Who makes the team out of camp? (Rookies)

[Dubi Doo]

Which of these rookies has the best chance of making the team out of camp?

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[TheBarnIsElectric]

Camp is going to be super interesting, if last night was any indication. I thought Savoie, Rosen, and Kulich all showed what they needed to in order to be in consideration. Johnson as well.

There's some guys on the backend of the 23 who should not feel secure in their jobs (VO, Jost, Rousek, Greenway, Bryson, Stillman, Jokiharju).

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Savoie looks the most rounded/ready, Kulich has the shot, Rosen darkhorse ? Kozak will replace Jost next season, Johnson first D callup ? Johnson/Power tandem for the future ?

 

[TheBarnIsElectric]

Savoie looks the most rounded/ready, Kulich has the shot, Rosen darkhorse ? Kozak will replace Jost next season, Johnson first D callup ? Johnson/Power tandem for the future ?

I have Kozak penciled in as 4c next year as well. He's going to be great in that role for us and i cant wait til he's ready.

 

[Tatanka]

Rousek

 

[Tatanka]

Savoie is a difficult call. He looks like he has outgrown the W and they don’t have many options barring an exemption to the A. But Rousek showed last year he can play at the NHL level and if winning is the priority, especially with a rookie tender, I think he makes a lot of sense. I wouldn’t be surprised if Savoie is the call, but I think Rousek should get the look.

 

[OkimLom]

I don’t think we have any rookies contributing to the team right out of camp. I do think injuries and position strength will be a huge indicator of which rookies will make the team. I think Johnson has the best chance to making enough noise to be the first call up in the case of injuries/quality of competition.

I would then place Rousek has the next favorite as I feel the team doesn’t have much in terms of role player type of guys. I think the organization makes the call to send Savoie to the WHL if they cant find a way to get him to the AHL.

I think Rosen is a guy that is most ready for the NHL but I think there’s things they want him to show at the AHL level. Same with Kulich.

 

[MOGlLNY]

I think Savoie will be here for a few games to start but I think Rousek will be the mainstay for majority of the season.

 

[Jacob582]

Doubtful, but honorable mention to Weissbach, Murray and Biro.

Possible if there are injuries and they're looking for an "older prospect" to be 13 forward.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

Hasn't the Sabres already requested an exemption for Savoie? Shouldn't that tell people they don't see him penciled in the Sabres roster?

I already have assumed Rousek is on the team, but if someone else get on it's Rosen or Kulich, but I think they stay in Rochester until an injury or Olofsson trade.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Savoie will be the 4C this year

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Hasn't the Sabres already requested an exemption for Savoie? Shouldn't that tell people they don't see him penciled in the Sabres roster?

I already have assumed Rousek is on the team, but if someone else get on it's Rosen or Kulich, but I think they stay in Rochester until an injury or Olofsson trade.

Not necessarily. The exemption means they want the option available to send him to Rochester if they need to. Not that they think he's not going to play.

 

[Gabrielor]

Tough to say, need to see the NHL preseason. The prospect tourney isn't a good indicator.


As of right now, Rousek is who I'd be most confident in.

 

[Havok89]

I think Savoie will be only one based on not wanting to send him back to the CHL.

Kulich can marinate a bit longer in AHL and should be first call up.

 

[tsujimoto74]

Going to be an interesting battle for roster spots, that’s for sure. Rosen looks like he wants it bad based on the start of the prospects scrimmage.

 

[Chainshot]

Quinn's injury does make for an interesting opportunity - do they break camp with one of their slew of offensive prospects? Or is it that they keep a checking line type of utility knife and let someone internal try to fill the scoring line goal (like say Krebs)?

Option 1 would be the quad of Kulich, Rosen, Savoie and Benson all jousting for position.

Option 2 would be Rousek and maybe Weissbach, Murray or Biro.

It'll be interesting to see how camp and the pre-season games shake out. At the moment, I have no idea which way they are leaning from the staff.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

Rousek would be the answer based on the “hockey way”.

 

[Ace]

Rousek

 

[TageGod]

"Making the team" Savoie will most likely get his 9 game tryout. Kulich and Benson are 0% chance to me. Rousek fits well and can make Jost a healthy scratch. Rosen doesn't belong on the 4th line but will be first callup for a "Skill" position.

most likely in order to me is

Savoie
Rousek
Rosen