Really interested to see what happens with Fasching at the end of this college season. Baker seems to think he may sign with the Sabres. If thats the case he could potentially be plugged right into the line up
- MCGUIZZY

Most likely because the team is going to be gone at the deadline

I think he will need a year or two in the AHL. He skating while improved is still not where it needs to be.

Even Vanek spent time in the AHL...granted it was during the lockout but I think that year helped him tremendously
- Stripes77

A year tops in the AHL. I dont think he will need alot of time there

Most likely because the team is going to be gone at the deadline
- gerbe75pts

There will def be some open spots

A year tops in the AHL. I dont think he will need alot of time there
- MCGUIZZY

I have high hopes for him but I can't recall any non-first rounder making the jump from the NCAA to the NHL

I have high hopes for him but I can't recall any non-first rounder making the jump from the NCAA to the NHL
- Stripes77

Couldn't his stature play into a speedier jump? I agree it with you wholeheartedly, but he is one big boy. Get nursed in on the 4th line?

I have high hopes for him but I can't recall any non-first rounder making the jump from the NCAA to the NHL
- Stripes77

Gaudreau?

Gaudreau?
- Sabresfan-365

Touche

I have high hopes for him but I can't recall any non-first rounder making the jump from the NCAA to the NHL
- Stripes77

Idk but i think his foot speed is fine and he has an NHL frame. He could make a semi seamless transition imo

Couldn't his stature play into a speedier jump? I agree it with you wholeheartedly, but he is one big boy. Get nursed in on the 4th line?
- RhinoFan

If you can't skate you don't make that jump, he has improved for sure but I am not sure if it is enough

Gaudreau?
- Sabresfan-365

Bozak

Bozak
- DDM-Coga

College FA that basically said give a NHL deal or I am signing elsewhere lol

I mean Chad Ruhwedel did the same thing...but that only lasted until the end of the year

If you can't skate you don't make that jump, he has improved for sure but I am not sure if it is enough
- Stripes77

Ive been watching highlights of him lately and I would say his skating looks good. He has a powerful stride. Looks kinda like vanek when he would turn on the jets. I think he will be fine. Better skater than Reinhart I would say (just as a comparable)

College FA that basically said give a NHL deal or I am signing elsewhere lol

I mean Chad Ruhwedel did the same thing...but that only lasted until the end of the year
- Stripes77

There are a few guys I can think off of the top of my head, Stastny was a 2nd round pick, same as Carle. Denver Pioneers.

Googling tells me Pavelski, 2 years as Wisconsin Badgers, drafted 7th round...what a pick Sharks...had no idea he was a 7th rounder

There are a few guys I can think off of the top of my head, Stastny was a 2nd round pick, same as Carle. Denver Pioneers.

Googling tells me Pavelski, 2 years as Wisconsin Badgers, drafted 7th round...what a pick Sharks...had no idea he was a 7th rounder
- DDM-Coga

So what you are saying is there are a small handful of folks that do it and they are either huge busts or amazing steals. Ok so Stripes has it right, Fasching will most likely need his year.

I get limited access to watch prospects each year, but the stud out of UNO is Jake Guentzel. Small, speedy creative player (reminds me of an Ennis). Drafted by Pburgh in the 3rd round he could be a solid player for the pens when he graduates.

http://www.eliteprospects.../player.php?player=199870

So what you are saying is there are a small handful of folks that do it and they are either huge busts or amazing steals. Ok so Stripes has it right, Fasching will most likely need his year.
- RhinoFan

I wouldnt call any of those guys huge busts. But it really doesnt matter no two players are alike

Dear EK...

Fix your damn site and stop crashing my phone and computer...

I wouldnt call any of those guys huge busts. But it really doesnt matter no two players are alike
- MCGUIZZY

i think i was more of thinking about carle and his contract. you're right

So what you are saying is there are a small handful of folks that do it and they are either huge busts or amazing steals. Ok so Stripes has it right, Fasching will most likely need his year.
- RhinoFan

Lots more, Backes & Keith were 2nd round picks coming out of NCAA. Even your Boy Miller falls into that category. Brian Gionta for more Sabres flavour

Plently of guys who make the NHL that arent NCAA 1st rounders

Lots more, Keith was a 2nd round pick. Even your Boy Miller falls into that category. Brian Gionta for more Sabres flavour

Plently of guys who make the NHL that arent NCAA 1st rounders
- DDM-Coga

could have sworn that duncan played in the AHL?

could have sworn that duncan played in the AHL?
- RhinoFan

oh yeah my bad, just was thinking guys who were non 1st round NCAA picks making NHL impacts,

Keith played over a season in the AHL before coming up. He was Michigan State University, then Kelowna Rockets, then AHL, then Hall of Famer

Dear EK...

Fix your damn site and stop crashing my phone and computer...
- Stripes77

"Fk you. Pay me."
-Eklund.

Lots more, Backes & Keith were 2nd round picks coming out of NCAA. Even your Boy Miller falls into that category. Brian Gionta for more Sabres flavour

Plently of guys who make the NHL that arent NCAA 1st rounders
- DDM-Coga

Tasty

Tasty
- MCGUIZZY

however both those guys (Gio and Miller started year in AHL before playing NHL)

so wasnt exactly on point with that list, guys played NHL right after uni, just some AHL time to get their feet wet

however both those guys (Gio and Miller started year in AHL before playing NHL)

so wasnt exactly on point with that list, guys played NHL right after uni, just some AHL time to get their feet wet
- DDM-Coga