As I sit here today, my ideal forward lineup for next year looks something like this,
Nylander-Eichel-Baptiste
Kane-O'Reilly-Okposo
Carrier-Reinhart-Fasching
Foligno-Larsson-Rodrigues
Girgensons-Bailey
It's time for some these kids to show what they got, there is talent there, it just needs to be nurtured.
- macman9

Wow. You must be dreaming in technicolor if you think that you will get production out of that line up. Nylander, Baptiste, Carrier, Fashing, Larsson and Rodriques have done NOTHING at the NHL level to suggest they will be factors next year. Sadly, Okposo's career is likely over. Where did Moulson and Ennis go? They are collectively owed 9.6M a year for two more years. Vegas ain't touching them with a twenty foot pole.
This is why Murray got fired. There simply is not enough NHL talent

- homiedclown

He stinks

Nice blog


Dare I say

Solid
- homiedclown

I remember watching Lombardi's pressers in San Jose and coming away with the thought that this guy has some serious issues ........... very, very odd. I'd be careful what you wished for.

Wow. You must be dreaming in technicolor if you think that you will get production out of that line up. Nylander, Baptiste, Carrier, Fashing, Larsson and Rodriques have done NOTHING at the NHL level to suggest they will be factors next year. Sadly, Okposo's career is likely over. Where did Moulson and Ennis go? They are collectively owed 9.6M a year for two more years. Vegas ain't touching them with a twenty foot pole.
This is why Murray got fired. There simply is not enough NHL talent
- BernardShakey

We'll be tanking again next year. Didn't you get the memo ?

- homiedclown

#BUST

I remember watching Lombardi's pressers in San Jose and coming away with the thought that this guy has some serious issues ........... very, very odd. I'd be careful what you wished for.
- fastek

I want nothing to do with lombardi


but it was a solid blog, and he made a case for him


all in on duds IMO, then hire an up and coming gm under him and a coach that will open it up

He stinks
- RhinoFan

reunited with legwand

Bottom line is Pegula needs to spend on a GM, VP of Hockey ops, buy out Moulson, by out Bogos, new GM needs to land us 2 top 4 Dmen, a scoring Left winger and a top 2 line center. No small task for sure. Team as it stands stinks. Easy to blame Byslma, harder to fix whats really wrong.

reunited with legwand



- homiedclown

Only if Olli picks them up at the airport?

Only if Olli picks them up at the airport?
- RhinoFan

olli started to hit his stride at 25

http://www.hockeydb.com/i...ts/pdisplay.php?pid=28403

Wow. You must be dreaming in technicolor if you think that you will get production out of that line up. Nylander, Baptiste, Carrier, Fashing, Larsson and Rodriques have done NOTHING at the NHL level to suggest they will be factors next year. Sadly, Okposo's career is likely over. Where did Moulson and Ennis go? They are collectively owed 9.6M a year for two more years. Vegas ain't touching them with a twenty foot pole.
This is why Murray got fired. There simply is not enough NHL talent
- BernardShakey

Okposo was rumored to be "showing major improvement". So what information do you have that Kyle's family doesn't?

Also Carrier, E-Rod and Larsson played most of the year in the NHL (Carrier and Larsson were both hurt for numerous games/E-Rod was Larsson's replacement). Carrier and E-Rod were actually bright spots. Do you watch the Sabres at all or follow them?

Okposo was rumored to be "showing major improvement". So what information do you have that Kyle's family doesn't?

Also Carrier, E-Rod and Larsson played most of the year in the NHL (Carrier and Larsson were both hurt for numerous games/E-Rod was Larsson's replacement). Carrier and E-Rod were actually bright spots. Do you watch the Sabres at all or follow them?
- RhinoFan

Carrier is a bright spot? He was flanking O'reilly and Okposo and didn't produce squat. E-Rod is fine for who he is, a fourth liner. Sadly, Carrier fits there too, as well as like half our team.

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Hearing the interview process has begun in Buffalo for GM.

Just talked to the Kings. Still no request to talk to Lombardi.

John Shannon‏Verified account @JSportsnet 1m1 minute ago
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Hearing the interview process has begun in Buffalo for GM.

Just talked to the Kings. Still no request to talk to Lombardi.
- chilliard77

Just read some spoilers for WD next season. Yikes. Your boy might be in trouble.

- homiedclown

I'd wager most on that list weren't sent back to juniors in year one, and had more impressive seasons there 3rd year removed from their drafts

Carrier is a bright spot? He was flanking O'reilly and Okposo and didn't produce squat. E-Rod is fine for who he is, a fourth liner. Sadly, Carrier fits there too, as well as like half our team.
- Khmylev

Carrier played really well for his rookie season, but has no business on the top line. He's going to be a nice speedy, 3rd line wing for us. Bright spot. Why else are we concerned about him being Vegas bait...he's better than a 4th liner.

E-Rod was a very pleasant surprise in that we might have a 3-4C with some offensive prowess. He was one of our best players later on in the year, didn't you think so?

I'd wager most on that list weren't sent back to juniors in year one, and had more impressive seasons there 3rd year removed from their drafts
- sbroads24

Didn't realize both Staal's were 2nd overall picks.

Larry Playfair to represent Sabres Saturday at lottery!

Larry Playfair to represent Sabres Saturday at lottery!
- Irish 14

What's his position in the organization?

What's his position in the organization?
- Matthews_Auston

director of alumni relations

Miller might make perfect sense to LA as a backup. Close to family and career winding down...Saw a few people suggesting a Buffalo reunion but id pass

director of alumni relations
- Sabresfan-365

he was was one tough mother(frank)er

What's his position in the organization?
- Matthews_Auston

He was President of Sabres Alumni but I do not believe he has a current affiliation with the Sabres that I am aware of

Wow. You must be dreaming in technicolor if you think that you will get production out of that line up. Nylander, Baptiste, Carrier, Fashing, Larsson and Rodriques have done NOTHING at the NHL level to suggest they will be factors next year. Sadly, Okposo's career is likely over. Where did Moulson and Ennis go? They are collectively owed 9.6M a year for two more years. Vegas ain't touching them with a twenty foot pole.
This is why Murray got fired. There simply is not enough NHL talent
- BernardShakey

Did you not see Rodriguez play this year? Easily could be a very effective 3/4 centre with good speed and can finish.
I know he was very sick, but has anyone said OK is not playing again?