LGR4GM Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GASabresIUFAN Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Not a surprise once they re-signed Hintostroza. With Quinn and JJP joining the Sabres and Bjork under contract, his best scenario was as the 14th forward. He’ll make significantly more money in Switzerland. Best of luck R2. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 26 minutes ago, inkman said: Not really. He wanted to be on the Sabres but the Sabres didn't want, or had room, for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) Business decision. He's at best a tweener anyway. Edited July 22, 2022 by Doohickie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 But Liger the 2022 Sabres are the same as the previous Sabres and blah blah blah. Prove they aren't! ... If it were 2017, Ruotsalainen stays and is a bottom 6 forward for the Sabres. In 2022, the talent level above him has risen to the point where there is no spot for him. There is no, "might make the team and fill a bottom 6 role". Bjork falls into this category. In 2021, there was a spot for him because talent level. In 2022, I expect him to be waived at some point because there is just more talent. That is why I think this time is different, the talent throughout the lineup as an aggregate is better than when we needed ROR, Eichel, and Reinhart all to be McDavid/Draisaitl for the team to work. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 9 minutes ago, Doohickie said: He'll be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Sucks for the Amerks. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Just now, Weave said: Sucks for the Amerks. IfI knew the prospects AHL / Junior / Overseas leagues better, I could tell if they are going to have enough depth without him. If anything, it opens a spot for a kid who would be down a peg on the AHL depth chart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: He'll be back. The F version of Pilut. 4 minutes ago, Weave said: Sucks for the Amerks. Yep. Sabres too, as he could've been the "near NHL ready prospect" in part of a package to a team needing to shed salary. Still expect (hope?) that somebody will figure out that his inability to be a wall the goalie can't see around is way offset by his hand-eye coordination & relexes/hands in tight spaces and use him as the down low forward on the PP. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Arttu! Where are you? Switzerland. The answer is Switzerland. There goes a great name and a very good AHLer (he rose to the challenge of the playoffs quite nicely). He never got the top six look in Buffalo (mostly lined up with Bjork and/or Hayden) that would have been required to showcase his offense. Maybe this season would've worked as a 13F and rolling four attacking lines. But alas --- best of luck to him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Good luck Arttu! Thanks for your work ethic in Rochester! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amerks8796 Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 I understand why he did this, but it’s a monumental loss for Rochester. Between him, Jankowski, Quinn and Peterka, that’s a lot of offense gone, with very little brought in to replace it. Might be a tough year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, Amerks8796 said: I understand why he did this, but it’s a monumental loss for Rochester. Between him, Jankowski, Quinn and Peterka, that’s a lot of offense gone, with very little brought in to replace it. Might be a tough year. i think Peterka and Quinn were unicorns and there is no way the likes of Kisakov and Rosen will make up for their loss, and, as you say, there's been no one signed to replace Jankowski and R2. The upgrades to the blueline should make up for it somewhat, but there is a big hole down the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, dudacek said: i think Peterka and Quinn were unicorns and there is no way the likes of Kisakov and Rosen will make up for their loss, and, as you say, there's been no one signed to replace Jankowski and R2. The upgrades to the blueline should make up for it somewhat, but there is a big hole down the middle. ….yet! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amerks8796 Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: ….yet! Just using raw numbers, I count 11 forwards that I see on Rochester right now. Malone, Biro, Rosen, Mersch, Rousek, Weissbach, Ceserqvist, Kisakov, Jobst, Murray, Pekar Unknowns right now are Kulich, Kozak and perhaps McDonnell. Either way, I think they need to bring in at least 2-3 more forwards in the organization, whether it’s those I mentioned above, or another vet or two Edited July 22, 2022 by Amerks8796 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 37 minutes ago, dudacek said: i think Peterka and Quinn were unicorns and there is no way the likes of Kisakov and Rosen will make up for their loss, and, as you say, there's been no one signed to replace Jankowski and R2. The upgrades to the blueline should make up for it somewhat, but there is a big hole down the middle. Mugsy Malone and Biro are good #2 & #3 line centers in the AHL. If they can bring in one top line center (I don’t think any prospects fit the bill), they will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 I'm seeing a local-to-my-area kid just got added to the Amerks-Cyclines pipeline https://www.abbynews.com/sports/abbotsfords-kohen-olischefski-signs-with-rochester-americans/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amerks8796 Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, inkman said: Mugsy Malone and Biro are good #2 & #3 line centers in the AHL. If they can bring in one top line center (I don’t think any prospects fit the bill), they will be fine. I would agree. They need a top 6 C now that Artuu left. A couple candidates I would like are Sam Anas, Cedric Paquette, Sam Steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, Amerks8796 said: Just using raw numbers, I count 11 forwards that I see on Rochester right now. Malone, Biro, Rosen, Mersch, Rousek, Weissbach, Ceserqvist, Kisakov, Jobst, Murray, Pekar Unknowns right now are Kulich, Kozak and perhaps McDonnell. Either way, I think they need to bring in at least 2-3 more forwards in the organization, whether it’s those I mentioned above, or another vet or two You are overlooking the mighty Bjork. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, dudacek said: there is a big hole down the middle. That’s what she said. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Was this bad asset management? The kid is close to being an NHLer. AZ, Chi and Mon among others all need cheap depth. Could he have been traded to someone for a late pick where he’d have a better opportunity? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amerks8796 Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, Taro T said: You are overlooking the mighty Bjork. 😉 I’d be quite happy if he ended up with Rochester, but I have a hard time seeing it. Salary does matter. It would be a last resort to waive him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: He'll be back. 2 hours ago, Taro T said: The F version of Pilut. Switzerland is not Russia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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