JohnC Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 In hockey it's the only tried and true way to do a full rebuild. There is an established pattern Get rid of aging veterans for futures Get rid of big contracts Get rid of under performers/and guys who don't fit Draft high end players Sign the right free agents Start the road back to respectability The rebuilding script is a time tested formula that most rebuilding teams follow. One of the worst positions to be in is being in the middle of the pack. Too high to get the best draft talent and too low to be a serious contending team. Toronto was one of those organizations that didn't believe that their fan base and Toronto media would tolerate a strategic plummet to better position themselves for a rise. So the franchise ended up muddling along for a generation and made no one satisfied. It must be recalled that Pegula tried the free agent route in his first year of ownership. It was a disaster and a waste of money. Once the organization settled on a rebuild strategy and added to some of the young talent that Reger already brought in the rebuild was accelerated.
26CornerBlitz Posted April 11, 2016 Author Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) @BuffNewsVogl After finishing 12th in NHL save percentage, Chad Johnson is eager for starting role, even if it's not in Buffalo. http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2016/04/10/ristolainens-play-on-blue-line-will-boost-his-bottom-line/ @BuffNewsVogl At age 21, Rasmus Ristolainen has shown the ability to do it all. Sabres need to decide how much that's worth. http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2016/04/10/ristolainens-play-on-blue-line-will-boost-his-bottom-line/ @BuffNewsVogl Sabres Notebook: Eichel taking time off; Gionta sees no end in sight; Johnson ready to be relied upon; and more! http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2016/04/11/sabres-notebook-eichel-to-skip-worlds-for-some-down-time/ Edited April 11, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz
JohnC Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 @BuffNewsVogl After finishing 12th in NHL save percentage, Chad Johnson is eager for starting role, even if it's not in Buffalo. http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2016/04/10/ristolainens-play-on-blue-line-will-boost-his-bottom-line/ @BuffNewsVogl At age 21, Rasmus Ristolainen has shown the ability to do it all. Sabres need to decide how much that's worth. http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2016/04/10/ristolainens-play-on-blue-line-will-boost-his-bottom-line/ @BuffNewsVogl Sabres Notebook: Eichel taking time off; Gionta sees no end in sight; Johnson ready to be relied upon; and more! http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2016/04/11/sabres-notebook-eichel-to-skip-worlds-for-some-down-time/ Edmonton could be a good landing spot for Chad Johnson. They need a goalie and more talent added to their defensive corps. They have a lot of high end young talent on their lines. There is a lot of talk that they are willing to trade a player such as Taylor Hall to strengthen their area of needs.
26CornerBlitz Posted April 11, 2016 Author Posted April 11, 2016 Edmonton could be a good landing spot for Chad Johnson. They need a goalie and more talent added to their defensive corps. They have a lot of high end young talent on their lines. There is a lot of talk that they are willing to trade a player such as Taylor Hall to strengthen their area of needs. They already have Cam Talbot. I think he's their guy.
PromoTheRobot Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 And Bucky. But Harrington was the most surprising since he actually knows something about hockey; it was odd how he seemed offended by the situation. All in the past now, however. Which makes their writing disingenuous. They know better yet they can't resist going down that negative path.
26CornerBlitz Posted April 11, 2016 Author Posted April 11, 2016 And Bucky. But Harrington was the most surprising since he actually knows something about hockey; it was odd how he seemed offended by the situation. All in the past now, however. Well Bucky is plainly full of ****!. He used to criticize the Sabres for not tanking with his famous "heroic run to eighth" rants. When they decided to go all in for the tank, he reversed course and was all over them for it. Total click baiting hypocrite. http://www.trendingbuffalo.com/life/heres-proof-bucky-gleason-is-full-of-****/
26CornerBlitz Posted April 11, 2016 Author Posted April 11, 2016 @PR_NHL ICYMI: NHL announced schedule & broadcast info for First Round of 2016 #StanleyCup Playoffs. http://ow.ly/10wRfj
26CornerBlitz Posted April 11, 2016 Author Posted April 11, 2016 @NHLCentralScout NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings will be released Tuesday @ 11AM ET on http://NHL.com , listing top prospects for 2016 #NHLDraft
26CornerBlitz Posted April 11, 2016 Author Posted April 11, 2016 @JourdonLaBarber All of our coverage of yesterday's Locker Cleanout can be found in one place: http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=878173&navid=DL|BUF|home Videos of each scrum + recap. #Sabres
26CornerBlitz Posted April 11, 2016 Author Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) @BuffaloSabres WATCH LIVE >> Sabres GM Tim Murray & Coach Dan Bylsma's end-of-season press conference at 3pm. Stream: http://bufsabres.co/N0qyCT Direct Link to Video Feed: https://www.nhl.com/sabres/video/tim-murray--dan-bylsma/t-277437090 Audio Feed via WGR: http://v6.player.abacast.net/2103 Edited April 11, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz
26CornerBlitz Posted April 11, 2016 Author Posted April 11, 2016 Good stuff from both Murray and Bylsma if you missed it live: @SabresPR Audio from our end-of-season press conference featuring GM Tim Murray and HC Dan Bylsma is now available: https://sabresmedia.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/4-11-end-of-season-press-conference.mp3
26CornerBlitz Posted April 11, 2016 Author Posted April 11, 2016 @BuffaloSabres Sabres GM Tim Murray & Coach Bylsma recap season, set expectations for summer & next year: http://bufsabres.co/50UeG1 @duffersabres speaks 1-on-1 with Sabres GM Tim Murray: http://bufsabres.co/k2CZKV @BuffaloSabres @duffersabres chats 1-on-1 with Coach Bylsma: http://bufsabres.co/thcQ3E
26CornerBlitz Posted April 12, 2016 Author Posted April 12, 2016 @BillHoppeNHL Full newspaper story: Season of growth has #Sabres optimistic http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/season-of-growth-has-sabres-optimistic-about-future/ "I think we’re in good shape." #Buffalo
26CornerBlitz Posted April 12, 2016 Author Posted April 12, 2016 @MatthewWGR Grading every Sabre's 2015-16: Forward edition http://www.wgr550.com/Grading-every-Sabre-s-2015-16-Forward-edition/22657637 The Buffalo Sabres wrapped up the 2015-16 season, finishing second-to-last in the Atlantic Division. When it comes to the forward group, you could draw a clear line between the players who stepped up and those who came up short. The good news up front is that most of the "core" going forward were the ones that scored the highest grades.
26CornerBlitz Posted April 12, 2016 Author Posted April 12, 2016 @BuffNewsVogl As GM Tim Murray and coach Dan Byslma wrap up season, it's clear realism & optimism are finally mingling for Sabres. https://t.co/6dizSu9BQk
26CornerBlitz Posted April 12, 2016 Author Posted April 12, 2016 @BuffaloSabres Watch the full season-ending press conference with Sabres GM Tim Murray & Coach Dan Bylsma http://bufsabres.co/fxJelD
26CornerBlitz Posted April 12, 2016 Author Posted April 12, 2016 @HackswithHaggs Sometimes tough to gauge the validity of these things, but there are whispers of Jimmy Vesey interest in Buffalo, and playing w/Jack Eichel
26CornerBlitz Posted April 12, 2016 Author Posted April 12, 2016 @NHLCentralScout The NHL Central Scouting Final Ranking lists are available here: http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectbrowse.htm?cat=1&sort=finalRank&year=2016 North America: Final Rank Midterm Rank Player Position Last Amateur Club League1 7 Dubois, Pierre-Luc Left Wing Cape Breton QMJHL2 1 Tkachuk, Matthew Left Wing London OHL3 3 Nylander, Alexander Left Wing Mississauga OHL4 2 Chychrun, Jakob Defenseman Sarnia OHL5 5 Juolevi, Olli Defenseman London OHL6 9 McAvoy, Charles Defenseman Boston University H-EAST7 14 Brown, Logan Center Windsor OHL8 10 Sergachev, Mikhail Defenseman Windsor OHL9 8 Keller, Clayton Center USA U-18 USHL10 12 Bellows, Kieffer Left Wing USA U-18 USHLEurope:1 1 Matthews, Auston Center Zurich SWISS2 3 Laine, Patrik Right Wing Tappara FINLAND3 2 Puljujarvi, Jesse Right Wing Karpat FINLAND4 4 Asplund, Rasmus Center Farjestad SWEDEN5 6 Rubtsov, German Center Team U18 RUSSIA-JR.6 5 Grundstrom, Carl Right Wing Modo SWEDEN7 7 Korshkov, Yegor Right Wing Yaroslavl RUSSIA8 10 Hronek, Filip Defenseman HR. Kralove CZREP9 11 Borgstrom, Henrik Center HIFK Jr. FINLAND-JR.10 8 Lindstrom, Linus Center Skelleftea Jr. SWEDEN-JR.
26CornerBlitz Posted April 12, 2016 Author Posted April 12, 2016 @C_DeDominicis10 NEW: The #Sabres Pursuing Drake Caggiula. Buffalo is after another NCAA UFA, this time Frozen 4 MVP #Cagguila http://wp.me/p17Rp0-15RM #THW
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