Thank you sir, I would love to move back to Buffalo in the near future though. We shall see.
- GilPerreault11

Great schools here. My dad is Emeritus status at Buff State.

because we don't have it, and it helps.
- keptupl8

We do.
Vanek 6'1
Foligno 6'3
Staff 6'2
Myers 6'8
Grigorenko 6'3

Add 6'2 Girgensons 6'3 Armia and 6'4 Mcnabb and it's a pretty big lineup

Been to a few NACA conferences . They are great . Enjoy yourself .
- Maximum Signal

Really? That's cool. I've been to a regional APCA this year and from what I understand NACA is similar but a lot bigger. Anyway, thanks!

He does, on the 1st PP unit. Ennis plays well with Foligno and Staff
- sbroads24

He played well with them last year. That line has been underwhelming so far this season.

because we don't have it, and it helps.
- keptupl8

We are pretty average in the NHL actually. Only 3 guys under 6'0 -- Gerbe, Ennis, Kaleta. Im not counting Enroth.

Wow, impressive. I have two grad degrees from Buff State. What department did he teach in?

Because Ennis benefits greatly from the increased room.
- nfph

Which he needs because he doesn't have the size to create his own space 5 on 5. His speed is the one thing he has that helps him.

He played well with them last year. That line has been underwhelming so far this season.
- Pierceme69

Yea, still our 2nd best scoring line by far.

I like Ennis. I just don't want to hold out hope that he's some second coming. He isn't untouchable. If we can get a bigger, stronger, more durable center in return for him, then I think it's worth the risk.

It's not a sure thing. Ennis has some real talent and could be an above average point producer for more than a few years. I just think that trading him for O'Reilly would improve the team.

and I'm usually the last one to encourage trades. Most never happen or flat-out don't make sense. This one wouldn't bother me.

Which he needs because he doesn't have the size to create his own space 5 on 5. His speed is the one thing he has that helps him.
- Pierceme69

He incredibly good in the corners and behind the net. Which is how he got his 2 assists tonight

We do.
Vanek 6'1
Foligno 6'3
Staff 6'2
Myers 6'8
Grigorenko 6'3

Add 6'2 Girgensons 6'3 Armia and 6'4 Mcnabb and it's a pretty big lineup
- sbroads24

right, and if you get rid of one of the midgets, we are even bigger.

I like Ennis. I just don't want to hold out hope that he's some second coming. He isn't untouchable. If we can get a bigger, stronger, more durable center in return for him, then I think it's worth the risk.

It's not a sure thing. Ennis has some real talent and could be an above average point producer for more than a few years. I just think that trading him for O'Reilly would improve the team.

and I'm usually the last one to encourage trades. Most never happen or flat-out don't make sense. This one wouldn't bother me.
- keptupl8

I would be fine with swapping Ennis and O'Reilly but you have to remember we have a slow team already, getting rid of Ennis does not help that

I like Ennis. I just don't want to hold out hope that he's some second coming. He isn't untouchable. If we can get a bigger, stronger, more durable center in return for him, then I think it's worth the risk.

It's not a sure thing. Ennis has some real talent and could be an above average point producer for more than a few years. I just think that trading him for O'Reilly would improve the team.

and I'm usually the last one to encourage trades. Most never happen or flat-out don't make sense. This one wouldn't bother me.
- keptupl8

If the Sabres could get O'Reilly for Ennis + I would do that in a heart beat. The Sabres have three skilled centers already, but could use a talented two way center in a big way.

Yea, still our 2nd best scoring line by far.
- sbroads24

That's a silly comment. Of course they are the second best scoring line. If they weren't they wouldn't be the 2nd line. I don't think anyone thinks they score enough.

right, and if you get rid of one of the midgets, we are even bigger.
- keptupl8

Not to compare but every team has players that are small. Datsyuk is small, so is Crosby, Breire is small and I never heard we needed to trade him to get bigger. Skinner looks fantastic and he's a midget. Teams can win with guys like Ennis

That's a silly comment. Of course they are the second best scoring line. If they weren't they wouldn't be the 2nd line. I don't think anyone thinks they score enough.
- Pierceme69

Well you said they havent produced. I'm just saying they are head and shoulders better than Ott/Grigo/Gerbe

Wow, impressive. I have two grad degrees from Buff State. What department did he teach in?
- GilPerreault11

Elementary Ed.

I have a journalism BA from there, as well.

Which he needs because he doesn't have the size to create his own space 5 on 5. His speed is the one thing he has that helps him.
- Pierceme69

Agreed, but that kind of bolsters the argument for looking elsewhere.

Not to compare but every team has players that are small. Datsyuk is small, so is Crosby, Breire is small and I never heard we needed to trade him to get bigger. Skinner looks fantastic and he's a midget. Teams can win with guys like Ennis
- sbroads24

I don't think we NEED to get rid of Ennis to get better. I just don't want to eliminate the option.

I think its great that we can discuss it without the usual douche-baggery that ruins the conversation.

I think having a guy like Ennis would be fine if our bigger guys used their size as a strength. It's possible that a guy like O'Reilly could be a catalyst for others to play a more physical brand of hockey-- and make us the tougher team to play against that was advertised. Maybe we could get him without giving up Ennis. But who else would they want?

Elementary Ed.

I have a journalism BA from there, as well.
- nfph

I have a master's in Adult Ed from there and another master's that I'll never use. When I worked for Erie County free degrees were the "perks."

By critic you mean yourself right? Hypocrite.

I don't think we NEED to get rid of Ennis to get better. I just don't want to eliminate the option.

I think its great that we can discuss it without the usual douche-baggery that ruins the conversation.

I think having a guy like Ennis would be fine if our bigger guys used their size as a strength. It's possible that a guy like O'Reilly could be a catalyst for others to play a more physical brand of hockey-- and make us the tougher team to play against that was advertised. Maybe we could get him without giving up Ennis. But who else would they want?
- keptupl8

I agree for the most part. It sounds like O'Reilly will be the real deal and just what any championship team desires. He seems like a mix between Bergeron and Richards, perfect shutdown offensive but defensive fowards that help you win the cup, I just think Ennis is under rated and If we have to give up Ennis + a guy like Mcnabb that might be over payment

By critic you mean yourself right? Hypocrite.
- Allstarzz

Ooh burn

By critic you mean yourself right? Hypocrite.
- Allstarzz

I have a master's in Adult Ed from there and another master's that I'll never use. When I worked for Erie County free degrees were the "perks."
- GilPerreault11

Nice, check yer PMs