JohnC Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 With the addition of Scandella it appears that the Sabres are going to hold on to Kane, at least in the short term. Assuming he stays then it looks like that our top two lines are going to be very good. The players making up the top lines will be Kane, Eichel, Reinhart, Okposo, O'Reilly and maybe Baptiste. No matter who you assemble the lines there is a lot of talent to work with. The Scandella deal not only upgrades the defense but it also allowed us to keep our talent in tact for the top two lines. The GM didn't make blockbuster deals to upgrade the defense but he did make a couple of smart deals to buttress the unit and the team.
shrader Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 With the addition of Scandella it appears that the Sabres are going to hold on to Kane, at least in the short term. Assuming he stays then it looks like that our top two lines are going to be very good. The players making up the top lines will be Kane, Eichel, Reinhart, Okposo, O'Reilly and maybe Baptiste. No matter who you assemble the lines there is a lot of talent to work with. The Scandella deal not only upgrades the defense but it also allowed us to keep our talent in tact for the top two lines. The GM didn't make blockbuster deals to upgrade the defense but he did make a couple of smart deals to buttress the unit and the team. If they really want to play the speed game that they keep mentioning, there's no way they walk away from Kane. They may have to do it at the deadline, but for now, it's time to see how this style will work with these guys. As for the trade, I do like the thought of a finisher like pominville being able to take a few passes from eichel occasionally. I'm sure he's destined for the third line role, but he can fill in at spots and also the PP.
plenzmd1 Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 Just listened to Mike Russo , pretty plugged in writer for the Star Trib in MN, on GR from yesterday. Indicated Scandella's dad was diagnosed with cancer and passed fairly quickly, and he think's it affected Scandalla's play quite a bit last year. Good read here on Scandella http://www.startribune.com/wild-s-scandella-on-his-own-after-father-s-death/396100721/
26CornerBlitz Posted July 1, 2017 Author Posted July 1, 2017 @TSNBobMcKenzie Benoit Pouliot has agreed to terms in BUF, one year, $1.15M. @PierreVLeBrun Chad Johnson signs with Sabres, 1 yr, $2.5 M
QCity Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/benoit-pouliot-wears-out-his-welcome-with-edmonton-oilers-headed-for-buy-out
Pete Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/benoit-pouliot-wears-out-his-welcome-with-edmonton-oilers-headed-for-buy-out That is about as bad a rip I have seen on a hockey player. Pouliot had always been a darling of fans and bloggers who use Corsi analysis to rate players, but Rishaug said he didn’t care to hear any kind of stats analysis on this player: “Watch him play, doesn’t work hard enough, not smart enough, makes terrible defensive decisions, isn’t committed enough, the list goes on and on and on. (I) could care less what the numbers say.”
YoloinOhio Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) That is about as bad a rip I have seen on a hockey player. Pouliot had always been a darling of fans and bloggers who use Corsi analysis to rate players, but Rishaug said he didnt care to hear any kind of stats analysis on this player: Watch him play, doesnt work hard enough, not smart enough, makes terrible defensive decisions, isnt committed enough, the list goes on and on and on. (I) could care less what the numbers say. *couldn't. couldn't care less. Like fingernails on a chalkboard Edited July 1, 2017 by YoloinOhio
26CornerBlitz Posted July 1, 2017 Author Posted July 1, 2017 @BuffaloSabres OFFICIAL: We've signed forward Benoit Pouliot to a one-year deal. A former 1st-round pick, Pouliot averaged 1.81 points & .88 goals per 60 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time with Edmonton.
26CornerBlitz Posted July 1, 2017 Author Posted July 1, 2017 @BuffaloSabres SIGNING: We've signed defenseman Matt Tennyson (@Tenner_7) to a two-year contract. @SabresPR The Sabres have signed defenseman Matt Tennyson to a two-year contract. https://t.co/MeWEAEobv1
JohnC Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 If they really want to play the speed game that they keep mentioning, there's no way they walk away from Kane. They may have to do it at the deadline, but for now, it's time to see how this style will work with these guys. As for the trade, I do like the thought of a finisher like pominville being able to take a few passes from eichel occasionally. I'm sure he's destined for the third line role, but he can fill in at spots and also the PP. The former GM rightly criticized Kane because he was the type of player who would be the last player at the rink and one of the first players to leave the locker room. He was also criticized by Murray for not making much of an effort into getting to know his teammates. Those are valid criticisms. I'm not questioning the former GM's characterization of him. But just because he is not a joiner and because he is aloof from the other players that doesn't make him a bad guy. He is simply a different type of guy who doesn't embrace others resulting in others not embracing him. Anyone who watches him play has to acknowledge that he always plays hard and with an edge. And no one can deny that he is one of the most dependable players to stand up for his teammates. Last year it was apparent to me that as the season advanced he played a much more coordinated game with his linemates compared to his usual Lone Ranger style of play. I'm hoping that the Sabres not allow his individual character traits to prejudice their view of him as a player. As a player I know that he has a lot to offer. @BuffaloSabres SIGNING: We've signed defenseman Matt Tennyson (@Tenner_7) to a two-year contract. @SabresPR The Sabres have signed defenseman Matt Tennyson to a two-year contract. https://t.co/MeWEAEobv1 Could you pleas slow down because I'm having trouble keeping up?
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 Shattenkirk to the Rangers 6.65 avg, 4 years
Pete Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 *couldn't. couldn't care less. Like fingernails on a chalkboard Yep, same here. Same with irregardless instead of regardless.
26CornerBlitz Posted July 1, 2017 Author Posted July 1, 2017 The former GM rightly criticized Kane because he was the type of player who would be the last player at the rink and one of the first players to leave the locker room. He was also criticized by Murray for not making much of an effort into getting to know his teammates. Those are valid criticisms. I'm not questioning the former GM's characterization of him. But just because he is not a joiner and because he is aloof from the other players that doesn't make him a bad guy. He is simply a different type of guy who doesn't embrace others resulting in others not embracing him. Anyone who watches him play has to acknowledge that he always plays hard and with an edge. And no one can deny that he is one of the most dependable players to stand up for his teammates. Last year it was apparent to me that as the season advanced he played a much more coordinated game with his linemates compared to his usual Lone Ranger style of play. I'm hoping that the Sabres not allow his individual character traits to prejudice their view of him as a player. As a player I know that he has a lot to offer. Could you pleas slow down because I'm having trouble keeping up? More signings for the Amerks: @BuffaloSabres Another signing! Welcome, Seth Griffith! Goalie signing! We've signed a one-year deal with Adam Wilcox, a 24-year-old Minnesota native & alum of @GopherHockey. @BuffaloSabres Welcome back @kporter12 & welcome @_KC11_ http://bufsabres.co/bTWycZ
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 July 01, 2017 05:17 PM The Buffalo Sabres have addressed minor league depth needs by signing five players, including Seth Griffith to a one-year, $650,000 contract. Griffith had five assists in 24 games split between Toronto and Florida last season, while spending the remainder of the year in the minors. Buffalo also signed minor league forwards Kevin Porter and Kyle Criscuolo, defenseman Matt Tennyson and goalie Adam Wilcox on Saturday. Tennyson had six assists in playing a career-high 45 NHL games with Carolina last season. The five are anticipated to play in for the Rochester Americans, the Sabres' American Hockey League affiliate.
JohnC Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 More signings for the Amerks: @BuffaloSabres Another signing! Welcome, Seth Griffith! Goalie signing! We've signed a one-year deal with Adam Wilcox, a 24-year-old Minnesota native & alum of @GopherHockey. @BuffaloSabres Welcome back @kporter12 & welcome @_KC11_ http://bufsabres.co/bTWycZ Rochester is getting a lot of attention. It appears that he wants to put our young players in a competitive situation. 26Corner, Could you pace yourself. I'm falling behind with all the transactions.
26CornerBlitz Posted July 2, 2017 Author Posted July 2, 2017 Solid 4th Line Center: @BuffaloSabres Another signing! Another former 1st-rounder. We've signed forward Jacob Josefson to a one-year deal.
26CornerBlitz Posted July 2, 2017 Author Posted July 2, 2017 Damn! That's a lot a $$ for a Goalie: @renlavoietva Carey Price contract with the @CanadiensMTL 8 years / $10.5M AAV #tvasports
26CornerBlitz Posted July 2, 2017 Author Posted July 2, 2017 @Sportsnet BREAKING: The #Leafs have signed Patrick Marleau to a three-year contract. http://sprtsnt.ca/2tG3rTX
Alaska Darin Posted July 2, 2017 Posted July 2, 2017 @Sportsnet BREAKING: The #Leafs have signed Patrick Marleau to a three-year contract. http://sprtsnt.ca/2tG3rTX Wow. That's a lot of jack for a guy who turns 38 in September.
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