Colorado. Following Edmonton's path to nowhere.
- truthbluth

We made the playoffs in in duchenes first year. I'd be shocked if the Avs didn't make the playoffs especially since 8 out of 14 teams do

We made the playoffs in in duchenes first year. I'd be shocked if the Avs didn't make the playoffs especially since 8 out of 14 teams do
- MattDuchene9

LA
Ana
Van
St Louis
Chicago
Minny
Nash
SJ

I think Edm and Col are on the outside looking in.

LA
Ana
Van
St Louis
Chicago
Minny
Nash
SJ

I think Edm and Col are on the outside looking in.
- dadeadhead

Nashville? Seriously? Wouldn't be surprised if we can contend with Minnesota and Vancouver is no lock.

Nice job Kevin. Way to Garth Garth! I do like Tropp, but I don't see him starting the season in Buffalo. I think he'll be the first F called up for injury, but I just think that there is too much competition at the F position in Buffalo.
Vanek - Hodgson - Ott
Leino - Ennis - Stafford
Foligno - Grigorenko - Flynn
Ellis - Porter - Kaleta
Scott.

Those are your top 13. Tropp might beat out Flynn, but I think Ellis is a lock for this team. Not because of talent, but because management loves his attitude, and this season is about building a culture for the future.
- truthbluth

Ellis is a LOCK for Rochester, where he will be the team captain...
Darcy basically said that was the plan for this season

Nashville? Seriously? Wouldn't be surprised if we can contend with Minnesota and Vancouver is no lock.
- MattDuchene9

I think Nashville is the 8th seed next year.


Chi
Ana
LA
St Louis
SJ
Minny
Van
Nash

Just an IMO.

I think Nashville is the 8th seed next year.


Chi
Ana
LA
St Louis
SJ
Minny
Van
Nash

Just an IMO.
- dadeadhead

Dallas over Nashville . tend to agree with the other teams.

Looks like the sabres are a lock to get Reinhart with that lineup!
- MattDuchene9

That's the plan!
(I hope)
We just gotta trade Miller & Vanek to be sure
I could see Jersey being pretty crappy this year now w/o Kovy, and Brodeur is on his last legs
There's a few other teams that will suck pretty bad too

I think Nashville is the 8th seed next year.


Chi
Ana
LA
St Louis
SJ
Minny
Van
Nash

Just an IMO.
- dadeadhead

Yeah there's 5-6 locks but I definitely think Edmonton and Colorado with contend

Dallas over Nashville . tend to agree with the other teams.
- Jurco_28

I don't see why people are so high on Dallas they've added seguin and horcoff and lost eriksson and jagr last season. Not that good of an offseason

Goaltending is overrated in the NHL. I'm sure the hawks would have won the cup with varlamov so he's definitely serviceable. Plus if our forwards can carry us I'm sure the Avs can definitely be a playoff contender.
- MattDuchene9

U guys should contend for a spot
Even with O'reilly on the wing, you're still very deep at center
I don't like Stastny as a "#1"
But with u guys, he's prob the best 3rd line center in the league
And if u trade him for a defenseman, O'reilly can always move back to center if need be
Defense and average goaltending could kill ya though

I don't see why people are so high on Dallas they've added seguin and horcoff and lost eriksson and jagr last season. Not that good of an offseason
- MattDuchene9

theres like 3 locks to me. stl,chi.la.

then theres like a big mess of teams.

I don't see why people are so high on Dallas they've added seguin and horcoff and lost eriksson and jagr last season. Not that good of an offseason
- MattDuchene9

um they added lindy (frank)ing ruff???

U guys should contend for a spot
Even with O'reilly on the wing, you're still very deep at center
I don't like Stastny as a "#1"
But with u guys, he's prob the best 3rd line center in the league
And if u trade him for a defenseman, O'reilly can always move back to center if need be
Defense and average goaltending could kill ya though
- jdfitz77

Stastny is number 2 this year duchene is definitely our number 1. We should definitely be better with tanguay and Downie being healthy this year because he's like ott for the avalanche. Wouldn't mind seeing stastny get moved for a top 2 defenseman

um they added lindy (frank)ing ruff???
- robz228

Now they're a lock

I think Nashville is the 8th seed next year.


Chi
Ana
LA
St Louis
SJ
Minny
Van
Nash

Just an IMO.
- dadeadhead

That looks about right,
But I wouldn't be surprised if Anaheim missed. At some point Koivu & Selanna will just be too old.
I could see the AVs or Oilers jumping ahead of the Preds as well
Phoenix could be a dark horse if they trade some defense for scoring

Dallas over Nashville . tend to agree with the other teams.
- Jurco_28

Lindy has never used a back up properly.

Lehtonen will start 72 games this year if he can stay healthy.

Don't think the defense is good enough either.

Kevin Freiheit: Can Corey Tropp earn a spot on the Sabres roster?
- KevinJames

well played


side note, I would rather see tropp play 65 games and scott only playing 17 games

I hope he does. I'd rather him than Flynn. This team isn't tough enough.
- Enzomatic

Stastny is number 2 this year duchene is definitely our number 1. We should definitely be better with tanguay and Downie being healthy this year because he's like ott for the avalanche. Wouldn't mind seeing stastny get moved for a top 2 defenseman
- MattDuchene9

I wouldn't be surprised to see Stastny play more of a "#3" role though
There's no way they'll play MacKinnon in a "defensive" role
The way it looks now, I'd guess Stastny would get those assignments

well played


side note, I would rather see tropp play 82 games and scott retire
- homiedclown

couldn't agree more.

Discuss.
- dadeadhead

that is one hungry p-u-s-s-y

couldn't agree more.
- dadeadhead

I'd rather see Tropp on the team then Kaleta

if he has the wheels

Now they're a lock
- MattDuchene9

well played


side note, I would rather see tropp play 65 games and scott only playing 17 games
- homiedclown

I hope Tropp get some legit time in the top9
We have some guys coming up (Grigorenko, Armia, Girgensons, Larsson) that will all get a real good look once they are brought up...
So this year might be the only chance Tropp gets to show he can be more than a 4th liner

I'd rather see Tropp on the team then Kaleta

if he has the wheels
- homiedclown

same. flynn was too good last year to not keep this year