Scottysabres Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 So how long in Rochester? 10 games? More? Quote
darksabre Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, Scottysabres said: So how long in Rochester? 10 games? More? I think he stays there for the foreseeable future. 5 Quote
Scottysabres Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, darksabre said: I think he stays there for the foreseeable future. Waiting until next off season? Or is there a chance we re-sign Scandella? Quote
msw2112 Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 Based on what we've seen so far, the Sabres have the luxury of leaving him in the AHL for a while. So long as the team is performing at a high level and everyone remains healthy, there is no need to change the lineup. It also gives Pilut more development time. He got thrown into the fire pretty quickly when he got to North America, and did pretty well under the circumstances, but some time to develop at a more regulated pace might be good for him. 1 Quote
sabresparaavida Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 I'm hoping we don't need him up in Buffalo much and Keep him cheap for re-signing next year Quote
... Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 I still don't know what you folks see in that guy. Especially now. I think he's trade bait. 3 Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 28 minutes ago, Scottysabres said: Waiting until next off season? Or is there a chance we re-sign Scandella? No. We need his cap space for Samson, Vic and Montour 1 Quote
shrader Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, ... said: I still don't know what you folks see in that guy. Especially now. I think he's trade bait. He should remain in a developmental phase, but yeah, I could see this season heading down a path where they might want to move a prospect like him for a forward somewhere around the deadline. There is currently no room for him on the big club. Gilmour gets bumped once Montour is back. After that, there isn't anyone you'd be moving. Maybe he can be an injury callup, but I think they'd probably use Gilmour head of him for that. Quote
nfreeman Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 @shrader -- I think Gilmour has to clear waivers to go to Rochester, so I think it's more likely that, when Montour returns, if no one else is hurt, they just keep Gilmour in Buffalo and carry 2 extra defensemen. 2 Quote
Huckleberry Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 I think Pilut will stay in Rochester until we have more injuries. Scandella saved his spot with his early play. 1 Quote
miles Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Huckleberry said: I think Pilut will stay in Rochester until we have more injuries. Scandella saved his spot with his early play. Who is the odd man out when montour is back. Risto traded? I would rather have risto vs scandella What about bogo. Is he supposed to be back this season? Edited October 15, 2019 by miles Quote
Huckleberry Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 1 minute ago, miles said: Who is the odd man out when montour is back. Risto traded? I would rather have risto vs scandella I have a theory that if Ehlers is the one we want, montour will be going to the jets. 1 Quote
shrader Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, nfreeman said: @shrader -- I think Gilmour has to clear waivers to go to Rochester, so I think it's more likely that, when Montour returns, if no one else is hurt, they just keep Gilmour in Buffalo and carry 2 extra defensemen. There's no risk there, especially if the pattern continues where Gilmour never plays. There's no sense in carrying 8 defenseman, particularly when one will never play. He'd be much better served getting ice time in Rochester and the Amerks would be better for it as well. Quote
Weave Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 40 minutes ago, miles said: Who is the odd man out when montour is back. Risto traded? I would rather have risto vs scandella What about bogo. Is he supposed to be back this season? How awesome is it to not have an obvious man out when a top 6 guy comes back into the lineup? 3 Quote
darksabre Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Weave said: How awesome is it to not have an obvious man out when a top 6 guy comes back into the lineup? You'd think it's Botterill, not the fans, who are still shellshocked from the 06 ECF lol 3 1 Quote
LabattBlue Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) The little bit we saw of Montour last season, he seemed to be quite the freelancer when it came to jumping up in the play and I don’t have a good feel for his play in his own end. I’m anxious to see his play under a new HC and system. Edited October 15, 2019 by LabattBlue Quote
Doohicksie Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) I think RFK's system provides for the freelancers. The critical double-shift that led to the delay of game yesterday featured constant rotation down low by the defensemen with wings covering the point. When things broke down they kicked the puck back to the point to the winger who then moved the puck down and the Dman resumed point duty. Not freelancing exactly since they're following a system, but it allows for Dmen who want to get involved on offense. Not sure about his defensive zone coverage, but again, I would expect RFK to match him to a suitable partner. Edited October 15, 2019 by Doohickie Quote
MakeSabresGrr8Again Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 It really s*cks having problems like this.....give me back the "old" Sabres. LOL Quote
Two or less Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 12 hours ago, Scottysabres said: Waiting until next off season? Or is there a chance we re-sign Scandella? I think he'll be waiting until roster spots open up, and more then just one. Unfortunately, guy has to wait til someone gets hurt. 1 Quote
dudacek Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 The ideal plan for Pilut is that he dominates in Rochester, gets a few looks in Buffalo to see if his NHL game has improved enough to pencil him in to next year’s team as a replacement for Bogo or Scandella. He’s also a potential trade piece depending on how guys like Jokiharju, Bryson and Samuelsson continue to develop. 1 Quote
PerreaultForever Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 On 10/15/2019 at 10:30 AM, Huckleberry said: I have a theory that if Ehlers is the one we want, montour will be going to the jets. yes please. Quote
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