Cuck's hardline statement of "win now" (repeated several times) would dissuade me of thinking any of those prospects force their way here..
- TheSabresTaco

same thing was said 12 months ago

I will believe it when I see it at this point

Sounds like the 11OA is in play. I think they'll add up front. Hopefully it's for players that move the needle and allows Lindy to slot players in their proper places. We'll find out in the next few months.
- Powerslave

I still think we need a top 4 RD and a middle 6 center as our 2 biggest needs

Cuck's hardline statement of "win now" (repeated several times) would dissuade me of thinking any of those prospects force their way here. He's very interested in building an "abrasive" bottom 6 and that group aint it. I think he buys/trades for that top 6 forward.

While I definitely think it's possible Benson is not a top 6F in terms of Today Skill by 10/10, I don't think any other prospect is here to start. I'd be impressed if even one started here.
- TheSabresTaco

Can Karmanos and Ventura lure Guentzel here?

same thing was said 12 months ago

I will believe it when I see it at this point
- homiedclown

That's fair. I'm banking on Lindy having a lot more power, and better vision than Don.

I still think we need a top 4 RD and a middle 6 center as our 2 biggest needs
- homiedclown

I like your idea of Stephenson.

There are others that fit that bill, though. If Kevy-poo is aggressive enough.

I still think we need a top 4 RD and a middle 6 center as our 2 biggest needs
- homiedclown

Same. Matt Roy and Boone Jenner would be super solid.

That's fair. I'm banking on Lindy having a lot more power, and better vision than Don.
- TheSabresTaco

if he had a few of his guys with him behind the bench I would agree and be more optimistic

I like your idea of Stephenson.

There are others that fit that bill, though. If Kevy-poo is aggressive enough.
- Powerslave

Love that idea too.

There's many different version of 'the best kind of player'. The one most effective in the playoffs is skilled, smart and hard to play against. That player could be Nate MacKinnon, Valeri Nuchuskin, Sasha Barkov, Matt Tkachuk, Brad Marchand or Jason Robertson.

They're not all tuff. But they're hard as (frank) to play against

- TheSabresTaco

I'm all for adding those types, they are unicorns though, trying to make the playoffs next year, I am looking for realistic additions that could spark the group, in a manner that is entirely different to the existing group.

It's a different approach that at worst burns a bigger hole in the seat that Olofsson sat in last year

I like your idea of Stephenson.

There are others that fit that bill, though. If Kevy-poo is aggressive enough.
- Powerslave

yup

a few guys need to go out IMO to really change the culture and roster to compete for the cup

slow play days should be done at this point to improve the roster

Can Karmanos and Ventura lure Reinhart back here?
- Powerslave

FTFY

And, yes please!

I can go back to being RhinoFan!!!!

if he had a few of his guys with him behind the bench I would agree and be more optimistic
- homiedclown

I guess I'm in the minority but I loved the way Appert coached Rochester. I think he can bring a lot to the forwards.

Keeping Matt Ellis from being an elementary school gym coach is the real scam here.

I'm all for adding those types, they are unicorns though, trying to make the playoffs next year, I am looking for realistic additions that could spark the group, in a manner that is entirely different to the existing group.

It's a different approach that at worst burns a bigger hole in the seat that Olofsson sat in last year
- washedup20

Coaching can make all the difference in the world. Being taught to be relentless is something a good coach can absolutely affect.

That's my hope at least. We know Lindy is a good coach and his teams make the playoffs.

Now it's getting them to do it.

I guess I'm in the minority but I loved the way Appert coached Rochester. I think he can bring a lot to the forwards.

Keeping Matt Ellis from being an elementary school gym coach is the real scam here.
- TheSabresTaco

if Lindy got to bring a few of his guys in with Appert then the optics would be much better

right now I feel if the assistant coaches had term, too cheap or adams is too loyal to buy them out

goes against the money is no longer an issue for the sabres speech

Our bottom 5 (players)

Kyle? Soft
Girgensons? Soft
Colin Robinson? Soft
Victor Olofsson? lol
Tyson Jost? Soft

All 5 courtesy of one Kevyn Adams

if Lindy got to bring a few of his guys in with Appert then the optics would be much better

right now I feel if the assistant coaches had term, too cheap or adams is too loyal to buy them out

goes against the money is no longer an issue for the sabres speech
- homiedclown

Well I mean they fired Granato before his extension, not sure how much they're paying the video coach or Jason Christie but they were fired too.

I don't believe they'll keep people so they don't have to pay them to not work. I do strongly believe Matt Ellis is here because of Nepotism. "Eye in the sky"? (frank) off.

They could have very easily sent him to the development side.

They could have very easily sent him to the development side.
- TheSabresTaco

Kevyn gets to hangout with his best buddy now. They can give each other bj's in the presser.

Our bottom 5 (players)

Kyle? Soft
Girgensons? Soft
Colin Robinson? Soft
Victor Olofsson? lol
Tyson Jost? Soft

All 5 courtesy of one Kevyn Adams
- TheSabresTaco

Should've just kept Samson Reinhart. You see him tossing Pasta around the other night? Kid has that IT factor.

Should've just kept Samson Reinhart. You see him tossing Pasta around the other night? Kid has that IT factor.
- QuinnFan

Haven't seen any haters bring up his production this year

Haven't seen any haters bring up his production this year
- DirtyDan

LOL, right?! Scoring 57 goals has a tendency to shut traps.

I love Levi and Kulich, I think they will do well, but what a great trade made by Florida.

Haven't seen any haters bring up his production this year
- DirtyDan

flip side, boss has been in hiding for a long time now

LOL, right?! Scoring 57 goals has a tendency to shut traps.

I love Levi and Kulich, I think they will do well, but what a great trade made by Florida.
- QuinnFan

None of their trades have aged well. Risto was the best trade day value, but so far has provided nothing in the NHL.

None of their trades have aged well. Risto was the best trade day value, but so far has provided nothing in the NHL.
- Lunaion

You don't usually get great value when the players force their way out..

None of their trades have aged well. Risto was the best trade day value, but so far has provided nothing in the NHL.
- Lunaion

As with most trades of roster players for prospects...

These things take time.

And that's no joke. Kulich and Levi are going to be NHLers soon, time will tell how they pan out. Personally, I think Rosen has the best chance of being an impact player of anyone we have in the system but Levi could certainly be the best of the bunch. He will be better than UPL IMO.