could become the first overall pick in 2020


with ror leading the "tank"
- homiedclown

So we package their 1st back to them with Okposo now for Tarasenko. Easy.

if we had a decent pp coach, his numbers could be better, as jack and skinners could
- homiedclown

Agreed. When we are rolling I think he can consistently hit 70 if not a hair more. The PP hindered his production as did his time on the 2nd and 3rd lines. Not saying I disagree (now) with Housley's decision, but he would probably be at a ppg if it weren't for these couple hiccups.

pk has gone down since Scandella went out...he led the team in pk minutes...

true story
- Michael Pachla

lockport larry said he is ready to step up

pk has gone down since Scandella went out...he led the team in pk minutes...

true story
- Michael Pachla

I saw Vogl write the same thing on The Athletic a week or two ago.

Wouldn't that signal to the world "Yep, we're tanking!"? Isn't that something teams are supposed to avoid?
- buffalofan19

*dignity*

Pegullaville


anyone else?
- homiedclown

Draisaitl for Reinhart straight up. Would you do it?

if we had a decent pp coach, his numbers could be better, as jack and skinners could
- homiedclown

We have no one timer threat from the right side either. Everything flows through Eichel on the PP. Everyone knows that too which makes it that much easier to defend and a lot harder for Eichel to produce.

#dignity
- LandlordTom

Fixed.

Keep up with the times.

Draisaitl for Reinhart straight up. Would you do it?
- buffalofan19

Leon has 39 points in 32 games just in case you were wondering

I think the Blues will pass the Yotes, Canucks, Red Wings, and Sens when it's all said and done at the minimum. I don't think its set in stone that they are picking top 10 yet at the end of the day its only december. Florida played at a presidents trophy pace last season over the past 35 games and almost clinched a playoff spot last year. If they pick top 10 its in the 7-10 range. Even in that case they can always give us this years pick if they want to go for Lafreniere next year and avoid being next years Ottawa.
- Pegullaville

Which would signal to their fan base that they don't expect to be good next year

Which wouldn't go over well

Leon has 39 points in 32 games just in case you were wondering
- Pegullaville

https://youtu.be/JYB6xteh5TA

I saw Vogl write the same thing on The Athletic a week or two ago.
- buffalofan19

me too...and it was a good piece...should I have quoted him?

Our first round picks over the next two years should all be untouchable. We are set up to be really good for a really long time. Don't Tim Murray us.

me too...and it was a good piece...should I have quoted him?
- Michael Pachla

No. Just pointing out that wasn't the first time I have heard that.

Also interesting considering the "eye test" has shown Scandella to have a pretty rough year.

Draisaitl for Reinhart straight up. Would you do it?
- buffalofan19

On this team with how the cap is looking?

That's a tough call

pk has gone down since Scandella went out...he led the team in pk minutes...

true story
- Michael Pachla

played leafs, bolts and preds during that 8 game stretch
leafs, bolts, preds, flyers, panthers, sharks all in the top half of goals scored in nhl


yeah we played the yotes and kings, but the other 6 teams all goal scoring teams

Fixed.

Keep up with the times.
- buffalofan19

I still dont twat, twit, whatever its called. No idea of the significance of a hashtag, and if anyone tries 'splaining it I wont read it.
My mind is on making pierogis this weekend and turning 50 on Monday. And hockey. And women teeing off in tight dresses.

Draisaitl for Reinhart straight up. Would you do it?
- buffalofan19

get back to me in 3 years


for the next 2 years, skunk is a much better cap hit

get back to me in 3 years


for the next 2 years, skunk is a much better cap hit
- homiedclown

It's why I asked the question.

Reinhart is a curious case. He plays well with high-end talent, and I don't mean that as a knock. Your top end talent needs players that can skate with them. That said, a deep team, which is what Botterill is and should be focused on building, should be able to make up for that production. My guess is someone, whether it ends up being Buffalo or another team, is going to give him a contract he won't be able to live up to.

No. Just pointing out that wasn't the first time I have heard that.

Also interesting considering the "eye test" has shown Scandella to have a pretty rough year.
- buffalofan19

it hasn't been great for him, then again prejudices towards a player can cause us to over analyze every millisecond of his game...not saying he's been anything close to above average, but we've just seen three games of incredibly poor play from a player (Tennyson) who adds nothing to the team overall and people were equating Scandella's play to that early in the season...it wasn't a fair evaluation, imo

lockport larry said he is ready to step up
- homiedclown

which larry is that?

It's why I asked the question.

Reinhart is a curious case. He plays well with high-end talent, and I don't mean that as a knock. Your top end talent needs players that can skate with them. That said, a deep team, which is what Botterill is and should be focused on building, should be able to make up for that production. My guess is someone, whether it ends up being Buffalo or another team, is going to give him a contract he won't be able to live up to.
- buffalofan19

Leon is playing with the best center in the NHL


not a dig on Jack


unless the sabres win a cup or 2, Jack will be second fiddle to the Mcdavids and Matthews


again not a dig on Jack

which larry is that?
- Michael Pachla

Larsson

pay attention

it hasn't been great for him, then again prejudices towards a player can cause us to over analyze every millisecond of his game...not saying he's been anything close to above average, but we've just seen three games of incredibly poor play from a player (Tennyson) who adds nothing to the team overall and people were equating Scandella's play to that early in the season...it wasn't a fair evaluation, imo
- Michael Pachla

I think my overall point was that perhaps the PK was something we took for granted. As bad as Scandella has looked, it's suffering without him. There's no doubt about it.

We have no one timer threat from the right side either. Everything flows through Eichel on the PP. Everyone knows that too which makes it that much easier to defend and a lot harder for Eichel to produce.
- Pegullaville

dahlin at the right point them moving to open ice the circle gives them that