The only thing i heard was certain beagles still hate him.
- lung3r

http://youtu.be/N1IHYKAEyzg

As silly as this may sound I can't imagine us having a ton of interest in Stamkos. First, he is about to break the bank. Second, it would cost Eichel or Reinhart ++ to get him. Third, one of the biggest things that we will have going for us in the coming years is Eichel and Reinhart on the cheap.

As silly as this may sound I can't imagine us having a ton of interest in Stamkos. First, he is about to break the bank. Second, it would cost Eichel or Reinhart ++ to get him. Third, one of the biggest things that we will have going for us in the coming years is Eichel and Reinhart on the cheap.
- Slump Buster

I don't want Stamkos. That being said, I bet he could be had for Eichel straight up after this season.

I think GMTM has already said RoR will be 1C, with probably Kane and Ennis on wings.
Best chance to compete against other teams #1 lines.
Big Z and Eichel as next two C's to start out.
Reinhart might have to play wing at the start of the year on 2nd or 3rd.
Don't want him playing center on 4th line, getting 10 mins/game ice time.

I don't want Stamkos. That being said, I bet he could be had for Eichel straight up after this season.
- TheSabresTaco

It would have to be before the season as he is a UFA. If there were talks I am sure that was their request.

I think GMTM has already said RoR will be 1C, with probably Kane and Ennis on wings.
Best chance to compete against other teams #1 lines.
Big Z and Eichel as next two C's to start out.
Reinhart might have to play wing at the start of the year on 2nd or 3rd.
Don't want him playing center on 4th line, getting 10 mins/game ice time.
- Tinkleman11

Both Stinkhart and Eichel will have some growing pains. Will be a couple weeks before we see how the top lines pan out.

"Some sources indicate teams called Yzerman to ask. Others say the Lightning wanted to check the market in case they eventually had to do something. A few suspected Buffalo, because Sabres GM Tim Murray is unafraid to take bold steps. (Via text, Murray declined to answer and another source claimed it never really went anywhere.) The info is out there, but it’s very hard to pin down."



http://thehockeywriters.c...ped-wants-to-play-center/
- homiedclown

Any GM that doesn't at least pose the question "what would I have to give you to get Stamkos?" to Yzerman in this situation probably isn't very good at his job.

Any GM that doesn't at least pose the question "what would I have to give you to get Stamkos?" to Yzerman in this situation probably isn't very good at his job.
- buffalofan19

Exactly. Calling to find out doesn't mean you have to actually do it. But it can't hurt to at least ask, right?

Any GM that doesn't at least pose the question "what would I have to give you to get Stamkos?" to Yzerman in this situation probably isn't very good at his job.
- buffalofan19

Sure. In our position I just wonder if there is a scenario where it would be worth our while because of his age/contract status and the age of our best assets.

I think GMTM has already said RoR will be 1C, with probably Kane and Ennis on wings.
Best chance to compete against other teams #1 lines.
Big Z and Eichel as next two C's to start out.
Reinhart might have to play wing at the start of the year on 2nd or 3rd.
Don't want him playing center on 4th line, getting 10 mins/game ice time.
- Tinkleman11

I think youre right but imo eichel and sam are both natural centers but i think from a speed/shot perspective eichel would adjust to playing wing better than sam

I think youre right but imo eichel and sam are both natural centers but i think from a speed/shot perspective eichel would adjust to playing wing better than sam
- yen6d1

I think you might see Reinhart and Girgs on the wing at different points throughout the year. They're gonna have to figure out what pieces fit best together. The first half of the season or so could see a lot of different combinations.

I think youre right but imo eichel and sam are both natural centers but i think from a speed/shot perspective eichel would adjust to playing wing better than sam
- yen6d1

I think this is probably right, but I can't imagine they're going to take the next face of the franchise out of his natural position. He's just too damn good.

Does anybody know if they ever played Sid at the wing in his rookie year?

I think this is probably right, but I can't imagine they're going to take the next face of the franchise out of his natural position. He's just too damn good.

Does anybody know if they ever played Sid at the wing in his rookie year?
- Der Kaiser

I think putting him on the wing is just a temporary thing to reduce the amount of pressure that is put on the center. I wouldn't mind seeing both Eichel and Reinhart on the top line wing at different times. I'd like to leave Ennis with Moulson.

The fourth period reported that the Leafs almost traded Van Reimsdyk over the summer. I think this is an indication that they are going to go scorched-earth rebuild instead of trying to piece it together. I think that is smart but it would guarantee that they would suck for the next 4+ years because they haven't yet bottomed out.

The fourth period reported that the Leafs almost traded Van Reimsdyk over the summer. I think this is an indication that they are going to go scorched-earth rebuild instead of trying to piece it together. I think that is smart but it would guarantee that they would suck for the next 4+ years because they haven't yet bottomed out.
- Slump Buster

If that's the case Stamkos will not be a leaf then.

If that's the case Stamkos will not be a leaf then.
- Stripes77

Probably not, but then again we all assumed the same of Babcock.

Both Stinkhart and Eichel will have some growing pains. Will be a couple weeks before we see how the top lines pan out.
- cabin

http://espn.go.com/blog/b...-reached-no-2-job-in-camp

looks like freddie got beat out for the #2 rb slot

I think this is probably right, but I can't imagine they're going to take the next face of the franchise out of his natural position. He's just too damn good.

Does anybody know if they ever played Sid at the wing in his rookie year?
- Der Kaiser

Agreed with all points from the posts..Don't messed with success.
Also agreed that Sam, Gus and Larrson will be moved around the most until the line combinations are settled.
Excited for this weekend to see if things change after the development camp (besides Sam/Jack):

-Will nick baptiste actually show up..
-Guhle seemed to pick it up towards the later part of the dev. game offensively hopefully he brings it
-Please show some hope from Eric Cornel

Agreed with all points from the posts..Don't messed with success.
Also agreed that Sam, Gus and Larrson will be moved around the most until the line combinations are settled.
Excited for this weekend to see if things change after the development camp (besides Sam/Jack):

-Will nick baptiste actually show up..
-Guhle seemed to pick it up towards the later part of the dev. game offensively hopefully he brings it
-Please show some hope from Eric Cornel
- yen6d1

is Eric Cornell an old buddy or cousin? he isn't touching the NHL

http://espn.go.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/20679/bills-anthony-lynn-karlos-williams-reached-no-2-job-in-camp

looks like freddie got beat out for the #2 rb slot
- homiedclown

Its interesting that the guy says the competition for No. 2 came down to Karlos and Bryce. Don't know if that was before or after they decided Fred was done.

is Eric Cornell an old buddy or cousin? he isn't touching the NHL
- IndianaSabresFan

Hahaha i shouldve put "Any Hope" that pick always seemed like a stretch to me but i figured Murray knew something we didnt

is Eric Cornell an old buddy or cousin? he isn't touching the NHL
- IndianaSabresFan

He's only 19. Might not be with the sabres but i think he's got a shot.

http://espn.go.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/20679/bills-anthony-lynn-karlos-williams-reached-no-2-job-in-camp

looks like freddie got beat out for the #2 rb slot
- homiedclown

Yeah, because the Bills ALWAYS make the right personnel decisions.

He's only 19. Might not be with the sabres but i think he's got a shot.
- Sabresfan-365

He's a bottom line player as well. People expect these kids to be ready to go and be an impact NHL player right after they're drafted and that's completely unrealistic. He'll spend time in the minors. Is he still eligible for Jr? If so, he'll be there again this year.