Off to go moo the weeds at work before it gets too hot . Have fun

Gorges
Risto
Bogo
Carlo
Pysyk
McCabe
Weber

That would be my D to start the season. Donovan and Ruhwedel will be the call ups during the season and they'll get their opportunities because we know Gorges and Carlo and probably Bogo will sustain injuries throughout the season.

Or they could consider offering PTO's to a d man but unlikely I would say.
- mhp

They may keep Donovan or Ruhwedel up just so they can give McCabe more time in Rochester. PTO may not be a bad option either, a lefty would certainly have a chance at earning an NHL spot.

I hope so, hard to predict with the CDN dollar. It just worries me because so many great teams have seen seasons go to waste because of awful cap management.
- Sabresfan-365

Hopefully Murray doesn't make the same mistakes that Darcy did (Ehrhoff, Hodgson, Leino) and manages things better.

If you look ahead 3 years to 17-18 we have only ROR, Kane, Moulson, Eichel and Ennis as the only forwards signed with Foligno and Girgs as RFA's. We have Bogo, Gorges signed and Risto, Pysyk, McCabe and Donovan as RFA's. It doesn't seem like we're in bad shape.

Hopefully Murray doesn't make the same mistakes that Darcy did (Ehrhoff, Hodgson, Leino) and manages things better.

If you look ahead 3 years to 17-18 we have only ROR, Kane, Moulson, Eichel and Ennis as the only forwards signed with Foligno and Girgs as RFA's. We have Bogo, Gorges signed and Risto, Pysyk, McCabe and Donovan as RFA's. It doesn't seem like we're in bad shape.
- mhp

I hope his experience working for the penny pinching sens helps him there. It looks good now, but they've still got holes that need to be addressed.

They may keep Donovan or Ruhwedel up just so they can give McCabe more time in Rochester. PTO may not be a bad option either, a lefty would certainly have a chance at earning an NHL spot.
- Sabresfan-365

Donovan could be an interesting signing.

There's a few guys they could invite on PTO's- Brewer, Allen, Hejda, Schlemko. Or they could offer Ehrhoff a PTO

What's with Volchenkov? Is he done? Only reason I mention him is because Murray knows him from Ottawa.

Off to go moo the weeds at work before it gets too hot . Have fun
- cabin

Have a good Sunday Cab.

Gonna play golf this afternoon in the heat, fun times.

I saw on Yahoo the other day that HBO is preliminary talks (again) to bring back Deadwood, most likely in a movie to wrap up the show.

Donovan could be an interesting signing.

There's a few guys they could invite on PTO's- Brewer, Allen, Hejda, Schlemko. Or they could offer Ehrhoff a PTO

What's with Volchenkov? Is he done? Only reason I mention him is because Murray knows him from Ottawa.
- mhp

Sounds like he's pretty much done (although similar things have been said of legwand so who knows, maybe murray does him a favour).

Wish they'd take a look at someone from europe.

Sounds like he's pretty much done (although similar things have been said of legwand so who knows, maybe murray does him a favour).

Wish they'd take a look at someone from europe.
- Sabresfan-365

I wonder who would be available from over there- KHL?

I wonder who would be available from over there- KHL?
- mhp

Was thinking SHL, he's recently hired some people (scouts i imagine) there.

I saw on Yahoo the other day that HBO is preliminary talks (again) to bring back Deadwood, most likely in a movie to wrap up the show.
- mhp

- homiedclown

Was thinking SHL, he's recently hired some people (scouts i imagine) there.
- Sabresfan-365

Well there's always Chris Campoli or Dennis Persson...

- mhp

he may be worse then schoeny

Where do they sell these? I can only find the pints for $7/8
- 51_Killer

Consumers

he may be worse then schoeny
- homiedclown

revisit schony's version of all along the watchtower

revisit schony's version of all along the watchtower
- Michael Pachla

his screaming is magical



2:56 mark

I don't buy into the he's tough to play against defensively because he hits a lot.

I would've had gionta on that list a year ago but he seems to be having an impact on and off the ice, can't hurt to keep him around with Eichel and Reinhart coming through, kane as well.
- Sabresfan-365

I think on a deep playoff run (BIG assumption is his health) he will have a huge impact. I think he's gonna play big in big games.

his screaming is magical



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- homiedclown

Brandon Sutter 4.3 mil - Laughable contract
Carl Hagelin 4 mil - steal

One had 33 points, the other had 35

Here's the new rule

If you have good possession numbers, your contract is good no matter what. If you have bad possession numbers, your contract is bad no matter what.

Brandon Sutter 4.3 mil - Laughable contract
Carl Hagelin 4 mil - steal

One had 33 points, the other had 35

Here's the new rule

If you have good possession numbers, your contract is good no matter what. If you have bad possession numbers, your contract is bad no matter what.
- sbroads24

I agree but not on the specific comparison between hagelin and sutter.

Hagelin is being paid to be a speedy two way winger whose numbers they believe will go up playing with i assume one of kesler or getzlaf.

Sutter on the other hand is being paid to be a good two way centre, problem there is he isn't.

Gorges
Bogosian
Ristolainen
Pysyk
Weber
And 2 of the recent signings or McCabe will make up the 6 and backup spot.

Many will be skeptical, but this defence will be tough to play against, especially with forward support and more offensive zone time.

Buffalo is making the playoffs. Many will be surprised.

The East has a weak bottom. Would not surprise anybody, too much, if Buffalo makes the playoffs. But I do think they're hard pressed. I think you overrate the defense based on some potential.
- Tangled

Our defense does not look good on paper, tbh. Or during the game.

Brandon Sutter 4.3 mil - Laughable contract
Carl Hagelin 4 mil - steal

One had 33 points, the other had 35

Here's the new rule

If you have good possession numbers, your contract is good no matter what. If you have bad possession numbers, your contract is bad no matter what.
- sbroads24

Pretty much. But it's also the role each guy will play on the team. Hennings sees Sutter as a "core foundational piece" to be on the second line, while Hagelin is a guy with actual second line possession and points numbers (these are points per 60 minutes numbers and not simply total points which is what makes Sutter look decent). Sutter has 3rd line or below points/60 numbers

Our defense does not look good on paper, tbh. Or during the game.

- jochfr