Adding Guhle to the forwards doesn’t make sense to me
We already have 15 forwards
And Guhle looks to be a pretty good defenseman

Maybe Beaulieu to forward?
But again, we already have 15 guys up front
- jdfitz77

I think Guhle would be a better scoring LW than Girgs, larsson, wilson, maybe Bailey and Sobotka. Like I said, if they're fine with

Scandella-Risto
Dahlin-Bogo
Mccabe-Nelson
Hunwick

Why wouldn't you utilize Guhle's speed, skill and a bit of ruggedness when your left wing sucks and he shoots left? It doesn't have to be forever, but this team is better with Guhle on it, and if the only place for him is on wing, that's fine. He won't forget how to play D

Sheary-Eichel-Okposo
Guhle-Mitts-Reinhart

Looks a lot better than Wilson there

It also opens up a 3rd line of

Wilson-Berglund-Erod

It spreads speed around better

we truly are in the dog days of summer when we are arguing about moving guhle to left wing

Phil Housley was a forward?
- gerbe75pts

Check his stats, pretty sure he played forward for the Sabres too.

Not often, but at some point

we truly are in the dog days of summer when we are arguing about moving guhle to left wing
- robz228

We can talk about this for the next two months like we did ROR trade until it happens

we truly are in the dog days of summer when we are arguing about moving guhle to left wing
- robz228

Absolutely ridiculous

If they're good with

Scandella-Risto
Dahlin-Bogo
Mccabe-Nelson
Hunwick

I think Guhle could easily be used as a utility man in the lineup. His skill and speed should be used, regardless of positionality.
- jcragcrumple

Not a bad idea, I just think hes better then a lot of our current d.

Mainly bogo and scandella

we truly are in the dog days of summer when we are arguing about moving guhle to left wing
- robz228

DO SOMETHING, DARCY!!!!

You can't prove it, it's not HD so it basically didn't happen.
- Wetbandit1

True story I've never seen him play

Not a bad idea, I just think hes better then a lot of our current d.

Mainly bogo and scandella
- Boss34

Absolutely. But if there's no room for him on D based on Housley's vision, I don't think it's a bad idea to use him at forward. That's all I'm saying. I still think he's basically exactly what Housley is looking for in a D man, so I don't think he'll be passed up for a job there. But based on his skill set, he needs to be on the 23-man roster in some capacity. He's better than 22 and 28 at any position

You can't prove it, it's not HD so it basically didn't happen.
- Wetbandit1

Phil Housley did in fact play forward early in his career, I am sure if Housley and GMJB ask Guhle if he wanted to try to make the Sabres as a left wing or ride the bus in Rochester, which would a sane man choose? He is more than talented enough to make the switch, it is much easier for a Defenseman to become a forward then it is the other way around. He would certainly understand the defensive responsibilities of the position. If it doesn't work out in camp then he goes to Rochester to resume his development at D. If Thompson is going to be on the Sabres he needs to be with Eichel or Mitts, let's see what the kid is made of, if not he should be playing top line minutes in Rochester.

If they put Thompson on the third or fourth line, you will doing the same thing to him as they have done to Baptiste and Bailey and that is misuse their talent

If they put Thompson on the third or fourth line, you will doing the same thing to him as they have done to Baptiste and Bailey and that is misuse their talent
- macman9

Let's be honest here Thompson has more Talent than both of those

They've had how many camps to make the team they just can't get to the next level

Absolutely ridiculous
- 22sabresQ

That's a touch overdramatic

Absolutely. But if there's no room for him on D based on Housley's vision, I don't think it's a bad idea to use him at forward. That's all I'm saying. I still think he's basically exactly what Housley is looking for in a D man, so I don't think he'll be passed up for a job there. But based on his skill set, he needs to be on the 23-man roster in some capacity. He's better than 22 and 28 at any position
- jcragcrumple

I have a feeling he's starting in Rochester this year based on his playoff performance.
No need to rush him. He may only play in Rochester until the trade deadline, but it sounds like they may want to give him a little more seasoning.

I think Guhle would be a better scoring LW than Girgs, larsson, wilson, maybe Bailey and Sobotka. Like I said, if they're fine with

Scandella-Risto
Dahlin-Bogo
Mccabe-Nelson
Hunwick

Why wouldn't you utilize Guhle's speed, skill and a bit of ruggedness when your left wing sucks and he shoots left? It doesn't have to be forever, but this team is better with Guhle on it, and if the only place for him is on wing, that's fine. He won't forget how to play D

Sheary-Eichel-Okposo
Guhle-Mitts-Reinhart

Looks a lot better than Wilson there

It also opens up a 3rd line of

Wilson-Berglund-Erod

It spreads speed around better
- jcragcrumple

You don't move Guhle because of the current state of the roster, you only move him if it's in their best interest long term. I don't think it is.

Vogl Q&A at The Athletic

From what I saw of him in development camp, Andrew Oglevie has the most NHL-ready game of the prospects."


"I wouldn't be surprised to see Mittelstadt go for 21-25-46. I think the Sabres will put him in a No. 2 role against teams weak down the middle and the 3 spot for teams with good centers, and he should be able to exploit a few matchups"


"Simply put, too many people didn't care. I think it could still take a bit of time to weed out all of those, but the Sabres are hoping the influx of youth changes things quicker"


"I can definitely see a trade for a left winger."


"Sabres hope Bailey and Baptiste are late bloomers like Pommer and show it early in camp for their fourth pro season."


"Now that Rasmus is signed, I can the focus turning to Sam. Botterill's contract signings have been good value for the team so far, so I can see a 2-3 year deal at tops."


"Ryan was too quick to get down on himself, even after a decent game. Anyone who had youthful exuberance would see the alternate captain all gloomy and just follow suit."


"(Risto's) almost always one of the first off the ice and one of the first out of the building. He would help the team more by hanging out with teammates on and off the ice. There just seems to be no accountability for a guy who has lost his whole career, and other players see that."

Credit goes to SF

Let's be honest here Thompson has more Talent than both of those

They've had how many camps to make the team they just can't get to the next level
- gerbe75pts

Thompson's spot to lose imo.

We can start the Ristolainen rumors

Let's be honest here Thompson has more Talent than both of those

They've had how many camps to make the team they just can't get to the next level
- gerbe75pts

But isn't he a boat anchor because he doesn't skate as fast as Jack? Just like ROR was and Rhino is?

Thompson's spot to lose imo.
- Lunaion

I hope they send him to ahl he needs more development

But people are going to say he can develop in the NHL that didn't work for Gus or grigorenko imagine if Gus took a different career path of development maybe he would be better

But isn't he a boat anchor because he doesn't skate as fast as Jack? Just like ROR was and Rhino is?
- seedy

I don't know if Thompson is just going to get the puck from Jack and score with his shot or be a guy that can't keep up

We'll see what happens

Bring me Panarin

McCabe
Nylander
Baptiste
BUF 1st (Protected, if top 5..turns into a non-lottery protected 2020 BUF 1st rounder)
Later of SJ or STL picks

I hope they send him to ahl he needs more development

But people are going to say he can develop in the NHL that didn't work for Gus or grigorenko imagine if Gus took a different career path of development maybe he would be better
- gerbe75pts

Darcy ruined Grigorenko. Girgensons was what he was. He was fine his full first year.

Bring me Panarin

McCabe
Nylander
Baptiste
BUF 1st (Protected, if top 5..turns into a non-lottery protected 2020 BUF 1st rounder)
Later of SJ or STL picks
- feetontheair22

You missed the article today

"Panarin has one season left before he can become an unrestricted free agent and while he's enjoyed his time with the Blue Jackets, the 26-year-old isn't sure that he wants to commit to spending the bulk of his remaining career with Columbus. "(Panarin’s) biggest thing is … he loves the team, he loves the coach. It’s not the team or the way they treat him. It’s about, does he want to spend the next eight years in Columbus? That’s the only thing at stake right now. If it was a two-year deal we probably would have done it. But it isn’t a two-year deal. It’s gonna have to be an extended, seven- or eight-year deal put in place," Panarin's agent, Daniel Milstein, said."


https://theathletic.com/4...th-agent-daniel-milstein/

You missed the article today

"Panarin has one season left before he can become an unrestricted free agent and while he's enjoyed his time with the Blue Jackets, the 26-year-old isn't sure that he wants to commit to spending the bulk of his remaining career with Columbus. "(Panarin’s) biggest thing is … he loves the team, he loves the coach. It’s not the team or the way they treat him. It’s about, does he want to spend the next eight years in Columbus? That’s the only thing at stake right now. If it was a two-year deal we probably would have done it. But it isn’t a two-year deal. It’s gonna have to be an extended, seven- or eight-year deal put in place," Panarin's agent, Daniel Milstein, said."


https://theathletic.com/4...th-agent-daniel-milstein/
- gerbe75pts

I should have said "an extended Panarin."