A decent 2nd line center won't save them any money, will no doubt cost them more money unless he is in his first contract. A bit surprised you are willing to give up a first, I hope it would be top ten or top eight protected.

I'd only play Cozens at center and on the third line initially and play Thompson on the second. I like some of what I have seen of Thompson.
- GilPerreault11

That bottom paragraph works for me too.

I expect Olofsson to take the next step next year and make that a very formidable first line.

I would expect that if we get Skinner a center that can hold his water he will score his 25 goals and Cozens on the other side can get used to the NHL on the wing and possibly even enjoy a Calder finalist type of season.

Mojo and Kahun are proven top 9 forwards and with Thompson could give us one of the better third lines this team has had in years (which isn’t saying much considering the black hole it’s been)

I’m hoping to bring back Larsson for a 3C/4C role but I think Gerbe and Sbroads are right in saying that he’s most likely out the door as he probably wants to be elsewhere which is unfortunate.

it was just a thought
- Michael Pachla

Seems the Hawks would try and keep him.

The Sabres 1st lin should be

53.9.23

No even a question.

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- buffalofan19

F1 qualifying too.

overall i loved the product w/o fans...liked the tarp on the seats, the limited piped in noise, the telecast and camera angles...


well done, nhl...well done
- Michael Pachla

The fake noise is awful. It's super distrating; like a bad audio signal.

The Sabres 1st lin should be

53.9.23

No even a question.
- SABRES 89

It won't matter what the 1st line is until they get real middle-6 centers. Just window dressing

A. The first line was worse this year than last year.

B. You should definitely credit Eichel individually getting better every year of his career so far to Olofsson, and not his natural development

I look forward to some anecdotal response
- sbroads24

Jack's stats are well statistical analysis when he played with Skinner as opposed to VO. I look forward to your fanatism toward Jeff Skinner and his 14 goals last year and why he was not wanted by Rod Brind'Amour and they took Pu and picks for him to get the f*ck out. Why his new coach, Ralph, couldn't play him on the first PP, the OT, the first line. I could show you his career ebbs and flows in goals and his average of 20.7 assists per year too. But, tell me how much YOU like him and deserved to be that floater on the first line for Jack?

The Sabres 1st lin should be

53.9.23

No even a question.
- SABRES 89

I wouldn’t mind Skinner-Eichel-Cozens

However I don’t believe having all your eggs in one basket is beneficial to anyone.

The Sabres paid Skinner $9M to drive his own line. Olofsson should be more of a factor at Even strength in year two making that line one of the best in the NHL.

Get a formidable 2C and give them heavy o-Zone starts and Skinner will get his 25 goals and all will be well.

Jack's stats are well statistical analysis when he played with Skinner as opposed to VO. I look forward to your fanatism toward Jeff Skinner and his 14 goals last year and why he was not wanted by Rod Brind'Amour and they took Pu and picks for him to get the f*ck out. Why his new coach, Ralph, couldn't play him on the first PP, the OT, the first line. I could show you his career ebbs and flows in goals and his average of 20.7 assists per year too. But, tell me how much YOU like him and deserved to be that floater on the first line for Jack?
- GilPerreault11

The first line scored more with Skinner than with Olofsson. These are simple facts that are easy to look up.


But as predicted thank you for the anecdote.

It will be pleasurable to see Skinner’s shooting % inevitably rebound to normal and have him produce 20+ EV goals and drive a line like he’s done his entire career

Wings..Bertuzzi
Flames - sam+
Lighting- Foote ( nvm forgot he got moved )

That's who I think
- gerbe75pts

Flames- Lindholm or Monahan
Wings- Zadina
Lighting- Johnson, Killorn

The first line scored more with Skinner than with Olofsson. These are simple facts that are easy to look up.


But as predicted thank you for the anecdote.

It will be pleasurable to see Skinner’s shooting % inevitably rebound to normal and have him produce 20+ EV goals and drive a line like he’s done his entire career
- sbroads24

They played 12 or so less games due to COVID and VO missed 15 games so comparing the numbers from a full season to a season that was cut short is ignorant or has an agenda, do you have an agenda?

Jack's stats are well statistical analysis when he played with Skinner as opposed to VO. I look forward to your fanatism toward Jeff Skinner and his 14 goals last year and why he was not wanted by Rod Brind'Amour and they took Pu and picks for him to get the f*ck out. Why his new coach, Ralph, couldn't play him on the first PP, the OT, the first line. I could show you his career ebbs and flows in goals and his average of 20.7 assists per year too. But, tell me how much YOU like him and deserved to be that floater on the first line for Jack?
- GilPerreault11

Skinner has never been a good PP player.

I speculate the reason why Ralph didn’t like Skinner is because, like Brind’Amour in Carolina, he implemented a defensive structural game and Jeff struggles mightily defensively.

That’s why I think if we get an efficient 2C and give them heavy o-zone starts he’ll be just fine.

I’ve said enough regarding the contract and I won’t open that can of worms again.

They played 12 or so less games due to COVID and VO missed 15 games so comparing the numbers from a full season to a season that was cut short is ignorant or has an agenda, do you have an agenda?
- GilPerreault11

Dude - everything is fine

Skinners great. 14 goals is really good
Sam is awesome, keep him too

9 years no playoffs

I wouldn’t mind Skinner-Eichel-Cozens

However I don’t believe having all your eggs in one basket is beneficial to anyone.

The Sabres paid Skinner $9M to drive his own line. Olofsson should be more of a factor at Even strength in year two making that line one of the best in the NHL.

Get a formidable 2C and give them heavy o-Zone starts and Skinner will get his 25 goals and all will be well.
- Pegullaville

you don't put Cozens on the 1st line.

They played 12 or so less games due to COVID and VO missed 15 games so comparing the numbers from a full season to a season that was cut short is ignorant or has an agenda, do you have an agenda?
- GilPerreault11

More as in a higher rate

Eichel’s on ice goals for/60

With Olofsson 19/20- 2.84
With Skinner 18/19- 3.76


It’s a large difference

Almost a goal more an hour equates to about 27 more goals for that line over the course of a year

The fake noise is awful. It's super distrating; like a bad audio signal.
- Wetbandit1

barely noticeable...at least to my ears

It won't matter what the 1st line is until they get real middle-6 centers. Just window dressing
- jcragcrumple

Yes sir.

you don't put Cozens on the 1st line.
- SABRES 89

I agree. That’s why I think they leave the first line untouched.

Hopefully they acquire a 2C and have Cozens flank on the right side with Skinner on the left and give them more o-zone starts.

Dude - everything is fine

Skinners great. 14 goals is really good
Sam is awesome, keep him too

9 years no playoffs
- Boss34

Yep, all is well in the world and with the Sabres. Just trade Risto and the Sabres will bring it!!

I'm curious why hasn't there been more articles about the signing of Sam in the media? Last year it was Skinner all the time. When Jack's contract was up we read about that, and even going back to before Risto signed his 5+ million contract we read about the need to sign him but Sam? Crickets.

Yep, all is well in the world and with the Sabres. Just trade Risto and the Sabres will bring it!!

I'm curious why hasn't there been more articles about the signing of Sam in the media? Last year it was Skinner all the time. When Jack's contract was up we read about that, and even going back to before Risto signed his 5+ million contract we read about the need to sign him but Sam? Crickets.
- GilPerreault11

Because Reinhart is an RFA and there are months still to go before the season is over?

More as in a higher rate

Eichel’s on ice goals for/60

With Olofsson 19/20- 2.84
With Skinner 18/19- 3.76


It’s a large difference

Almost a goal more an hour equates to about 27 more goals for that line over the course of a year
- sbroads24

What were Jack's points last year?

And that stat that you quote beef's up some really marginal players to look better than they are that per 60. It is an inflated stat in my opinion.

Because Reinhart is an RFA and there are months still to go before the season is over?
- kingcong39

Sure, most likely.

Isles play boring defensive hockey but it is effective.

What were Jack's points last year?

And that stat that you quote beef's up some really marginal players to look better than they are that per 60. It is an inflated stat in my opinion.
- GilPerreault11

Why is per 60 an inflated stat?

It contextualizes production based on ice time.

Why is per 60 an inflated stat?

It contextualizes production based on ice time.
- kingcong39

Take a look at some 3rd and 4th line players and their per 60 and get back to me.