Sabres and NHL 2015-16

[K-9]

I don't see the Sabres bothering with McGinn. He's a pretty typical winger who will get a contract that will be above his production. He's not really good enough offensively to play Top 6 and he's not really good enough defensively and his contract will cost too much to have him play Bottom 6.

Agree. He's just another guy.

 

GO SABRES!!!

[JohnC]

The below link is a a 23 minute segment on WGR with Kris Baker talking about the prospects in the system and at the end of the interview discussing the draft. In the first segment he talks about Fasching and how he stacks up as a prospect. Kris Baker scouts as an avocation. I usually like his commentary and his takes.

 

http://media.wgr550.com/a/113888487/3-4-kris-baker-sabres-prospects-with-schopp-and-the-bulldog-feat-sal-capaccio.htm

[26CornerBlitz]

The below link is a a 23 minute segment on WGR with Kris Baker talking about the prospects in the system and at the end of the interview discussing the draft. In the first segment he talks about Fasching and how he stacks up as a prospect. Kris Baker scouts as an avocation. I usually like his commentary and his takes.

 

http://media.wgr550.com/a/113888487/3-4-kris-baker-sabres-prospects-with-schopp-and-the-bulldog-feat-sal-capaccio.htm

 

Posted it earlier in this thread, but good stuff from Bakes as usual.

[JohnC]

 

Posted it earlier in this thread, but good stuff from Bakes as usual.

Sorry for the duplication.

 

Kris Baker is not a professional scout but he does it as an avocation. As you noted he is consistently good and is knowledgeable about all the relevant prospects. What I like about him is that he is concise and clear in his description of players. For someone who isn't a professional scout and has a job I'm amazed at where he finds the time to see and evaluate so many players.

[26CornerBlitz]

Sorry for the duplication.

 

Kris Baker is not a professional scout but he does it as an avocation. As you noted he is consistently good and is knowledgeable about all the relevant prospects. What I like about him is that he is concise and clear in his description of players. For someone who isn't a professional scout and has a job I'm amazed at where he finds the time to see and evaluate so many players.

 

He is simply excellent! I always listen in when I have a chance. Here are links to his site and twitter in case you don't already have them: http://www.sabresprospects.com/ and https://twitter.com/SabresProspects

 

He also does a weekly Sabres' prospects report that's posted on Sabres.com each Monday.

Edited March 5, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz

[26CornerBlitz]

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WILD (30-25-10) at SABRES (26-31-8)

SAT MAR 5, 2016 @ 1:00 PM ET

TV: MSG-B/BELL TV

NHL.com Game Preview: Wild go for fourth straight win, visit Sabres

Season series: Brian Gionta had a goal and an assist to help the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 win against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Jan. 12. Ryan Suter had a goal and an assist for Minnesota.

Sabres Digital Press Box Game Preview

CURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 278)

Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missed
Cody McCormick (blood clot, Oct. 8; injured reserve) – 65 games
Tyler Ennis (upper body, Dec. 31; injured reserve) – 28 games
Cody Franson (neck, Feb. 21) – 6 games
Ryan O’Reilly (lower body, Feb. 21; injured reserve) – 6 games

TRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS
2/29: Acquired a conditional third-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft from Anaheim in exchange for F Jamie McGinn; Assigned F Justin Bailey and F Cal O’Reilly to Rochester (AHL); Recalled F Daniel Catenacci and F Cal O’Reilly from Rochester (AHL)

UPCOMING GAMES
Monday, March 7: Buffalo at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 8: NY Rangers at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 10: Buffalo at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 12: Carolina at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 16: Montreal at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
TONIGHT’S GAME

WILD at SABRES
This is the second of two meetings between the Sabres and Wild this season.
Last meeting: Buffalo defeated Minnesota, 3-2, in Minnesota on Jan. 12
The Sabres are 4-6-0 in their last 10 games vs. the Wild; 2-6-0 in eight home games.
This is the 18th game all-time between Buffalo and Minnesota; Buffalo has an 8-9-0 series record.
The Sabres are 2-6-0 at home against the Wild all-time.

 

@BuffaloSabres

Deslauriers happy to get on scoresheet. "It felt awesome to see that one go in." http://bufsabres.co/OCCJMQ

Dan Lambert on Eichel: "He's always willing to learn.. He's a student of the game." More: http://bufsabres.co/SGcCKq

Jack Eichel continues to impress coaches. @duffersabres' #Sabres in :90 - http://bufsabres.co/DnglsM

Coach Bylsma's comments ahead of tomorrow's match-up with Minnesota: http://bufsabres.co/fg14pm

Jack Eichel's post-practice comments: http://bufsabres.co/2fveO3

@mnwild

Zucker set to return for #mnwild on Saturday against Buffalo. More in the Lighthouse: http://ow.ly/Z5rTY

 

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@BuffaloSabres

Look for Robin Lehner in goal today. @duffersabres' game preview: http://bufsabres.co/v9bohl

#MINvsBUF

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[plenzmd1]

can i reiterate again how much i HATE afternoon games

[26CornerBlitz]

can i reiterate again how much i HATE afternoon games

 

Why?

[26CornerBlitz]

@mnwild

#mnwild and #sabres drop the puck at noon. Warm up with the@Caribou_Coffee Infographic: http://buff.ly/21dA4xB

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@BuffaloSabres

Lehner, Sabres well aware of tough task ahead as team faces high-scoring Wild: http://bufsabres.co/DRh1AN

#MINvsBUF

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@BuffaloSabres

Coach Bylsma shares his thoughts on afternoon games in his pregame comments: http://bufsabres.co/jn7Ejs

#MINvsBUF

Our lineup this afternoon. #MINvsBUF For more on Club Sabres, visit http://clubsabres.com

[QCity]

can i reiterate again how much i HATE afternoon games

 

Yeah, the crowd always feels lifeless.

 

Kane just can't score when he walks in alone.

[plenzmd1]

 

Yeah, the crowd always feels lifeless.

 

Kane just can't score when he walks in alone.

Agree!

 

Just finished the game..Kane has got to put one of those in ...that will come next year i am hoping.

 

How can they not call that penalty at the end of regulation.

 

Man, did Kane and Jack sound dejected after the game...keep your heads up boys, it will get better next year!

[eball]

Agree!

 

Just finished the game..Kane has got to put one of those in ...that will come next year i am hoping.

 

How can they not call that penalty at the end of regulation.

 

Man, did Kane and Jack sound dejected after the game...keep your heads up boys, it will get better next year!

 

I agree, and I was so disappointed in how Rayzer stuck up for the official not calling it also.

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SABRES (26-31-9) at MAPLE LEAFS (21-33-10)

MON MAR 7, 2016 @ 7:30 PM ET

TV: MSG-B/BELL TV

NHL.com Game Preview: Michalek Set for Maple Leafs Debut

Season series: The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in a shootout at First Niagara Center on Oct. 21. Sabres forward Evander Kane scored the game-tying goal with 4:21 remaining in the third period and Matt Moulson scored the shootout winner. Toronto goalie Jonathan Bernier made 34 saves and P.A. Parenteau scored for the Maple Leafs.

Sabres Digital Press Box Game Preview

CURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 282)

Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missed
Cody McCormick (blood clot, Oct. 8; injured reserve) – 66 games
Tyler Ennis (upper body, Dec. 31; injured reserve) – 29 games
Cody Franson (neck, Feb. 21) – 7 games
Ryan O’Reilly (lower body, Feb. 21; injured reserve) – 7 games

TRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS
N/A

UPCOMING GAMES
Tuesday, March 8: NY Rangers at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 10: Buffalo at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 12: Carolina at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 16: Montreal at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Friday, March 18: Ottawa at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

TONIGHT’S GAME

SABRES at MAPLE LEAFS
This is the second of four meetings between the Sabres and Maple Leafs this season.
Last meeting: Buffalo defeated Toronto, 2-1 (SO), in Buffalo on Oct. 21
Next meeting: Saturday, March 19 in Toronto
The Sabres are 5-2-3 in their last 10 games vs. the Maple Leafs; 1-6-3 on the road
This is the 199th game all-time between Buffalo and Toronto; Buffalo has a 109-63-26 series record.
The Sabres are 42-38-18 on the road against the Maple Leafs all-time.

Morning Skate: March 7, 2016 at 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Air Canada Centre

 

@BuffaloSabres

Larsson gaining confidence on offense; Ice Level report: http://bufsabres.co/Q8wfIs

 

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@BillHoppeNHL

Chad Johnson to start Monday in Toronto. The #Sabres goalie on the trade deadline & playing less. http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-goalie-chad-johnson-to-start-monday/

"Stressful day."

 

For the first time in his coaching career, Dan Bylsma is losing, & it isn't easy for him to handle. Story: http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/rough-season-taking-its-toll-on-sabres-coach-dan-bylsma/

#Sabres

 

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@BuffaloSabres

Post-practice comments: Coach Bylsma http://bufsabres.co/PS51Ih

Kane http://bufsabres.co/z8bwZC

 

[JohnC]

The best way to look at this season is to ask oneself if this team is on an accelerated track to become a serious team and what is the timetable. When the season finishes this team should be in the range of 20 points better than last year (54pts) . The two young players they were able to select over the dismal past two years have clearly demonstrated that they are worthy of their lofty draft status. Risto is another young player who is showing that he is capable of not only being our best defenseman but also one of the best defensemen in the league.

 

Ryan O'Reilly played upped to the high expectations. Kane was a little disappointing in that he didn't make a lot of conversions but it is obvious that he is a major talent. What Murray has done over the past couple of years is build a young core that should get better.

 

Murray has laid the groundwork and put this team in a good position to acquire a few good players that other teams can't keep due to cap considerations. My recommendation would be to forgo the Stamkos sweepstakes and use that allotted money to acquire more good players to bolster the roster. This team is too thin to be able to sustain some injuries and remain competitive.

 

My prediction is that the Sabres will be in the playoffs before the Bills will be in.