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Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jan 1 @ 12:38 PM ET
That's really the only reason I didn't mention him. Watched a lot of Amerks this year and he is always there, his skating has gotten better the last 2yrs. Just a lot of talent coming
- Buff36


I know it sounds cruel, but he had his opportunity. Going to struggle to get another one, getting tougher everyday with better prospects competing for the chance.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 1 @ 12:38 PM ET
You should get a krebs Jersey 😉
- Boss34


Nah.
I'm looking for Tom Brady Bucs Jersey. Federal law says I have to change my fandom based on location...at least that is what I learned on HB.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jan 1 @ 12:38 PM ET
Why hasnt he gotten a good look?

I know hank baller really liked Murray, now he's leading in scoring and fights.

Maybe it's a numbers game at forward?

- Boss34


https://theahl.com/stats/player-stats/323/77
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 1 @ 12:40 PM ET
I know it sounds cruel, but he had his opportunity. Going to struggle to get another one, getting tougher everyday with better prospects competing for the chance.
- Lunaion


Bring him up, showcase him for TDL.

Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 1 @ 12:40 PM ET
They are teaching him the D game for sure.
He's teaching them that there is an O game in there somewhere.

- IonSabres


580 career nhl points for okposo

Krebs 31 career points......

Who teaching who "O" ?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 1 @ 12:41 PM ET
I know it sounds cruel, but he had his opportunity. Going to struggle to get another one, getting tougher everyday with better prospects competing for the chance.
- Lunaion

I was really only answering another poster about Murray. His time is probably done here NHL wise other than a injury call up. Just better prospects here and coming.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jan 1 @ 12:44 PM ET
I was really only answering another poster about Murray. His time is probably done here NHL wise other than a injury call up. Just better prospects here and coming.
- Buff36


Perma-depth. He'll need to clear waivers next year, and it's hard to imagine anyone claiming him.

Worse things than making 275k in the AHL.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 1 @ 12:49 PM ET
I would say Krebs was better at Defense than most thought and Girgensons and Okposo are enhancing that while Krebs has made that line more Dangerous Offensively
- Buff36


Good post, don really has put these guys in a position to succeed.

He maybe a jack Adam's candidate, same for the harbor center rink guard.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 1 @ 12:52 PM ET
Nah.
I'm looking for Tom Brady Bucs Jersey. Federal law says I have to change my fandom based on location...at least that is what I learned on HB.

- IonSabres


Your fandom levels are not be questioned.

You were a sabres season ticket holder prior to peg's birth.

Guy up north became a fan at 10 years old.

lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 1 @ 12:53 PM ET
Nah.
I'm looking for Tom Brady Bucs Jersey. Federal law says I have to change my fandom based on location...at least that is what I learned on HB.

- IonSabres


Chuckle. That's well said.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 1 @ 12:54 PM ET
I haven't been able to watch the WJC Torney, save the Can vs Sweden game that was replayed this am. From that extremely small sample size, coupled with his AHL stat line (again, small sample of 27 games) Rosen needs a fair amount more of development time.

In this game, he very much played a perimeter game with his shots from Medium to low Danger areas of the ice. He has a decent transition game with carry in zone entries, but then fizzels out. His low G totals in the A seem to support that take. He needs more balance in his production...Assist-wise he appears to be able to find teammates. Now focus on upping his G's.

Hopefully Appert and Peca can coach him up and get him attacking the net.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 1 @ 12:54 PM ET
Good post, don really has put these guys in a position to succeed.

He maybe a jack Adam's candidate, same for the harbor center rink guard.

- Boss34

Think both coaching Staffs between Rochester and Buffalo have Don a fabulous job
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Jan 1 @ 12:58 PM ET
I haven't been able to watch the WJC Torney, save the Can vs Sweden game that was replayed this am. From that extremely small sample size, coupled with his AHL stat line (again, small sample of 27 games) Rosen needs a fair amount more of development time.

In this game, he very much played a perimeter game with his shots from Medium to low Danger areas of the ice. He has a decent transition game with carry in zone entries, but then fizzels out. His low G totals in the A seem to support that take. He needs more balance in his production...Assist-wise he appears to be able to find teammates. Now focus on upping his G's.

Hopefully Appert and Peca can coach him up and get him attacking the net.

- IonSabres


Alex Nylander 2.0 but still plenty of time. Not saying he is remotely close to him
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jan 1 @ 1:03 PM ET
Think both coaching Staffs between Rochester and Buffalo have Don a fabulous job
- Buff36


He's really handcuffed with Mitts, VO, Girgs, and Okposo as wingers. Can't make 2 workable lines with them. Time for KA to get to work.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 1 @ 1:03 PM ET
Alex Nylander 2.0 but still plenty of time. Not saying he is remotely close to him
- Sabretooth9


I'm getting an olo feel out of rosen.

Soft perimeter player, with some offensive talent IMO
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 1 @ 1:08 PM ET
He's really handcuffed with Mitts, VO, Girgs, and Okposo as wingers. Can't make 2 workable lines with them. Time for KA to get to work.
- Lunaion

I am leaning more towards your approach and thinking it won't be for another year. I think the only way that might change is if they just tear the next month up.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jan 1 @ 1:12 PM ET
I am learning more towards your approach and thinking it won't be for another year. I think the only way that might change is if they just tear the next month up.
- Buff36


I was assuming it would wait until the offseason as well, but if you want to improve and make a playoff run, that + getting Bryson out of the lineup are the only logical targets.

You can improve just by getting people out.
Lilroot9
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 06.18.2012

Jan 1 @ 1:22 PM ET
Sens willing to add high draft pick with Ziatzev to move him. $4.5 cap hit this year and next.

Should Sabres be interested? I think no, unless it’s a 1st we consider, but even still, I might want cap space to actually improve this team, not the future Sabres.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 1 @ 1:23 PM ET
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 1 @ 1:30 PM ET
Sens willing to add high draft pick with Ziatzev to move him. $4.5 cap hit this year and next.

Should Sabres be interested? I think no, unless it’s a 1st we consider, but even still, I might want cap space to actually improve this team, not the future Sabres.

- Lilroot9

They would still have the money to improve this team. I probably do it for a 1st.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jan 1 @ 1:31 PM ET
Sens willing to add high draft pick with Ziatzev to move him. $4.5 cap hit this year and next.

Should Sabres be interested? I think no, unless it’s a 1st we consider, but even still, I might want cap space to actually improve this team, not the future Sabres.

- Lilroot9


Time to improve, not take on bad cap.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 1 @ 1:34 PM ET
Time to improve, not take on bad cap.
- Lunaion

He's actually not horrible
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 1 @ 1:38 PM ET
Time to improve, not take on bad cap.
- Lunaion

Ziatzev would easily be our second best RD
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 1 @ 1:39 PM ET
fields with already 100 yards on the ground in the first quarter today

bills held him under 10 yards last week

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 1 @ 1:39 PM ET
Ziatzev would easily be our second best RD
- homiedclown

I would do it if they give a high pick
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