Michael Pachla: The Nikita Zadorov story in Buffalo

I'm a role model

I'm a role model
- jochfr

I was thinking roll.

I was thinking roll.
- cabin

Fat roll?

I am in Jochfr's town (for work) as I type this. First time in Nashville. Nice city and the weather is great compared with where I live.

Regarding Zadorov, he is the one guy that I wish we still had. I love ROR and the trade to get ROR here but I thought Risto and him were going to be a tandem for 10 years. Hopefully he pans out in Colorado.

Fat roll?
- jochfr

No, more a hoagie roll. Where is Coga ?

I haven't paid much attention to how Zadorov has done since he was traded, but it's been a year and a half and his name doesn't get mentioned much, so my guess overall is that he's played kinda "meh"

I'm not sure you know what cherry picking is... I didn't pick starts like Iginla and Sharp because:

1. They're actual stars in an off year

2. Their TOTAL pay per year is affected by a long-term contract.

E.g. Not comparable
- samike007

did you also believe that Eichel was terrible and useless during the months of october and november? ?

I am in Jochfr's town (for work) as I type this. First time in Nashville. Nice city and the weather is great compared with where I live.

Regarding Zadorov, he is the one guy that I wish we still had. I love ROR and the trade to get ROR here but I thought Risto and him were going to be a tandem for 10 years. Hopefully he pans out in Colorado.
- SabreWest

Check your PM's

we don't have much luck with Russians.

Check your PM's
- jochfr

slidin' all up in his PMs

He's a good player. Sabres better keep their heads up through the neutral zone. Risto vs big Z fight tonight? A man can dream

No, more a hoagie roll. Where is Coga ?
- cabin

Eating his feelings

slidin' all up in his PMs
- Khmylev

I'm wet

It's an old article, but Bogosian's not a force-protect for expansion, right?

http://puckprose.com/2016...ion-lists-explanations/5/

I haven't paid much attention to how Zadorov has done since he was traded, but it's been a year and a half and his name doesn't get mentioned much, so my guess overall is that he's played kinda "meh"
- HonkFortheGoose

If you did pay attention he's far from "meh" lol. He spent last season in the AHL which was exactly what he needed. Dominated that league. Started the year slow but steady and now he's the top D for the Avs. Playing very well, hitting and starting to show a bit of offense. He's still very young and growing. I'm pretty sure you'll be hearing his name a ton for years to come

It's an old article, but Bogosian's not a force-protect for expansion, right?

http://puckprose.com/2016...ion-lists-explanations/5/
- stashu

Nope. Okposo is the only one

From last blog

I hate to say it, but one of the best things that happened to the Sabres was a non-producer, Johan Larsson going down.

Foligno should be benched immediately... it would also have a positive effect. Leave the game for people who care and hustle (Bailey, Rodriquez).

And hell, Nic Deslauriers can take a seat, too.
- samike007

Foligno is the#4 scorer on the team even strength. He is not the problem.
The problem is here:


https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ

If you did pay attention he's far from "meh" lol. He spent last season in the AHL which was exactly what he needed. Dominated that league. Started the year slow but steady and now he's the top D for the Avs. Playing very well, hitting and starting to show a bit of offense. He's still very young and growing. I'm pretty sure you'll be hearing his name a ton for years to come
- Brzlnut

he's so good that Colorado is at the bottom of the league....

Listen, I'm glad he seems to be progressing to some degree. Overall, the Sabres are probably better off with O'Reilly than they would be with Zadorov, and that's saying something since our blueline is currently ATROCIOUS.

If you did pay attention he's far from "meh" lol. He spent last season in the AHL which was exactly what he needed. Dominated that league. Started the year slow but steady and now he's the top D for the Avs. Playing very well, hitting and starting to show a bit of offense. He's still very young and growing. I'm pretty sure you'll be hearing his name a ton for years to come
- Brzlnut

Hes the guy i miss the most. I think buffalo will miss someone like him for a long, long time.

he's so good that Colorado is at the bottom of the league....

Listen, I'm glad he seems to be progressing to some degree. Overall, the Sabres are probably better off with O'Reilly than they would be with Zadorov, and that's saying something since our blueline is currently ATROCIOUS.
- HonkFortheGoose

who do we miss more:
a. McNabb
b. Zadorov

i think with the return its obviously McNabb

who do we miss more:
a. McNabb
b. Zadorov

i think with the return its obviously McNabb
- IndianaSabresFan

I miss McNabb exactly 0%

who do we miss more:
a. McNabb
b. Zadorov

i think with the return its obviously McNabb
- IndianaSabresFan

I would definitely say B

Hes the guy i miss the most. I think buffalo will miss someone like him for a long, long time.
- ImThatGuy

Well, just for yucks:

Zadarov: 53GP 0G 10A 10Pts -18+/-

and

Franson 51GP 3G 13A 16Pts -1+/-


But I spell Stamkos with 8 letters.

Well, just for yucks:

Zadarov: 53GP 0G 10A 10Pts -18+/-

and

Franson 51GP 3G 13A 16Pts -1+/-


But I spell Stamkos with 8 letters.
- Der Kaiser

If Jim Corsi isn't involved, it isn't legit.