Boy I hope they can do better than Larsson as the 3rd line C in this rebuild.
While he has seemed more comfortable in his last call up...he is stout on his skates for his size but I see zero in the offensive zone...is he an nhler?...still too early to tell.
- siket71

id say zemgus is most likely the 3c of the future. with 1c and 2c going to any of hodgson, grigorenko, ennis or top '14 '15 draft picks depending on picks, trades, and development. i dont see larsson with a spot in the top 9. at least not at C

this is the worst hockey team I have ever seen play
- homiedclown

Anyone wonder why they have skipped AM skates so many times this year? Injuries (like yesterday) are one thing. Coming to a game woefully unprepared to play is a disturbing trend under Nolan.

This is the same Ted Nolan who barely attends a video session and just lets Sacco run them.

This team is going nowhere with Ted Nolan and I'm nervous about Tim Murray.

id say zemgus is most likely the 3c of the future. with 1c and 2c going to any of hodgson, grigorenko, ennis or top '14 '15 draft picks depending on picks, trades, and development. i dont see larsson with a spot in the top 9. at least not at C
- spasmatic13

Nice avatar. Girgensons could end up at wing on the second line as well.

Ever? of any team?

I sincerely doubt that. There have been some very bad teams playing since the lockout and before. This buffalo team is certainly in the mix, but to say they are without question the worth team is pushing it, especially when i doubt you watch any team like you watch the sabres.

You could make a pretty passionate argument for the sabres being that team, and i wouldn't necessarily disagree with you (hey, i've watched every game this season too) but i dunno. worst team ever? i'd have a hard time comfortably saying that.
- Putzfrau

False.. They are statistically and emotionally for that matter the worst team I have ever seen and probably that has been since the 82 game schedule came about.

Boy I hope they can do better than Larsson as the 3rd line C in this rebuild.
While he has seemed more comfortable in his last call up...he is stout on his skates for his size but I see zero in the offensive zone...is he an nhler?...still too early to tell.
- siket71

39pts in 47games in Rochester
Tough to tell what he'll be in the NHL
He does have some offensive talent
Remember, this team is horrible offensively right now
Plus, he hasn't been out in many "offensive" situations
Scoring will come in time
I think he can be a solid 15-20goal guy

False.. They are statistically and emotionally for that matter the worst team I have ever seen and probably that has been since the 82 game schedule came about.
- bluengold12

Isn't this what we all wanted?
I'm glad they're gonna be picking 1st or 2nd

Nice avatar. Girgensons could end up at wing on the second line as well.
- nfph

thanks its supposed to be a tauntaun and light sabres.
yeah i suppose girgs would definitly make a good 2w but i like him a little better at 3c. my though is the power house teams tend to have a strong 3c who could be a 2c on many teams... i guess in a dream scenario im envisioning girgs as our stall or stoll...

39pts in 47games in Rochester
Tough to tell what he'll be in the NHL
He does have some offensive talent
Remember, this team is horrible offensively right now
Plus, he hasn't been out in many "offensive" situations
Scoring will come in time
I think he can be a solid 15-20goal guy
- jdfitz77

Reminds me of a young Hecht.

Anyone wonder why they have skipped AM skates so many times this year? Injuries (like yesterday) are one thing. Coming to a game woefully unprepared to play is a disturbing trend under Nolan.

This is the same Ted Nolan who barely attends a video session and just lets Sacco run them.

This team is going nowhere with Ted Nolan and I'm nervous about Tim Murray.
- PassionBucket16

This team would go nowhere with Toe Blake coaching them right now.

If you're expecting them to be good in the next year or two (or maybe even three), and you're not sold on Nolan, then yes, I'd be concerned.

But they won't be.

And Murray's been here, what, 3 months, and there are doubts about him already?

Isn't this what we all wanted?
I'm glad they're gonna be picking 1st or 2nd
- jdfitz77

This.

Reminds me of a young Hecht.
- dadeadhead

Except Larsson has a bit of a nasty dirty streak to him. Kid is a little pest

Reminds me of a young Hecht.
- dadeadhead

I think he's much more physical though
Hecht was usually about an 18goal scorer
If Larsson is good defensively & keeps the physical play up, I'd be happy with 15-20 goals and 40+ points

Especially if he's going up against other teams top forwards

Anyone wonder why they have skipped AM skates so many times this year? Injuries (like yesterday) are one thing. Coming to a game woefully unprepared to play is a disturbing trend under Nolan.

This is the same Ted Nolan who barely attends a video session and just lets Sacco run them.

This team is going nowhere with Ted Nolan and I'm nervous about Tim Murray.
- PassionBucket16

I don't think Nolan lasts his 3 years to be honest

This team would go nowhere with Toe Blake coaching them right now.

If you're expecting them to be good in the next year or two (or maybe even three), and you're not sold on Nolan, then yes, I'd be concerned.

But they won't be.

And Murray's been here, what, 3 months, and there are doubts about him already?
- Powerslave

agreed. so far i really like murray. not jus the moves hes made, i like his blunt and honest answers, and his willingness to make risky moves and not just play it safe.

as for nolan he may or may not be the strongest coaching option to take this team deep into a playoff run, but as u said thats not something we need to worry about for now. for the time being we just need someone to keep young players motivated through the trudge of next season... i say nolan is good for that.

Except Larsson has a bit of a nasty dirty streak to him. Kid is a little pest
- Powerslave

I can't wait for Compher.

This.
- Powerslave

Ppl on here need to quit their whining
It's pretty ridiculous
We all knew what was in store for this team when we started trading everyone away
Ya, it's tough to watch
But I just try and focus on individual players & whether or not they're improving

We've just got to accept that this is the way it's gonna be for another year or two

I can't wait for Compher.
- sbroads24

I think he should play at least one more year at Michigan, then prob spend a year or two in rochester

agreed. so far i really like murray. not jus the moves hes made, i like his blunt and honest answers, and his willingness to make risky moves and not just play it safe.

as for nolan he may or may not be the strongest coaching option to take this team deep into a playoff run, but as u said thats not something we need to worry about for now. for the time being we just need someone to keep young players motivated through the trudge of next season... i say nolan is good for that.
- spasmatic13

After 16 years of "Yoda-speak" out of Darcy, it is such a breath of fresh air listening to Murray. He is asked the question, he gives you the answer, and stares at the group waiting for the next question. Love him. And I love the look on his face, like "you know, I've got players to scout. Hurry up".

I don't think Nolan lasts his 3 years to be honest
- sbroads24

All depends on whether or not we make the playoffs in 2016-2017
That's a realistic goal
That would be the last year of his deal
If the team is moving forward, I think he gets another 3yr deal

I can't wait for Compher.
- sbroads24

agreed.

that whole draft class looks to have done some good developing this whole year.

All depends on whether or not we make the playoffs in 2016-2017
That's a realistic goal
That would be the last year of his deal
If the team is moving forward, I think he gets another 3yr deal
- jdfitz77

I personally don't see him coaching a highly skilled team. They IMO won't buy into him.

I can't wait for Compher.
- sbroads24

Oh, me too, man.

What a draft they had last year. If Murray can just land a few high end offensive players, this organization is going to be STACKED. The depth should be incredible.

After 16 years of "Yoda-speak" out of Darcy, it is such a breath of fresh air listening to Murray. He is asked the question, he gives you the answer, and stares at the group waiting for the next question. Love him. And I love the look on his face, like "you know, I've got players to scout. Hurry up".
- Powerslave

this. exactly this. love his style. wether or not his vision is cup worthy remains to be seen, but at least we dont have to suffer through the constant cryptic anymore.

this. exactly this. love his style. wether or not his vision is cup worthy remains to be seen, but at least we dont have to suffer through the constant cryptic anymore.
- spasmatic13

I like what Murray has to say about the type of team he wants to build (competitive, big, fast).

Although, Regier and Devine deserve some credit, too.

I personally don't see him coaching a highly skilled team. They IMO won't buy into him.
- sbroads24

Didn't LaFontaine say he loved playing for him?
Idk why ppl make that assumption