ricojes Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Murray referenced interest in a pending College UFA who is still playing in this year's Frozen Four Tournament and reading between the lines I believe it's Caggiula. He wouldn't mention his name for obvious reasons, but I think it was him as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I'm aware that Stamkos is one of the best players in the league. However, I'm against signing him. A player of his caliber is not only going to have a rich contract but also a lengthy contract in the 5-7 year range. During that period of time Eichel, Reinhart and Risto will be in position to command exorbitant but worthy contracts. A Stamkos contract added to an already rich O'Reilly contract (well worth the $$) will consume so much of the cap that therer will be little financial flexibility left to deal with the emerging young talent and will also hinder the team in adding more solid players to the roster. What I would rather see the organization do is use the Stamkos dedicated money and add two or three very good players to bolster the roster in general. That would enable this team to absorb the usual amount of injuries incurred during the season. This team still needs to add more talent to the roster in order to take the next step forward. Disagree. Eichel, Stamkos, O'Reily, Reinhart, Risto and one More great D....thats your core, fill in the rest. That call can go either way and often does depending on the initial call on the ice. Didn't see anyone on here complaining about Foligno doing his best Duncan Keith impression on the face of Grabner? I did not see that. I know the play you are talking about..but it was out of the camera angle...do you a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Disagree. Eichel, Stamkos, O'Reily, Reinhart, Risto and one More great D....thats your core, fill in the rest. I did not see that. I know the play you are talking about..but it was out of the camera angle...do you a link? They showed the replay during the game so it must be out there somewhere, but I haven't really looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Disagree. Eichel, Stamkos, O'Reily, Reinhart, Risto and one More great D....thats your core, fill in the rest. I did not see that. I know the play you are talking about..but it was out of the camera angle...do you a link? I respectfully but strenuously disagree with you on the Stamkos vs adding more players proposition. You left out Kane as a core player. He still needs to modify his game from being less individualistic to blending in better and being more cohesive with his line mates. But in my mind he is a 30 goal scorer in this league. Edited April 1, 2016 by JohnC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 6 Games for Duncan Keith........http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nhl-suspends-duncan-keith-six-games-high-sticking-coyle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) VS. SABRES (32-35-11) at RANGERS (43-25-9)SAT APR 2, 2016 @ 7:00 PM ETTV: MSG-B/BELL TVNHL.com Game Preview: Rangers aim to get back in win column vs. Sabres - New York has lost two straight with Stanley Cup Playoff berth in sight Season series: The New York Rangers have defeated the Buffalo Sabres in each of their previous two games. The Rangers won 6-3 at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 25 and 4-2 at First Niagara Center on March 8. Derick Brassard has three goals and four assists, Mats Zuccarello has two goals and two assists, and Jesper Fast has a goal and two assists for the Rangers. Zemgus Girgensons has two goals and Jack Eichel had three assists for the Sabres. Sabres Digital Press Box Game PreviewCURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 341)Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missedCody McCormick (blood clot, Oct. 8; injured reserve) – 78 gamesTyler Ennis (upper body, Dec. 31; injured reserve) – 41 gamesCody Franson (neck, Feb. 21) – 19 gamesJason Kasdorf (lower body, March 16) – 8 gamesRobin Lehner (ankle, March 18) – 7 gamesEvander Kane (upper body, March 29) – 2 gamesTRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYSN/AUPCOMING GAMESTuesday, April 5: Buffalo at New Jersey, 7 p.m.Friday, April 8: Columbus at Buffalo, 7 p.m.Saturday, April 9: Buffalo at NY Islanders, 7:30 p.m.TONIGHT’S GAMESABRES at RANGERSThis is the third and final meeting between the Sabres and Rangers this season.Last meeting: New York defeated Buffalo, 4-2, in Buffalo on March 8The Sabres are 1-9-0 in their last 10 games vs. the Rangers; 3-4-3 on the road.This is the 174th game all-time between Buffalo and New York; Buffalo has a 78-62-33 series record.The Sabres are 31-34-20 on the road against the Rangers all-time. @BuffaloSabres @duffersabres gives you a little preview of what to expect in the next #BeyondBlueAndGold: http://bufsabres.co/5WIcmp Foligno praised for "best all-around game" by Coach Bylsma. Find out what he's doing so well http://bufsabres.co/0QDvzC Jason Kasdorf practiced with the team today & is feeling good. His post-practice comments: http://bufsabres.co/16KxSM Coach Bylsma provides injury & other updates ahead of our game against NYR tomorrow: http://bufsabres.co/EqRrXr @NYRangers VIDEO: #NYR @HLundqvist30 takes a look ahead to tomorrow's game against the Sabres: http://nyrange.rs/1RS1l9T VIDEO: #NYR d-men Kevin Klein & Keith Yandle speak after practice today: http://nyrange.rs/1oqoJ0f Edited April 2, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Back when their were only 2 Canadian teams, Montreal and Toronto. The story on how Montreal lost out on a tie breaker for the last playoff story is pretty interesting. I just found it on wikipedia. I know how people love that site, but I'll trust the info. 1970 would have had 3 Canadian teams, right. Both BFLo & Vancouver came into the The League in 1970... So: MTL TOR & VAN Thanks for all the info! &... Doc for pulling that stat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 That was the Saints after Katrine. I think the Oilers play those home games in Houston because Houston Oilers is ringing a bell. Ah, now I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 From that wiki page: The Rangers and Red Wings were scheduled to play a nationally televised 2 pm ET Sunday match at Madison Square Garden. Roy Edwards was supposed to have been Detroit's starting goaltender, but his "headaches and chest pains" forced coach Sid Abel to press Roger Crozier back into service for the second time in 18 hours. The Rangers peppered Crozier with a franchise-record 65 shots on goal en route to a 9–5 triumph and a four-goal lead over Montreal. New York coach Emile Francis even replaced his goalie Eddie Giacomin with an extra attacker when the score reached 9–3, but it only resulted in a pair of empty-net goals for the Red Wings.[2] 65 shots on Crozier?!? I don't think his lack or rest was the problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I respectfully but strenuously disagree with you on the Stamkos vs adding more players proposition. You left out Kane as a core player. He still needs to modify his game from being less individualistic to blending in better and being more cohesive with his line mates. But in my mind he is a 30 goal scorer in this league. Look at the Chicago model..Kane is good player, but don't think he is "core" . Think Buefuflyn(sp) ..that dude was a beast of their first cup team...gone that summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 1970 would have had 3 Canadian teams, right. Both BFLo & Vancouver came into the The League in 1970... So: MTL TOR & VAN Thanks for all the info! &... Doc for pulling that stat. 69-70 season, 2 teams I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 @BuffNewsVogl Sabres Notebook: Bylsma focused on finishing final week strong;Kasdorf practices, hopes to play; 82-22-12 locked in? https://t.co/uY0XtLFUH1 Deslauriers goes all out: "After you wake up you’ve got not even 15 hours to stay up. You just make the most of it.” https://t.co/4bPy3PxGo6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 1970 would have had 3 Canadian teams, right. Both BFLo & Vancouver came into the The League in 1970... So: MTL TOR & VAN Thanks for all the info! &... Doc for pulling that stat. I would hope so. Took me a long time to find! no not really, I just looked earlier in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 @NYRangers W2W4: Saturday Night Live as the #NYR host Sabres tonight @TheGarden; game primer here: http://nyrange.rs/1X6g0wq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 1970 would have had 3 Canadian teams, right. Both BFLo & Vancouver came into the The League in 1970... So: MTL TOR & VAN Thanks for all the info! &... Doc for pulling that stat. If only I had included a link that explained the whole thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Game Notes NHL Stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 1970 would have had 3 Canadian teams, right. Both BFLo & Vancouver came into the The League in 1970... So: MTL TOR & VAN Thanks for all the info! &... Doc for pulling that stat. Wrote Montreal-based NHL.com historian Dave Stubbs: “Teams from this country clearly didn’t bring their Eh-game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Look at the Chicago model..Kane is good player, but don't think he is "core" . Think Buefuflyn(sp) ..that dude was a beast of their first cup team...gone that summer. I have a different model for you: the Boston Bruins. They had four good lines when they won the cup. The advantage of having a more well rounded roster is that when the inevitable injury factor comes into play the team will be in a better position to absorb the injuries with a more well rounded roster compared to a thinner roster. The Sabres are in a good cap situation next year to handle a bountiful contract that Stamkos would call for. But that isn't the problem as I see it. He is the type of elite player who would require a seven year contract. The Sabres will not be cup challengers for the next two to three years. When we get in that position down the line Risto, Eichel and Reinhart will also be at the point where they will also require gilded contracts. Add those contracts to the O'Reilly contract then we will be in a tight cap situation where more players will have to be released than if we didn't have the burden of a Stamkos type contract. I'm not going to lament the signing of Stamkos if that materializes. If Murray wants to sign him then I trust his judgment. But my point is simply that there are a variety of ways of building a roster. There are going to be some very good young scoring forwards available through trade because of cap issues for other teams. My preference is adding two or three good players rather than one star player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Stamkos wants to play center, which doesn't make him an ideal fit. And if you're going to spend that kind of money on a single player, it needs to be a perfect fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Wrote Montreal-based NHL.com historian Dave Stubbs: “Teams from this country clearly didn’t bring their Eh-game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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