Wilson in the top 6 = no. He is perfect for the 4th line. Even if Botts goes into the next season with the exact same set of players, I would rather give CJ Smith or Bailey a good, honest look at 2nd line LW.

It will be interesting to see what they end up doing with Mitts. He could be anywhere from 1st line LW to 2nd or 3rd line center. What they do with ROR (if anything) will really determine where Mitts plays.

Right now, the best LW on the team is Scott Wilson. There's no chance they go into the season like that. FA or trades will happen

Personal 2 cents is that Mitts needs an extra 10-15lbs in muscle, core and legs mostly. These NHL players are tough sobs and you have to fight to win every battle. Last year, I saw some great things. His stick handling, especially in tight spaces, is exceptional as is his creativity. Still, he lost a lot of board battles by being out muscled. Get some pounds on him, ease him into his role by keeping Ryan O next season at least and watch the fun.

He's going to be special, I'm just not sure how soon. Great read MP. Keep em comin'.

Right now, the best LW on the team is Scott Wilson. There's no chance they go into the season like that. FA or trades will happen
- jcragcrumple

So you do not see Mitts being transitioned to the wing (potentially) to fill that hole if no FA acquisitions can? Sorry if you already answered this, don't see anything.

So you do not see Mitts being transitioned to the wing (potentially) to fill that hole if no FA acquisitions can? Sorry if you already answered this, don't see anything.
- RhinoFan

Maybe. I think Eichel, ror and mitts down the middle is the way to go, personally

Depending how you look at it, I guess either ROR, Mitts or Erod is the best LW. I think they'll try to add some legit LW scoring though

Right now, the best LW on the team is Scott Wilson. There's no chance they go into the season like that. FA or trades will happen
- jcragcrumple

Right now, the best LW on the team is Scott Wilson. There's no chance they go into the season like that. FA or trades will happen
- jcragcrumple

casey
baptiste
bailey
nylander
smith
o regan
new kid from notre dame


2 of those guys will be playing lw on the top 2 lines if there is no trade

wilson will be on the 3rd or 4th line

During his brief cup of coffee with the Sabres, Mittelstadt's skill-level and hockey smarts showed he belonged and after the season he said that those six games gave him a pretty good idea as to what he needs to work on this summer to, in his words, "get better for next year."

I love this. A lot of people don't understand the merits of the end of the year callup despite whether or not they "earned it". Most cases, earning it is necessary (imo) but doing the 5 or 6 game taste gives the player a great idea on how to improve their game for continued success in the NHL.

casey
baptiste
bailey
nylander
smith
o regan
new kid from notre dame


2 of those guys will be playing lw on the top 2 lines if there is no trade

wilson will be on the 3rd or 4th line
- homiedclown

I bet JB will be thrilled to walk into the season with a collection of those guys slated for the wing.

- TheSabresTaco

Do you disagree, or are you disgusted with the state of the LW

casey - center
baptiste - RW
bailey -LW
nylander - MIA
smith - Intriguing
o regan - Roch
new kid from notre dame - I plead ignorance


2 of those guys will be playing lw on the top 2 lines if there is no trade

wilson will be on the 3rd or 4th line
- homiedclown

I think we better look for some trades.

McCabe, sharks 2nd and Bailey should get us a really nice player, and it wouldn't hurt too much

True, but people will complain about his scoring. I'd love for them to get him a legit LW.
- jcragcrumple

If O'Reilly and Wilson are together, than they are the 3rd line, and Okposo Mitts and E-rod are getting the top 6 minutes (More O zone starts)

Vanek will be back
Wilson slides down to the 3rd or 4th line

Do you disagree, or are you disgusted with the state of the LW
- jcragcrumple

Currently disgusted. I am confident the position will be addressed. And will lose a lot of confidence in JB if he doesn't fill the need. Which I think he will.

Scott Wilson was worth a 5th round pick. No one's over exaggerating his value. Everyone knows what he is. Housley had no choice to roll him in the top 6. Sadly, he was usually better than Pouliot. I'll remain patient until the first week of July.

Vanek will be back
Wilson slides down to the 3rd or 4th line
- Boss34

Quite the bandaid approach. But I wouldn't be opposed to a 2x5M deal. Anyone hear about the Sabres having an interest in Vanek?

Going to be our Tyler Seguin

Do you disagree, or are you disgusted with the state of the LW
- jcragcrumple

We suck on all the wings

Quite the bandaid approach. But I wouldn't be opposed to a 2x5M deal. Anyone hear about the Sabres having an interest in Vanek?
- TheSabresTaco

I was never a vanek fan, but he adds a respected nhl LW for nothing but, $

Bandaid or not, hes a good fit with the pommer and jbotts connection.

Why wouldn't he sign here?
He signed in Detroit and Vancouver, 2 non playoff contenders.

2 for 5 million sounds right.

Quite the bandaid approach. But I wouldn't be opposed to a 2x5M deal. Anyone hear about the Sabres having an interest in Vanek?
- TheSabresTaco

Vanek asked to come back 2 times and both times buffalo passed

Vanek asked to come back 2 times and both times buffalo passed
- gerbe75pts

And the source is?

Hearsay?

Personal 2 cents is that Mitts needs an extra 10-15lbs in muscle, core and legs mostly. These NHL players are tough sobs and you have to fight to win every battle. Last year, I saw some great things. His stick handling, especially in tight spaces, is exceptional as is his creativity. Still, he lost a lot of board battles by being out muscled. Get some pounds on him, ease him into his role by keeping Ryan O next season at least and watch the fun.

He's going to be special, I'm just not sure how soon. Great read MP. Keep em comin'.
- RhinoFan

This is a good post.

We suck on all the wings
- gerbe75pts

you suck on all dongs

And the source is?

Hearsay?
- Boss34

(My dad is the 2nd time )the first one was reported but wgr, tsn

you suck on all dongs
- IndianaSabresFan

I did like a good hotdog with ranch

I swear with some of these trade offers, you guys are 5 times worse then leaf fans with kaberle



- homiedclown

like yours are perfect?