carpandean Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 39 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Notably, the first player in Sabres history to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 With these players playing their former teams so quickly after the trade there is bound to be some emotions in play tonight 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, Brawndo said: I'm guessing Bjork can/does play right RW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, Brawndo said: That could be an interesting line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 14 minutes ago, Brawndo said: I know jack squat about Bjork but I'm looking forward to this line. Guessing the other "top 2" look this this? Seems like it'll at least be entertaining to watch? Skinner - Renio - VO Asplund - Mitts - Tage Bjork - Cozens - R2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Skinner - Reinhart - Olofsson Asplund - Mittelstadt - Thompson Ruotsalainen - Cozens - Bjork Rieder - Eakin - Okposo Line-up looks reasonably fun to look at, in a development sense, in the top 9. Eakin jumps out horrendously on L4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Thorny said: Skinner - Reinhart - Olofsson Asplund - Mittelstadt - Thompson Ruotsalainen - Cozens - Bjork Rieder - Eakin - Okposo Line-up looks reasonably fun to look at, in a development sense, in the top 9. Eakin jumps out horrendously on L4. Yeah. Slide Jack into Sam’s slot and put Sam in Eakins spot and we are all of a sudden talking about an NHL lineup. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Thorny said: Skinner - Reinhart - Olofsson Asplund - Mittelstadt - Thompson Ruotsalainen - Cozens - Bjork Rieder - Eakin - Okposo Line-up looks reasonably fun to look at, in a development sense, in the top 9. Eakin jumps out horrendously on L4. Swap Caggiula for Eakin and make it interesting 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Just now, Brawndo said: Swap Caggiula for Eakin and make it interesting Is Caggiula quarantined? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 22 minutes ago, dudacek said: Does that mean Kyle to the checking line and one of the checkers sitting? That would be ideal actually. 18 minutes ago, Norcal said: His new team will probably stick up for him even if the hits are clean I'm betting. Bring it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Brawndo said: I like Granato's line structure, that should be fun and different, I will be watching tonight. Edited April 13, 2021 by TheCerebral1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, inkman said: Yeah. Slide Jack into Sam’s slot and put Sam in Eakins spot and we are all of a sudden talking about an NHL lineup. Honestly, keep Reinhart at 1rw, get Olofsson out of the top 6 where he really shouldn't be and to L3 to beat out Bjork if he can. Replace Eakin with a proper checking C in the offseason. (And at least 1 top 6 w) But I agree - it's looking more palatable to the eye lately as others have said, too. I love that Sam looks like a legit fill-in option at C but I wouldn't head into any season with him penciled in there, not saying you were necessarily suggesting that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, Thorny said: Skinner - Reinhart - Olofsson Asplund - Mittelstadt - Thompson Ruotsalainen - Cozens - Bjork Rieder - Eakin - Okposo Line-up looks reasonably fun to look at, in a development sense, in the top 9. Eakin jumps out horrendously on L4. I'd rather see Sheehan in place of Eakin but whatever. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Doohickie said: I'd rather see Sheehan in place of Eakin but whatever. Def, it's more what I think they'll do than what I'd do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Just now, Doohickie said: I'd rather see Sheehan in place of Eakin but whatever. I'd rather play a Pee wee midget 15 year from bantam over Eakin. We all cannot get what we want. At least Eakin is not our 3rd line center. God, that was absymal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, Thorny said: Honestly, keep Reinhart at 1rw, get Olofsson out of the top 6 where he really shouldn't be and to L3 to beat out Bjork if he can. Replace Eakin with a proper checking C in the offseason. (And at least 1 top 6 w) But I agree - it's looking more palatable to the eye lately as others have said, too. I love that Sam looks like a legit fill-in option at C but I wouldn't head into any season with him penciled in there, not saying you were necessarily suggesting that. This, if R2 is legit, VO and RR become the chips you use to make this line up complete. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Forecheck Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 We're starting to build up some serious depth when a player the quality of Riley Sheahan can't get in the lineup..........Oh wait....Eakin has pictures I forgot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 38 minutes ago, Norcal said: With these players playing their former teams so quickly after the trade there is bound to be some emotions in play tonight This may rate 100 for the fans, but I bet it rates a flat zero for former teammates. Traded players seem to be amazing the first time they step on the ice with their new teams, before falling into whatever groove they get themselves in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Torpedo Forecheck said: We're starting to build up some serious depth when a player the quality of Riley Sheahan can't get in the lineup..........Oh wait....Eakin has pictures I forgot I mean, he was a PTO to start the year 2 minutes ago, SDS said: This may rate 100 for the fans, but I bet it rates a flat zero for former teammates. Traded players are seem to be amazing the first time they step on the ice with their new team, before falling into whatever groove they get themselves in. Steve Bernier......scores!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 1:02 PM, Thorny said: I mean, he was a PTO to start the year Steve Bernier......scores!!!! Exactly. There’s a whole slew of examples. Even Eric Staal scored when he went to Montreal. He’s a nothing burger again now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 17 minutes ago, Thorny said: Honestly, keep Reinhart at 1rw, get Olofsson out of the top 6 where he really shouldn't be and to L3 to beat out Bjork if he can. Replace Eakin with a proper checking C in the offseason. (And at least 1 top 6 w) But I agree - it's looking more palatable to the eye lately as others have said, too. I love that Sam looks like a legit fill-in option at C but I wouldn't head into any season with him penciled in there, not saying you were necessarily suggesting that. Obviously with Sam’s FO %, he can’t play center in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 We seem positively giddy compared to the sturm und drang of doom and gloom of yesterday. I would guess icing an almost legit NHL line-up has helped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, Marvin, Sabres Fan said: We seem positively giddy compared to the sturm und drang of doom and gloom of yesterday. I would guess icing an almost legit NHL line-up has helped. Yeah, but if the Bruins make mince meat of this roster we'll all be doom and gloom again tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, inkman said: Obviously with Sam’s FO %, he can’t play center in the league. I think his team-relative FO% is even worse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Thorny said: I think his team-relative FO% is even worse If this discussion on FO% is legitimate, Sam could easily up his numbers tremendously in one off-season. Taking face offs does not require some elite gift. It’s just practice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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