Sabres sign Justin Danforth 2 years 1.8 million AAV

[inkman]

2 hours ago, jad1 said:

Doan and Zucker are going to wind up in the top six.  Along with a occasional appearance by Greenway, when he's not injured.

I’ve been thinking the same thing.  As their styles, which are extremely ordinary in the NHL, are somewhat foreign to our group of snipers and danglers, will stand out amongst the passengers.  They are engaged, intense and willing to do what is necessary to win. 

[GoPuckYourself]

He even has a highlight video.

 

[thewookie1]

43 minutes ago, inkman said:

I’ve been thinking the same thing.  As their styles, which are extremely ordinary in the NHL, are somewhat foreign to our group of snipers and danglers, will stand out amongst the passengers.  They are engaged, intense and willing to do what is necessary to win. 

Effectively, because they can’t find engaged players for the Top 6 that can fit perfectly into the role; they’ve thrown darts at multiple lesser players who fit the role with the hope it can help push our skill guys just a bit harder. Doan, to me screams potential for Top 6 Power Forward but there are no guarantees when you have to shop in the potential or vet bins. 

[thewookie1]

Dansforth certainly grinds in front of the net which is a major positive to me

[Night Train]

3 hours ago, jad1 said:

 

Can't wait for the behind the scenes video of Adams' draft day.  I'll bet he takes 2 hours trying to figure out his lunch order.

[JP51]

16 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

I said Doan was going to Rochester when acquired, but honestly I don't think so.  Kozak is the loser here presumably.  

I agree, I think Doan will determine where Doan goes, I think they want him badly to develop into the type of 2 way physical guy that can contribute... I think they give him every chance. 

[dudacek]

41 minutes ago, JP51 said:

I agree, I think Doan will determine where Doan goes, I think they want him badly to develop into the type of 2 way physical guy that can contribute... I think they give him every chance. 

I’m surprised anyone is thinking Doan isn’t inked into the lineup already.

It may not play out this way in terms of lines, but Thompson, Norris, Tuch, Zucker, Greenway and McLeod are going to be Lindy’s top six in terms of ice time, and Malenstyn and Danforth are there to keep kids honest.

Doan is right there battling with Benson, Quinn, Kulich and Krebs to carve out his role. His NHL production matches all of them except Quinn and only Benson is better in terms of defence/grit.

Kozak is not taking his spot and neither are any of the kids from Rochester

Edited 23 hours ago by dudacek

[JP51]

23 minutes ago, dudacek said:

I’m surprised anyone is thinking Doan isn’t inked into the lineup already.

It may not play out this way in terms of lines, but Thompson, Norris, Tuch, Zucker, Greenway and McLeod are going to be Lindy’s top six in terms of ice time, and Malenstyn and Danforth are there to keep kids honest.

Doan is right there battling with Benson, Quinn, Kulich and Krebs to carve out his role. His NHL production matches all of them except Quinn and only Benson is better in terms of defence/grit.

Kozak is not taking his spot and neither are any of the kids from Rochester

Yeah, I really feel Adams loved this piece of the trade.  The only way Doan isnt inked into the lineup is if he was a big swing and a miss and plays poorly, other than that... he has a spot and a shot.  And quite honestly, If he plays well enough I could see him getting even top 6 time. But I do think they have him penciled in 3/4 line. 

Edited 22 hours ago by JP51

[BullBuchanan]

23 hours ago, Thorny said:

Quinn - Kulich - Thompson

Benson - Norris - Tuch

Zucker - McLeod - Doan

Greenway - Krebs - Danforth

Malenstyn

That might be the worst Sabres forward group in my lifetime. 2 legitimate top 6 players + Tim Connolly 2025 edition.

[dudacek]

7 hours ago, BullBuchanan said:

That might be the worst Sabres forward group in my lifetime. 2 legitimate top 6 players + Tim Connolly 2025 edition.

 

Moulson 29 Hodgson 44 Ennis 43

Ott 20 Girgensons 22 Stafford 34

Foligno 19 Leino 15 Flynn 13

D’Agostini 11 Ellis 6 Scott 1
 

Are you in middle school? 😜

 

And Moulson got traded and only played 44 games.

I think we’ve kinda flushed those teams from our memories.

[Thorny]

5 minutes ago, dudacek said:

 

Moulson 29 Hodgson 44 Ennis 43

Ott 20 Girgensons 22 Stafford 34

Foligno 19 Leino 15 Flynn 13

D’Agostini 11 Ellis 6 Scott 1
 

Are you in middle school? 😜

 

And Moulson got traded and only played 44 games.

I think we’ve kinda flushed those teams from our memories.

Relative to the goal and how disappointing and unacceptable it is to fall short of it, our current group is worse 

It’s a more flabbergasting set of players 

[MISabresFan]

21 hours ago, JP51 said:

Yeah, I really feel Adams loved this piece of the trade.  The only way Doan isnt inked into the lineup is if he was a big swing and a miss and plays poorly, other than that... he has a spot and a shot.  And quite honestly, If he plays well enough I could see him getting even top 6 time. But I do think they have him penciled in 3/4 line. 

Take the pile, throw them on the ice come camp time, see who is ready to play, in shape, making things happen on the ice, whether it is scoring, forechecking, banging bodies, making skilled passes, and not coughing up the puck; then set the lineup.  Make them earn it.  That will be Lindy's job.  If you don't compete, take a seat.

 

Edited 1 hour ago by MISabresFan

[JP51]

1 hour ago, MISabresFan said:

Take the pile, throw them on the ice come camp time, see who is ready to play, in shape, making things happen on the ice, whether it is scoring, forechecking, banging bodies, making skilled passes, and not coughing up the puck; then set the lineup.  Make them earn it.  That will be Lindy's job.  If you don't compete, take a seat.

 

Exactly, 100% people need to stop being annointed and start earning... I think Doan has real potential to develop into a guy that may not be overly flashy and get a point a game but one of those 20 goal scoring 50-60 pt guys that plays good defense, solid with contested pucks, and brings physicality.. but what I think means about zero... he needs to lace em up and go play... I think he gets every chance... but if he doesnt succeed it will be on him.