Well we need both. If Risto moved to the left side than technically Bogo or Pysyk could be on his pair
- sbroads24

finding a guy who can fit in the top 4 will be a lot easier once they find that other top pairing guy.

It's probably why Oduya worked out in Chicago in the first place. That core can make just about anyone look like they belong in a top 6/top4

finding a guy who can fit in the top 4 will be a lot easier once they find that other top pairing guy.

It's probably why Oduya worked out in Chicago in the first place. That core can make just about anyone look like they belong in a top 6/top4
- Sabresfan-365

i'm licking my chops at the opportunity at drafting Day or a stud winger like Tkachuk

i'm licking my chops at the opportunity at drafting Day or stud a winger like Tkachuk
- gerbe75pts

Those two players are top 5 picks. I wouldn't count on it

Those two players are top 5 picks. I wouldn't count on it
- Stripes77

we will be picking there .. and maybe we will the Lottery this time

we will be picking there .. and maybe we will the Lottery this time
- gerbe75pts

Licking your chops for lottery picks when there is still at least one more move in the bank coming is not something I would be doing but feel free.

Is nobody going to talk about Josh Chapman? That guy was a beast out there last night. Great defense and held his own against a bigger guy in Kea. Also had great skating. Sabres should give him a look

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/sheldon-souray-retirement-letter/

Must read
- Stripes77

Hell of a good piece.

Licking your chops for lottery picks when there is still at least one more move in the bank coming is not something I would be doing but feel free.
- Stripes77

I was saying we will be at 5 "maybe" we win the Lottery

I don't know what you're expecting picking at 5 is still a huge improvement.

this team will be fun to watch but there are soooo many question marks

Is nobody going to talk about Josh Chapman? That guy was a beast out there last night. Great defense and held his own against a bigger guy in Kea. Also had great skating. Sabres should give him a look
- thezemgustrain

that fight was planned days ago lol .. and he is slow as molasses

good for the AHL nothing more IMO

I was saying we will be at 5 "maybe" we win the Lottery

I don't know what you're expecting picking at 5 is still a huge improvement.

this team will be fun to watch but there are soooo many question marks
- gerbe75pts

10-15 range is where they will be picking when its all said and done IMO.

Adding 4 very talented players to the top 6 will do wonders.

They still need to add a top 4 D but just good top 6 forwards will help the D out tremendously, oh and a competent coach to boot.

Kane- 55-60 points ROR 55-60 points Ennis 50-60 points
Moulson 45-50 points Eichel 45-50 points Reinhart 45-50 points
McGinn 30-40 points Girgensons 30-40 points Gionta 30-40 points
Folingo 20-30 points Legwand 20-30 points Larrson 20-30 points

When Brian Flynn with 17 points in in the top 10 on your team in scoring as he was last year(even after being dealt at the deadline) something is very wrong.

There will be a lot of improvements. The Sabres imo will be closer to the playoffs than the lottery.

10-15 range is where they will be picking when its all said and done IMO.

Adding 4 very talented players to the top 6 will do wonders.

They still need to add a top 4 D but just good top 6 forwards will help the D out tremendously, oh and a competent coach to boot.

Kane- 55-60 points ROR 55-60 points Ennis 50-60 points
Moulson 45-50 points Eichel 45-50 points Reinhart 45-50 points
McGinn 30-40 points Girgensons 30-40 points Gionta 30-40 points
Folingo 20-30 points Legwand 20-30 points Larrson 20-30 points

When Brian Flynn with 17 points in in the top 10 on your team in scoring as he was last year(even after being dealt at the deadline) something is very wrong.

There will be a lot of improvements. The Sabres imo will be closer to the playoffs than the lottery.
- Stripes77

That's if everyone stays healthy, which probably won't happen.

10-15 range is where they will be picking when its all said and done IMO.

Adding 4 very talented players to the top 6 will do wonders.

They still need to add a top 4 D but just good top 6 forwards will help the D out tremendously, oh and a competent coach to boot.

Kane- 55-60 points ROR 55-60 points Ennis 50-60 points
Moulson 45-50 points Eichel 45-50 points Reinhart 45-50 points
McGinn 30-40 points Girgensons 30-40 points Gionta 30-40 points
Folingo 20-30 points Legwand 20-30 points Larrson 20-30 points

When Brian Flynn with 17 points in in the top 10 on your team in scoring as he was last year(even after being dealt at the deadline) something is very wrong.

There will be a lot of improvements. The Sabres imo will be closer to the playoffs than the lottery.
- Stripes77

With injuries, not all those guys will post those numbers. I'm thinking we pick around 12-15, but top 5 wouldn't surprise me.

Lehner -?
Kane staying healthy-?
Bogosian healthy-?
How good will Eichel be-?
Is Risto ready to be a 1-2-?

I'd say the only sure things are Ennis, O'Reilly, and Girgensons

10-15 range is where they will be picking when its all said and done IMO.

Adding 4 very talented players to the top 6 will do wonders.

They still need to add a top 4 D but just good top 6 forwards will help the D out tremendously, oh and a competent coach to boot.

Kane- 55-60 points ROR 55-60 points Ennis 50-60 points
Moulson 45-50 points Eichel 45-50 points Reinhart 45-50 points
McGinn 30-40 points Girgensons 30-40 points Gionta 30-40 points
Folingo 20-30 points Legwand 20-30 points Larrson 20-30 points

When Brian Flynn with 17 points in in the top 10 on your team in scoring as he was last year(even after being dealt at the deadline) something is very wrong.

There will be a lot of improvements. The Sabres imo will be closer to the playoffs than the lottery.
- Stripes77

That many Pts ? your expectations are way too high then imo

That's if everyone stays healthy, which probably won't happen.
- Sabresfan-365

The only one I am worried about not being able to stay healthy is Kane.

I might be a little over zealous with the rookies scoring but still 17 points will not be in the Sabres top 10 in scoring this coming year.

that fight was planned days ago lol .. and he is slow as molasses

good for the AHL nothing more IMO
- gerbe75pts

So when Chapman knocked Kea on his ass that was planned? When Kea got up and chirped him into a fight that was planned? Idk what you were watching but the kid can skate imo. Will he ever play in Buffalo? Probably not but he'd be a good Rochester pickup

That many Pts ? your expectations are way too high then imo
- gerbe75pts

Do the research, that's pretty much what they average over the last few seasons.

Like I just said I might have been a little over zealous with the rookie scoring but everyone else should hit those numbers.

Kane is the question mark with regards to him staying healthy.

So when Chapman knocked Kea on his ass that was planned? When Kea got up and chirped him into a fight that was planned? Idk what you were watching but the kid can skate imo. Will he ever play in Buffalo? Probably not but he'd be a good Rochester pickup
- thezemgustrain

it was all planned lol they are friends

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/sheldon-souray-retirement-letter/

Must read
- Stripes77

very nice

thanks for posting it

Do the research, that's pretty much what they average over the last few seasons.

Like I just said I might have been a little over zealous with the rookie scoring but everyone else should hit those numbers.

Kane is the question mark with regards to him staying healthy.
- Stripes77

not really that's a lot of Pts for rookies etc .. how many goals do you have

With injuries, not all those guys will post those numbers. I'm thinking we pick around 12-15, but top 5 wouldn't surprise me.

Lehner -?
Kane staying healthy-?
Bogosian healthy-?
How good will Eichel be-?
Is Risto ready to be a 1-2-?

I'd say the only sure things are Ennis, O'Reilly, and Girgensons
- sbroads24

Not all of them will, some will surpass.

Having a much improved offense will help the D as well. 10-15 is where we will be picking. Closer to the playoffs than the lottery

not really that's a lot of Pts for rookies etc .. how many goals do you have
- gerbe75pts

Yes really like I said look it up. Every single player was in that range or higher in the last few years

Do the research, that's pretty much what they average over the last few seasons.

Like I just said I might have been a little over zealous with the rookie scoring but everyone else should hit those numbers.

Kane is the question mark with regards to him staying healthy.
- Stripes77

Bogosian has missed significant time every season since 10-11

how does this look for sabres depth chart?
not as familiar with the team as you guys, let me know what you think.

What are the needs for the rest of the off-season?

Kane - O'Reilly - Ennis
Moulson - Reinhart - Eichel
Foligno - Legwand - Gionta
McGinn - Girgensons - Deslauriers
McCormick - Larsson

Gorges - Ristolainen
Weber - Bogosian
Mccabe - Pysyk
Ruhdewel - Colaiacovo

Lehner
Johnson

Yes really like I said look it up. Every single player was in that range or higher in the last few years
- Stripes77

I don't see it but it's your opinion.

So when Chapman knocked Kea on his ass that was planned? When Kea got up and chirped him into a fight that was planned? Idk what you were watching but the kid can skate imo. Will he ever play in Buffalo? Probably not but he'd be a good Rochester pickup
- thezemgustrain

He got turned inside out more than once, the 5th goal (I believe it was) he was a total pylon. Has some growing to do.