nfreeman Posted September 28, 2019 Report Posted September 28, 2019 I think there's a more-than-negligible chance that he stays on the top line for the bulk of the season and scores over 25 goals. For a 2014 7th-round pick in his 1st NHL season, that would be freaking fantastic. 1 Quote
French Collection Posted September 28, 2019 Report Posted September 28, 2019 It looks like he is being given a great opportunity on the top line. I think 25-30 is within reach if he stays there. His 30 in the AHL are against weaker competition, but he did not have a guy like Jack feeding him either. The Sabres PP will be improved and VO’s skills will be a part of it. Quote
Scottysabres Posted September 28, 2019 Report Posted September 28, 2019 15 hours ago, dudacek said: Every in-depth thing I’ve read or watched about Sabres prospects leads me to believe their staff is in constant contact with their prospects and actively involved in their development on and off the ice. I'm not sure Sabres organization trainers were on the training staffs of the teams he played for in the SHL. Quote
dudacek Posted September 28, 2019 Author Report Posted September 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Scottysabres said: I'm not sure Sabres organization trainers were on the training staffs of the teams he played for in the SHL. Probably not. They aren’t on the Sudbury Wolves staff either. 1 Quote
Stoner Posted September 28, 2019 Report Posted September 28, 2019 How GOOD can he be? How good CAN he be? How good can HE be? "How good can he BEEEEEEEEEE? Good, scary good, and Victor Olofsson with that rocket has launched the Buffalo Sabres into the playoffs, at long last!" 1 Quote
bunomatic Posted September 28, 2019 Report Posted September 28, 2019 My expectation for VO is huge which i’ll try to dial back but as far as weapons are concerned he’ll give our PP some swagger. There should be a noticeable difference. Quote
PalmTreeMafia Posted September 29, 2019 Report Posted September 29, 2019 On 9/28/2019 at 12:46 AM, nfreeman said: I think there's a more-than-negligible chance that he stays on the top line for the bulk of the season and scores over 25 goals. For a 2014 7th-round pick in his 1st NHL season, that would be freaking fantastic. When is the last time we scored big on a late round pick? 1999 with Miller? Heck, when is the last time we successfully drafted outside of the first two rounds? We are so unbelievably overdue for this... However, this deeply cynical Sabres fan refuses to get excited about any highly touted prospect anymore until proven on the ice for at least a full season. I'm completey done with the prospect hype machine that is constantly running in order to generate any excitement for this otherwise completely garbage franchise. Still waiting on Mittelstadt to stop playing Fortnite and work on obtaining his first career pushup. 2 Quote
bunomatic Posted September 29, 2019 Report Posted September 29, 2019 10 hours ago, Marchand'sNose said: When is the last time we scored big on a late round pick? 1999 with Miller? Heck, when is the last time we successfully drafted outside of the first two rounds? We are so unbelievably overdue for this... However, this deeply cynical Sabres fan refuses to get excited about any highly touted prospect anymore until proven on the ice for at least a full season. I'm completey done with the prospect hype machine that is constantly running in order to generate any excitement for this otherwise completely garbage franchise. Still waiting on Mittelstadt to stop playing Fortnite and work on obtaining his first career pushup. I understand this take. Once bitten twice shy. Quote
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