Well even if he is close to that, that is pretty good. LMAO. You are saying he is going to be GOOD not GREAT but will be better than 9 other teams #1 guy??? Ill take it.
- BuffaloBigD

Not sure where you read that. I said he's going to be good and I don't see him in the top 20. Where does that make him better than 9 other teams top guys? I want him to be great and he had a really good game yesterday. Did he fly by everyone and was a one man show to get those goals and I was in awe each time he touched the puck? No. He had a good shot, a deflection, and an empty net goal. That's pretty good. But I'm sorry that doesn't make him top 20 in the league for me.

IF he takes that step and keep progressing like he has I'll happily be wrong again. I think he's a good piece and I want him on my team. Don't think he's top 20.

And how do you know what his value is. TMGM has liked him from the day he got here and Bylsma is starting to too . He was one of those pieces that a person like you will not realize his worth till he is gone.
- Maximum Signal

I said who knows what people in NHL value him

Figuring there is only 5 guys that were 80-90 and 0 that were over 90.... yeah those expectations would be a bit high.....
- BuffaloBigD

High yes, but let's not forget he was the 1st forward taken in his draft class. He should be a very good player

I said who knows what people in NHL value him
- gerbe75pts

The simple story about Zemgus is as follows:

He is likely undervalued by all other teams and overvalued by us (the Sabres), which means it's a terrible idea to trade him because you will never get what he is worth to you in return, if that makes sense.

High yes, but let's not forget he was the 1st forward taken in his draft class. He should be a very good player
- sbroads24

It's sad, and frustrating, to say high regarding points and mean 70-75 instead of 90-100.

Pathetic actually. I wish the NHL realized their overall entertainment value is far too often in the crapper.

Steven Stamkos-TBL 72
Tyler Johnson-TBL 72
Ryan Johansen-CBJ 71
Evgeni Malkin-PIT 70
Joe Pavelski-SJS 70
Ryan Getzlaf-ANA 70
Rick Nash-NYR 69


I would say if he was in that 55-65 point range, he is in pretty good company or close to it.... This isn't the old days were guys are putting up 100+ pts. The tops scorer in the league last year did not break 90 points...

High yes, but let's not forget he was the 1st forward taken in his draft class. He should be a very good player
- sbroads24

He can do it if he keeps growing like he has. I'll say this, he did what he was told last year. Took the time to get bigger in size and has kept his head on his shoulders. If he can keep getting better he'll be a great piece on this team.

My next thing is I want to see him play center. Unless we think he'll be at wing for the majority of his career (which is possible) I'd like to see him in the middle at some point this year.

It's sad, and frustrating, to say high regarding points and mean 70-75 instead of 90-100.

Pathetic actually. I wish the NHL realized their overall entertainment value is far too often in the crapper.
- kingcong39

It should be addressed. It needs to be a combination of smaller pads, larger nets (I say 6 inches wider) and more obstruction calls.

It's sad, and frustrating, to say high regarding points and mean 70-75 instead of 90-100.

Pathetic actually. I wish the NHL realized their overall entertainment value is far too often in the crapper.
- kingcong39

I think Kane gets close to 100 points this year maybe more. There should be a few players over 90

He can do it if he keeps growing like he has. I'll say this, he did what he was told last year. Took the time to get bigger in size and has kept his head on his shoulders. If he can keep getting better he'll be a great piece on this team.

My next thing is I want to see him play center. Unless we think he'll be at wing for the majority of his career (which is possible) I'd like to see him in the middle at some point this year.
- Zschalberg

I think he's a winger long term. O'Reilly and Eichel are the top 6 centers for a long time here IMO.

I think he's a winger long term. O'Reilly and Eichel are the top 6 centers for a long time here IMO.
- sbroads24

I think I'd rather have him be the 3rd line center and Girgensons be a top 6 winger long term, but either way would work.

I think he's a winger long term. O'Reilly and Eichel are the top 6 centers for a long time here IMO.
- sbroads24

I'd be okay with that. I know Centers go to wing a lot of the time. It'd be nice in case of injury as well.

I think I'd rather have him be the 3rd line center and Girgensons be a top 6 winger long term, but either way would work.
- kingcong39

If he's you're third line center that's a disappointment. Girgensons is more suited to the 3rd line. Can score, can play defense, can do really whatever they ask. Reinhart needs to be in the top 6 in 2-3 years full time otherwise he under performed.

If he's you're third line center that's a disappointment. Girgensons is more suited to the 3rd line. Can score, can play defense, can do really whatever they ask. Reinhart needs to be in the top 6 in 2-3 years full time otherwise he under performed.
- Zschalberg

I don't necessarily agree with that, if they are playing the top 3 lines evenly every night while leaning slightly towards whatever line is hot on a given night.

If the top 3 lines are being played roughly the same, with O'Reilly, Eichel, and Reinhart all being the centers we think they can be, it means VERY good things for the team.

He can do it if he keeps growing like he has. I'll say this, he did what he was told last year. Took the time to get bigger in size and has kept his head on his shoulders. If he can keep getting better he'll be a great piece on this team.

My next thing is I want to see him play center. Unless we think he'll be at wing for the majority of his career (which is possible) I'd like to see him in the middle at some point this year.
- Zschalberg

Sam will be just fine. He is going to keep improving probably until he's 23 or 24.

I think Drouin might fit a need, but I don't have the level of certainty that some others apparently do. Larsson and a 2d, if that gets it done. Otherwise, draft the winger.

I don't necessarily agree with that, if they are playing the top 3 lines evenly every night while leaning slightly towards whatever line is hot on a given night.

If the top 3 lines are being played roughly the same, with O'Reilly, Eichel, and Reinhart all being the centers we think they can be, it means VERY good things for the team.
- kingcong39

Teams don't get equal scoring from all 3 lines.

The best players play with the best players.

Girgensons or Reinhart as a top 6 winger if its one or the other I pick Skunk 10 times out of 10. Reinhart's offensive play is that much better than Girgensons.

I would rather have Gus matched up against the other teams top line and shut it down.

The reviewable offsides call should be eliminated before the start of next season as it delays the flow of the game and burns a team's only timeout.

What happens in a situation where the attacking team carries the puck in the offensive zone (for any number of minutes) and the goalie secures the puck for a whistle. On the ensuing faceoff, the attacking team gains control of the puck for whatever amount of time then scores a goal.

Can the opposing team challenge that even though play was stopped and a new faceoff began?

I don't necessarily agree with that, if they are playing the top 3 lines evenly every night while leaning slightly towards whatever line is hot on a given night.

If the top 3 lines are being played roughly the same, with O'Reilly, Eichel, and Reinhart all being the centers we think they can be, it means VERY good things for the team.
- kingcong39

I'm cool with having 3 scoring lines, in fact I'm a big supporter of it. But that doesn't mean I want a player as good as Reinhart playing on the 3rd line. I get what you're saying, I just like the execution. Do the same thing as you're saying, but with Girgensons on the 3rd.

The reviewable offsides call should be eliminated before the start of next season as it delays the flow of the game and burns a team's only timeout.

What happens in a situation where the attacking team carries the puck in the offensive zone (for any number of minutes) and the goalie secures the puck for a whistle. On the ensuing faceoff, the attacking team gains control of the puck for whatever amount of time then scores a goal.

Can the opposing team challenge that even though play was stopped and a new faceoff began?
- Up2nuthun

I'm 99.99% sure the answer is no, they can't.

I think it needs to be changed to say if the offside directly lead to the goal it is taken back. If they got in offside and were able to set up in the zone and get the goal then it stands. If there was a 2 on 1 and they score on the rush then yeah, review it.

I'd rather see no review but if we have to have it let's at least modify it.

I'm 99.99% sure the answer is no, they can't.

I think it needs to be changed to say if the offside directly lead to the goal it is taken back. If they got in offside and were able to set up in the zone and get the goal then it stands. If there was a 2 on 1 and they score on the rush then yeah, review it.

I'd rather see no review but if we have to have it let's at least modify it.
- Zschalberg

Dez Caught The Ball!

drouin is first line potential

gus is not

larsson makes gus a viable asset to trade for drouin IMO
- homiedclown

Alexandre Daigle and Cody Hodgson were first line potential, too.

Alexandre Daigle and Cody Hodgson were first line potential, too.
- grand-magus

Armia....

Armia....
- BuffaloBigD

Apparently he played yesterday? Saw him once when he was going to the bench. Some are still upset we traded him.

Apparently he played yesterday? Saw him once when he was going to the bench. Some are still upset we traded him.
- Zschalberg

7:09 TOI, all other stats = 0.

7:09 TOI, all other stats = 0.
- Der Kaiser

He was drafted in 2011 I believe. That's nearly 5 years of development. Would have hoped to see more by now. Wonder if he'll ever put it all together.