https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNbO6dMv4UM
- homiedclown

Hahahahahaha


Still old dude.

Hahahahahaha


Still old dude.
- dadeadhead

I thought 48 was the new 38

I thought 48 was the new 38
- homiedclown

That’s what thought did.


55 days shy of 40 which is the new 30.

I think coaching is holding this team back.
- Boss34

Not sure what your line of reasoning is, but blaming the PP on coaching is just a lazy cop-out to me. That's squarely on the players. I think Phil has been adequate, but this is a flawed team that doesn't have enough talent yet.

That’s what thought did.


55 days shy of 40 which is the new 30.
- dadeadhead

older than dirt.

I thought 48 was the new 38
- homiedclown

I hear 60 is the new 40.

Not sure what your line of reasoning is, but blaming the PP on coaching is just a lazy cop-out to me. That's squarely on the players. I think Phil has been adequate, but this is a flawed team that doesn't have enough talent yet.
- Lunaion

I disagree.

So your blaming:
Sam
Eichel
Skinner
Risto
Dahlin.

I'm pretty sure there's enough skill and talent to be a top half nhl pp.

Are you implying these players are not good at hockey with a man advantage?

Agree to disagree

I disagree.

So your blaming:
Sam
Eichel
Skinner
Risto
Dahlin.

I'm pretty sure there's enough skill and talent to be a top half nhl pp.

Are you implying these players are not good at hockey with a man advantage?

Agree to disagree
- Boss34

this its a good post.

I hear 60 is the new 40.
- mhp

Sup hopplehead?

older than dirt.
- jochfr

Still younger than you fvcker.

I disagree.

So your blaming:
Sam
Eichel
Skinner
Risto
Dahlin.

I'm pretty sure there's enough skill and talent to be a top half nhl pp.

Are you implying these players are not good at hockey with a man advantage?

Agree to disagree
- Boss34

but the second unit flat out SUCKS

Still younger than you fvcker.
- dadeadhead

that sauce has a kick to it, in case I forgot to mention

I was reading up on this years college free agent crop and thought I would pass along a few thoughts on some players that Botterill might be looking at.

Taro Hirose/LW
22
Michigan State

Hirose is on the smallish side at 5'10" but it hasn't stopped him from putting up big numbers at MSU. Hirose models his game after Johnny Gaudreau and leads the nation in scoring with 40 points (11-29) in 24 games. He has great speed, vision and hands at the collegiate level.

Hirose is essentially all of MSU's offense as they don't have any NHL prospects that are contributing in a big way like Hirose. He also has 18 primary assists out of his 40 points. He has attended Red Wings development camp.

Joe Duszak/D
21
Mercyhurst University

NHL scouts are watching Duszak closely. He checks all the boxes as to what you want out of a free agent signing and he currently leads the nation in scoring among D men with 33 points (11-22) in 25 games. The sophomore is a right handed defenseman at 5'10". He has attended Isles mini camp.


Nico Sturm/C
23
Clarkson

Sturm is considered the best defensive forward in college hockey and also leads his team in scoring this year with 26 points (11-15) in 22 games. The big 6'3" German forward plays a 200 foot game and will win faceoffs, block shots and fight for loose pucks.

Josh Wilkins/LW
21
Providence College

The 5'11" winger turned heads at the Hurricanes development camp two years ago. He has put up 88 points in 101 college games and he's a shifty winger who has put up 26 points in 22 games this year. He has quick hands and excellent stick skills. He recently snapped a 13 game point streak. Carolina could be interested in the Raleigh native.

If I was Botterill, I would have serious interest in Duszak.

Sup hopplehead?
- dadeadhead

All is well for this old fart.

I was reading up on this years college free agent crop and thought I would pass along a few thoughts on some players that Botterill might be looking at.

Taro Hirose/LW
22
Michigan State

Hirose is on the smallish side at 5'10" but it hasn't stopped him from putting up big numbers at MSU. Hirose models his game after Johnny Gaudreau and leads the nation in scoring with 40 points (11-29) in 24 games. He has great speed, vision and hands at the collegiate level.

Hirose is essentially all of MSU's offense as they don't have any NHL prospects that are contributing in a big way like Hirose. He also has 18 primary assists out of his 40 points. He has attended Red Wings development camp.

Joe Duszak/D
21
Mercyhurst University

NHL scouts are watching Duszak closely. He checks all the boxes as to what you want out of a free agent signing and he currently leads the nation in scoring among D men with 33 points (11-22) in 25 games. The sophomore is a right handed defenseman at 5'10". He has attended Isles mini camp.


Nico Sturm/C
23
Clarkson

Sturm is considered the best defensive forward in college hockey and also leads his team in scoring this year with 26 points (11-15) in 22 games. The big 6'3" German forward plays a 200 foot game and will win faceoffs, block shots and fight for loose pucks.

Josh Wilkins/LW
21
Providence College

The 5'11" winger turned heads at the Hurricanes development camp two years ago. He has put up 88 points in 101 college games and he's a shifty winger who has put up 26 points in 22 games this year. He has quick hands and excellent stick skills. He recently snapped a 13 game point streak. Carolina could be interested in the Raleigh native.

If I was Botterill, I would have serious interest in Duszak.
- mhp

sign them all

waive a few scrubs
trade sheary and bogo

All is well for this old fart.
- mhp

they are playing pitch and putt in california

but the second unit flat out SUCKS
- homiedclown

If the 1st unit was coached properly, we wouldn't need the second unit.

Is our 2nd unit that much worse then other nhl teams?

We finally have skill on this team.

Need someone to help turn skill into goals and wins.

#lindyrufftimethissummer

they are playing pitch and putt in california
- homiedclown

South course is tough. I got Rose, Day, Sneds and Finau this week with Bradley and Woods in the bench.

I was reading up on this years college free agent crop and thought I would pass along a few thoughts on some players that Botterill might be looking at.

Taro Hirose/LW
22
Michigan State

Hirose is on the smallish side at 5'10" but it hasn't stopped him from putting up big numbers at MSU. Hirose models his game after Johnny Gaudreau and leads the nation in scoring with 40 points (11-29) in 24 games. He has great speed, vision and hands at the collegiate level.

Hirose is essentially all of MSU's offense as they don't have any NHL prospects that are contributing in a big way like Hirose. He also has 18 primary assists out of his 40 points. He has attended Red Wings development camp.

Joe Duszak/D
21
Mercyhurst University

NHL scouts are watching Duszak closely. He checks all the boxes as to what you want out of a free agent signing and he currently leads the nation in scoring among D men with 33 points (11-22) in 25 games. The sophomore is a right handed defenseman at 5'10". He has attended Isles mini camp.


Nico Sturm/C
23
Clarkson

Sturm is considered the best defensive forward in college hockey and also leads his team in scoring this year with 26 points (11-15) in 22 games. The big 6'3" German forward plays a 200 foot game and will win faceoffs, block shots and fight for loose pucks.

Josh Wilkins/LW
21
Providence College

The 5'11" winger turned heads at the Hurricanes development camp two years ago. He has put up 88 points in 101 college games and he's a shifty winger who has put up 26 points in 22 games this year. He has quick hands and excellent stick skills. He recently snapped a 13 game point streak. Carolina could be interested in the Raleigh native.

If I was Botterill, I would have serious interest in Duszak.
- mhp

Good post:

Would college free agents choose Buffalo though?

Kinda crowded at forward and defense. (Currently)

Homie- I agree, move bogo and sheary. Sobotka can go too, with bowl u.

Still younger than you fvcker.
- dadeadhead

Harsh, but fair

Good post:

Would college free agents choose Buffalo though?

Kinda crowded at forward and defense. (Currently)

Homie- I agree, move bogo and sheary. Sobotka can go too, with bowl u.
- Boss34

Crowded with guys on pace for ten points this year.

Good post:

Would college free agents choose Buffalo though?

Kinda crowded at forward and defense. (Currently)

Homie- I agree, move bogo and sheary. Sobotka can go too, with bowl u.
- Boss34

CJ and Nelson did. I would think they would because these kids are just looking for an opportunity. I like Sturm and Duszak but lots of scouts are looking at these guys.

I'm just here for the PM back and forths.

🍿

CJ and Nelson did. I would think they would because these kids are just looking for an opportunity. I like Sturm and Duszak but lots of scouts are looking at these guys.
- mhp

Both cj and Nelson had a better opportunity to catch on with a team lacking talented forwards. (Past few Sabres teams)

Short sighted vs. a longer approach

I would sign with a team where an immediate opportunity to play in the nhl is dangled in front of me.

Long term, buffalo could have some spots opening up?

Behind: cj, asplund, mallone, nylander

Both cj and Nelson had a better opportunity to catch on with a team lacking talented forwards. (Past few Sabres teams)

Short sighted vs. a longer approach

I would sign with a team where an immediate opportunity to play in the nhl is dangled in front of me.

Long term, buffalo could have some spots opening up?

Behind: cj, asplund, mallone, nylander
- Boss34

Nelson is a D-man.