Archie Lee Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) I think it is possible to be mildly disappointed by this while also acknowledging that it is not likely a significant long-term setback. Short term I do think it hurts a little. Looking at things in a vacuum, I would have waived Hinostroza as I think we have multiple forward options in Rochester (Biro, Murray, Rousek…) who could be tried in a bottom 6 role and maybe even deserve an opportunity. Our D depth was not good and is now worse. Others are correct though in stating that similar players hit waivers a few times a year. Still, better in my view to have a guy you know. Also, it might surprise some to know that Matt Irwin has played 31 games for the Capitals this season. He has played 10 years in the NHL, 47 playoff games (maybe more in 2023), 10 years in the NHL without ever having a contract that paid him more than a million $ a year. Players of his talent level, and Fitzgerald’s, Clague’s, Fedun’s, Ruhwedel’s, etc., have been filling out the bottom depth of NHL playoff teams forever. As our top D and forwards are going to get paid soon, we should get used to seeing such players filling out some of our 5-9 D positions. Edited January 12, 2023 by Archie Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, LGR4GM said: Sabres claim Jost: meh whatever, he got waived so he's not that good. Sabres waive Fitzgerald: omg! What about our defense depth!? How will we survive without our 9th best defender? Fitz wasn't making this team better, time to move on. Sucks for the Amerks is all. This is the correct response. Is this like putting a couch out in the curb, then being mad someone took it? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 42 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Is this like putting a couch out in the curb, then being mad someone took it? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 14 hours ago, HumanSlinky39 said: Best of luck, Fitzicuffs. Never got a chance to use this one in a game: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 He was not very skilled, but a good soldier. He gave all he could and was a good guy in the community and it seemed legit. Best of luck to you Casey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 shrug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grinreaper Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Archie Lee said: I think it is possible to be mildly disappointed by this while also acknowledging that it is not likely a significant long-term setback. Short term I do think it hurts a little. Looking at things in a vacuum, I would have waived Hinostroza as I think we have multiple forward options in Rochester (Biro, Murray, Rousek…) who could be tried in a bottom 6 role and maybe even deserve an opportunity. Our D depth was not good and is now worse. Others are correct though in stating that similar players hit waivers a few times a year. Still, better in my view to have a guy you know. Also, it might surprise some to know that Matt Irwin has played 31 games for the Capitals this season. He has played 10 years in the NHL, 47 playoff games (maybe more in 2023), 10 years in the NHL without ever having a contract that paid him more than a million $ a year. Players of his talent level, and Fitzgerald’s, Clague’s, Fedun’s, Ruhwedel’s, etc., have been filling out the bottom depth of NHL playoff teams forever. As our top D and forwards are going to get paid soon, we should get used to seeing such players filling out some of our 5-9 D positions. I knew we had something in common. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Doohickie said: Never got a chance to use this one in a game: Good because it belongs to Ryan Fitzpatrick 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 11 minutes ago, inkman said: Good because it belongs to Ryan Fitzpatrick Yeah... I can't argue that. Maybe I jinxed him by having the wrong meme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Just now, Doohickie said: Yeah... I can't argue that. Maybe I jinxed him by having the wrong meme. Pretty sure it wasn't the meme. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Taro T said: Pretty sure it wasn't the meme. I know. It's Be Nice to Inky Day though so I didn't want to argue with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 26 minutes ago, Doohickie said: I know. It's Be Nice to Inky Day though so I didn't want to argue with him. Can you send my boss the memo? Please and thanks. 😀 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TageMVP Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 He wasn't supremely talented, but at least he was willing to fight. Florida must really like Sabres players. They can have Mittlestadt, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 Escaping mention is the fact that the organization's 25th-best player is good enough to be worthy of a waiver claim. Not sure that would have been true of our 20th-best last year. Have we assembled more depth than we give the team credit for? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 18 minutes ago, dudacek said: Escaping mention is the fact that the organization's 25th-best player is good enough to be worthy of a waiver claim. Not sure that would have been true of our 20th-best last year. Have we assembled more depth than we give the team credit for? ...by the team that won the President's trophy last season! Sabres stink might just be starting to morph into Sabres glow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 I wish he showed the same fight this year that he did last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 On 1/14/2023 at 3:29 PM, dudacek said: Escaping mention is the fact that the organization's 25th-best player is good enough to be worthy of a waiver claim. Not sure that would have been true of our 20th-best last year. Have we assembled more depth than we give the team credit for? To be fair, I think Bjork made it through waivers in November, so we're on the cusp, lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresparaavida Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 On 1/12/2023 at 7:25 AM, Archie Lee said: I think it is possible to be mildly disappointed by this while also acknowledging that it is not likely a significant long-term setback. Short term I do think it hurts a little. Looking at things in a vacuum, I would have waived Hinostroza as I think we have multiple forward options in Rochester (Biro, Murray, Rousek…) who could be tried in a bottom 6 role and maybe even deserve an opportunity. Our D depth was not good and is now worse. Others are correct though in stating that similar players hit waivers a few times a year. Still, better in my view to have a guy you know. Also, it might surprise some to know that Matt Irwin has played 31 games for the Capitals this season. He has played 10 years in the NHL, 47 playoff games (maybe more in 2023), 10 years in the NHL without ever having a contract that paid him more than a million $ a year. Players of his talent level, and Fitzgerald’s, Clague’s, Fedun’s, Ruhwedel’s, etc., have been filling out the bottom depth of NHL playoff teams forever. As our top D and forwards are going to get paid soon, we should get used to seeing such players filling out some of our 5-9 D positions. I will say a large part of what determines the top contenders from the average playoff team. Take the Avalanche last year for example, they had Toews, Makar, Byram, Girard, Erik Johnson, and Josh Manson for their top 6. If we get a couple more bottom 4 defenders to replace our 6/7s we’d be in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoath Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Debut today? Or another healthy scratch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 7 hours ago, steveoath said: Debut today? Or another healthy scratch? Another scratch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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