We don't need another defenseman.

Yes, I agree chilliard, Pardy would be a decent depth guy
- chilliard77

6)Guhle/Nelson. Give them a fair shot. The upside from them is far better than those 5 guys.
- Sabresfan-365

I would prefer not to rush Guhle and would rather have Nelson develop in the AHL this year. We'll need 8 D and would prefer a vet for depth, just my opinion.

Well never posted a rumor but here we go:

There is a chain of mouths to this as my Uncle knows a guy who works for the Sabres in "a non hockey related position"...why he knows anything about what GMTM is doing, I really don't know but:

Apparently we ARE going after Nichushkin. He said the trade centered around Ennis who Ruff likes and has maintained contact with after going to Dallas. The reason for the hold up is obviously the injury and Dallas wants to see him further away from it symptom free before they pull the trigger. Ennis is being added to on our end, but was told it was only an AHL lifer (perhaps Catenacci is what my Uncle guessed with no supportive evidence) and one of our 2nd round picks.

I felt tentative when considering whether or not to post this as I know 89 and a few others get serious guff for posting solid stuff (which this probably isn't)...but take it for what it's worth...thought it was at least interesting.
- RhinoFan

Thanks for the info Rhino. I do agree with 365 that Ennis+ for Nich is not the deal that looks good. I really think Ennis finds himself in the top 6 this year and it wouldn't surprise me if he plays with ROR and Okposo and Kane plays on Eichel's line. I'm not sold on Nichushkin at this point and find it a bit surprising Murray would have interest.

Thanks for the info Rhino. I do agree with 365 that Ennis+ for Nich is not the deal that looks good. I really think Ennis finds himself in the top 6 this year and it wouldn't surprise me if he plays with ROR and Okposo and Kane plays on Eichel's line. I'm not sold on Nichushkin at this point and find it a bit surprising Murray would have interest.
- mhp

I disagree

there is not enough money for fowler, risto and one addition during the year with the current cap

this frees up 2.5 mil roughly, and put them in place to make moves down the road

Ugwand
- mhp

I disagree

there is not enough money for fowler, risto and one addition during the year with the current cap

this frees up 2.5 mil roughly, and put them in place to make moves down the road
- homiedclown

This is actually a very good point, I didnt think about it that way. It may be the right idea however im not sure Nichushkin is the guy Id want to take that gamble on.

I disagree

there is not enough money for fowler, risto and one addition during the year with the current cap

this frees up 2.5 mil roughly, and put them in place to make moves down the road
- homiedclown

good point.

So if Ennis plays well during the pre season will this trade happen? Can Nich play LW? Or would he be better at RW on the 3rd line?

This is actually a very good point, I didnt think about it that way. It may be the right idea however im not sure Nichushkin is the guy Id want to take that gamble on.
- Sabresfan-365

if they are not fond of bailey or fasching as a top 9 player in the next 2 years, it fills a void after gionta


can reinhert play either wing? or just rw?

good point.
- mhp

yeah there is no way to fit fowler and risto under the cap right now

off to get trashed watching the irish play

expect a drunk post or 2 after 9

if they are not fond of bailey or fasching as a top 9 player in the next 2 years, it fills a void after gionta


can reinhert play either wing? or just rw?
- homiedclown

The way he plays I think its safe to say he can play either side pretty well. Off wing may actually give him more playmaking opportunities.

I think even short term its a clever idea because as of right now if you project Risto at 5 mil there isnt much in terms of space to make another signifiant move. A move like this in theory gives you the same top 6 production and space to go after someone without moving somebody already on the roster.

yeah there is no way to fit fowler and risto under the cap right now
- homiedclown

$500 to join Batavia CC, writing a check next week.

off to get trashed watching the irish play

expect a drunk post or 2 after 9
- homiedclown

........

$500 to join Batavia CC, writing a check next week.
- mhp

The way he plays I think its safe to say he can play either side pretty well. Off wing may actually give him more playmaking opportunities.

I think even short term its a clever idea because as of right now if you project Risto at 5 mil there isnt much in terms of space to make another signifiant move. A move like this in theory gives you the same top 6 production and space to go after someone without moving somebody already on the roster.
- Sabresfan-365

If Nich was a little more proven I'd be more comfortable trading Ennis for him. I also hope Reinhart on the wing is only temporary, he should be playing some center this year.

Ennis, Baptiste and a 4th for Nich and Honka.

Come at me.

If Nich was a little more proven I'd be more comfortable trading Ennis for him. I also hope Reinhart on the wing is only temporary, he should be playing some center this year.
- chilliard77

Well thats another thought. You could solve the LW problem by moving Reinhart to the middle and O'Reilly to the wing like he was in Colorado.

I'll just add my two cents on the movie talk and then I'll be gone.

Recently seen Sausage Party and thought it sucked. It looked so good too, but it reached for jokes it just failed on. The whole movie was nothing but sex and race innuendo. It really had potential but they just dropped the ball on this one.

But an absolutely great movie I just watched was "The Witch" which just came out on DVD. So Amazing!!! Creepy and terrifying. The acting was fantastic and the twist at the end made this movie an instant cult classic. If you like scary chit for Halloween pick this one up, but be carefully researching it online, a lot of websites give away its fantastic ending.
- sskkoo1

That's what I was afraid of. When Gerbe was creaming his pants over it I said it looked like it would be a good 15 min show on Adult Swim, but I didn't think there was enough there for a feature length film.

Well thats another thought. You could solve the LW problem by moving Reinhart to the middle and O'Reilly to the wing like he was in Colorado.
- Sabresfan-365

ehhhh I think O'Reilly is a lot more valuable at center to us than on the wing. Plus I like rolling 3 scoring lines

Ennis, Baptiste and a 4th for Nich and Honka.

Come at me.
- mhp

Done. Lol

Ennis, Baptiste and a 4th for Nich and Honka.

Come at me.
- mhp

That is a bad deal for the Sabres, trading Ennis for Nich is bad. We don't need him

That is a bad deal for the Sabres, trading Ennis for Nich is bad. We don't need him
- SABRES 89

Honka's a pretty nice defense prospect