Roster Speculation – 2015-16 – Part V

[joshjull]

I would bet that Moulson gets heavy top 6 time, being a proven veteran, but he just strikes me as an anchor, and not the good kind. I'd prefer if he were limited to a 3rd line offensive zone role, with PP time. I don't want him being relied upon for defense at all.

The type of offensive role you envision for Moulson is what I expect for Eichel to start off with. So pairing them up would make sense. A line of Moulson/Eichel/Ennis getting Ozone starts could be pretty deadly.

 

[Reddawg]

The type of offensive role you envision for Moulson is what I expect for Eichel to start off with. So pairing them up would make sense. A line of Moulson/Eichel/Ennis getting Ozone starts could be pretty deadly.

That would be a sick line, assuming that Eichel comes out of the gate ready for top six center mins.

Kane - ROR - Reinhart
Moulson - Eichel - Ennis
Larsson - Girgensons - Gionta
Foligno - Legwand - McGinn

 

[Husko]

The type of offensive role you envision for Moulson is what I expect for Eichel to start off with. So pairing them up would make sense. A line of Moulson/Eichel/Ennis getting Ozone starts could be pretty deadly.

I wholeheartedly agree. That line makes as much obvious sense to me as Kane-ROR-Girgensons

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

I wholeheartedly agree. That line makes as much obvious sense to me as Kane-ROR-Girgensons

I hate both of those lines. Keeping 3/4ths of our good defensive forwards on one line makes no sense to me, as does asking Eichel to be his line's best defensive player. Also, if you're playing Eichel with one puck-hog, why not the one who adds an element to his line?

One of Kane/Larsson/O'Reilly/Girgensons needs to be with Eichel/Reinhart for the first half of the season, full stop.

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

Moulson's future is that of Michael Ryder on the 2011 Bruins. Vet scoring presence on a depth two-way line.

 

[Husko]

I hate both of those lines. Keeping 3/4ths of our good defensive forwards on one line makes no sense to me, as does asking Eichel to be his line's best defensive player. Also, if you're playing Eichel with one puck-hog, why not the one who adds an element to his line?

One of Kane/Larsson/O'Reilly/Girgensons needs to be with Eichel/Reinhart for the first half of the season, full stop.

If you're going to have one line to all the heavy lifting it makes sense. Also if you want to give eichel easy minutes and all ozone starts it works as well.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I love ROR and all, but my favorite part of that trade might be that we don't have to squeeze Grigorenko into the line-up anymore He really had no place on this team, it was impossible to find a spot for him. I don't think any two HF posters had him in the same spot in their projected line-up's, which is a good clue that you need to trade a guy. Now the top 9 has no dead weight or question marks.

Even if he does turn out to be a good NHL scorer, he doesn't seem like the kind of player that has another level he could access for the playoffs. So even if he turns out great, I can't imagine ever having second thoughts about this trade.

 

[SabresFanNorthPortFL]

I'm still touting this lineup...some of which Blysma has spoken about .... "not sure if Kane/Eichel will work."

With that said:

Kane - ROR - McGinn
Def the heavy lifting, as they are the most dEfensively responsible, most experienced and play styles that would mesh. Can call them #1 line but they won't be heavy OZ starts.

Moulson - Larsson - Ennis
Why screw up a good thing. They played well together, and with depth on other lines they'll get better matchups.

That leaves us....
Girgsensons/Eichel - Eichel/Girgensons - Reinhart
Personally, this is the line I want to see, especially on home ice, offensive zone start, with the last change. Please, please, please....I want to see these three together on the PP and a line. A bull, a pure cerebral passer and a complete stud....

Foligno - Legwand - Gionta - Des - McCormick

To me, that rolls 3 very good, balanced lines with a solid 4th line

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

If you're going to have one line to all the heavy lifting it makes sense. Also if you want to give eichel easy minutes and all ozone starts it works as well.

If you're dooming a line to D-zone starts, you can get most of Kane's defense and forechecking with less opportunity cost with a Larsson/Girgensons-O'Reilly tandem and a random RW.

And no, asking Eichel to be his line's best defensive player and first man in on the forecheck does not work.

 

[La Cosa Nostra]

Almost no chance Eichel and Reinhart play on the same line to start the season.

 

[old kummelweck]

How about PP units?

Unit #1

Molson - ROR - Ennis
Eichel - Risto

Unit #2

Kane - Reinhart - Gionta
Georges - McCabe

 

[stokes84]

Almost no chance Eichel and Reinhart play on the same line to start the season.

Disagree. They are perfect compliments to each other. And you limit liability by putting two rookies together, as opposed to trying to manage multiple lines with rookies.

 

[sabrebuild]

I like the idea of girgs eichel reinhart.

But from a practical view this league can still be a mean intimidating place and nobody on that line is ready to consistently punish the opponent or protect their linemates.

I'm not saying i want a goon with either ike or samson, but at this point both need some protection. Girgs is great for in play physicality, but he is not the guy to constantly get in other people's faces the second they take liberties.

In a couple years, that's a monster line. Now I'd rather make sure one of foligno/kane/mcginn is on a line with reinhart/eichel.

Especially as rookies it will mean a lot to them to know they have somebody looking out for them.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

How about PP units?

Unit #1

Molson - ROR - Ennis
Eichel - Risto

Unit #2

Kane - Reinhart - Gionta
Georges - McCabe

Not bad but I don't think anyone should be penciling Georges and/or McCabe into any PP units for next season.

 

[Gras]

Not bad but I don't think anyone should be penciling Georges and/or McCabe into any PP units for next season.

Who's this Georges guy and when did we sign him?

 

[Jame]

Almost no chance Eichel and Reinhart play on the same line to start the season.

There's no reason for arbitrary statements like this

 

[phosphene*]

McGinn - O'Rielly - Girgensons = defensive assignments.
Moulson - Eichel - Ennis = o-zone starts.
Kane - Larsson - Reinhart = feed on scrap d-pairings.
Foligno - Legwand - Gionta = just don't **** up.

 

[old kummelweck]

McGinn - O'Rielly - Girgensons = defensive assignments.
Moulson - Eichel - Ennis = o-zone starts.
Kane - Larsson - Reinhart = feed on scrap d-pairings.
Foligno - Legwand - Gionta = just don't **** up.

I'd like to see Girgensons, McGinn and Foligno on the same line.

 

[Onslow]

Moulson's future is that of Michael Ryder on the 2011 Bruins. Vet scoring presence on a depth two-way line.

I would be fine with this.

 

[VaporTrail]

I'd like to see Girgensons, McGinn and Foligno on the same line.

How's this ?

Kane - ROR -
Moulson - Eichel -
Foligno - Girgs - McGinn

ok, I had to stop...Where would you put Ennis, Larsson, and Reinhart ? No way they are 4th liners, lol

 

[old kummelweck]

How's this ?

Kane - ROR -
Moulson - Eichel -
Foligno - Girgs - McGinn

ok, I had to stop...Where would you put Ennis, Larsson, and Reinhart ? No way they are 4th liners, lol

I know - it'll be interesting to see how the pieces fit together.

 

[DJN21]

I'm disappointed that we don't have a guaranteed spot for Deslauriers, he's incredibly entertaining to watch. Granted there's almost always gonna be someone injured and he will play plenty...maybe we can sneak him in on defense lol

 

[Havok89]

How's this ?

Kane - ROR -
Moulson - Eichel -
Foligno - Girgs - McGinn

ok, I had to stop...Where would you put Ennis, Larsson, and Reinhart ? No way they are 4th liners, lol

At least one of those players will be injured at any point in time though.

 

[Matt Ress]

I love ROR and all, but my favorite part of that trade might be that we don't have to squeeze Grigorenko into the line-up anymore He really had no place on this team, it was impossible to find a spot for him. I don't think any two HF posters had him in the same spot in their projected line-up's, which is a good clue that you need to trade a guy. Now the top 9 has no dead weight or question marks.

Even if he does turn out to be a good NHL scorer, he doesn't seem like the kind of player that has another level he could access for the playoffs. So even if he turns out great, I can't imagine ever having second thoughts about this trade.

Sure looks like just about every player is being floated around the lineup with a few consensus exceptions. Imo, the guy got screwed by the organization since he got drafted, should have made the club last season out of camp, then there's no room for him. All pretty silly and if the timing was a little different, on a cap conscious Sabres, guys like Moulson would be moved to make room for him. He'll do fine in COL.

 

[Jacob582]

Are there any armchair GM's out there who don't share our real GM's aversion to having Russians on the team?

Any interest in a 33 yo left shooting defensemen?