Noon should be interesting to see the waiver claims today
- stashu

Saw it on twitter the other day but you really could build a solid bottom 6 with just waiver wire players

The Sabres reconvene for practice today at KeyBank Center. After an off day yesterday, we'll have a chance to see which injured players return to the ice with the team.

Here's what you need to know.

After practice on Sunday, coach Dan Bylsma was hopeful that at least Dmitry Kulikov (lower-body bruise) and Zach Bogosian (groin strain) would be back at today's practice. Ryan O'Reilly (muscle spasms) might be able to return, but Kyle Okposo (knee bruise) could miss Thursday's opener.

With the NHL season starting tomorrow night, rosters for the start of the year will be set by 5 p.m. today. Accommodating for those injuries could push Buffalo's roster over the 23-man limit. We'll have to wait and see.

https://www.nhl.com/sabre...tober-11-2016/c-282550658

Noon should be interesting to see the waiver claims today
- stashu

Do you have a yard again or is it still a pond?

Do you have a yard again or is it still a pond?
- HonkFortheGoose

Yard's been fine, other than multiple trees laying across it, and no power yesterday so I slept in my desk chair at work again last night. I'll have to check for power again tonight, but according to the power company's website it looks like it's still out - been out since 5pm Saturday...

Per Bill Hoppe, Nylander and Guhle are still with the team right now

John Vogl ‏@BuffNewsVogl 7m7 minutes ago
Derek Grant is practicing as the center on the Sabres' second power play. I'd say that's a solid sign he's (deservedly) earned a roster spot

John Vogl ‏@BuffNewsVogl 7m7 minutes ago
Derek Grant is practicing as the center on the Sabres' second power play. I'd say that's a solid sign he's (deservedly) earned a roster spot
- stashu

Indeed.

John Vogl ‏@BuffNewsVogl 7m7 minutes ago
Derek Grant is practicing as the center on the Sabres' second power play. I'd say that's a solid sign he's (deservedly) earned a roster spot
- stashu

Well done Derek Grant. 100% earned. However, the above news also suggests that ROR is still out which isn't good.

Well done Derek Grant. 100% earned. However, the above news also suggests that ROR is still out which isn't good.

- SabreWest

He's practicing today, I believe. I thought I saw that on twitter

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Ryan O'Reilly is on the ice with the team for practice. Kulikov & Bogosian are here too.

John Vogl ‏@BuffNewsVogl 7m7 minutes ago
Derek Grant is practicing as the center on the Sabres' second power play. I'd say that's a solid sign he's (deservedly) earned a roster spot
- stashu

derek grant is disco dan's adam mair


unf@cking real

In case it hasn't been seen yet:

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#NHLJets re-assign Brendan Lemieux to the @ManitobaMoose.

lets see

#2 overall pick jack eichel for pp number 1

pp #2, not center sam reinhart picked #2 overall
not girgens, first rd pick
not ennis, 20 goal scorer who played center
not marcus foligno, part time center
not larsson, perhaps our best center the last 6 weeks of last season


derek freaking grant


congrats on the 2017 lottery pick

derek grant is disco dan's adam mair


unf@cking real
- homiedclown

I don't think it's that bad. He played his way into the position. He's not our 2C, if anything he's our 3rd center. He's likely getting PP time since ROR just got back.

No need to worry, yet.

lets see

#2 overall pick jack eichel for pp number 1

pp #2, not center sam reinhart picked #2 overall
not girgens, first rd pick
not ennis, 20 goal scorer who played center
not marcus foligno, part time center
not larsson, perhaps our best center the last 6 weeks of last season


derek freaking grant


congrats on the 2017 lottery pick
- homiedclown

10/11/2016, 2 days before the season, already freaking out.

Ok.

I don't think it's that bad. He played his way into the position. He's not our 2C, if anything he's our 3rd center. He's likely getting PP time since ROR just got back.

No need to worry, yet.
- Zschalberg

if he is plan C, turn the calendar to june 2017 please

10/11/2016, 2 days before the season, already freaking out.

Ok.
- Zschalberg

no

45 plus years w/o a cup
10 long seasons with no hope
career ahl player as our back up center for a pp when ror or eichel is down

reinhart
ennis
foligno
girgens
larsson


all much better options


I know the blinding light from our cup banners hung high in FNC can blind a few of us, but this IMO is just as bad as having adam mair center vanek in his prime

no

45 plus years w/o a cup
10 long seasons with no hope
career ahl player as our back up center for a pp when ror or eichel is down

reinhart
ennis
foligno
girgens
larsson


all much better options


I know the blinding light from our cup banners hung high in FNC can blind a few of us, but this IMO is just as bad as having adam mair center vanek in his prime
- homiedclown

lets see

#2 overall pick jack eichel for pp number 1

pp #2, not center sam reinhart picked #2 overall
not girgens, first rd pick
not ennis, 20 goal scorer who played center
not marcus foligno, part time center
not larsson, perhaps our best center the last 6 weeks of last season


derek freaking grant


congrats on the 2017 lottery pick
- homiedclown

Grant has more points atm.

Go with the hot player (ice the best team)

if he is plan C, turn the calendar to june 2017 please
- homiedclown

I think they're just trying things out in practice and early in the season. I doubt he's actually gong to be a permanent option there.

..........

no

45 plus years w/o a cup
10 long seasons with no hope
career ahl player as our back up center for a pp when ror or eichel is down

reinhart
ennis
foligno
girgens
larsson


all much better options


I know the blinding light from our cup banners hung high in FNC can blind a few of us, but this IMO is just as bad as having adam mair center vanek in his prime
- homiedclown

We've been to the playoffs in the last 10 years. So that seems to be a bit of an exaggeration.

Besides, it's practice. No need to panic. It's not a bad idea to get guys comfortable in different situations even if you don't plan on having to use them that way in a game environment.

You freaking out about this would be like someone freaking out about the backup QB getting some reps in practice. They need to get time in too.

Step away from the ledge.

We've been to the playoffs in the last 10 years. So that seems to be a bit of an exaggeration.

Besides, it's practice. No need to panic. It's not a bad idea to get guys comfortable in different situations even if you don't plan on having to use them that way in a game environment.

You freaking out about this would be like someone freaking out about the backup QB getting some reps in practice. They need to get time in too.

Step away from the ledge.
- HonkFortheGoose

Nah, Grant is taking Eichel's spot. I hear the reason Murray won't sign Risto is he needs all that money for Grant's 100M+ expansion next year. Bylsma said Jack might get sent down since Grant looks like a god on that PP2. Sabres are looking to change their name to the Buffalo Grants.

Nah, Grant is taking Eichel's spot. I hear the reason Murray won't sign Risto is he needs all that money for Grant's 100M+ expansion next year. Bylsma said Jack might get sent down since Grant looks like a god on that PP2. Sabres are looking to change their name to the Buffalo Grants.
- Zschalberg

That seems like a lot to do in 1 day.

More news per twitter:

Gerbe isn't going to the AHL, wants to be released instead and go to Switzerland. (@NYP_Brooksie)

Ristolainen is reportedly looking for >6M while the Sabres want closer to 5, a finnish media outlet reports (@DaveDavisHockey)

Crosby skated today (@penguins)