Far too much time? you mean a year? They have invested more in Cody and Ennis.

Grigo has potential.. that is all
- RynoBull

Hodgson?? Was here 1 half season. No they have invested more in Grigs. Private skating instructor private strength trainer. He is in their long term plans. No way they bail on him

good movie
- Jacob582

agreed

I was never really a fan of steve martin, other then that movie, and to a lesser extent the three amigos and parenthood

It would be Griro and Vanek for Barkov and I don't think I would make that deal
- Diagnus

Vanek for a year, a potential rental? I sure would

"I welcome all".
- LetsGoBuffalo75

I left you a present on page 10 just now
- navinrjohnson

How the hell do I get there?

theyve put way more into Grigorenko then they did Hodgson. He was basically a "finished product" when they got him. He just needed ice time

And obviously they have with Ennis...he is older
- CaptPantalones

Hodson is far from a finished product.
Back end work needs lots o help

are we good yet?
- navinrjohnson

Almost....

Vanek for a year, a potential rental? I sure would
- GilPerreault11

It's not the Vanek part we don't agree on. It's the Girgorenko part

How the hell do I get there?
- SABRES 89

stars forum

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...=95093&page=last#11011128

Almost....
- leonwaldo420

- navinrjohnson

I'd say all of these are fairly accurate.

Is Hodson on the block then.
- hafgod

The only way I think hes on the block is if this rumor of him rejecting 4 years @ 13 mil is indeed true. Then I wouldnt be shocked if they shopped him around.

Im one of the few, but if the Sabres do indeed move up into the top 5, I do not feel they will take a C. Had they got to 1, sure theyd likely take MacKinnon, theyd be stupid not to. Just like Colorado would be dumb to pass on him (even though I wouldnt argue the idea of taking Jones either)

If Buffalo gets up, I believe it is going to be because they want Jon Drouin. He has a talent and a skill set no other Sabres winger has. He really is a solid mix of a Stamkos and Kane type player.

Buffalo can win in the future with a C core of Hodgson, Grigs, Larsson and Girgs. Now its just about adding the wingers to put it all together

Hodson is far from a finished product.
Back end work needs lots o help
- hafgod

obviously he needs work, but the Canucks already put a lot into him was my point. He just wasnt getting the quality ice time to learn and try to make it all work

It's not the Vanek part we don't agree on. It's the Girgorenko part
- Stripes77

I think, apologies to Garth, Barkov or Drouin is more of a sure thing than Grigorenko.

Hodson is far from a finished product.
Back end work needs lots o help
- hafgod

second line center on a team ready to make a cup run

this team needs a lot of upgrades, but I think he is as close as any on the roster as being a part of the teams solution moving forward


along with foligno, ennis, weber, ott and maybe pysyk

obviously he needs work, but the Canucks already put a lot into him was my point. He just wasnt getting the quality ice time to learn and try to make it all work
- CaptPantalones

My fear is that they are going to try way too hard to make him "defensively responsible" and eventually it's going to prevent him to do what he does best: create offensively. Hodgson's not a two-way player and never will be. The Sabres need to stop trying to make him into one. Let him run and gun. That's when he's at his best.

obviously he needs work, but the Canucks already put a lot into him was my point. He just wasnt getting the quality ice time to learn and try to make it all work
- CaptPantalones

You are right but my concearn is the sabres need a # one . I think Grigs or Hodson could be real good #2 centers. I want a true #1. I want MacKinnon. Put Myers in a package who I would love to trade to get there.

I think, apologies to Garth, Barkov or Drouin is more of a sure thing than Grigorenko.
- GilPerreault11

no apology needed... Drouin it and Drouin it and Drouin it well

All Barkov no bite

PLENTY of blog titles..

How the hell do I get there?
- SABRES 89

My fear is that they are going to try way too hard to make him "defensively responsible" and eventually it's going to prevent him to do what he does best: create offensively. Hodgson's not a two-way player and never will be. The Sabres need to stop trying to make him into one. Let him run and gun. That's when he's at his best.
- buffalofan19

Agreed. I think that was way more a Ruff philosophy.

I can see Rolston letting Hodgson and Grigs create while leaving the D responsibilities to veterans or guys like Larsson and Catenacci in the future

My fear is that they are going to try way too hard to make him "defensively responsible" and eventually it's going to prevent him to do what he does best: create offensively. Hodgson's not a two-way player and never will be. The Sabres need to stop trying to make him into one. Let him run and gun. That's when he's at his best.
- buffalofan19

THE PROBLEM IS grigo is same way. You need a two way center somewhere

You are right but my concearn is the sabres need a # one . I think Grigs or Hodson could be real good #2 centers. I want a true #1. I want MacKinnon. Put Myers in a package who I would love to trade to get there.
- hafgod

Grigorenko is going to be a true #1. You just have to have the patience to let him develop.

THE PROBLEM IS grigo is same way. You need a two way center somewhere
- hafgod

sign vinny


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THE PROBLEM IS grigo is same way. You need a two way center somewhere
- hafgod

Grigorenko is already far better defensively then CoHo. Hes not going to win a Selke (a la Fedorov, Toews), but hes going to be reliable enough, AGAIN, AS HE DEVELOPS