yeah this is not gonna end well for rask
- homiedclown

I'll take a pissed off Motivated Rask that wants to shove it in Boston's face

With European kids playing now for hockey I wonder if it will change the draft position of the top 10

A terrible decision to keep playing hutton

I was rooting for johansson big time, he had his moments albeit short. Maybe he should have gotten a bigger look. At that point in time they had nothing to lose
- ieetbred

Might be playing today if they called up Hammond instead. A Zamboni driver won as many games as JJ.

"I'd be shocked if Jake Sanderson isn't selected top 10 in the draft," NTDP U-18 coach Seth Appert said. "He plays the game so efficiently, defends so hard and can jump into the play and add offense ... he's the prototypical modern-age defenseman. I know other defensemen get more notoriety because of the points they put up, but the beauty of Jake Sanderson is the more you watch him, the more you start to appreciate what an unbelievable defender he is."
NTDP associate coach Nick Fohr oversees the defensemen, and in his nine seasons with the program has worked with several players currently competing in the NHL, including Seth Jones (Columbus Blue Jackets), Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets), Noah Hanifin (Calgary Flames) and Charlie McAvoy (Boston Bruins). He believes Sanderson ranks among that elite group.

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Interesting and something I thought of watching nashville get bounced with saros

I know it means nothing now but the year carey price came out of junior he played 2 games in the A to the tune of a .949% and then went on to lead his team to the calder cup

6K came out of junior hot, played 1 game for the amerks at a .941% and was then promptly sat in favor of career AHL goalies and watched as the amerks got bounced in the 1st round with some ridiculously sub .900 goaltending if i recall correctly
- ieetbred

Only fair to point out that he had surgery right after that.

Only fair to point out that he had surgery right after that.
- Lunaion

and it was one goalie playing for rochester, wedgewood

The upside isn’t bad ...... mitts is the biggest wildcard. It makes literally no sense why he hasn’t progressed.
- Sabretooth9

Because he doesn't care

With European kids playing now for hockey I wonder if it will change the draft position of the top 10
- gerbe75pts

It absolutely will

This team needs a decent player that has been through war in the playoffs to show what heart and dedication it really takes to get there.
- Buff36

Hornqvist goes to the sabres for a 4th :/

It absolutely will
- Pegullaville

Could be good news for us with Rossi

Because he doesn't care
- gerbe75pts

give the kid a chance when the season starts


if he comes to camp bang on him all you want


731 consecutive days of you doing this bores the hell out of me

give the kid a chance when the season starts

if he comes to camp bang on him all you want

731 consecutive days of you doing this bores the hell out of me
- homiedclown

How difficult is it to be in top shape when it's your livelihood? And if you don't care enough to be in top shape, how much does that say about your desire to be the best you can be?

It absolutely will
- Pegullaville

Raymond, Holtz and Lundell could all be gone before we pick now

hell so could Askarov


of course this means Drysdale or Rossi could fall to us

How difficult is it to be in top shape when it's your livelihood? And if you don't care enough to be in top shape, how much does that say about your desire to be the best you can be?
- kingcong39

you can say that about every aspects in life with almost everyone


I look at the struggles gerbe himself had at that age


hell I had my degree on hold and was slinging drinks when I was 21


he turned the corner when he was sent down, lets see what he does in training camp

give the kid a chance when the season starts


if he comes to camp bang on him all you want


731 consecutive days of you doing this bores the hell out of me
- homiedclown

Its better then 731 consecutive days of ror talk or vesey or larry ..

He had 2 years Of opportunity Being 2nd line and threw it all away...

I just watched his stupid interview when pegs said it he looks fatter than ever hopefully It was just the camera angle..

How difficult is it to be in top shape when it's your livelihood? And if you don't care enough to be in top shape, how much does that say about your desire to be the best you can be?
- kingcong39

Exactly!! He was given a golden opportunity And he chose video games and food ..

I just wish he had jacks Intangibles ..

Doesn't he get sick of his friends making fun of him smh

you can say that about every aspects in life with almost everyone


I look at the struggles gerbe himself had at that age


hell I had my degree on hold and was slinging drinks when I was 21


he turned the corner when he was sent down, lets see what he does in training camp
- homiedclown

He did ?

they won 21 of the last 57 games



that's not good coaching, motivating or whatever you want to call it
- homiedclown

well, in that timeframe, they had several starts and then stops....Ralph was able to get them to clear their head after several losses...rarher than running a string of 15 in a row. I give him cresit for pulling 21 heads out of 21 asses many times

"I'd be shocked if Jake Sanderson isn't selected top 10 in the draft," NTDP U-18 coach Seth Appert said. "He plays the game so efficiently, defends so hard and can jump into the play and add offense ... he's the prototypical modern-age defenseman. I know other defensemen get more notoriety because of the points they put up, but the beauty of Jake Sanderson is the more you watch him, the more you start to appreciate what an unbelievable defender he is."
NTDP associate coach Nick Fohr oversees the defensemen, and in his nine seasons with the program has worked with several players currently competing in the NHL, including Seth Jones (Columbus Blue Jackets), Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets), Noah Hanifin (Calgary Flames) and Charlie McAvoy (Boston Bruins). He believes Sanderson ranks among that elite group.

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- gerbe75pts

I don’t think there really is anything wrong with Sanderson the prospect.

We just need a forward at this point.

Raymond, Holtz and Lundell could all be gone before we pick now

hell so could Askarov


of course this means Drysdale or Rossi could fall to us
- homiedclown

Raymond apparently looked really good the other day. Playing a top 6 role in Frolunda and PP1.

I’d be shocked if he gets by Ottawa at 5.

Ottawa can realistically walk out of this draft class with Byfield and Raymond.

That would not be good for us.

Raymond apparently looked really good the other day. Playing a top 6 role in Frolunda and PP1.

I’d be shocked if he gets by Ottawa at 5.

Ottawa can realistically walk out of this draft class with Byfield and Raymond.

That would not be good for us.
- Pegullaville

But they won't.

LA will draft Byfield

I think everyone would want to be in the playoffs if everything were equal.
But it isn't equal, and the Sabres are not a 1G and a tweak away .

You say the right mix of supporting cast. Agree there as well.
But I'd guess we disagree on the details

From pure numbers perspective, the roster needs:
2C, 2RW, 3C, 1stRhD, 2ndLhD assuming Cozens starts at 3RW.
So with Cozens, that is 6 positions excluding 4RW and 4C when the Larry's walk

Yet, numbers alone isn't the solution. The right mix includes a transfusion of heart, compete and leadership. Jack is fine as a young C finding his way as a leader of men and learning from Ralph.
Besides that, the team was filled with mentally fragile players who wilted at the first sign of adversity. They need several players who have the backbone to push back hard, who challenge their teammates, who will jump into a scrum with moxy. They have an alarming absence of it.

Since you are watching the playoffs, evaluate if you honestly expect the Sabres to compete well in this tourney. The honest answer is the roster is miles away.
- IonSabres

I couldn’t disagree more. I’ve always thought when Kadri became available the Sabres should have made a deal that would have brought him to fill their biggest need, a 2c. He has grit, can play both offence and defence and would have been Skinners main man.
Without a doubt if Kadri were on the team today we would be watching playoff hockey.
That’s how close I think they are. It’s total BS to blame goaltending more than secondary scoring. Watching the playoffs now there is some good and bad goaltending from these playoff teams but the teams that are hanging in there have at least 2 or 3 lines that can supply offence.
The Sabres relied way too much on one line scoring and it wasn’t a secret to smother that and they were done.

But they won't.

LA will draft Byfield
- Powerslave

I think thd kings might do everything for 1st

Raymond apparently looked really good the other day. Playing a top 6 role in Frolunda and PP1.

I’d be shocked if he gets by Ottawa at 5.

Ottawa can realistically walk out of this draft class with Byfield and Raymond.

That would not be good for us.
- Pegullaville

Drysdale and Raymond will still look pretty good for them

I don’t think there really is anything wrong with Sanderson the prospect.

We just need a forward at this point.
- Pegullaville

If he played the right would be an easy yes for me