Player Discussion Evan Rodrigues (2015 via UFA) – '18-19 Buffalo (NHL)

[LaxSabre]

 

[Ana Crusis]

Do you guys think he plays with sabres this year?

 

[Zman5778]

Do you guys think he plays with sabres this year?

It's plausible he gets a cup of coffee if enough/the right injuries hit.

I'd think Carrier, Bailey and COR are ahead of him in the pecking order. Possibly Schneider too. Maybe Catenacci or Baptiste too.

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

I really liked his speed + puck skills combo, but have no idea if he has the physicality or all-around game to stick as a bottom sixer, especially given how Disco values players who look the part. He probably sees 2-10 games depending on injuries.

 

[DatGuy]

I really liked his speed + puck skills combo, but have no idea if he has the physicality or all-around game to stick as a bottom sixer, especially given how Disco values players who look the part. He probably sees 2-10 games depending on injuries.

If he comes into camp around 190-195 he will be fine. He was too light last year.

 

[LaxSabre]

 

[OkimLom]

I really liked his speed + puck skills combo, but have no idea if he has the physicality or all-around game to stick as a bottom sixer, especially given how Disco values players who look the part. He probably sees 2-10 games depending on injuries.

He's a guy you would want for that center position in the bottom 6(4th line preferably), that COULD take a good chunk of ROR's minutes away on the PK (to allow ROR to be more fresh game in and game out).

I think he is a guy who could be a Larsson-like player. He needs to get stronger though. I think it would help utilize players like Larsson and Girgs on better lines for them.

Imagine having a 3rd line of Larsson-Reinhart-Fasching and then a Foligno-ERod-Girgensons/Baptiste/Bailey 4th line.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Biggest surprise of the season for me.

 

[LaxSabre]

 

[Woodhouse]

 

[Snippit]

He's an NHL player.

Bring him up and put him with Jack

 

[AustonsNostrils]

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[old kummelweck]

Erod at the end of last season was one of the few bright spots. I had high hopes his versatility would have won him a roster spot.

I wonder if Fasching and Erod play, and someone like Nolan sits. Maybe Housley will surprise and sit someone unexpected like Larsson or Girgensons.

 

[Icicle]

Erod at the end of last season was one of the few bright spots. I had high hopes his versatility would have won him a roster spot.

I wonder if Fasching and Erod play, and someone like Nolan sits. Maybe Housley will surprise and sit someone unexpected like Larsson or Girgensons.

He’s taking Criscuolo’s spot. Which is fine.

Thought I want him on Eichels wing instead of Kane. They’re we’re linemates in college after all...

 

[sabres4ever]

Wouldn't it be best to keep all the prospects down there for the season? Other than injury callups, of course. This season is done here, let them keep playing on a winning team there, and further development in that culture, not this mortuary.

 

[1972]

I love the way this kid plays the game.

 

[Yatzhee]

He's scoring goals, something the Sabres desperately need. So.....up he comes.

 

[Chainshot]

Wouldn't it be best to keep all the prospects down there for the season? Other than injury callups, of course. This season is done here, let them keep playing on a winning team there, and further development in that culture, not this mortuary.

Rodrigues looked like he was ready to end last year, had a strong camp and if not for the injury, may have been up from day 1. He's at least deserving of rotating in for some ice time right now.

 

[Reddawg]

Rodrigues looked like he was ready to end last year, had a strong camp and if not for the injury, may have been up from day 1. He's at least deserving of rotating in for some ice time right now.

I want to see him on the Eichel-Kane line.

 

[Chainshot]

It would not surprise me if he comes out for the next game. Two penalties and his line got it's head caved in.

 

[Snippit]

I don't see him as a center at this level.

But he's got puck skills, which this team lacks in spades. Try him on wing.

 

[LaxSabre]

 

[LaxSabre]

 

[26CornerBlitz]