Michael Pachla: Notes as the Sabres visit frigid St. Paul looking to get hot

I think Lehner could benefit from more than 2-3 games in Rochester....not sure what the max is for the conditioning stint?

With 8 defensemen do we send someone down soon or wait to cross that bridge when Deslauries or Ennis returns?

I think Lehner could benefit from more than 2-3 games in Rochester....not sure what the max is for the conditioning stint?
- nikel

I think it goes by days (10?) and not games.


Good bunch of words you put together B0os

Borgen is a 6'4" 215 lb. RHD

Everywhere I look he is 6'2" 195... Are you trying to squeeze in a few inches and 20lbs private Snowball?

I think Lehner could benefit from more than 2-3 games in Rochester....not sure what the max is for the conditioning stint?
- nikel

14 days? I'm not sure...

13.8 Conditioning Loan. Unless a Player consents, he shall not be Loaned on a Conditioning Loan to a minor league club. Such Conditioning Loan shall not extend for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days. The Commissioner may take whatever steps he deems necessary to investigate the circumstances under which a Player is Loaned on a Conditioning Loan. If the Commissioner has reason to believe or determines that the Club has used the Conditioning Loan to evade the Re-Entry Waivers, or otherwise Circumvent any provision of this Agreement, he may take such disciplinary action against the Club, as he deems appropriate. The Player shall continue, during the period of such Conditioning Loan, to receive the same Paragraph 1 NHL Salary, and be entitled to the same benefits, that he would have received had he continued to play with the Club.

"the Sabres have some pretty good d-men in the system"

FALSE. Cupboards are bare. it's a FACT!

Pretty gutsy blog, Boos.

14 days? I'm not sure...

13.8 Conditioning Loan. Unless a Player consents, he shall not be Loaned on a Conditioning Loan to a minor league club. Such Conditioning Loan shall not extend for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days. The Commissioner may take whatever steps he deems necessary to investigate the circumstances under which a Player is Loaned on a Conditioning Loan. If the Commissioner has reason to believe or determines that the Club has used the Conditioning Loan to evade the Re-Entry Waivers, or otherwise Circumvent any provision of this Agreement, he may take such disciplinary action against the Club, as he deems appropriate. The Player shall continue, during the period of such Conditioning Loan, to receive the same Paragraph 1 NHL Salary, and be entitled to the same benefits, that he would have received had he continued to play with the Club.
- jockfr

Yeah, remember when we tried to sneak Grigorenko to the minors on a "conditioning" assignment? But the NHL called shenanigans and we had to either keep him in the NHL or send him back to the "Q" which we ended up doing.

"the Sabres have some pretty good d-men in the system"

FALSE. Cupboards are bare. it's a FACT!

- seedy

We don't have any high-end d-prospects in the system. But, Guhle and Borgen are looking like they were pretty good picks. And, if anybody has any thoughts on the matter, how's Martin been developing?

Yeah, remember when we tried to sneak Grigorenko to the minors on a "conditioning" assignment? But the NHL called shenanigans and we had to either keep him in the NHL or send him back to the "Q" which we ended up doing.
- Wetbandit1

(frank)ing Darcy....

(frank)ing Darcy....
- jochfr

He is not a bluefish. He's a pink snapper.

If the goaltending holds up 3-2 sabres in OT

Kane, Risto, ROR (OTW)

We don't have any high-end d-prospects in the system. But, Guhle and Borgen are looking like they were pretty good picks. And, if anybody has any thoughts on the matter, how's Martin been developing?
- sskkoo1

we might need someone to pair with Risto in the future, but if you're looking at #3-7D, I think we're fine.
They can't all be first rounders because they'll all want to be paid like first rounders.

3-2 Sabres in the Shootout

Eichel
Moulson

Vanek
Coyle

Who knows with the way Bylsma picks his shooters, it'll probably be McGinn with the winner in the SO.

we might need someone to pair with Risto in the future, but if you're looking at #3-7D, I think we're fine.
They can't all be first rounders because they'll all want to be paid like first rounders.
- seedy

Good point on the 1st rounder comment. Ive noticed there are a lot on here that think because the prospect isn't a 1st rounder or lighting up the hockey blogosphere , he ain't worth a crap.
I am content with waiting till they are 23-24 ( for a D-man) to see if he turns out.

Is Ruhwedel still on anyone's radar? I was psyched when we picked him up but he does not get talked about much.

Is Ruhwedel still on anyone's radar? I was psyched when we picked him up but he does not get talked about much.
- LandlordTom

He didn't seem to transition very well to the NHL, but he's still youngish, and guys take different amounts of time to make it.

Your goalies for tonight's contest.......


Doobie vs the Ultimatum

Just listening to WGR and Boatman's interview with Calgary radio. Wow, is he a Richard. You can definitely tell he's a lawyer/politician, never directly answered a question, then got testy when called out on it.

Is Ruhwedel still on anyone's radar? I was psyched when we picked him up but he does not get talked about much.
- LandlordTom

Last things I've read about him was that he regressed and looks like a career AHLer.

Just listening to WGR and Boatman's interview with Calgary radio. Wow, is he a Richard. You can definitely tell he's a lawyer/politician, never directly answered a question, then got testy when called out on it.
- Wetbandit1

Those are the guys that get those positions because of that.

Man, did we get lucky here in Kenmore, we have maybe 1.5" of snow, can still see the grass in some parts.

14 days? I'm not sure...

13.8 Conditioning Loan. Unless a Player consents, he shall not be Loaned on a Conditioning Loan to a minor league club. Such Conditioning Loan shall not extend for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days. The Commissioner may take whatever steps he deems necessary to investigate the circumstances under which a Player is Loaned on a Conditioning Loan. If the Commissioner has reason to believe or determines that the Club has used the Conditioning Loan to evade the Re-Entry Waivers, or otherwise Circumvent any provision of this Agreement, he may take such disciplinary action against the Club, as he deems appropriate. The Player shall continue, during the period of such Conditioning Loan, to receive the same Paragraph 1 NHL Salary, and be entitled to the same benefits, that he would have received had he continued to play with the Club.
- jochfr

The 14 days might still be correct, but this cannot be the current rule because Re-entry Waivers no longer exist.

Is Ruhwedel still on anyone's radar? I was psyched when we picked him up but he does not get talked about much.
- LandlordTom

Very low ceiling. Always has been. He can develop into a reliable bottom pair or quality minor league vet but that's about it.

Man, did we get lucky here in Kenmore, we have maybe 1.5" of snow, can still see the grass in some parts.
- Wetbandit1

Did hear thunder at noon. was snowing pretty good. Then the sun came out.