Player Discussion Daniel O'Regan - F, UFA - Signed by the Rangers 7/1/19

[Gabrielor]

Seems premature to speculate since he's under contract, but honestly, he's not doing so much in Rochester that it will come as a big blow if he does go to the DEL.

I’d definitely expect dumb hindsight complaints about the Kane return...

 

[TheMistyStranger]

I’d definitely expect dumb hindsight complaints about the Kane return...

I was tempted to not click on the notification for this thread, expecting just that.

 

[keithLGA]

Seems premature to speculate since he's under contract, but honestly, he's not doing so much in Rochester that it will come as a big blow if he does go to the DEL.

It'd be a big blow right now. He can be replaced next season but he's doing more than many others. O'Regan has 12 goals, tied with Wayne Simpson (an AHL guy). Only Redmond and CJ Smith are ahead of him with 16 goals each. Wouldn't exactly call that not doing so much.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

It'd be a big blow right now. He can be replaced next season but he's doing more than many others. O'Regan has 12 goals, tied with Wayne Simpson (an AHL guy). Only Redmond and CJ Smith are ahead of him with 16 goals each. Wouldn't exactly call that not doing so much.

Yeah, I saw his stat line. I'm not saying he's a scrub, but on the Sabres depth chart, it's not a big blow. Points-wise, DoR is on pace to be right in the 50 range. Last season, there were 50 guys in the AHL who had that total or better. I'm saying that he's replaceable. It would suck to lose a decent AHL depth center, but it's not like he's an AHL all star putting up Chris Taylor numbers. He's a 2nd line AHL center.

 

[Thorton02]

I’d definitely expect dumb hindsight complaints about the Kane return...

I still think it's crazy how little Kane returned or more specifically, how little other GMs valued him.

 

[Yatzhee]

Trade him now for some other obscure AHL piece.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Trade him now for some other obscure AHL piece.

Justin Bailey might be available.

 

[Reddawg]

I still think it's crazy how little Kane returned or more specifically, how little other GMs valued him.

He was in the middle of an incredible slump when Botterill finally pulled the trigger on dealing him. If he had been traded in December his value would have been higher, but after literally scoring two points in the entire month of January it's frankly amazing that he even returned as much as he did.

 

[Yatzhee]

Justin Bailey might be available.

I thought about posting it

 

[truthbluth]

He was in the middle of an incredible slump when Botterill finally pulled the trigger on dealing him. If he had been traded in December his value would have been higher, but after literally scoring two points in the entire month of January it's frankly amazing that he even returned as much as he did.

Nobody wanted him

 

[Tsyolin]

 

[Yatzhee]

Both Tage Thompson and Danny O'Regan were question marks to me when these deals went down. I must confess, both have surprised me.

 

[Reddawg]

O’Regan is really good at gaining the zone with puck control, I saw him doing this consistently last night and that’s a skill the Sabres are sorely missing. He generated a lot of chances and had that great tricky snapshot to tie it up. Very impressed with his game last night.

 

[Yatzhee]

O’Regan is really good at gaining the zone with puck control, I saw him doing this consistently last night and that’s a skill the Sabres are sorely missing. He generated a lot of chances and had that great tricky snapshot to tie it up. Very impressed with his game last night.

Does he have noticeable speed?

 

[Chainshot]

7 goals in his last 11 GP, cashing on SO attempts... still wouldn't be surprised if he at least gets a taste.

 

[Reddawg]

Does he have noticeable speed?

He does, IMO he’s a very quick skater. Great puck control and a sneaky shot.

 

[Gabrielor]

7 goals in his last 11 GP, cashing on SO attempts... still wouldn't be surprised if he at least gets a taste.

ORegan Eichel Rodrigues

If we ever get to the point where we're out of it this year, try it. Why not?

 

[Man of Principles]

He seems like another Criscoulo in terms of impact in a Sabres sweater. Great AHLer.

 

[Der Jaeger]

I'd like to see him on the Sabres to see if he can have an ERod type effect.

 

[Chainshot]

ORegan Eichel Rodrigues

If we ever get to the point where we're out of it this year, try it. Why not?

Why try that? Like, those three had any chemistry at one point or something.

 

[Gabrielor]

Why try that? Like, those three had any chemistry at one point or something.

Hilariously, Eichel and Erod still do. We've just only seen it for like 30 minutes.

 

[Chainshot]

Hilariously, Eichel and Erod still do. We've just only seen it for like 30 minutes.

Yep. I don't understand the reluctance.

 

[Jim Bob]

Yep. I don't understand the reluctance.

Housley is reluctant to try and whole host of things that seem like logical things on this board.

Therefore, I am not surprised that Housley doesn't try anything that seems like something logical to try out.

 

[dasaybz]

Jeff Skinner has 30 goals, and Reinhart is at almost a point a game, but ya, let's try freaking O'Regan and Erod on his line. I understand wanting to spread the wealth, but why do you want Eichel playing with 2 scrubs?

 

[Jim Bob]

Jeff Skinner has 30 goals, and Reinhart is at almost a point a game, but ya, let's try freaking O'Regan and Erod on his line. I understand wanting to spread the wealth, but why do you want Eichel playing with 2 scrubs?

If the team is completely out of the playoff picture late in the season, why not experiment with different line combinations to see if something like this working to increase scoring depth throughout the lineup?

O'Regan-Eichel-ERod
Skinner-Mitts-Reinhart