Taro T Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 So, the shoe finally dropped. What does Granato do now with his shiny new toy Krebs & the one he has to wait until after the All-Star / Olympic break (Tuch)? Until Mittelstadt comes back, might expect something along the lines of: Asplund - Thompson - Olofsson Girgensons - Eakin - Okposo Skinner - Krebs - Hinostroza Caggiula - Ruotsalainen - Cozens With Bjork & Hayden on the outside looking in. (Could see Vinny & Dylan flipping roles.) When Mittelstadt comes back: Skinner - Mittelstadt - Hinostroza/Cozens Girgensons - Eakin - Okposo Asplund - Thompson - Olofsson Caggiula - Krebs - Cozens/ Ruotsalainen (Could see Vinny on top line or outside looking in depending on whether Cozens gets out of his sophomore slump.) When Tuch comes back, he plays with Mittelstadt & either R2 Rou2 or Cozens join Hinostroza on the outside looking in. In 2 years, those lines (minus the checking line which will be too old) will likely look good & Cozens may have worked himself back to C. But for right now, they're pretty thin & very reliant on a young Casey. Thoughts? What would your lines be? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, Taro T said: (Could see Vinny & Dylan flipping roles.) Definitely. I'd say it's likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogelthorpe Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 If Cozens and Krebs are on the 4th line they should be sent to Rochester. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 How about this for next year Skinner-Krebs-Tuch Olosson-Mitts-Asplund JJP-Cozens-Quinn Okposo-xxx-Zemgus 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumph_communes Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) Thompson has played well. Interesting nix Oloffson-Thompson-Asplund Skinner-Mittelstadt-Tuch Girgensons-Krebs-Okposo Caggiula-Cozens-Hinostroza Eakin I think Krebs needs a year or two before getting top-6 Edited November 4, 2021 by triumph_communes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresparaavida Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 I’d want Krebs to go to the AHl for a year, be on a line with JJP-krebs-Quinn, and dominate for the year. Next year, bring all 3 up for a scoring 3rd line, the new rotten core if you will. next year we could be running: Oloffson-Mitts-Tuch Asplund-Cozens-Thompson JJP-Krebs-Quinn Girgs-x-okposo Dahlin-Joki power-x samuelson-x Bryson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted November 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, sabresparaavida said: I’d want Krebs to go to the AHl for a year, be on a line with JJP-krebs-Quinn, and dominate for the year. Next year, bring all 3 up for a scoring 3rd line, the new rotten core if you will. next year we could be running: Oloffson-Mitts-Tuch Asplund-Cozens-Thompson JJP-Krebs-Quinn Girgs-x-okposo Dahlin-Joki power-x samuelson-x Bryson Interesting lines. Expecting the move to C will be permanent for Thompson. Maybe he becomes Oposo's C? Also, you seem to have forgotten Skinner. Doubt they're able to punt him into the sun next year. Maybe he takes Thompson's spot on the Cozens line? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Brawndo said: How about this for next year Skinner-Krebs-Tuch Olosson-Mitts-Asplund JJP-Cozens-Quinn Okposo-Thompson-Zemgus fify. Thompson with his wingspan might be the perfect shutdown line center. Edited November 4, 2021 by The Ghost of Yuri 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresparaavida Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Taro T said: Interesting lines. Expecting the move to C will be permanent for Thompson. Maybe he becomes Oposo's C? Also, you seem to have forgotten Skinner. Doubt they're able to punt him into the sun next year. Maybe he takes Thompson's spot on the Cozens line? Yeah, I realized as I was finishing up those lines I forgot Skinner, but didn’t have a place I necessarily wanted him. 13th forward maybe? Perhaps Oloffson-mitts-asplund skinner-Cozens-Tuch with Thompson centering Girgs and Okposo. Edited November 4, 2021 by sabresparaavida 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresparaavida Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 I kinda like the idea of Cozens and Tuch on the same line in a year or 2, a physical line with skill sounds attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, The Ghost of Yuri said: fify. Thompson with his wingspan might be the perfect shutdown line center. The new Bobby Smith! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 A lot of long term possibilities. I like the idea of pairs: Mitts-Tuch Asplund-Olofsson Krebs-Cozens Girgs-Okposo Quinn-Peterka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 25 minutes ago, Brawndo said: How about this for next year Skinner-Krebs-Tuch Olosson-Mitts-Asplund JJP-Cozens-Quinn Okposo-xxx-Zemgus I would do: Peterka Mitts Quinn Tuch Krebs Cozens Asplund Thompson Olofsson Skinner Girgs Okposo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 12 minutes ago, Flashsabre said: I would do: Peterka Mitts Quinn Tuch Krebs Cozens Asplund Thompson Olofsson Skinner Girgs Okposo Tuch is a right wing, so no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumph_communes Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 With Thompson switching to center, I like how we have four relatively young centers and none of them are expected to be gifted any particular line. There’s an interchangeable spine of: Mittelstadt Thompson Cozens Krebs (Eakin) that can move up or down based on merit. leaves us with wing pairings to shift around: Oloffson-Asplund Skinner-Tuch/Hinostroza Girgensons-Okposo Caggiula-Bjork and in the minors aching for promotion: Peterka-Quinn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 So if you're looking for some Tuch, you might get Krebs? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 44 minutes ago, Ogelthorpe said: If Cozens and Krebs are on the 4th line they should be sent to Rochester. Disagree. Put them with a veteran presence and let them loose with protected usage. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogelthorpe Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 29 minutes ago, Weave said: Disagree. Put them with a veteran presence and let them loose with protected usage. Or send them down and have them play 20 minutes a night in all situations. Just my thoughts but I see your point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Taro T said: So, the shoe finally dropped. What does Granato do now with his shiny new toy Krebs & the one he has to wait until after the All-Star / Olympic break (Tuch)? Until Mittelstadt comes back, might expect something along the lines of: Asplund - Thompson - Olofsson Girgensons - Eakin - Okposo Skinner - Krebs - Hinostroza Caggiula - Ruotsalainen - Cozens With Bjork & Hayden on the outside looking in. (Could see Vinny & Dylan flipping roles.) When Mittelstadt comes back: Skinner - Mittelstadt - Hinostroza/Cozens Girgensons - Eakin - Okposo Asplund - Thompson - Olofsson Caggiula - Krebs - Cozens/ Ruotsalainen (Could see Vinny on top line or outside looking in depending on whether Cozens gets out of his sophomore slump.) When Tuch comes back, he plays with Mittelstadt & either R2 Rou2 or Cozens join Hinostroza on the outside looking in. In 2 years, those lines (minus the checking line which will be too old) will likely look good & Cozens may have worked himself back to C. But for right now, they're pretty thin & very reliant on a young Casey. Thoughts? What would your lines be? IMO it's still unlikely we can afford Cozens to end up on wing LT, for what it's worth. I don't really see Casey as having a 1C ceiling so I'm hoping one of Cozens or Krebs locks that down Edited November 4, 2021 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Brawndo said: How about this for next year Skinner-Krebs-Tuch Olosson-Mitts-Asplund JJP-Cozens-Quinn Okposo-xxx-Zemgus I'll let you know - as of right now I wouldn't be thrilled with penciling in a guy with....a total of 1 NHL point to his name as our 1C. Unless it's another development year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Thorny said: I'll let you know - as of right now I wouldn't be thrilled with penciling in a guy with....a total of 1 NHL point to his name as our 1C. Unless it's another development year I like, Don Granato, do not number My Lines. insert wink emoji 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Just now, Brawndo said: I like, Don Granato, do not number My Lines. insert wink emoji I'm really hoping Mittelstadt looks great coming back from injury, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 I think the Sabres Number One Center of the Future is in the 2022 or 23 Draft. We will have to see. @LGR4GMwill have to tell us if there is an Aho or Barzal that would be available outside the Top 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted November 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Thorny said: IMO it's still unlikely we can afford Cozens to end up on wing LT, for what it's worth. I don't really see Casey as having a 1C ceiling so I'm hoping one of Cozens or Krebs locks that down And these line projections were strictly for this season. (Mentioned specifically that Cozens would be in the mix as a C in the future.) But have been pretty consistent in the position that if he's in the NHL right now, he should be there at RW. And expect that after having played in the NHL last year capably until he ran out of gas that he should be in the NHL until he demonstrates he needs to go down. And when he's ready to play C again in the NHL, give him another crack at it. When he had that 2 assist game, his play picked up for a couple of games. His issues right now are between the ears (well, that & he doesn't yet have the strength to play the game he expects himself to play) so let him get some work at the easier position & if he's still gripping the stick too tight, then let him tear it up at C in the AHL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thwomp! Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Brawndo said: I think the Sabres Number One Center of the Future is in the 2022 or 23 Draft. We will have to see. @LGR4GMwill have to tell us if there is an Aho or Barzal that would be available outside the Top 10 Holy hell, did Murray screw up that 2015 draft. So much talent throughout, and we got Eichel. That's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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