Michael Pachla: Amerks forward Nick Baptiste serving notice

I am very happy to be here !

I am very happy to be here !
- SABRES 89

When I was at the Canucks/Sabres game in Vancovuer, Baptiste was noticeable on the ice. His speed really showed through. The kid has worked his tail off and produced in the AHL. Time to promote him and move Carrier off the top line. Move Carrier to the #3 line.

When Fasching and Bogo get back, we could actually have a solid line-up. Grant seems destined for Rochester. Lastly, where does Bailey fit into the Sabres future? Trade bait?

When I was at the Canucks/Sabres game in Vancovuer, Baptiste was noticeable on the ice. His speed really showed through. The kid has worked his tail off and produced in the AHL. Time to promote him and move Carrier off the top line. Move Carrier to the #3 line.

When Fasching and Bogo get back, we could actually have a solid line-up. Grant seems destined for Rochester. Lastly, where does Bailey fit into the Sabres future? Trade bait?
- SabreWest

i'm with ya, westie...I wouldn't mind seeing a kane/gus/carrier line out there

I would be fine calling him up but our coach will destroy his confidence and then send him back to Rochester

When I was at the Canucks/Sabres game in Vancovuer, Baptiste was noticeable on the ice. His speed really showed through. The kid has worked his tail off and produced in the AHL. Time to promote him and move Carrier off the top line. Move Carrier to the #3 line.

When Fasching and Bogo get back, we could actually have a solid line-up. Grant seems destined for Rochester. Lastly, where does Bailey fit into the Sabres future? Trade bait?
- SabreWest[/quote]

I hope so. I never saw in Bailey what others have. To me he looks like a career AHLer. Carrier, Bap, and Fasch have all surpassed him, and I would also rather see Rodriguez or Schneider up here over Bailey. Trade him while teams are still dumb enough to give us good value for him.

[quote=SabreWest]When I was at the Canucks/Sabres game in Vancovuer, Baptiste was noticeable on the ice. His speed really showed through. The kid has worked his tail off and produced in the AHL. Time to promote him and move Carrier off the top line. Move Carrier to the #3 line.

When Fasching and Bogo get back, we could actually have a solid line-up. Grant seems destined for Rochester. Lastly, where does Bailey fit into the Sabres future? Trade bait?
- sskkoo1[/quote]

I hope so. I never saw in Bailey what others have. To me he looks like a career AHLer. Carrier, Bap, and Fasch have all surpassed him, and I would also rather see Rodriguez or Schneider up here over Bailey. Trade him while teams are still dumb enough to give us good value for him.

Let's not go to crazy now

[quote=SabreWest]When I was at the Canucks/Sabres game in Vancovuer, Baptiste was noticeable on the ice. His speed really showed through. The kid has worked his tail off and produced in the AHL. Time to promote him and move Carrier off the top line. Move Carrier to the #3 line.

When Fasching and Bogo get back, we could actually have a solid line-up. Grant seems destined for Rochester. Lastly, where does Bailey fit into the Sabres future? Trade bait?
- sskkoo1[/quote]

I hope so. I never saw in Bailey what others have. To me he looks like a career AHLer. Carrier, Bap, and Fasch have all surpassed him, and I would also rather see Rodriguez or Schneider up here over Bailey. Trade him while teams are still dumb enough to give us good value for him.

Rodrigues is strictly AHL talent

I would be fine calling him up but our coach will destroy his confidence and then send him back to Rochester
- GERBE!!!75PTS

I think someone needs to pick a new team to root for. Being negative just for the sake of being negative is exhausting and counterproductive (not to say immature)

I am VERY EXCITED!

[quote=SabreWest]When I was at the Canucks/Sabres game in Vancovuer, Baptiste was noticeable on the ice. His speed really showed through. The kid has worked his tail off and produced in the AHL. Time to promote him and move Carrier off the top line. Move Carrier to the #3 line.

When Fasching and Bogo get back, we could actually have a solid line-up. Grant seems destined for Rochester. Lastly, where does Bailey fit into the Sabres future? Trade bait?
- sskkoo1

--SabreWest

I hope so. I never saw in Bailey what others have. To me he looks like a career AHLer. Carrier, Bap, and Fasch have all surpassed him, and I would also rather see Rodriguez or Schneider up here over Bailey. Trade him while teams are still dumb enough to give us good value for him.
--sskkoo1

Bailey looks to have a longer curve...he has great size and skates extremely well...his progression in junior was a three-year one culminating with 34 goals and 35 assists in 57 games for two OHL teams his final season

I think someone needs to pick a new team to root for. Being negative just for the sake of being negative is exhausting and counterproductive (not to say immature)
- turbo044

Knowing the truth that our coach is holding back the team

Rodrigues is strictly AHL talent
- Buffalo--Sabres

And was a gift to Jack Eichel

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- Der Kaiser

He is holding them back

--sskkoo1
- Michael Pachla[/I]

Bailey looks to have a longer curve...he has great size and skates extremely well...his progression in junior was a three-year one culminating with 34 goals and 35 assists in 57 games for two OHL teams his final season

and I believe someone said Tim Murray said no to a trade for him
so I think he's still safe

And was a gift to Jack Eichel
- GERBE!!!75PTS

All I meant about the Bills was is they're drugged out, half ass losers. Don't think about them. New England is winning the Super Bowl anyway. Great year to tune out of football.

and I believe someone said Tim Murray said no to a trade for him
so I think he's still safe
- GERBE!!!75PTS

sure is...and there's nothing wrong with that...players develop at their own pace...if an organization can afford to be patient, it pays off dearly in the long run

All I meant about the Bills was is they're drugged out, half ass losers. Don't think about them. New England is winning the Super Bowl anyway. Great year to tune out of football.
- Buffalo--Sabres

You got that right The patriots or another team lose a player they plug in another and they don't lose a step

but I think you're right I think they're going to win the Super Bowl too

and I believe someone said Tim Murray said no to a trade for him
so I think he's still safe
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Yes, but why is he safe at this point? Carr, Bap, Fash, Bailey are all similar style players. Fast, grinders, bottom six material who at their peak may net 15 goals a year. There won't be enough room for all of them in the future and by next year we'll be seeing Asplund, Esteban, and Pu hitting Rochester. We need a defenseman, and if Bailey could be a solid piece in making that happen, I don't know why Murray would say no.

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sure is...and there's nothing wrong with that...players develop at their own pace...if an organization can afford to be patient, it pays off dearly in the long run
- Michael Pachla

I would wait on him also .. I hope people don't start acting this way with nylander when he's going to be in the AHL for three years maybe

Michael Pachla: Amerks forward Nick Baptiste serving notice
- Michael Pachla

give the man his ice time with the big club

I would wait on him also .. I hope people don't start acting this way with nylander when he's going to be in the AHL for three years maybe
- GERBE!!!75PTS

I think 3 years is a bit much. This year, maybe next year