GASabresIUFAN Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 After our discussion of the bottom six, does this move really surprise anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 The only thing surprising about this is I was under the impression that JBot was on the forefront of fancy stats and just left a team solely built on speed with little regard for toughness and fighting. Seems counter intuitive that he'd pick up Nolan. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 I would like to add someone like Rattie to the group to see if he can skate with the boys. I'm really concerned that we're spreading our wings out thin. But, either way Nolan brings winning edge, and experience. We could use as much of that as possible. Bye Nic Deslauriers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 I haven't seen much preseason action, but I've followed along on Twitter with people like Kris Baker and similar pundit types. On two occasions, maybe even in different games, I can recall a Tweet and subsequent replies about how D-Lo's play was a mystery right now. Basically, Baker's content indicated that D-Lo was exhibiting neither the energy nor physicality that he needed to show in order to be useful to an NHL team. My speculation.... the multiple concussions Dlo has had throughout his career have caught up with him. I think he's spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 My speculation.... the multiple concussions Dlo has had throughout his career have caught up with him. I think he's spent. And there wasn't a lot of paper in the draw to begin with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 I like the pickup of Nolan to replace Deslauriers. I don't think this means, as some are speculating, that all the kids are going back to Rochester. Someone has to play 3rd line RW. Looks like Bailey for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) I like the pickup of Nolan to replace Deslauriers. I don't think this means, as some are speculating, that all the kids are going back to Rochester. Someone has to play 3rd line RW. Looks like Bailey for now.Or Griffith Edited September 27, 2017 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7+6=13 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 We have a superstar to protect. I like the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 We have a superstar to protect. I like the move.Doubt he fights any better than Kane, Bogo, or Des Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Doubt he fights any better than Kane, Bogo, or Des But he skates, passes, shoots, and so on better than Des. Even if only a little bit better in each case, it's better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 I have no use for Jordan Nolan on this team. However, I have less than no use for Nic Deslauriers on this team. Therefore, I'm every so slightly above complete indifference on this move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 But he skates, passes, shoots, and so on better than Des. Even if only a little bit better in each case, it's better. Not saying he doesn't, but that's not the point of the post I was responding to I have no use for Jordan Nolan on this team. However, I have less than no use for Nic Deslauriers on this team. Therefore, I'm every so slightly above complete indifference on this move. Hey, he scored a goal tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Jones Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 This could mean Des finds himself the 13th forward on this roster and only dresses if they think they have a need for extra muscle which won't be often. My own feeling is they just saw him out there and figured why not? Nolan is fast enough for Housley's system and tough enough for this new softer nhl to be about as physical as you want to go most of the time. Most of all, good work ethic and attitude and that is something maybe a little lacking with some of these guys that'll be going back to Rochester. They've had their chance to shine and most of them have shown a lot of not much. Attitude change is part of what this team needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marions Piazza Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 This move has a small upside, he's a vet with two cups and can fill in a bottom 6 role, and there is no real downside at all. If Garth from HBuzz likes the move, then it must have been the right thing to do! "the Sabres have added a hammer to protect their skilled guys..." says Garth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) The Sabres need more not very good hockey players on the team in case some of the other not very good hockey players already on the team go down with injuries... Edited September 28, 2017 by Marvelo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 This move has a small upside, he's a vet with two cups and can fill in a bottom 6 role, and there is no real downside at all. If Garth from HBuzz likes the move, then it must have been the right thing to do! "the Sabres have added a hammer to protect their skilled guys..." says Garth Ugh. I don't think the enforcer role exists anymore. Every player gets slashed, punched, speared, or hit in some illegal fashion. No one on the other team is worried about a punching bag jumping them for their deeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marions Piazza Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Ugh. I don't think the enforcer role exists anymore. Every player gets slashed, punched, speared, or hit in some illegal fashion. No one on the other team is worried about a punching bag jumping them for their deeds. You're absolutely right, it's a way of the past and players seem to have more respect for each other than they did back then, not to say there aren't dirty hits, we just don't see them as much. I highly doubt we ever see a Dale Hunter creaming Turgeon or McSorley trying to actually kill Brashear etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Ugh. I don't think the enforcer role exists anymore. Every player gets slashed, punched, speared, or hit in some illegal fashion. No one on the other team is worried about a punching bag jumping them for their deeds. Here's a take: Enforcers are going to make a comeback since everything is cyclical. They just needed to become better skaters first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Ugh. I don't think the enforcer role exists anymore. Every player gets slashed, punched, speared, or hit in some illegal fashion. No one on the other team is worried about a punching bag jumping them for their deeds. It’s not going away entirely. Edmonton has Lucic to protect McDavid, Toronto has Martin to protect Matthews and this past offseason Pittsburgh picked up Reaves to protect Crosby. I know Lucic may be a bad example because he can contribute and play hockey but the other teams realized they need to protect their prized assets. We have no one to protect Eichel or even Risto. Last year he was all over Matthews a few times, Martin got in his face, Risto backed off and Matthews took over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 It’s not going away entirely. Edmonton has Lucic to protect McDavid, Toronto has Martin to protect Matthews and this past offseason Pittsburgh picked up Reaves to protect Crosby. I know Lucic may be a bad example because he can contribute and play hockey but the other teams realized they need to protect their prized assets. We have no one to protect Eichel or even Risto. Last year he was all over Matthews a few times, Martin got in his face, Risto backed off and Matthews took over. I don't remember this at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Saw that tweet, thought it was hilarious @JourdonLaBarber 6m6 minutes ago Jordan Nolan is on the ice for #Sabres practice, wearing No. 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 I don't remember this at all. I noticed it in two different leafs games where Risto was playing Matthews tough, taking the body and doing some talking. After Martin went up to him and had a few words Matthews took over. I remember thinking Risto had just been intimidated and it showed in his performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marions Piazza Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Saw that tweet, thought it was hilarious @JourdonLaBarber 6m6 minutes ago Jordan Nolan is on the ice for #Sabres practice, wearing No. 17. How's he going to disrespect Linus Omark like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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