Most of them have been saying all summer they think he will be a bust, and that he would have to earn a spot....my problem with that attitude is that I doubt any gm has promised him guaranteed playing time, and V knows he will have to perform no matter where he goes, but that should be taken for granted.

TO fans are NOT keen on ncaa players or Hobey winners either.

But really has anyone seen him play?
- LandlordTom

I think his status is somewhat overblown because of his age. If memory serves me I recall seeing some scouts say that when he signs he will be rank somewhere in the 20's or 30's in terms of the overall rankings. He gets coverage because he would essentially be a free add for someone.

So you do care?
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

No, not at all

No, not at all
- SABRES 89

You seem like you care

You seem like you care
- rangerdanger94

Why is that

Why is that
- SABRES 89

its that whole couldn't care less versus could care less..

Why is that
- SABRES 89

Because you're a die hard fan. It has to matter somewhat, unless you just say it doesn't to soften the blow when he signs elsewhere.

We need a LW to slot in next to Jack. Vesey has been playing w/ Jack for a few years now. He's big, fast, and can score. I'd take a gamble with 1 of my 4 3rd round picks.
- bobmack13

That is the thing....We have been justifying what gmtm has done in countless blogs for weeks. I am trying to change the narrative to the actual player instead of the process of getting him.

I think his status is somewhat overblown because of his age. If memory serves me I recall seeing some scouts say that when he signs he will be rank somewhere in the 20's or 30's in terms of the overall rankings. He gets coverage because he would essentially be a free add for someone.
- Slump Buster

Right, and he is already "developed" and ready to go out the the gate supposedly. Is his ceiling Keith Tkachuk or more like Dave Legwand if he pans out?

its that whole couldn't care less versus could care less..
- IndianaSabresFan

If I could care less, I would....but I couldnt. Less is more, though.

That is the thing....We have been justifying what gmtm has done in countless blogs for weeks. I am trying to change the narrative to the actual player instead of the process of getting him.
- LandlordTom

He has really turned into a "power forward type" player his last 2 years in college.

He dedicated himself to fitness and to become a student of the game.

He is probably going to be a 2nd line LWer when it is all said and done. Not prime time first line LWer but a good 2nd line LWer.

Because you're a die hard fan. It has to matter somewhat, unless you just say it doesn't to soften the blow when he signs elsewhere.
- Carubba-Kaleta

Die hard fan has nothing to do with it, this team will be good with or without him. Doesn't matter to me if he sign s here or not.

its that whole couldn't care less versus could care less..
- IndianaSabresFan

You people read to much into crap, I hope he doesn't sign here is that better.

I'm more concerned with upgrading the D and getting Franson out of the lineup, guy skates like he's towing a house.

That is the thing....We have been justifying what gmtm has done in countless blogs for weeks. I am trying to change the narrative to the actual player instead of the process of getting him.
- LandlordTom

If the whole Vesey thing doesn't work out, and he's healthy, Ennis would be intriguing. If he can grasp an actual hockey system, instead of the "go out there, and try hard" that he was used to w/ Nolan..... a lot of ifs I know, but he's fast, and can score, might be a good fit. He was only around for the learning curve part of last season.

If the whole Vesey thing doesn't work out, and he's healthy, Ennis would be intriguing. If he can grasp an actual hockey system, instead of the "go out there, and try hard" that he was used to w/ Nolan..... a lot of ifs I know, but he's fast, and can score, might be a good fit. He was only around for the learning curve part of last season.
- bobmack13

I think Ennis is going to shock people this year (in a good way)

I think Ennis is going to shock people this year (in a good way)
- Slump Buster

Same here. He said in a interview he is going to put more into strength and conditioning . He slacked in that dept. Gonna be good to see .

You seem like you care
- rangerdanger94

We just care about about you wasting our time trolling us. Whatever happens , happens . Life will go on and the world will not end. We have a good very young time on the rise. We have lots to be optimistic about .

Same here. He said in a interview he is going to put more into strength and conditioning . He slacked in that dept. Gonna be good to see .
- cabin

why do we want to hold onto another player that slacked in strength and conditioning once they got paid?


serious question


that is exactly what has been wrong with this team for 8 or 9 years, pay a player big money then they slack

why do we want to hold onto another player that slacked in strength and conditioning once they got paid?


serious question


that is exactly what has been wrong with this team for 8 or 9 years, pay a player big money then they slack
- homiedclown

The problem is that we had the wrong players

I'm more concerned with upgrading the D and getting Franson out of the lineup, guy skates like he's towing a house.
- SABRES 89

I am fine with the russian, risto, mccabe and bogo

gorges is ok on the bottom pair

1 more is needed IMO even if only for a year til mccabe is ready for top 4

You people read to much into crap, I hope he doesn't sign here is that better.
- SABRES 89

i was just stating the reason why i thought he was saying that.. i don't doubt that you really don't care..

I am fine with the russian, risto, mccabe and bogo

gorges is ok on the bottom pair

1 more is needed IMO even if only for a year til mccabe is ready for top 4
- homiedclown

i agree.. i think one more d man is needed.

what are peoples thoughts on when Guhle will be ready?

and will Nelson ever be worthy of a steady top 6 role?

i was just stating the reason why i thought he was saying that.. i don't doubt that you really don't care..
- IndianaSabresFan

If Mr. Harvard man is so smart, why would he want to talk with the Rangers ? team is on the downhill. The Sabres and Leafs are teams on the rise.

why do we want to hold onto another player that slacked in strength and conditioning once they got paid?


serious question


that is exactly what has been wrong with this team for 8 or 9 years, pay a player big money then they slack
- homiedclown

His trade value probably sucks due to the concussion. He has shown that he can play. Professional or not, playing on a "tank" team for 2 years has to wear on your motivation a little. Now that he has some talent around him..... we'll see.