SabresFanInRochester Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) This can't hurt! Creates competition for a wing spot. And adds some muscle to the lineup... I thought they played a soft game against Toronto. Edited September 27, 2017 by SabresFanInRochester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Love it. But he's the perfect 4th liner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Kumpeet. Who does this hurt? DLo? Larsson Josefsson Nolan should be a solid fourth line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 AWKWARD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFanInRochester Posted September 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 https://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/2017/9/26/16371214/jordan-nolan-waivers-jeff-zatkoff-los-angeles-kings-waived-training-camp-news [Excerpt from the Kings unofficial fan page] However, it was somewhat surprising to learn that management had decided to waive Nolan because he was the gritty type of player that both Dean Lombardi and Darryl Sutter loved. He was a good soldier who put in his work, never complained, and did what was expected of him. Unfortunately for Nolan, the demand for an enforcer type with limited offensive ability has all but disappeared from the NHL, especially as teams continue to get younger, faster, and more skilled. Also, there’s no more Lombardi, and no more Sutter. Some may be wondering: why Nolan over Kyle Clifford or Andy Andreoff? That, I don’t have an answer for but management clearly feels that both are a touch better than Nolan is. They’re all fairly interchangeable, but both Clifford and Andreoff are slightly better offensively (and both are two years younger). This improves both of their odds of cracking the Opening Night lineup, and it’s also good news for the Kings’ younger forwards as they attempt to make the roster. The Kings drafted Nolan in the seventh round of the 2009 NHL Draft, with the 186th overall pick. Since being called up to the NHL in 2012, he’s tallied a total of 20 goals and 22 assists. Oh, and he also won the Stanley Cup twice with LA and had some amazing photos taken with Lord Stanley’s trophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Kumpeet. Who does this hurt? DLo? Larsson Josefsson Nolan should be a solid fourth line. That's a solid choice. Moulson can't be happy right now either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcsaberks Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 For Amerks? Or not allowed given waiver rules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Just seems like a stupid move. What is he, Des 2.0? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 DLo is done here I'm guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 https://twitter.com/prohockeyrumors/status/913077972906774534 Cal OReilly available anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 You guys are gonna like Nolan. Trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Kumpeet. Who does this hurt? DLo? Larsson Josefsson Nolan should be a solid fourth line. If guess it's still close to a son-son-son line. I'm mostly indifferent on this one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) @WGR550 #Sabres GM Jason Botterill on the addition of Jordan Nolan: “We’re happy to bring Jordan into the mix... (1/2) @WGR550 2m2 minutes ago "His size & speed, along with his experience with such a successful organization like the Kings make him an asset to the organization (2/2)" You guys are gonna like Nolan. Trust me. I doubt it Edited September 27, 2017 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amerks8796 Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 For Amerks? Or not allowed given waiver rules?No. More likely means Bailey/Baptiste/Griffith get sent down. Maybe one makes and Deslauriers is waived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 @WGR550 #Sabres GM Jason Botterill on the addition of Jordan Nolan: “We’re happy to bring Jordan into the mix... (1/2) @WGR550 2m2 minutes ago "His size & speed, along with his experience with such a successful organization like the Kings make him an asset to the organization (2/2)" I doubt it He's the perfect 4th liner. Have a little faith baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 I was going to mention yesterday that I'd totally waive Des for either of Nolan or Flynn. Happy with the move.Murray had so many moments where I put "small" checkmarks next to his moves where I didn't totally like certain parts of them, and those added up over time. Botts keeps getting small checkmarks in the other direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 @WGR550 #Sabres GM Jason Botterill on the addition of Jordan Nolan: “We’re happy to bring Jordan into the mix... (1/2) @WGR550 2m2 minutes ago "His size & speed, along with his experience with such a successful organization like the Kings make him an asset to the organization (2/2)" I doubt it I find it interesting and refreshing that Botterill seems to focus just as much on the bottom player on the roster as the top guys. It would be refreshing if the fourth line or last forward on the team makes a contribution, rather than just being the leftovers from not making the top lines. You see this in his focus on Rochester's roster as well. We'll see if it makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 More of the same from GM TM - the guy loves the LAK organization and its talent pool. .... Oh. Right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 He's the perfect 4th liner. Have a little faith baby. Basically. Has been a 4th line player on some quality playoff teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 https://twitter.com/prohockeyrumors/status/913077972906774534 Cal OReilly available anyone? Remember when Matteau and Bennett and Rattie were hot prospects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 He's the perfect 4th liner. Have a little faith baby. I was going to mention yesterday that I'd totally waive Des for either of Nolan or Flynn. Happy with the move. Murray had so many moments where I put "small" checkmarks next to his moves where I didn't totally like certain parts of them, and those added up over time. Botts keeps getting small checkmarks in the other direction. I mean he was a part of the Kings system of size and grit, and the quote above demonstrates what kind of player he is. Maybe his possession numbers actually carry over and he can maintain that, but I have a hard time getting excited about a player from the Kings system that is now let go once they decide to go in a new direction, away from what made the Kings terrible these past few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 No one should get excited about any waiver wire pickups ever, but sometimes the GM doing the waiving makes a mistake. It's all about competition for roster spots. At worst, Nolan should be able to create some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 I mean he was a part of the Kings system of size and grit, and the quote above demonstrates what kind of player he is. Maybe his possession numbers actually carry over and he can maintain that, but I have a hard time getting excited about a player from the Kings system that is now let go once they decide to go in a new direction, away from what made the Kings terrible these past few years Let's assume that Rob Blake doesn't know what he's doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Let's hope we see this again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 I mean he was a part of the Kings system of size and grit, and the quote above demonstrates what kind of player he is. Maybe his possession numbers actually carry over and he can maintain that, but I have a hard time getting excited about a player from the Kings system that is now let go once they decide to go in a new direction, away from what made the Kings terrible these past few years No reason to get excited, but it's a shrewd move if it winds up in keeping Des and Moulson further from the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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