By the time this team is in position to contend, I'm not sure Ennis or Moulson will be here, or at least their roles will be diminished. The problem with Ennis is that he needs to be in the middle. If the Sabres get the guys to get them into a spot to contend, he'll be the 3rd best center on the team.
- buffalofan19

Isn't he playing wing right now? There goes that common misconception........

And on the other thing you said,

Ennis, Girgs, Reinhart, Armia, Grigs, 2 mid-late 1st round picks, plus the other prospects does not in any way shape or form, leave us with "subpar" talent up front.

Hard to tell which way your golly falls on the agree to disagree spectrum
- theblueandgold

Whoa!

Isn't he playing wing right now? There goes that common misconception........

And on the other thing you said,

Ennis, Girgs, Reinhart, Armia, Grigs, 2 mid-late 1st round picks, plus the other prospects does not in any way shape or form, leave us with "subpar" talent up front.
- Herzeleid

Agreed, I said from day 1 he'd have no problem going back to wing.

Isn't he playing wing right now? There goes that common misconception........

And on the other thing you said,

Ennis, Girgs, Reinhart, Armia, Grigs, 2 mid-late 1st round picks, plus the other prospects does not in any way shape or form, leave us with "subpar" talent up front.
- Herzeleid

If those two mid-late first round picks don't generate a player worth building a franchise around, then no, it's nowhere near a championship caliber forward group, even if they all play as well as they are projected to, which rarely happens in the first place.

Agreed, I said from day 1 he'd have no problem going back to wing.
- sbroads24

Ennis' best play as a Sabre has been up the middle, and it really isn't even close.

Whoa!
- Der Kaiser

Ennis' best play as a Sabre has been up the middle, and it really isn't even close.
- buffalofan19

Not really.

He had 20g 29a in 2010-2011 as a winger.

He's on pace for roughly that same amount this season as a winger.

He had one big hot streak as a center, other than that he was really no different.

Ennis' best play as a Sabre has been up the middle, and it really isn't even close.
- buffalofan19

Couple games ago he did say he likes playing the wing. and the option to help out at center. Was a question regarding Girgs playing center on his line.

If those two mid-late first round picks don't generate a player worth building a franchise around, then no, it's nowhere near a championship caliber forward group, even if they all play as well as they are projected to, which rarely happens in the first place.
- buffalofan19

If this happens then for sure they're good enough, especially with our D that would be adding Hannifin/Kylington (if not then add Strome and it doesn't matter either way).

Couple games ago he did say he likes playing the wing. and the option to help out at center. Was a question regarding Girgs playing center on his line.
- cabin

I think most players would love to have less responsibility on the ice. Especially a relatively undersized player in Ennis, who can't really hang in front of the net with the likes of Chara, et al.

I think most players would love to have less responsibility on the ice. Especially a relatively undersized player in Ennis, who can't really hang in front of the net with the likes of Chara, et al.
- thatsapickle

it's working for him. We know he can play center. so that is a good option to have .

I think most players would love to have less responsibility on the ice. Especially a relatively undersized player in Ennis, who can't really hang in front of the net with the likes of Chara, et al.
- thatsapickle

The big question mark with Ennis on the wing was that he wasn't strong or big enough to control play along the boards. It just so happens that he can be one of the better players on the team in that area.

it's working for him. We know he can play center. so that is a good option to have .
- cabin

Most successful teams are putting two players capable of playing center on lines. If one is tossed, then the other can come in and have a better chance to win the face off. Especially with the whole focus on possession.

The big question mark with Ennis on the wing was that he wasn't strong or big enough to control play along the boards. It just so happens that he can be one of the better players on the team in that area.
- sbroads24

I think that's what makes him incredibly effective. He can use his size, or lack thereof, to get out of tight situations along the boards with the puck.

Most successful teams are putting two players capable of playing center on lines. If one is tossed, then the other can come in and have a better chance to win the face off. Especially with the whole focus on possession.
- thatsapickle

Luckily our team is dead last in FO%...

Luckily our team is dead last in FO%...
- jochfr

Word on the street is St. Louis coaching and management are growing concerned over the lack luster play as of late. Some phone calls from this past off season and early on in the season may have to be re-visited if they don't right the ship, and soon.

Just an FYI for all, once again, happy new years to all.

Word on the street is St. Louis coaching and management are growing concerned over the lack luster play as of late. Some phone calls from this past off season and early on in the season may have to be re-visited if they don't right the ship, and soon.

Just an FYI for all, once again, happy new years to all.
- TWGsabres

Stewart for Tarasenko? Sure why not

Stewart for Tarasenko? Sure why not
- sbroads24

I see nothing wrong. Good hockey trade.

I despise all of you from now until around 6 30 ish depending on whether it goest to OT shootout

I see nothing wrong. Good hockey trade.
- Herzeleid

They need to spike it a bit to be fair, Oshie too, then we have a deal.

I despise all of you from now until around 6 30 ish depending on whether it goest to OT shootout




- Sabresfan-365

If USA wins, you owe us all funding for one dance at the Ballet!

They need to spike it a bit to be fair, Oshie too, then we have a deal.
- IonSabres

what about a late 1st?

If USA wins, you owe us all funding for one dance at the Ballet!
- IonSabres

Deal, as long as you all promise not to cash it till i develop some sort of sustainable income