dudacek Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 It wasn't that long ago Zemgus was among the darlings of this forum. Many of us considered him a key part of the rebuilt core. The past two years have transformed him into an afterthought. What role should he play? Was he ruined by being rushed into the NHL as part of one of the worst teams in recent memory? How much of it was Bylsma's fault? Was Zemgus never that good to begin with? What does the future hold for the Latvian Locomotive and will that future be in Buffalo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 TCQ 2! I think Zemgus is the perfect player to play on Jack's left. He is reasonably fast, skates well, and can dig the puck out of the corner. He does that and feeds it to an open Jack and we are in business. I think his shot last year was atrocious and hopefully something he worked on but generally think he was poorly used. His stats the last two years stink of Bylsma. I have faith in his resurgence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Complimentary player, likely needs to play wing due to depth. I'm hopeful he can pitch in as a top 9 forward and on the penalty kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I expect Zemgus to have the biggest turnaround of any player on this team in recent memory. He's gonna be hella better. Hella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I expect Zemgus to have the biggest turnaround of any player on this team in recent memory. Samesies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I expect Zemgus to have the biggest turnaround of any player on this team in recent memory. He's gonna be hella better. Hella. I think if this actually happens then the Sabres make the playoffs. Thats a lot to put on one player, but man that would make a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I think if this actually happens then the Sabres make the playoffs. Thats a lot to put on one player, but man that would make a huge difference. Good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I expect Zemgus to have the biggest turnaround of any player on this team in recent memory. He's gonna be hella better. Hella. Wonder who the previous bench mark is. Stafford for that one season? I think if this actually happens then the Sabres make the playoffs. Thats a lot to put on one player, but man that would make a huge difference. Think the only candidates for this award are Moulson, Bogosian, Lehner, and Girgs. Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Wonder who the previous bench mark is. Stafford for that one season? Think the only candidates for this award are Moulson, Bogosian, Lehner, and Girgs. Right? Why Lehner? I get a lot of people find his game lacking, but statistically he had his best season ever and ranked as a solid starter. What's he turning around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Why Lehner? I get a lot of people find his game lacking, but statistically he had his best season ever and ranked as a solid starter. What's he turning around? True, turning around is probably not the word for it. He really just has to prove himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 What role should he play? I see him filling Foligno's role. Speedy power forward who hits and contributes a few goals here and there, playing in the middle six. I expect Zemgus to have the biggest turnaround of any player on this team in recent memory. He's gonna be hella better. Hella. Nope. Moulson is gonna score 33 goals this year. (You read it here first.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I expect Zemgus to have the biggest turnaround of any player on this team in recent memory. He's gonna be hella better. Hella. Samesies. OK, I like Taylor Swift as much as the next guy, but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I see him filling Foligno's role. Speedy power forward who hits and contributes a few goals here and there, playing in the middle six. Nope. Moulson is gonna score 33 goals this year. (You read it here first.) Yeahhhhh no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Who posted the stats detailing Gus' stats proving he was the same player last year as his rookie year just that his usage was drastically different OK, I like Taylor Swift as much as the next guy, but... She's a pretty face but I find her so......lacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Who posted the stats detailing Gus' stats proving he was the same player last year as his rookie year just that his usage was drastically different She's a pretty face but I find her so......lacking. True did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) I see him filling Foligno's role. Speedy power forward who hits and contributes a few goals here and there, playing in the middle six. Nope. Moulson is gonna score 33 goals this year. (You read it here first.) Good call. Edited September 1, 2017 by Eleven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 OK, I like Taylor Swift as much as the next guy, but... Hahaha. ... Wait. What? (Is that a T Swift thing? My teenage daughters say it -- which is why it's worked its way into my lexicon.) Nope. Moulson is gonna score 33 goals this year. (You read it here first.) I will sh1t in and then eat my hat if this happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I will sh1t in and then eat my hat if this happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Yeahhhhh no Heheheh. You're paying attention. Gold star for you. :D I will sh1t in and then eat my hat if this happens. I wasn't exactly driving for that impact with that post but.... dang.... ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Girgensons doesn't belong in the NHL IMO. Name one thing he does particularly well... he's below average across the board in all facets of today's game. He would be a quality AHL player, I expect him to either get waived or traded by the time this team sniffs the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Girgensons doesn't belong in the NHL IMO. Name one thing he does particularly well... he's below average across the board in all facets of today's game. He would be a quality AHL player, I expect him to either get waived or traded by the time this team sniffs the playoffs. I think I'm closer to this than he should be on Jack's wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I think I'm closer to this than he should be on Jack's wing. What you need on Eichel's wing is a finisher, a guy like Jeff Carter would be ideal, but there's only one Jeff Carter.... Pastrnak would be nice, Hossa, Cam Neely, Kevin Stevens, Mogilny, Kurri, Selanne, ... those types of guys. I'd try Okposo there to start, but they just don't have that guy in the organization yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Vanek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Foligno replacement sounds right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Foligno replacement sounds right I would almost say this is why Foligno was available to be traded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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