Player Discussion Mattias Samuelsson, LHD (USNTDP), The Antidote, Distributing Cobra Strikes

[Chainshot]

 

[Ace]

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

This was years in the making. Samuelsson is talked about by teammates as the leader in the locker room of the teams he plays for. He’ll wear a letter for you guys eventually, and be one of the key lieutenants for Captain Jack.

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

Is he in Rochester next year?

 

[SundherDome]

Is he in Rochester next year?

Probably another year to "clean stuff up" and then signed after his Junior season.

 

[Bendium]

At 6'4" and 220 lbs he is big enough to play with men. I would rather see him get more reps in a pro league next year rather than a third year in college.

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

Adding him and Borgen to Buffalo’s top 6 alleviates a lot of the liberties taken against Jack and Linus.

 

[Bendium]

Adding him and Borgen to Buffalo’s top 6 alleviates a lot of the liberties taken against Jack and Linus.

NHL might be to big a jump. I was thinking Rochester next year.

 

[Der Jaeger]

NHL might be to big a jump. I was thinking Rochester next year.

Agree. Though I don't think he stays long. His game is refined.

 

[Shnooks]

Too bad he isn't a RHD, he would be perfect to pair with Dahlin.

Our RHD depth as far as prospects go is severely lacking.

 

[joshjull]

Too bad he isn't a RHD, he would be perfect to pair with Dahlin.

Our RHD depth as far as prospects go is severely lacking.

That’s not the case.

We have Joker, Borgen, Fitzgerald and Laaaksonen on the right side. Add in our NHL righties and depth like Nelson. We’re in pretty good shape on the right side.

 

[Chainshot]

Didn't watch today's game, but I liked him yesterday. *shrug* He isn't the forward they need or needed, but he's still got some game.

 

[Chainshot]

 

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[Chainshot]

 

[Buffaloed]

Speculation regarding Samuelsson signing ELC
Sabres prospect Mattias Samuelsson shows maturity, strength as pro decision awaits
When his college season ends, Samuelsson, 19, could be ready to sign his entry-level contract with the Sabres. He was selected 32nd overall, the first pick in the second round, in the 2018 draft.

“It’s something you always have in the back of your mind, it’s something you’re constantly working toward,” Samuelsson said of turning pro. “But at the end of the day, I’m a Bronco right now and you just want to focus on this season.”

He hasn't ruled it out.

Randy Sexton on his play at the WJC:
“I saw a guy who handled the captaincy extremely well. I saw a guy who, I think, to a large degree played to his identity. He was big, strong, he moved pucks intelligently, defended with vigor, anchored the PK, blocked shots – did all the small things that it takes to win at any level.”

Jason Botterill:
"Unfortunately the video I saw of him that persuaded me to select him in the draft was a mirror image and I thought he played the right side. We might have to convert him to wing"

I confess. I made up the Botterill quote. I think he will sign.

 

[old kummelweck]

I'm at the point with the Sabres where I would question any decision - whether turning pro, or staying in school.

 

[OkimLom]

I confess. I made up the Botterill quote. I think he will sign.

The first sign the bolded was true, was Botterill admitting he made a mistake.

 

[joshjull]

If he goes pro they better have the defensive log jam cleared up.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

If he goes pro they better have the defensive log jam cleared up.

You see him being NHL ready in the fall...or soon after?

 

[joshjull]

You see him being NHL ready in the fall...or soon after?

No I don’t. The defensive log jam extends beyond the NHL. We’ve had Fitzgerald either scratched or playing wing a lot this year. Hardly beneficial for his development. I don’t want to Samuelsson going pro only to waste a year of development in the same situation.

 

[missingmika]

No I don’t. The defensive log jam extends beyond the NHL. We’ve had Fitzgerald either scratched or playing wing a lot this year. Hardly beneficial for his development. I don’t want to Samuelsson going pro only to waste a year of development in the same situation.

Maybe he's our answer at center?

 

[La Cosa Nostra]

Between him and Johnson I expect/hope one of the 2 become legit top 4 dmen. top 4 on a playoff team dman not top 4 on a shit team one. He definitely has some traits that we are sorely lacking on the blueline. Risto can't he the only physical dman with snarl, in 2022 I hope to see

Dahlin-Joker
Samuelsson-Risto
Johnson-Pilut

Montour used for a trade, Miller and McCabe walking.

 

[Vito_81]

Dahlin-Joker
Samuelsson-Risto
Johnson-Pilut

Montour used for a trade, Miller and McCabe walking.

No love for Borgen?

 

[DolanPlsGoSabres]

Maybe he's our answer at center?

Sabres going to start playing 3 at the back?
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