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My guess he'll end up third behind Beaulieu, and Ristolainen. Just my guess.

Really nice drop pass back to Antipin from Gigs. Very nice movement on that transition. That's the best shot I've seen of Antipin so far!

I would like to add someone like Rattie to the group to see if he can skate with the boys. I'm really concerned that we're spreading our wings out thin. But, either way Nolan brings winning edge, and experience. We could use as much of that as possible. Bye Nic Deslauriers.

I hate anything with Moulson in it on any of the top four lines. He's a spot use player on the PP and as a 13th forward. I believe he's been passed by career AHL'er Seth Griffith as well as Bailey and possibly one of Baptiste or Fasching. This team is either going to be a really high paced team, or a barn fire. There are legit holes on the wings on multiple lines. But, you have to create depth by giving opportunity.

Considering Toronto was playing most of their stronger groups, it's a meh showing on our part. But, to be honest, the entire game was sloppy on both sides. It seems to me from what little I saw (being ill) was that Antipin was over extending himself in both zones. (Please correct me if I'm wrong.)

He made a really strong showing for himself. In my opinion he's just after Mittelstadt, Nylander and Asplund for forward prospects in the system.

I honestly think we should be getting something back with Hagelin. He's really average. Sorry, I don't really see it. So unless we're getting back something appetizing, I'd rather keep Larsson. Also, Moulson should be the 13th forward, he's a terrible fit for the fourth line.

Could very well be the case. Dreger stated it's possible they may follow suit with what Montreal did two season ago and Toronto last / this season. With no "C" and three "A"s. Just thought it was an interesting note.

Eichel also shown with the "A" on his jersey. Makes you have to think it's down to O'Reilly, as Pommer doesn't have an A.

Did anyone else notice the "A" on Evander Kane's jersey. Anyone have a view of Eichel's jersey or Pominville's?

He's going to break down the doors and slam any of this Matthews > Eichel debate nonsense. Let's finally put Toronto in their place.

Duchene hasn't done much of anything lately. On pure peripherals he's more likely a better player. However, when you consider he's entering his second contract for $$. I'm just not sure we need to acquire him. I'd just rather look elsewhere. I don't want to move Guhle in any deal for a Duchene. Unless we get a Duchene type return for Evander Kane (a top flight defensive prospect and assets). Pass.

I believe he'll be traded by the deadline to be honest. We'll see what happens, but I don't think he's long for Buffalo. He was a quality scorer last year of course which cannot be discounted towards his value. Someone will want to pony up.

I agree with all of this. There is enough veteran leadership in the room. Honestly, his exit interview felt like he was done with Buffalo. He seems like a dissident in the room to me. I'd rather just move on.

Reports on the skating of Nylander (I see he had an LBI, ugh!)? How did Cliff Pu look, aka better than Baptiste and Fasching?

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Honestly, if he shows that he can skate well and has put on the size that it looks like he has, he should make the team. If he's struggling he can always use more seasoning in the AHL.

40 points. 15-17 Goals between 20-23 Assists. With potential for more. I would say he's easily an upgrade over Moulson, Ennis combined.

Shrugs. I guess you sign him to push the boys down to the Roch. But....I'm just not that bothered by it.

With our depth, quite possibly. Realistically no, he's more likely a second pairing defensemen. However, he's a smooth skating two way defensemen that will open up the ice and push the tempo more than we've been used to with potential partners for Ristolainen (no offense to McCabe). He'll bring a different element to our roster for sure. I am excited to just see a more well rounded product. I am sure I'm not the only one tired of seeing the left side of McCabe, Gorges, Falk and other riff raff.

He wears "47" for a reason. No one notices him being around. All you see with his name in the line up is his "$$" figure. We got rid of the last player who had talent with a high cap that had run his course in Ennis. Can we see him have a breakout in the teams new system and then ship him out of town. Replace him immediately with a filler.

I think he's well versed in analytics and for the most part his approach to his thoughts is at least thought out. Unlike the wind bag Peters and the ill begotten Rivet. So I'm good with it.

Seems about right, an easy contract to offload if they decide to move on from Z. I hope he shows something he hasn't in more than 2 seasons.

This, I come back to NY, right at the time the season starts. I'm hoping to get a game in Buffalo before I fly back to AZ.

I honestly don't see this as a realistic possibility. The Sabres need to jettison money before this could happen in Moulson or Bogosian. Otherwise you're looking at a near 26-27 year old entering his UFA seasons shortly who may or may not walk. As well as the fact you're trading youth when we need to supplement that in instead of sending it out. I don't see this as making sense, unless we were to move Kane for value.