Speculation: Roster Speculation 2013-14

[Woodhouse]

So..more Larssons?

Yeah, more or less; though it's hard to say if Larsson's indeed NHL-ready if they're scratching him or not feeding him double-digit minutes.

As it stands, we need to be more responsible defensively in the forward ranks, as the shots, chances and mistakes put too much pressure on the goalies. I also would like to see some more battle in them and less of a need for sheltered minutes / situational zone starts.

 

[joshjull]

Yeah, more or less; though it's hard to say if Larsson's indeed NHL-ready if they're scratching him or not feeding him double-digit minutes.

As it stands, we need to be more responsible defensively in the forward ranks, as the shots, chances and mistakes put too much pressure on the goalies. I also would like to see some more battle in them and less of a need for sheltered minutes / situational zone starts.

I don't think his NHL readiness has much to do with his playing time. Rolston's trust in Porter, putting Ennis back at center along with giving Grigs a spot pushed him down the depth chart. Rolston himself has said Larsson was the best of the kids in preseason and loved everything about his game.

 

[Woodhouse]

Also, part of the reason I want that type of return is that I'm all for trading Ott at the deadline to maximize future assets.

I don't think his NHL readiness has much to do with his playing time. Rolston's trust in Porter, putting Ennis back at center along with giving Grigs a spot pushed him down the depth chart. Rolston himself has said Larsson was the best of the kids in preseason and loved everything about his game.

I do think he's ready, but in order to pass my eye test and confirm previous thoughts and assumptions about the player and his readiness, I need to see more of him.

 

[joshjull]

Also, part of the reason I want that type of return is that I'm all for trading Ott at the deadline to maximize future assets.
I do think he's ready, but in order to pass my eye test and confirm previous thoughts and assumptions about the player and his readiness, I need to see more of him.

Fair enough

 

[Woodhouse]

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC
Only waivers today is Chris Summers (PHX)

Link: https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/statuses/388335018331758592

Since we're 30th, we have waiver priority ... so is there any interest in a depth LHD in Summers? Sulzer replacement? Former first-round pick; very good skater, but more of a safe player so there's not much on the stat sheet.

Edit: Also, a USNTDP/Rolston connection.

 

[Zip15]

Also, part of the reason I want that type of return is that I'm all for trading Ott at the deadline to maximize future assets.

I do think he's ready, but in order to pass my eye test and confirm previous thoughts and assumptions about the player and his readiness, I need to see more of him.

I like Ott, and won't hate it if they re-sign him (to a reasonable deal), but my preference is that they trade him at the deadline. Playoff teams froth at the mouth for players like Ott. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if we could pluck a 1st rounder from some team.

It's very possible that we could have at least seven top-60 picks in this next draft, and three in the 1st round if we get a 1st rounder for Ott--I assume we'll get one in any Vanek deal. (I'm assuming we'd get at least a 2nd in any Miller deal.)

 

[Paxon]

I'd certainly trade Ott if there's a good deal or negotiations don't pan out. I love the guy but ideally he's a third liner and we do have have guys coming through the system who can bring his hustle and energy. It's very unlikely to happen, though.

 

[Crazy Tasty]

Also, part of the reason I want that type of return is that I'm all for trading Ott at the deadline to maximize future assets.

I'd certainly trade Ott if there's a good deal or negotiations don't pan out. I love the guy but ideally he's a third liner and we do have have guys coming through the system who can bring his hustle and energy. It's very unlikely to happen, though.

You know it's going to happen. He's wearing the C this year.

 

[stokes84]

If they do trade Ott and Vanek, we are left with Stafford and Leino (and Ennis and Hodgson, sort of) as our only non-4th line veteran forwards. It's a risky proposition.

It's hard to imagine, but we would get worse before we got better.

 

[brian_griffin]

If they do trade Ott and Vanek, we are left with Stafford and Leino (and Ennis and Hodgson, sort of) as our only non-4th line veteran forwards. It's a risky proposition.

It's hard to imagine, but we would get worse before we got better.

Oh, it's easy to imagine, but perhaps difficult to accept.

As I posted in the "we are not going to suck" thread, the Sabres will be an even younger team next year, desipte everyone aging a year/season, because of the loss of Miller / Vanek and the ascension of the Rochester rookies. (obviously assuming both those things happen)

 

[dotcommunism]

Since we're 30th, we have waiver priority ... so is there any interest in a depth LHD in Summers? Sulzer replacement? Former first-round pick; very good skater, but more of a safe player so there's not much on the stat sheet.

Pretty sure waiver priority is still based on last season's standings at this point of the season

 

[Woodhouse]

Pretty sure waiver priority is still based on last season's standings at this point of the season

Yeah, you're right. It's that way until November 1. I got a little ahead of myself.

 

[Jacob582]

Trade Ott to a contender at the deadline. Sign him in July.

 

[Zip15]

If they do trade Ott and Vanek, we are left with Stafford and Leino (and Ennis and Hodgson, sort of) as our only non-4th line veteran forwards. It's a risky proposition.

It's hard to imagine, but we would get worse before we got better.

Sounds like a perfect recipe to maximize our chance at McDavid.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

Sounds like a perfect recipe to maximize our chance at McDavid.

We all know finishing 30th means losing the draft lottery to a division rival.

 

[Lloydchristmas138]

We should try to pry Nyquist or Tatar from Detroit, preferably Nyquist.

 

[mgeise]

We should try to pry Nyquist or Tatar from Detroit, preferably Nyquist.

Maybe get both in a Vanek deal?

 

[haseoke39]

I would trade Ott at the deadline for a second and a 2015 first. We throw in a lesser pick and I think we could do it.

 

[sabresandcanucks]

With all the picks we could be getting this year they might have to rent out another arena for prospects camp next summer.

 

[kooldonuts]

We need to trade Vanek. Simple as that. I don't want picks unless someone is going to cough up firsts, if not, I want an established leader. Ideally, I would want Ryan Callahan. He's from Rochester, and he's got that "Peca"-vibe that fans would pop for. I doubt that the rags would part with him, or even want Vanek, but if they keep losing, you never know.

 

[cybresabre]

We need to trade Vanek. Simple as that. I don't want picks unless someone is going to cough up firsts, if not, I want an established leader. Ideally, I would want Ryan Callahan. He's from Rochester, and he's got that "Peca"-vibe that fans would pop for. I doubt that the rags would part with him, or even want Vanek, but if they keep losing, you never know.

Hey, if Vanek is "100% going to sign in Minnesota," we have to be shoe-ins for Callahan at the end of the year, right?

 

[stokes84]

What about Vanek to NJ for Larsson? I know we are stacked on d prospects, but the kid is drowning over there and we should try to get the best player possible. We could always flip one for a forward at some point.

 

[tsujimoto74]

What about Vanek to NJ for Larsson? I know we are stacked on d prospects, but the kid is drowning over there and we should try to get the best player possible. We could always flip one for a forward at some point.

NJ wouldn't touch that with a 10ft pole. You just don't trade a young player like Larsson for a pending UFA.

 

[heartsabres*]

I think Weber is gone next year

 

[Jacob582]

I think Weber is gone next year

I think Myers is gone next year.