Buffalo Sabres

[Bomm Bastic]

Sabres re-signed Marcus Foligno to a 2/$3.7 mil deal. That + McCormick puts them close to the cap floors.

...and the NHL basement floor. BAH-dum-psssssh!

I kill me.

[Bomm Bastic]

Per Cap Geek (if i am reading it correctly) Sabres have a ~$4 mil to go in order to hit the floor. Assuming he signs, I expect Ennis to eat much of that $$$.

[Vanek! at the Disco]

I can't figure out exactly wtf Buffalo is up to, other than trying to get to the cap floor of course, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of rhyme or reason to these signings

[Bomm Bastic]

I can't figure out exactly wtf Buffalo is up to, other than trying to get to the cap floor of course, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of rhyme or reason to these signings

Murray was looking for vet leadership and players that could contribute on ice as well. Gionta and Gorges are obvious leaders. What really attracted Murray to both Gorges and Moulson was they wanted to be here. That spoke volumes to Murray, the fact that they chose Buffalo w/out provocation. Obviously Gorges was a trade, but the fact that he added Buffalo to his list was all Murray needed to hear. He got guys who will serve as mentors to the plethora o'prospects. Even McCormick, great PK player who will bring it every night and bleed for his mates.

Gorges is a great shut down dman, and Meszaros provides more offense. A bit much on the $$ for the latter, but Murray made no secret nor apology in stating that he would offer short term for above market $$ to hit the floor.

It's really just a change of attitude in the locker room, nutshell. That, and should Reinhart be full time outta the gate at least now he has quality vets around him who will help guide him through the rough patches. Guys who will cover for him should he miss an assignment or position.

I think Murray did great....exactly as planned.

[Zorro]

What will the lines look like in Buffalo this season with all these additions??

[Bomm Bastic]

What will the lines look like in Buffalo this season with all these additions??

There's gonna be some flux, due to youthful inconsistencies, and whether Reinhart makes it full time outta the gate...and I also think Ennis takes his rightful spot back on the wing. So let's say for now I like...

Moulson - Hodgson - Gionta
Ennis - Girgensons - Stafford
Foligno - Reinhart - Stewart
Ellis - Flynn/McCormick - Mitchell

Reinhart would see limited time on the third line for at least half the season, some PP time, and he'd be protected by two beefy wingers. If Reinhart's not ready then Ennis shifts back to centering the third line temporarily.

Gorges and Myers are your top d-pair

McCabe/Pysyk
Meszaros/Risto

I dunno...dpairings are iffy.

[The Bottlenecker]

There's gonna be some flux, due to youthful inconsistencies, and whether Reinhart makes it full time outta the gate...and I also think Ennis takes his rightful spot back on the wing. So let's say for now I like...

Moulson - Hodgson - Gionta
Ennis - Girgensons - Stafford
Foligno - Reinhart - Stewart
Ellis - Flynn/McCormick - Mitchell

Reinhart would see limited time on the third line for at least half the season, some PP time, and he'd be protected by two beefy wingers. If Reinhart's not ready then Ennis shifts back to centering the third line temporarily.

Gorges and Myers are your top d-pair

McCabe/Pysyk
Meszaros/Risto

I dunno...dpairings are iffy.

I don't see Grigorenko there. His fantasy value is getting crucified with all these signings. Where does he fit in on the Buffalo Sabres timeline?

[Bomm Bastic]

I don't see Grigorenko there. His fantasy value is getting crucified with all these signings. Where does he fit in on the Buffalo Sabres timeline?

he's another year out. Ideally you want Mcdavid/Eichel top line, Reinhart #2, Hodgson (assuming he doesn't get moved) #3C, but that's where you want Grigorenko.

...and don't forget they extended Luke Adam which I found very interesting. Probably to get his stock up and move him in a package deal.

I think you want Ennis as a third line winger....Hodgson will ultimately get moved assuming Grigs can step up and take over.

This is all long term mind you.

[Vanek! at the Disco]

Murray was looking for vet leadership and players that could contribute on ice as well. Gionta and Gorges are obvious leaders. What really attracted Murray to both Gorges and Moulson was they wanted to be here. That spoke volumes to Murray, the fact that they chose Buffalo w/out provocation. Obviously Gorges was a trade, but the fact that he added Buffalo to his list was all Murray needed to hear. He got guys who will serve as mentors to the plethora o'prospects. Even McCormick, great PK player who will bring it every night and bleed for his mates.

Gorges is a great shut down dman, and Meszaros provides more offense. A bit much on the $$ for the latter, but Murray made no secret nor apology in stating that he would offer short term for above market $$ to hit the floor.

It's really just a change of attitude in the locker room, nutshell. That, and should Reinhart be full time outta the gate at least now he has quality vets around him who will help guide him through the rough patches. Guys who will cover for him should he miss an assignment or position.

I think Murray did great....exactly as planned.

Well when you break it down like that it does seem to make a lot more sense
It's sort of like a stopgap to keep the team moving in the right direction and improving their prospects

[Zorro]

I hear alot about Zadorov.. Is this guy valuable in points only leagues??

[vitun-tyhmä]

Sabres with a "big announcement" today:

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2...nt-for-monday/

What do you think it could be?

[lucifer316]

Sabres with a "big announcement" today:

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2...nt-for-monday/

What do you think it could be?

it is believed to be that they will be getting the 2016 draft

[loco man]

I hear alot about Zadorov.. Is this guy valuable in points only leagues??

Very curious as well. There was a quote somewhere (ill try and dig up) that said the plan is that he sticks with the Sabres this year. Got him as a toss in in a deal and am curious re his offensive upside

[wendelclark17]

it is believed to be that they will be getting the 2016 draft

they got the 2015 & 2016 NHL combines. via twitter:

Mike Harrington ‏@BNHarrington 3m
Presser to begin shortly. NHL confirms #Sabres hosting Combine in '15 and 16.

[lucifer316]

they got the 2015 & 2016 NHL combines. via twitter:

yeah I knew they got those, I had seen a rumor they were likely to also get the 2016 draft

the combines in and of themselves doesn't seem like some big announcement to be honest