I think it's a coin toss, and that's being generous to McGinn. He isn't very talented

I don't think both rookies (Reinhart, Eichel) will start at center

And Gionta was relegated to 3rd and 4th line duties at times last season.
- sbroads24

McGinn and his production says otherwise. He is the ideal 3rd liner. He averages around 38 points a season and is good in his own zone. Marcus might have more tools but he doesn't know how to use them consistently. The ROR trade is going to be good for the Sabres especially if McGinn re-signs.

I agree both won't start at center which means Reinhart should be the 2nd line RWer. He is too talented to be the 3rd line RWer.

Gionta was relegated to the 4th at time last season, he won't be starting on the 4th line on opening night. He should be the 3rd line RWer.

McGinn and his production says otherwise. He is the ideal 3rd liner. He averages around 38 points a season and is good in his own zone. Marcus might have more tools but he doesn't know how to use them consistently. The ROR trade is going to be good for the Sabres especially if McGinn re-signs.

I agree both won't start at center which means Reinhart should be the 2nd line RWer. He is too talented to be the 3rd line RWer.

Gionta was relegated to the 4th at time last season, he won't be starting on the 4th line on opening night. He should be the 3rd line RWer.
- Stripes77

Someone is getting moved out if this is true then.

If Reinhart is in the top 6, Gionta and McGinn top 9, then guys like Girgensons in on line 3 and Larsson and Foligno on line 4

Someone is getting moved out if this is true then.

If Reinhart is in the top 6, Gionta and McGinn top 9, then guys like Girgensons in on line 3 and Larsson and Foligno on line 4
- sbroads24

I agree someone is getting moved, I believe one of Foligno or Larsson gets moved.

My Opening Night Lineup
Kane ROR Ennis
Moulson Eichel Girgensons/Reinhart
McGinn Girgensons/Reinhart Gionta
Foligno Legwand Larsson
Deloren McCormick

When one of Foligno/Larsson gets moved Deloren enters.

I do like the idea of a Kane Eichel Girgensons line though. That is a lot of speed, power and strength.

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McGinn and his production says otherwise. He is the ideal 3rd liner. He averages around 38 points a season and is good in his own zone. Marcus might have more tools but he doesn't know how to use them consistently. The ROR trade is going to be good for the Sabres especially if McGinn re-signs.

I agree both won't start at center which means Reinhart should be the 2nd line RWer. He is too talented to be the 3rd line RWer.

Gionta was relegated to the 4th at time last season, he won't be starting on the 4th line on opening night. He should be the 3rd line RWer.
- Stripes77

38 pts is 3rd most on last years team

That's insane.

Deslauriers scored less, in more games than Foligno and Larsson.

And Foligno fights, and Larsson is gritty.

Larsson>Foligno>Deslauriers>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>McCormick
- sbroads24

Deslauriers will be on this teams fourth line for years to come and that is n awesome thing... he is perfect for the role: fights, hits, hustles, plays great defense... and you can't just ignore him on offense cause he can put the puck in the net... A harder working Foligno in my opinion...

I feel like Reinhart could have a really good year.. With Jack Eichel I feel the pressure is off Reinhart so now he can just play.. I feel he could be an under radar hero this year.