Taro T Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 ^ Well, not so fast. He did mention that it’d be a healthy (ha!) Bogosian and McCabe returning that would allow Guhle and Nelson to bump down, so. The Bogosian / McCabe info was from the Friedman article IIRC. Didn't hear that on the drive in to Buffalo, but might have just missed it. (Got caught next to several very weavy tractor trailers & had 1 detour to get around.) Quote
Derrico Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 As far as I can tell there was literally no communication of any kind going on anywhere in the org under Murray. But he sure could draft.... Quote
darksabre Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 But he sure could draft.... A mop in a bucket could have done that :p Quote
Thorner Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 The Bogosian / McCabe info was from the Friedman article IIRC. Didn't hear that on the drive in to Buffalo, but might have just missed it. (Got caught next to several very weavy tractor trailers & had 1 detour to get around.) Ah ok. But still, if that’s the plan to improve the D, it’s just a kick in the you know where. Quote
Taro T Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 Ah ok. But still, if that’s the plan to improve the D, it’s just a kick in the you know where. True. But in fairness, at this point in time, can he really say "the plan is to land Dahlin & DeHaan, and if we don't get #1 we'll try to bring in another FA?" Quote
nfreeman Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 But he sure could draft.... Please let me have missed the sarcasm... Quote
Thorner Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 True. But in fairness, at this point in time, can he really say "the plan is to land Dahlin & DeHaan, and if we don't get #1 we'll try to bring in another FA?" That’s what I’m hoping. That it’s not the actual plan. You could be correct, there. Quote
Taro T Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 That’s what I’m hoping. That it’s not the actual plan. You could be correct, there. Let's hope so. 'Cause otherwise your observation is WAAAAY too accurate. Quote
Derrico Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 Please let me have missed the sarcasm... I don’t know how to do the sarcasm emoticon from a phone. Ah ok. But still, if that’s the plan to improve the D, it’s just a kick in the you know where. Listen I just had a vasectomy. This comment is offensive. Quote
WildCard Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 I don’t know how to do the sarcasm emoticon from a phone. Listen I just had a vasectomy. This comment is offensive. Sarcasm is done by /s Quote
Sabel79 Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 Please let me have missed the sarcasm... Quote
Derrico Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 Sarcasm is done by /s Thanks. Considering no pick outside of two 2nd overall has played more than 16 nhl games and very few seem to be relevant or hyped (other than diehard sabres fans) I didn’t think I needed it. Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) Yeah that's what I figured. I'm especially excited for Olofsson though. His stick handling and his shot just scream NHL. I think he would get an immediate position on the team's 2PP line whenever he is called upon to join the big club I would not be so sure that he ends up in Rochester. He is now an older prospect and has ton of pro experience. Wing is also the easiest adjustment to the smaller ice. He also is a guy that scores by going to the net. If he has a good camp and off-season I can see him making the team given our desperate need for scoring. Edited April 6, 2018 by GASabresIUFAN Quote
LGR4GM Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 Kris Baker @SabresProspects 2m2 minutes ago More Things starting to come together regarding some Swedes/Sabres. FBK website earlier this week reported that they believe Asplund will join Sabres org next season. Today, Frolunda web states that Olofsson will (translated) "represent another club in another league" next year. Quote
nfreeman Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 How awesome would it be if Olofsson turned into the Sabres' long-awaited overseas late-draft diamond find? From eliteprospects.com: Olofsson is a winger with natural goal-scoring instincts. Knows how to find open ice and has a good, hard shot. Skates extremely well and is a decent playmaker, too. His lack of size can be a problem in physical contests. He turns 23 this summer. He's 5'11", 172 lbs. Maybe... Quote
dudacek Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 How awesome would it be if Olofsson turned into the Sabres' long-awaited overseas late-draft diamond find? From eliteprospects.com: He turns 23 this summer. He's 5'11", 172 lbs. Maybe... Nearly 23 and hasn’t made the NHL yet? BUST! (Seriously, are we overdue for a long shot hit, or what?) Quote
WildCard Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 All those guys coming over here better stay in Rochester for a year. I'm sick of getting burned by bringing these guys up too early Quote
LGR4GM Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 All those guys coming over here better stay in Rochester for a year. I'm sick of getting burned by bringing these guys up too early It is different than a college or Canadian junior player. Olofsson and Asplund have 4 SHL seasons. The adjustment should be smoother. We will have to wait and see though. I would like both to spend some time in Rochester I think. Quote
WildCard Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 It is different than a college or Canadian junior player. Olofsson and Asplund have 4 SHL seasons. The adjustment should be smoother. We will have to wait and see though. I would like both to spend some time in Rochester I think. Mostly it's to grow a winning dynamic as a team, and then bring them up collectively with that attitude. I don't want to poison them with bad attitudes and routines by bringing them up to this loser locker room right away Quote
Brawndo Posted April 7, 2018 Report Posted April 7, 2018 Botterill said on Wednesday the plan is to have Asplund and Olofsson in Rochester next season. Also Chris Taylor mentioned they would rather keep a player too long in the AHL, then send them up too soon. Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 7, 2018 Report Posted April 7, 2018 Botterill said on Wednesday the plan is to have Asplund and Olofsson in Rochester next season. Also Chris Taylor mentioned they would rather keep a player too long in the AHL, then send them up too soon. I’m sure that’s the plan, but players and plans don’t always mesh. I’m looking forward to seeing Olofsson in pre-season to see if he can force Jbot’s hand. He also has some leverage and maybe able to force an NHL only deal like Antipin. Quote
LGR4GM Posted April 10, 2018 Report Posted April 10, 2018 http://www.eliteprospects.com/article.php?id=305 Write up on why the Sabres need Dahlin and the state of their prospect pool. Quote
pi2000 Posted April 10, 2018 Report Posted April 10, 2018 http://www.eliteprospects.com/article.php?id=305 Write up on why the Sabres need Dahlin and the state of their prospect pool. Everybody needs Dahlin. Fact is, they aren't getting him... less than 1 in 5 chance. Quote
WildCard Posted April 10, 2018 Report Posted April 10, 2018 Everybody needs Dahlin. Fact is, they aren't getting him... less than 1 in 5 chance. Believe Quote
Derrico Posted April 10, 2018 Report Posted April 10, 2018 If you believe they put a man on the moon; man on the moon Quote
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