Confirmed with Link: Jordan Nolan Claimed off Waivers

[wunderpanda]

Don't mind it, but this late in camp could mean guys didn't fit the role available.

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[Chainshot]

Inexpensive way to try to improve the roster. No issues.

 

[Rasmus CacOlainen]

Know nothing about him. Better than Des/Josefson? I assume Larsson can center that 4th line if Josefson isn't on the ice.

 

[gallagt01]

Things just got a little muddier for Des, Bailey, Baptiste and Griffith.

 

[Icicle]

Des replacement, since all the rookies have laid an egg and made it necessary. 4th line staple, can’t ask for more. He was redundant with 2 other younger guys in LA, wouldn’t look at the waiver too closely.

 

[Jim Bob]

I think this helps Rochester by pushing a tweener down the I-90.

 

[Chainshot]

Doak, new tags

 

[Jame]

Well, I'm glad they are concerned about how soft the lineup was...

 

[Sabretooth]

Well, I'm glad they are concerned about how soft the lineup was...

watching the game yesterday, at no point did I think we were a soft team

 

[CaptPantalones]

Exactly what I figured would happen. He's called up and we'll see younger guys get minutes in Rochester. Good asset management

 

[SabresFan26]

Good pick up. Stanley Cup winner on multiple occasions and he brings a heavy game with size and decent speed. Can bring physicality to the line up and help police situations so that Kane and others can stay on the ice. He can benefit from the change of scenery as well.

 

[Dubi Doo]

Well, I'm glad they are concerned about how soft the lineup was...

I noticed you said you're not a fan of his anymore, which leads me to believe you've seen him play a fair share of times. Can you give me a quick player assessment of him? Do you have any confidence he'll be a solid fourth line player? Is he a better option than Des?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Dingo44]

I'm sure Gus is happy.

 

[Jame]

I noticed you said you're not a fan of his anymore, which leads me to believe you've seen him play a fair share of times. Can you give me a quick player assessment of him? Do you have any confidence he'll be a solid fourth line player? Is he a better option than Des?

Thanks in advance!

Is he a better option than Des? I would've said, Yes, that's a no brainer a week ago. But Des has actually looked good this preason

Nolan looked like a player with no passion left for the game (last year). He never had much skill to work with, but he was a "chip of the old block" in terms of effort, drive, etc...

Last year he looked slow and disinterested. He's always been a fringe NHLer, a 13th forward type... Hopefully a change of scenery gets him back to his game. There's no harm in taking him for a test drive. No risk.

Hope he surprises me.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[brian_griffin]

@doak - funny tweet

 

[Husko]

If he could find a niche role as a tough, defensive forward on the Larsson/Josefson line that would be lovely. That said, would've been nice if they had recognized that hole and signed Winnik to rill it months ago when Jame and I were clamoring for exactly that move...

Maybe after the Olympics Gionta comes back and plugs into that spot.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[Icicle]

Is he a better option than Des? I would've said, Yes, that's a no brainer a week ago. But Des has actually looked good this preason

Nolan looked like a player with no passion left for the game (last year). He never had much skill to work with, but he was a "chip of the old block" in terms of effort, drive, etc...

Last year he looked slow and disinterested. He's always been a fringe NHLer, a 13th forward type... Hopefully a change of scenery gets him back to his game. There's no harm in taking him for a test drive. No risk.

Hope he surprises me.

Derek Grant looked like a new man in pre-season last year. The first game of regular season he instantly reverted to his useless old self.

Nolan has rumored to want out of LA for a year or two now. Lot of changes happened there. I'd be optimistic about the test drive.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[old kummelweck]

watching the game yesterday, at no point did I think we were a soft team

It's all relative to what teams you are playing.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

I guess I'll just hope he's got an emotional investment to play hard in Buffalo. Otherwise this is a fairly uninteresting signing to me.

 

[Moskau]

I guess I'll just hope he's got an emotional investment to play hard in Buffalo. Otherwise this is a fairly uninteresting signing to me.

Didn't really work for Marcus Foligno outside of his first 30 or so games.

He's just another warm body to keep players in Rochester. Botteril seems like he's very much against sticking a young skilled player on the bottom line just to say he gave them some NHL time.

 

[TehDoak]

Didn't really work for Marcus Foligno outside of his first 30 or so games.

He's just another warm body to keep players in Rochester. Botteril seems like he's very much against sticking a young skilled player on the bottom line just to say he gave them some NHL time.

That's a good thing though. It's nice to have some vets fill out the depth chart.

Larsson-Josefson-Nolan sounds like a 4th line that can fill out the PK unit and play a regular shift.

 

[TehDoak]

Doak, new tags

Ty sir.