https://thechargingbuffal...d-scout-jokke-nevalainen/

I just watched that hi-light package of Oloffson. Damn, his release is really impressive. If he can skate, he could really add some nice depth to the organization. However, when he comes across, hopefully he doesn't pick up on Zoolander's bad habits.
- SabreWest

I've noticed at times Jack makes a pass and who ever he is passing to doesn't even have his stick on the ice. Many players on our current roster don't even think its possible for him to get a pass through, so they're not ready for it. That Oloffson video makes me think he's the type of player who is always looking for the pass and to get the shot off as quickly as possible. Could be a good combo or he could end up in Rochester. Thinking positive.

I wonder where Gerbe's Maid got herself to...

I wonder where Gerbe's Maid got herself to...
- Wetbandit1

Wherever the pennies are kept.

he never got his game face on


- homiedclown

Hey mista...don't call that dog Lifesaver, call him sh!thead !

https://thechargingbuffalo.net/2018/05/06/5-sabres-prospect-questions-with-shl-writer-and-scout-jokke-nevalainen/
- homiedclown

I’ve posted this somewhere ! Good read though and deserves the bump ! Pilut isn’t playing in the World Championships either. I wonder what the holdup is for him.

I wonder where Gerbe's Maid got herself to...
- Wetbandit1

The night shift people did not do their job

https://thechargingbuffalo.net/2018/05/06/5-sabres-prospect-questions-with-shl-writer-and-scout-jokke-nevalainen/
- homiedclown

Jokke: Dahlin was a top-pair defenseman for Frölunda, and his even strength ice time was highest among his team at 17:20 per game. Dahlin is capable of playing on either side, and he was actually used on the right side in Frölunda even though he’s a left-handed shot. He was also used on the second power play unit but wasn’t used on the penalty kill. Dahlin’s minutes weren’t huge but his impact was big, and he was one of their best players in the playoffs.

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https://thechargingbuffalo.net/2018/05/06/5-sabres-prospect-questions-with-shl-writer-and-scout-jokke-nevalainen/
- homiedclown

Let's me help you ...

Jokke Nevalainen is a regular writer at DobberProspects.com where he covers the Swedish and Finnish leagues among other things. His Twitter handle is @jokkenevalainen, and he hails from Tampere, Finland. He grew up idolizing legendary Finnish defenseman Teppo Numminen who finished his career with the Sabres.

Question: Since the Sabres won the lottery pretty much every quote about Rasmus Dahlin that’s out there has made its rounds through the Sabres community. The defense version of Connor McDavid, close to no flaws in his game, franchise changer. Frolunda was a solid team this past year going 25-15 with a 2nd round playoff loss – how big of an impact did Dahlin make on that team and what kind of impact do you anticipate him making immediately in the NHL?

Jokke: Dahlin was a top-pair defenseman for Frölunda, and his even strength ice time was highest among his team at 17:20 per game. Dahlin is capable of playing on either side, and he was actually used on the right side in Frölunda even though he’s a left-handed shot. He was also used on the second power play unit but wasn’t used on the penalty kill. Dahlin’s minutes weren’t huge but his impact was big, and he was one of their best players in the playoffs.

Next season, I think Dahlin can handle a top-four role in the NHL. If the Sabres use him on their top power play unit, Dahlin could get close to 40 points. I know some people have huge expectations for him right away but I’d like to preach patience because Dahlin is still just a kid who’s maturing both physically and mentally. I believe he’ll be a franchise player but I don’t like the McDavid comparison because McDavid and Sidney Crosby are on a different level from everyone else. However, I think Dahlin will be in that next tier alongside elite players like Auston Matthews and Jack Eichel for example.

Question: Victor Olofsson, Rasmus Dahlin’s teammate and 2014 7th round pick has seriously emerged as an elite goal scorer this season winning the SHL scoring title. Olofsson has flashed his offensive potential since his first development camp in Buffalo but he’s well known as a one-way player and not very physical or defensively rounded. Do you feel his offensive tools are good enough to translate to the NHL despite not being overly physical or involved defensively? Do you feel Olofsson could be ready to make the NHL right away or do you envision a season in the AHL first?

Jokke:I do think Olofsson needs some time in the AHL first but with the right kind of usage, he could use his great release to score goals at the NHL level as well. His biggest strength is definitely the one-timers he can shoot from the right-side half-wall on the power play, and I think that’s something that works in any league. You’re absolutely right about his weaknesses and because of them, he’ll need to play a sheltered role to have success in the NHL. But I think he’s talented enough to do that if the Sabres are willing to look past his weaknesses and focus on his strengths instead.

Question: The Sabres are rumored to be signing 22 year old and 2018 SHL defenseman of the year, Lawrence Pilut. Do you envision Pilut in the NHL this season and what are some things he can bring to the Sabres blue line?

Jokke: Pilut may need a short stint in the AHL but I think he’s good enough to play most of next season in the NHL. Pilut has a good package of offensive tools at his disposal. He’s also smart defensively but will need to add some muscle over the summer to handle puck battles at the NHL level. Pilut is a puck-moving defenseman but he played big minutes in all situations in the SHL because he’s such a smart player. He’s great at running a power play from the blue line, and I think he’s capable of doing that in the NHL as well. I’m a fan of Pilut, and I think he’s a better prospect than Andreas Borgman for example who received a lot of hype last year because he signed with the Maple Leafs.

Question: Marcus Davidsson is expected to return to the SHL for another season, how do you anticipate his role to grow with Djurgårdens IF next season?

Jokke: Well, first of all Marcus Davidsson needs to adjust to new wingers around him because he spent most of last season with his older brother Jonathan on the right side and Axel Jonsson-Fjällby on the left side, and both of them signed their entry level contracts and are expected to make the jump to North America. Marcus was already used in all situations last season but I think he’ll receive more even strength ice time and probably more short-handed time as well because both Jonathan and Axel were regulars on the penalty kill. I’m interested to see how Marcus does without his brother especially because Jonathan was responsible for creating offense on that line, so now Marcus probably needs to do more of that himself.

Question: Rasmus Asplund finished up what’s expected to be his last season with Farjestad BK before making the transition to North America. Asplund struggled in the SHL playoffs this season but what do you feel are the best areas of his game and how do you feel his game will translate to North America when he makes the transition?

Jokke: Asplund plays a very mature, well-rounded game. He’s a smart player who usually ends up making the right decision regardless of the situation. He carried an ‘A’ on his chest which is impressive for such a young player and shows that he also has leadership abilities. He was mostly used as their second line center, and he was also used on both special teams. I don’t see him being a power play player at the NHL level but he’s the type of player coaches love to have because you can trust him in any situation, he can play against top players, and he can also win important faceoffs. I don’t see him having any difficulties adjusting to North America but I think his upside is a bit limited

https://thechargingbuffalo.net/2018/05/06/5-sabres-prospect-questions-with-shl-writer-and-scout-jokke-nevalainen/
- homiedclown

Nope,

Dahlin is already better than McDavid, this guy is full of poop

With Vegas not even using Tomas Tatar
Anyone think he could be available again

Nope,

Dahlin is already better than McDavid, this guy is full of poop
- washedup20

I saw that I'm still pissed it's basically a second round pick we gave them

The round I hate moving picks in is the 3rd and the Sabres have been doing it for years
- gerbe75pts

im pissed... ahhhh

i hate giving up 3rd rounders... ahhh

how have you not had a heart attack yet? holy crap calm the hell down and live your life. do you spend time off of the internet? and are you ever not pissed about something?

im pissed... ahhhh

i hate giving up 3rd rounders... ahhh

how have you not had a heart attack yet? holy crap calm the hell down and live your life. do you spend time off of the internet? and are you ever not pissed about something?
- IndianaSabresFan

I will wait when you look up the 3rd rounders in the NHl it's called the moeny round for a reason

Oh and you have two players in the playoffs both leading in points

But yes 3rd rounders are not important ...

I will wait when you look up the 3rd rounders in the NHl it's called the moeny round for a reason

Oh and you have two players in the playoffs both leading in points

But yes 3rd rounders are not important ...
- gerbe75pts

Marchand is not leading in points in the playoffs ..... fake news.

Marchand is not leading in points in the playoffs ..... fake news.
- gordong

I think you mean jake guentzel who is leading in points

Try again

I will wait when you look up the 3rd rounders in the NHl it's called the moeny round for a reason

Oh and you have two players in the playoffs both leading in points

But yes 3rd rounders are not important ...
- gerbe75pts

you will be waiting a LONG time because i will not look it up nor will i give a crap about it

Marchand

guentzel
Point
Kris Letang

But yes 3rd rounders are not important

I’m sure I’m missing a lot

Marchand

guentzel
Point
Kris Letang

But yes 3rd rounders are not important

I’m sure I’m missing a lot
- gerbe75pts

which one of those three players you named is still in the playoffs?

i bet you could name a crap load of 1st and 2nd rounders who are doing well in the playoffs too....

of the 5 goalies left two were selected in the 1st round we should always select a goalie in the first round... ahhhhhhhhhhh

Calgary owns 5 former 2013 1st round picks.

The only impact player from those 5 is Sean Monahan.

Curtis Lazar
Emile Poirier
Hunter Shinkaruk
Morgan Klimchuk

Traded for Lazar and Shinkurak, with a combined NHL goal total of 17, with 15 of those coming from Lazar, and 12 of those 15 coming from 3 seasons with Ottawa.

So for Calgary, those 4 players combined for... 5 goals.

which one of those three players you named is still in the playoffs?

i bet you could name a crap load of 1st and 2nd rounders who are doing well in the playoffs too....
- IndianaSabresFan

The argument is third rounders and you just spin it lol

3rd round picks aren't useless. But they're lottery tickets. Every draft, there's between 2 and 3 impact NHL players in the third round, and it almost always takes them multiple years to reach the NHL.

Crying about using a 3rd round pick on an NHL ready player is asinine. If it doesn't work out, so be it. But the chances of even seeing the player in the NHL is small, and the chances we see that third round pick in the NHL before 3 years is even smaller.

So rolling the dice on a guy that can step right in as opposed to essentially living on a prayer is (frank)ing fine.

Let's me help you ...
- gerbe75pts

let me be very clear on one thing


I am a grown man who does not need help from you