GARTH: Training Camp Opens

Thanks for your coverage brother and the pictures on twitter.

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Good morning everyone!

Thanks for your coverage brother and the pictures on twitter.

I can't wait to get this season started.


That being said, I hope Girgensons isn't out too long in Rochester after he got destroyed last night. I was looking forward to seeing what he'd do with increased ice time.

Here's a link to the hit. It happens in the top left corner. It's good to see his teammates stick up for him too.

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Good morning everyone!
- Bleed B&G

Morning

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Good morning everyone!
- Bleed B&G

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Jochen is back.

Just made entrance to a stick tapping salute by all his team mates.

Welcome back Jochen.

Well we were right.
Jochens contract cap hit is 1 year at 1mill with potential for Games Played bonus of $250,000.

Wow. This site is all sorts of wacky today.

Wow. This site is all sorts of wacky today.
- HonkFortheGoose

Superservers!

Well we were right.
Jochens contract cap hit is 1 year at 1mill with potential for Games Played bonus of $250,000.
- BuffaloHardHat

That's not bad at all... I'm on the fence with him coming back.

I can't wait to get this season started.


That being said, I hope Girgensons isn't out too long in Rochester after he got destroyed last night. I was looking forward to seeing what he'd do with increased ice time.

Here's a link to the hit. It happens in the top left corner. It's good to see his teammates stick up for him too.


- HonkFortheGoose

Pretty sure he got 5 and a game misconduct for that. Rightfully so.

Pretty sure he got 5 and a game misconduct for that. Rightfully so.
- TerryPegula

He did. I just hope Girgensons doesn't miss too much time. I really think he was starting to come around and has been getting increased ice time with Hodgson and Foligno being pulled from the lineup.

That's not bad at all... I'm on the fence with him coming back.
- jochfr

I'm ok with it but only because it's a shortened season. If it was a full 82 game season I would say they need something different. However, you don't have time for chemistry issues and he already knows the system. I think he'll fit in well in a more limited role.

That brings me to my biggest concern. He better not be centering the top line. I don't care how badly Hodgson may look over the first few games. Jochen better not, in any way, be the #1 center on this team at any point this year.

That's not bad at all... I'm on the fence with him coming back.
- jochfr

Yea but he makes the pk better already. I'm ok for that contract.

I'm ok with it but only because it's a shortened season. If it was a full 82 game season I would say they need something different. However, you don't have time for chemistry issues and he already knows the system. I think he'll fit in well in a more limited role.

That brings me to my biggest concern. He better not be centering the top line. I don't care how badly Hodgson may look over the first few games. Jochen better not, in any way, be the #1 center on this team at any point this year.
- HonkFortheGoose

Exactly Goose. Excellent depth move for that commitment in my opinion.

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Good morning everyone!
- Bleed B&G

Morning BG .

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However, Buffalo is icing a quality lineup this year. If Miller can return to form, your team should be one to reckon with

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However, Buffalo is icing a quality lineup this year. If Miller can return to form, your team should be one to reckon with
- FLflames34

i agree we have some good young talent and the whole "ott factor " , and to bring back a veteran who knows the system ( totally understanding the concussion factor) with a solid defense ..... im so ready for the " season "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How about some standing predictions?

How about some standing predictions?
- Enzomatic

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.

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However, Buffalo is icing a quality lineup this year. If Miller can return to form, your team should be one to reckon with
- FLflames34

Special teams and Goaltending are key this season.

Which back up goaltender can hold up under the pressure will be key because they will be called upon early and often in a 'sprint to the cup' such as this is.

That's why my Sabres unsung hero for the 2013 season is going to be Jhonas Enroth with special mention to Jochen Hecht.

How about some standing predictions?
- Enzomatic

Eastern Conference

1.) Pittsburgh
2.) Carolina
3.) Ottawa
4.) NY Rangers
5.) Philadelphia
6.) Buffalo
7.) Tampa Bay
8.) Boston

Western Conference

1.) St Louis
2.) Colorado
3.) Anaheim
4.) Nashville
5.) Vancouver
6.) Minnesota
7.) Chicago
8.) Edmonton

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However, Buffalo is icing a quality lineup this year. If Miller can return to form, your team should be one to reckon with
- FLflames34

that's a big if