IKnowPhysics Posted April 16, 2014 Report Posted April 16, 2014 @BuffaloSabres McCabe named to #TeamUSA World Championship roster; Sacco, Macre to join him http://goo.gl/tSJyHC I think that's nice. Nice assignment.
shrader Posted April 16, 2014 Report Posted April 16, 2014 WEEGAR!! He has a girl's first name. Typical Halifax.
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 16, 2014 Report Posted April 16, 2014 He has a girl's first name. Typical Halifax. ;)
26CornerBlitz Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 SABRES PROSPECTS REPORT - 4/21/14 By Kris Baker - SabresProspects.com The opening round of the United States Hockey League playoffs concluded over the weekend, with just one of the three Buffalo Sabres prospects involved advancing to the next round. Cal Petersen (2013, fifth round) made 23 saves Thursday as the Waterloo Black Hawks moved on to the Clark Cup Semifinal with a 7-2 victory over the Sioux Falls Stampede. Petersen, who started all three games of the best-of-five series sweep, is expected to get the call again when the Black Hawks open the Western Conference Final on Friday against the Sioux City Musketeers. Petersen allowed nine goals on 82 shots in the opening round to improve to 5-2 with a 3.69 GAA and .885 save% in seven career playoff starts. Elsewhere, Connor Hurley (2013, second round) was stifled as Green Bay was eliminated in four games thanks to back-to-back 1-0 losses to Indiana on home ice. Hurley contributed two of the Gamblers’ 12 shots on goal in Thursday’s Game 3, and produced another three shots in the season-ending defeat on Friday. Hurley finishes postseason play with four points (2+2), all of which came in Green Bay’s Game 2 victory. The 6-foot-2 centerman will move up a level next season when he joins the University of Notre Dame in the ultra-competitive Hockey East conference. Judd Peterson (2012, seventh round) watched the final two games from the stands with an ankle injury as Cedar Rapids was eliminated from postseason play Saturday with 7-3 loss at Dubuque. Peterson completes the postseason with no points and five shots on goal in two games. The 20-year old is set to enroll at St. Cloud State University in the fall.
LGR4GM Posted April 28, 2014 Report Posted April 28, 2014 Hey look our prospects won crap http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=716959
WildCard Posted April 28, 2014 Report Posted April 28, 2014 It's nice to see the Sabre's aren't purely relying on high-end Tank picks. That has consistently been one of the major problems with the Oilers, lack of late round talent developing. Whereas teams like the Kings, Red Wings, etc. find ways to take those guys and make them into something. There's only 1 first round pick in that group, Zadorov. To be fair I'm sure it was because of the leagues those guys were in (i.e. Risto was bounced between here and the AHL, Grigs too, not sure if there are that many AHL awards) but it's still good to see. Ulmark winning not the rookie consideration but THE SHL goaltender of the year is awesome Baptiste is getting high recognition from a very tough league, and Zadorov just continues to get better. :beer:
shrader Posted April 29, 2014 Report Posted April 29, 2014 Hey look our prospects won crap http://sabres.nhl.co...s.htm?id=716959 I like how Compher gets the Michigan MVP but then is only the Co-rookie of the year. I'm sure that's just the way their awards are, but it just looks odd.
LGR4GM Posted April 29, 2014 Report Posted April 29, 2014 I like how Compher gets the Michigan MVP but then is only the Co-rookie of the year. I'm sure that's just the way their awards are, but it just looks odd. The co rookie was the Goaltender Zack Nagelvoort
shrader Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 The co rookie was the Goaltender Zack Nagelvoort That may be one of the greatest last names of all time.
X. Benedict Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 The co rookie was the Goaltender Zack Nagelvoort Needs Harry Potter specs.
26CornerBlitz Posted May 6, 2014 Report Posted May 6, 2014 4/28/14 WGR Prospect Podcast - Coller and Baker <45:03> 5/5/14 WGR Prospect Podcast - Coller and Baker <38:55>
LGR4GM Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 Linus Ullmark must be signed to an entry level deal by June 1 for the Sabres to retain his NHL rights.
Johnny DangerFace Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Posted May 12, 2014 Linus Ullmark must be signed to an entry level deal by June 1 for the Sabres to retain his NHL rights. yea i think its 2 years now for european prospects?
shrader Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 Linus Ullmark must be signed to an entry level deal by June 1 for the Sabres to retain his NHL rights. Straight from section 8.6 of the CBA: d)Players Drafted from a Club Outside North America. (i) Notwithstanding any provision of Sections 8.6(a) or (b) to the contrary, if a Player drafted at age 18 or 19 is drafted from a club outside North America, his drafting Club shall retain the exclusive right of negotiation for his services through and including the fourth June 1 following his selection in the Entry Draft. The Club need not make a Bona Fide Offer to such Player to retain such rights
LGR4GM Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 Straight from section 8.6 of the CBA: You think we'd be dumb enough not to qualify him?
shrader Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 You think we'd be dumb enough not to qualify him? That's not what the section I quoted refers to. It is stating how long they hold his draft rights. The negotiating rights in this case refer specifically to a drafted player.
Trettioåtta Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 You think we'd be dumb enough not to qualify him? We drafted him in 2012, so should have his rights till 2016
LGR4GM Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 That's not what the section I quoted refers to. It is stating how long they hold his draft rights. The negotiating rights in this case refer specifically to a drafted player. Right, yea I understood that. I was just asking if you thought the Sabres wouldn't sign him. I had read a report earlier saying they had to but it appears that isn't the case.
shrader Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 Right, yea I understood that. I was just asking if you thought the Sabres wouldn't sign him. I had read a report earlier saying they had to but it appears that isn't the case. If they don't have to, I'd guess that they'll wait.
Trettioåtta Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 If they don't have to, I'd guess that they'll wait. He is also signed to a professional contract next year. So I don't think we even could (without lots of permission)
mcbainforprez Posted May 15, 2014 Report Posted May 15, 2014 Besides the obvious improvement in point totals, Nick Baptiste took a giant stride forward this year and I believe will end up being one of the top 20 players to come out of a deep draft class. I don't want to get too carried away, but IMPO he will make a solid second line player (~20-25 goals). I went back and watched some of his games and he has a tremendous first step coupled with above average net presence. His hands are solid and I don't think he will shy away from the physicality of the much bigger NHL. I was wondering what others thoughts are on him especially focusing on his limitations or possible negative attributes?
LGR4GM Posted May 15, 2014 Report Posted May 15, 2014 Besides the obvious improvement in point totals, Nick Baptiste took a giant stride forward this year and I believe will end up being one of the top 20 players to come out of a deep draft class. I don't want to get too carried away, but IMPO he will make a solid second line player (~20-25 goals). I went back and watched some of his games and he has a tremendous first step coupled with above average net presence. His hands are solid and I don't think he will shy away from the physicality of the much bigger NHL. I was wondering what others thoughts are on him especially focusing on his limitations or possible negative attributes? Nice first post and welcome aboard. I think you have a pretty good analysis of Baptiste from the limited viewings I have of him and the reports I have read. He projects to be a very hard working, physical, 2 way winger that can fit nicely in the top 6. His jump in production is most encouraging considering he was one of the younger players in last years draft. Time will tell with Nick but I have hope.
dudacek Posted May 15, 2014 Report Posted May 15, 2014 It's hard not to get excited about him. As a Junior he ticks all the boxes - skates, hits, scores, checks, leads. The question is how many of those skills will translate to the NHL.
mcbainforprez Posted May 15, 2014 Report Posted May 15, 2014 Nice first post and welcome aboard. I think you have a pretty good analysis of Baptiste from the limited viewings I have of him and the reports I have read. He projects to be a very hard working, physical, 2 way winger that can fit nicely in the top 6. His jump in production is most encouraging considering he was one of the younger players in last years draft. Time will tell with Nick but I have hope. Thank you. I like your point about how young he was in the draft class too. Not made for this thread but another reason I like Bennett. However, I do have another question about an intriguing sabres prospect/player. Can Deslauriers be anything more than a 3rd/4th liner? To be honest I never knew anything about him until the Sabres drafted him. I have never seen him play before the NHL. The only thing I know about him are his stat's and since he is a converted defensemen it is really tough to gauge. In the NHL he played a really simple but effective game and it was nice to see. For anyone who has seen more of him is there more offensive creativity to his game or is last year what we should expect?
dudacek Posted May 15, 2014 Report Posted May 15, 2014 In the Rochester stretch run he looked much the same player we saw in Buffalo. I don't see him having the hockey sense to rise above the fourth line, but part of that may be the new position. He does have some puck skill. He can skate, he's a brick and he's not afraid to use that size.
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