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Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Aug 21 @ 4:56 PM ET
Disappointing to take Rosen over Cossa or Wallstedt
- sabresfan69


Cossa rode pine the entire WJC for Garand who didn’t really particularly impress me at all.

He’s had his own fall from grace since he was drafted.

With Yzerman drafting all of Sweden I’m still baffled to this day he took Cossa> Wallstedt
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Aug 21 @ 4:57 PM ET
rosen will be good.
- TheSabresTaco


He skates well and has a good shot, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done there by the development team on many aspects of his game with and without the puck forsure
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Aug 21 @ 6:21 PM ET
He skates well and has a good shot, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done there by the development team on many aspects of his game with and without the puck forsure
- Pegullaville


A couple years in the A could be good for him...gonna get physically abused anyway, might as well go to the net where rewards and money are.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Aug 22 @ 6:44 AM ET
He skates well and has a good shot, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done there by the development team on many aspects of his game with and without the puck forsure
- Pegullaville



Would be interesting to see where he ranks in the Sabres prospect pipeline let alone that draft class, the pick was and remains a stretch.

Edit: this is an interesting article:

https://thehockeynews.com...l-overview-buffalo-sabres
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Aug 22 @ 7:14 AM ET
Would be interesting to see where he ranks in the Sabres prospect pipeline let alone that draft class, the pick was and remains a stretch.

Edit: this is an interesting article:

https://thehockeynews.com...l-overview-buffalo-sabres

- washedup20


If you're betting on skill he's exceptionally high end. Problem is that he's still frail.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 22 @ 7:42 AM ET
Would be interesting to see where he ranks in the Sabres prospect pipeline let alone that draft class, the pick was and remains a stretch.

Edit: this is an interesting article:

https://thehockeynews.com...l-overview-buffalo-sabres

- washedup20

https://theathletic.com/2...k-portillo-to-owen-power/
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 22 @ 7:44 AM ET
https://theathletic.com/2980977/2021/11/27/ranking-the-sabres-top-10-prospects-from-ukko-pekka-luukkonen-and-erik-portillo-to-owen-power/
- Buff36

Old article, think he's dropped a bit, but most think very highly of him if he can put on some weight.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Aug 22 @ 7:52 AM ET
If you're betting on skill he's exceptionally high end. Problem is that he's still frail.
- TheSabresTaco



Which that pipeline is flush with, voids in power forwards and right defense. I have never questioned his skill, I think 14 was high for him while adding to strength in the system vs address a weakness.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Aug 22 @ 7:56 AM ET
Old article, think he's dropped a bit, but most think very highly of him if he can put on some weight.
- Buff36


I stopped paying for that site, so I can’t even read it. Better info/entertainment in this comment section than anything on that site for me.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 22 @ 8:00 AM ET
I stopped paying for that site, so I can’t even read it. Better info/entertainment in this comment section than anything on that site for me.
- washedup20

They have him at 4, but that was before the draft
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Aug 22 @ 8:12 AM ET
Take a stroll down memory lane. Prospects remain a tough business.

https://theathletic.com/4...ings-no-1-buffalo-sabres/



https://theathletic.com/1...ngs-no-18-buffalo-sabres/
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Aug 22 @ 8:32 AM ET
Josh?
- IndianaSabresFan


Jacky
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 22 @ 10:42 AM ET
https://theathletic.com/3...ailyemail&campaign=601983
Nice Read!! Kulich is someone to watch. Not so much love for the Swedes and Rosen.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 22 @ 11:47 AM ET
Haack gone, the Punt God it is and Austin released. Think Hodgins takes that last WR roster spot.
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Aug 22 @ 1:14 PM ET
boring af
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 22 @ 1:34 PM ET
https://www.yardbarker.co..._sabres/s1_16958_37798315
Decent Read!!
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Aug 22 @ 2:02 PM ET
https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/2022_23_nhl_team_preview_buffalo_sabres/s1_16958_37798315
Decent Read!!

- Buff36


Several good reads, thanks for posting.
Going to be interesting to see what they do with all these guys in the pipeline. After the FO figures out who stays / goes from this roster it will be time to make a solid trade or two.

Edit: I hope a couple of the older guys are dealt at the TDL after having a decent season..
-Hinostroza
-Gigglessons
-Sheahan
Maybe they could get that coveted 6th rounder
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 22 @ 2:05 PM ET
Several good reads, thanks for posting.
Going to be interesting to see what they do with all these guys in the pipeline. After the FO figures out who stays / goes from this roster it will be time to make a solid trade or two.

- IonSabres

It's amazing how many actually have a chance at earning ELC's, they are pretty solid other than D throughout the Organization.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Aug 22 @ 2:13 PM ET
Howard Simon is only working 3 days a week now. Too bad, he's my favorite host on GR
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Aug 22 @ 2:19 PM ET
Howard Simon is only working 3 days a week now. Too bad, he's my favorite host on GR
- Hank Balling

just like the other Howard
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 22 @ 2:22 PM ET
Several good reads, thanks for posting.
Going to be interesting to see what they do with all these guys in the pipeline. After the FO figures out who stays / goes from this roster it will be time to make a solid trade or two.

Edit: I hope a couple of the older guys are dealt at the TDL after having a decent season..
-Hinostroza
-Gigglessons
-Sheahan
Maybe they could get that coveted 6th rounder

- IonSabres

I am hoping a couple young guys force there hand and Girgensons is in the press box. There's enough talent there to roll 3 solid lines if a couple youngins step up. I know he brings "Leadership" but they have played a lot of hockey without him the last few years, they can survive without him.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Aug 22 @ 2:25 PM ET
just like the other Howard
- homiedclown


The Duck?
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Aug 22 @ 2:32 PM ET
The Duck?
- Hank Balling

Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Aug 22 @ 2:35 PM ET
Howard Simon is only working 3 days a week now. Too bad, he's my favorite host on GR
- Hank Balling


Used to watch his show on Empire doing my statistics homework as a freshman in college. He's always been the sane one mostly without hot takes. Can't believe he's lasted this long in that industry
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 22 @ 2:35 PM ET
The Duck?
- Hank Balling

https://images.app.goo.gl/r1XkiiUXzrtufLjR8
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