As I see it, this lineup will finish anywhere between 7 and 13. It really just depends on how Hodgson and Ennis handle top dog duties and how Miller plays.
- HonkFortheGoose

I can see them anywhere from 8-10. If they can avoid injuries, they could make it. It's a crap shot really with a 48 game season.

There's no way that the team breaks camp with all of these defensemen still in the system, right?

It's a crap shot really with a 48 game season.
- mhp

Injuries are going to be absolutely devastating to teams this year and unfortunately, with a week of camp before the season starts and no preseason games, I think we'll see a lot of guys getting hurt across the league.

There's no way that the team breaks camp with all of these defensemen still in the system, right?
- The_Inkwell

I would expect it to be honest. They may try and sneak one of them through waivers, but if they do I would think it's probably someone like Pardy. I don't see them risking it with Brennan. Not with the way he's played this season. He's got a huge target on his back right now.

I can see them anywhere from 8-10. If they can avoid injuries, they could make it. It's a crap shot really with a 48 game season.
- mhp

I think given the dynamic of the shortened season any team is succetible to missing the playoffs this year. One bad stretch/ one big injury is all it will take.

I can see them anywhere from 8-10. If they can avoid injuries, they could make it. It's a crap shot really with a 48 game season.
- mhp

If Miller plays at a high level for the majority of his starts and special teams are in the top 10, I can see this team winning the division

I can also see them 12th in the east

There's no way that the team breaks camp with all of these defensemen still in the system, right?
- The_Inkwell

Nope.

Injuries are going to be absolutely devastating to teams this year and unfortunately, with a week of camp before the season starts and no preseason games, I think we'll see a lot of guys getting hurt across the league.
- The_Inkwell

It will surely be interesting.

Sabres waivers are Finley/ Leggio/ Schiestel

Nope.
- BuffaloHardHat

I disagree. Everyone else here just said how injuries can play a big part for any team because of the shortened season. With the way we suffered through injuries last year, I doubt they risk it and will carry the extra Dmen into the season.

Sabres waivers are Finley/ Leggio/ Schiestel
- BuffaloHardHat

None of those are surprising.

I think given the dynamic of the shortened season any team is succetible to missing the playoffs this year. One bad stretch/ one big injury is all it will take.
- Gunner Staal

You will see one team make a panic move by game 10-12.

Detroit , Edmonton and Philadelphia in need of defensive help.

Look for one of those 3 to dance with Darcy if the price is right.

None of those are surprising.
- HonkFortheGoose

None of those are surprising.
- HonkFortheGoose

Not at all.

A 25 yr old project
A 28 yr career AHLer
and
A 23 yr old walking IR.

Gomez has been told to stay home

They already stripped his nameplate from his stall

I disagree. Everyone else here just said how injuries can play a big part for any team because of the shortened season. With the way we suffered through injuries last year, I doubt they risk it and will carry the extra Dmen into the season.
- HonkFortheGoose

Vancouver just signed Cam Barker and they also have 8 D so it might be what GM's are looking at for this short season. Depth at key positions will be a must.

Vancouver just signed Cam Barker and they also have 8 D so it might be what GM's are looking at for this short season. Depth at key positions will be a must.
- mhp

You can never have enough D men in case of staff infections

You can never have enough D men in case of staff infections
- homiedclown

Sup Clown?

Vancouver just signed Cam Barker and they also have 8 D so it might be what GM's are looking at for this short season. Depth at key positions will be a must.
- mhp

Unless the deal would fill a major void for us, I don't see Darcy doing anything in the immediate future. This is the roster they are going to go into battle with. Like it or not.

Sup Clown?
- dadeadhead

getting ready to watch the second quarter of the game on the treadmill

you?

getting ready to watch the second quarter of the game on the treadmill

you?
- homiedclown

Just woke up.

You will see one team make a panic move by game 10-12.
- dadeadhead

Might be a certain team that has the most fantasy impact to you...

You can never have enough D men in case of staff infections
- homiedclown

let's not talk about that.

Unless the deal would fill a major void for us, I don't see Darcy doing anything in the immediate future. This is the roster they are going to go into battle with. Like it or not.
- HonkFortheGoose

Pardy goes to Rochester or Sekera gets traded


those are the only moves I expect to be in play as it appears TJ will stay with the big club