicated. Oilers only bought out Pouliot to create room to sign McDavid. They loved his leadership and locker room presence. Another character move that will add stability to the locker room. It's obvious that Bots believes in building a strong lockerroom that will help show the younger players how to be a true pro. I think that's one thing the Sabres missed with TM. Veterans really didn't have a solid presence, whether it was their lack of ability or because of Disco Dan's lack of communication. Either way it seemed some of the younger players were on different pages and no one stepped in to straighten things out. Have you read the bolded above somewhere? Please share. Most of what I've read/seen of Benoit is frustrating inconsistency and even more frustrating, poorly timed penalties. Still, as I said, an upgrade over Foligno, especially in skill imo. Edited July 1, 2017 by GrassValleyGreg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 I was trying to be funny and obviously failed. It will be interesting who gets the C and A this year. yeah I'm kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 If the best wingers we can get Jack are Girgensons and Baptise/Bailey he should be screaming to be traded immediately. Exactly, just terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Have you read the bolded above somewhere? Please share. Most of what I've read/seen of Benoit is frustrating inconsistency and even more frustrating, poorly timed penalties. Still, as I said, an upgrade over Foligno, especially in skill imo. That whole description has $1.25 million written all over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassValleyGreg Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 That whole description has $1.25 million written all over it. Yup. Great low-risk signing overall. Just have never heard/seen anything supporting him being a locker-room or on-ice leader. Mostly to the contrary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted July 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Based on tweets from his conference call He knew he had a really bad season last year. Hopefully it's motivation this offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 If the best wingers we can get Jack are Girgensons and Baptise/Bailey he should be screaming to be traded immediately.To me Kane and/or Okoposo are first liners. Girgenson should be Centering the 3rd line and Sam should be a winger on the second line. Pommer or Moulson also could be alternating 2nd liners.If we sign Vanek, drop Moulson, put Poliot on the 4th line and get rid of Gorges that's a playoff roster. Anyone know if could buy out Gorges and make him an assistant coach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tondas Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) Sabres are going to have to figure out a way to make Moulsonade. Edited July 1, 2017 by Tondas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Sabres are going to have to figure out a way to make Moulsonade.I find it difficult realizing we may have to be submitted to the entire 5 seasons of that contract. F-U TM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Benoit Pouliot. I'm just glad we now have another guy we can nickname "Balls" again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Benoit Pouliot. I'm just glad we now have another guy we can nickname "Balls" again.I hope he doesn't play like balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 I hope he doesn't play like balls. Could be a good chance he does. He has underperformed his whole career unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Could be a good chance he does. He has underperformed his whole career unfortunately. Underperformed what? His draft status? He's been a reliable 2nd/3rd line player about his entire career. That's hardly "balls" worthy. Though possible he has a second down year in a row, I don't think it's likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) I love this signing. This is the type of deal on F & D I kept hoping TM would do. A guy coming off an off year, but who will likely get back to 30-35 here. Great value. The best part is if he doesn't pan out it only cost $1 mill or so. So far Jbot has been cap smart on his deals (ok, 2.5 for Johnson is a little much but also of little consequence this year), But also upside performance wise. Benoit and Nathan should really flourish here. Scandella should also get a bigger role. Pommers replaces the leadership of Gionta, but with more offense. Dudacek, I been thinking along the same lines. Each of these moves seems to imply that Sam might just end up as our 3rd center. Does he send Gorges down next? Edited July 1, 2017 by GASabresFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Assuming that Vanek wasn't available at this price--and I don't think he was *today*, good grab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Backyard Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 I dunno folks. Lots of high fives in here for this signing. In my opinion, the best thing about it is that It's only a one year contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) Underperformed what? His draft status? He's been a reliable 2nd/3rd line player about his entire career. That's hardly "balls" worthy. Though possible he has a second down year in a row, I don't think it's likely. Do you even get the whole "balls" nickname thing? Has nothing to do with his play. But, as I said, he had tons of potential to be a 1st/2nd liner and hasn't come close. Not to mention, he is not gonna protect Jack like Marcus could. Team is slowly getting softer and I don't like it. What we need is a Lucic or Kassian, like the Oil. Marcus was that player for us. Oh wait, I forgot we still have D-Lo. Edited July 1, 2017 by Claude Balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Do you even get the whole "balls" nickname thing? Has nothing to do with his play. But, as I said, he had tons of potential to be a 1st/2nd liner and hasn't come close. Not to mention, he is not gonna protect Jack like Marcus could. Team is slowly getting softer and I don't like it. What we need is a Lucic or Kassian, like the Oil. Marcus was that player for us. Oh wait, I forgot we still have D-Lo. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Wa_balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I love this signing. This is the type of deal on F & D I kept hoping TM would do. A guy coming off an off year, but who will likely get back to 30-35 here. Great value. The best part is if he doesn't pan out it only cost $1 mill or so. So far Jbot has been cap smart on his deals (ok, 2.5 for Johnson is a little much but also of little consequence this year), But also upside performance wise. Benoit and Nathan should really flourish here. Scandella should also get a bigger role. Pommers replaces the leadership of Gionta, but with more offense. Dudacek, I been thinking along the same lines. Each of these moves seems to imply that Sam might just end up as our 3rd center. Does he send Gorges down next? Seriously, Stempniak should have been a Sabre last year. Not because it would have made a huge difference, but because of basic roster construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I dunno folks. Lots of high fives in here for this signing. In my opinion, the best thing about it is that It's only a one year contract. He's a middle six forward signed for 1 year almost at the league minimum at a position the Sabres are in desperate need for some depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 He's a middle six forward signed for 1 year almost at the league minimum at a position the Sabres are in desperate need for some depth. Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPuckYourself Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 They had success at BU together! E Rod is totally potting 30 Goals next year! Seriously give it a shot So Jack Eichel hasn't even netted 30 goals yet but some lesser player is going to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted July 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 So Jack Eichel hasn't even netted 30 goals yet but some lesser player is going to? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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