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Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Mar 7 @ 1:18 PM ET
That's fair...
but guys like Guhle & Pu are still in Juniors
Fasching, Bailey & Baptiste are all doing well as Pros

But regardless of how u want to rank them...
my point is that Fasching is a good prospect seen as a top6 winger
He's not junk
I think teams would value him

- jdfitz77


i like fasching, i dont think hes done enough so far to say hes doing well in the pros. Granted he was injured but still.

Not sure anyone but murray sees him as a top 6 guys, probably a high end 3rd line guy
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Mar 7 @ 1:18 PM ET
Agreed, not sure what the rules on acquisitions are leading up to the expansion draft but its a good template of sorts.
- Sabresfan-365



The cool thing is that we're in a position where we can take advantage of some of these teams that are in a tough spot

Anaheim isn't the only one

If u go to that link Homie shared,
It gives u a good idea of which teams will have to make moves
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Mar 7 @ 1:20 PM ET
That's fair...
but guys like Guhle & Pu are still in Juniors
Fasching, Bailey & Baptiste are all doing well as Pros

But regardless of how u want to rank them...
my point is that Fasching is a good prospect seen as a top6 winger
He's not junk
I think teams would value him

- jdfitz77


Agreed . Can't just say they are worthless. Other teams could need hium to fill a need. Similar to us getting another teams player. Their fans will have the same mixed opinions of him.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Mar 7 @ 1:20 PM ET
i like fasching, i dont think hes done enough so far to say hes doing well in the pros. Granted he was injured but still.

Not sure anyone but murray sees him as a top 6 guys, probably a high end 3rd line guy

- Sabresfan-365




I'd say a big forward who projects as a 20 goal scorer is a "top6" guy
Not all teams will like Fasching, he's not a good skater
But I'm sure there's still quite a few who are high on him
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Mar 7 @ 1:24 PM ET
Agreed . Can't just say they are worthless. Other teams could need hium to fill a need. Similar to us getting another teams player. Their fans will have the same mixed opinions of him.
- cabin



Exactly
And the Ducks could use a good young forward they don't have to protect
I think we are good trade partners
But we'll see...
the Sabres aren't the only team who could give up a "Fasching" to them
There's very well could be another guy they like better than what we offer
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Mar 7 @ 1:25 PM ET
I thought the topic was olli
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Mar 7 @ 1:26 PM ET
Exactly
And the Ducks could use a good young forward they don't have to protect
I think we are good trade partners
But we'll see...
the Sabres aren't the only team who could give up a "Fasching" to them
There's very well could be another guy they like better than what we offer

- jdfitz77

I still think foligno, larsson and fasching could get us a top 4 d man from the ducks

esp if kane is extended
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Mar 7 @ 1:28 PM ET
I still think foligno, larsson and fasching could get us a top 4 d man from the ducks

esp if kane is extended

- homiedclown

Now that I would have not one issue with .
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: GM's are graded based on moves made before June 28th, apparently., NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Mar 7 @ 1:30 PM ET
The cool thing is that we're in a position where we can take advantage of some of these teams that are in a tough spot

Anaheim isn't the only one

If u go to that link Homie shared,
It gives u a good idea of which teams will have to make moves

- jdfitz77


Keep in mind that it is a seller's market. Just about everyone needs young D.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Mar 7 @ 1:31 PM ET
I still think foligno, larsson and fasching could get us a top 4 d man from the ducks

esp if kane is extended

- homiedclown




Seems like a decent possibility at least
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Mar 7 @ 1:31 PM ET
Now that I would have not one issue with .
- cabin

esp if gionta comes back

kane-eichel-reinhart
bailey-ror-okposo
nylander-asplund-baptiste
carrier-girgens-gionta

team gets fast right away
burner087
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Orlando, FL
Joined: 01.18.2008

Mar 7 @ 1:32 PM ET
I thought the topic was olli
- homiedclown


I guess they all moved on. Not sure how.. but they did.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Mar 7 @ 1:33 PM ET
I guess they all moved on. Not sure how.. but they did.
- burner087

we still have phil

cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Mar 7 @ 1:34 PM ET
I guess they all moved on. Not sure how.. but they did.
- burner087


He got back on the plane. Passport issues I guess.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Mar 7 @ 1:36 PM ET
Keep in mind that it is a seller's market. Just about everyone needs young D.
- Slump Buster



But not everyone can take a defenseman they'd have to protect
There's only a couple teams besides up that have open slots
And if we're willing to lose one of Girgs, Foligno or Larsson to Vegas...
then we can protect 4 defensemen,
Which would allow us to trade for TWO
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Mar 7 @ 1:37 PM ET
clean house with deadweights

gorges
bogo
moulson
ennis


sign kovalchuk to a 1 year deal at the max

grab those 2 d men


AND LETS GO
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: GM's are graded based on moves made before June 28th, apparently., NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Mar 7 @ 1:38 PM ET
But not everyone can take a defenseman they'd have to protect
There's only a couple teams besides up that have open slots
And if we're willing to lose one of Girgs, Foligno or Larsson to Vegas...
then we can protect 4 defensemen,
Which would allow us to trade for TWO

- jdfitz77


Agreed, and that's why I said young defenseman. Lots of teams want to swap out / leave unprotected their own Bogosians so that they can get younger and cheaper.

jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Mar 7 @ 1:39 PM ET
esp if gionta comes back

kane-eichel-reinhart
bailey-ror-okposo
nylander-asplund-baptiste
carrier-girgens-gionta

team gets fast right away

- homiedclown




Sure...
but Nylander can probably use more time in the AHL
and is Asplund "ready" for 3rd line NHL duty?
I'd doubt he is
Haven't seen him play much though. Maybe not at all actually...
How's his speed? I don't remember hearing about it
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Mar 7 @ 1:41 PM ET
Sure...
but Nylander can probably use more time in the AHL
and is Asplund "ready" for 3rd line NHL duty?
I'd doubt he is
Haven't seen him play much though. Maybe not at all actually...
How's his speed? I don't remember hearing about it

- jdfitz77

baker has a video of a goal from asplund last week

speed looks good to me
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Mar 7 @ 1:42 PM ET
Agreed, and that's why I said young defenseman. Lots of teams want to swap out / leave unprotected their own Bogosians so that they can get younger and cheaper.
- Slump Buster



But "lots of teams" don't have open slots to do so...
http://planmyteam.com/NHL/ProtectPlayers?teamid=4
Gives u a good idea of what other teams might do
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Mar 7 @ 1:43 PM ET



back in 50 minutes
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Mar 7 @ 1:45 PM ET
esp if gionta comes back

kane-eichel-reinhart
bailey-ror-okposo
nylander-asplund-baptiste
carrier-girgens-gionta

team gets fast right away

- homiedclown


Where are Moulson, Ennis, Fasching, Larsson and Foligno? We are gitting rid of all of them?

Even if some exit via trade, I can't imagine we get takers for Moulson/Enzo AND trade all these guys too.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Mar 7 @ 1:45 PM ET
baker has a video of a goal from asplund last week

speed looks good to me

- homiedclown




Tough to tell just from a highlight or 2 though
I'll try & look up some info on Asplund to see about his skating
I'm pretty sure he'd benefit from some AHL time though...
it's a different game over here
Many Euro's struggle for a bit to adjust
Just look at Nylander

Not that I'm saying Asplund stinks...
I just don't know that I'd be willing to slot him at 3C for next season
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Mar 7 @ 1:46 PM ET
Keep in mind that it is a seller's market. Just about everyone needs young D.
- Slump Buster



Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: GM's are graded based on moves made before June 28th, apparently., NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Mar 7 @ 1:46 PM ET
But "lots of teams" don't have open slots to do so...
http://planmyteam.com/NHL/ProtectPlayers?teamid=4
Gives u a good idea of what other teams might do

- jdfitz77


Slots are irrelevant. Lots of teams are looking to upgrade. If that means leaving someone else unprotected or trading them, so be it. Everyone wants D.
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