E.Kane and Skinner are both zone entry players who like to have possession. Olofsson is a catch and release shooter and thrives on finding the open areas and letting the bomb go.

Olofsson is developing quite nicely and could be a player that is successful without an elite Center but he definitely benefits more from someone like Eichel then a guy like Skinner does.
- Pegullaville

He reminds me of Pommer during his rookie year.

He reminds me of Pommer during his rookie year.
- dadeadhead

When Pomminville was in ROC before his first call up he was a black hole. Never had a shot he didn’t take. And once, he paused a VERY long time before he signed some girls jersey. He did it eventually. But it took a VERY long time.

Isn’t there a date in January a player needs to be signed by to qualify for the playoffs or is that just Euro’s/guys that played over sea’s?

I forget
- dadeadhead

has to sign by the trade deadline

I think

When Pomminville was in ROC before his first call up he was a black hole. Never had a shot he didn’t take. And once, he paused a VERY long time before he signed some girls jersey. He did it eventually. But it took a VERY long time.
- Der Kaiser

I see what you did there

He reminds me of Pommer during his rookie year.
- dadeadhead

http://www.espn.com/nhl/s...t/points/position/rookies

http://www.espn.com/nhl/statistics/player/_/stat/points/sort/points/position/rookies
- homiedclown

Yup

I see what you did there



- homiedclown

Caps win

Caps win
- Der Kaiser

I'll need to have green olives

has to sign by the trade deadline

I think
- homiedclown

I know if they’re in the league they can only play in the playoffs for a team they’re rostered with on TDL. But I don’t know if they have to be in the league already by some other date.

I'll need to have green olives
- SABRES 89

I prefer blacks.

I don’t think the Red Wings are throwing their season away for a Sam Reinhart. It has everything to do with where you are drafted man.

I’m sorry but a 2nd overall pick is a nearly untouchable asset.

What kind of package would you think would take to acquire one of Lafreniere or Byfield this year ?

We had a pot of gold and got half a return on our investment.

Sam is a good player, but not elite.

With Eichel and Barkov we are a cup contender.
- Pegullaville

Could also be Patrick and Drouin, if we're picking random players.

I've only met him once but he was courteous enough to stop and sign autographs. Seemed like a nice enough guy to me
- jcragcrumple

He seems like he's got a sense of humor about the whole thing too, he did that thing with Biznasty in Vancouver poking fun at himself last year.

I prefer blacks.
- Der Kaiser

oh my

has to sign by the trade deadline

I think
- homiedclown

Right. 12/1 for RFA's. Trade deadline for UFA's to be playoff eligible.

Tiger put on a clinic

What is holding up deals someone asked?

Look at the Sabres cap

Lot's of teams are right up against it this season

I doubt we will see a lot of moves throughout the year for that very reason, teams expected the cap to be a couple million higher

http://www.espn.com/nhl/statistics/player/_/stat/points/sort/points/position/rookies
- homiedclown

All the smart talking heads said Jack Hughes was a shoe-in with Kappo giving him a run for his money.

Tiger put on a clinic

What is holding up deals someone asked?

Look at the Sabres cap

Lot's of teams are right up against it this season

I doubt we will see a lot of moves throughout the year for that very reason, teams expected the cap to be a couple million higher
- Stripes77

McCabe and a pick for Athanasiou would be money in/money out essentially

All the smart talking heads said Jack Hughes was a shoe-in with Kappo giving him a run for his money.
- SabreWest

As well as Olofsson’s doing, I think it’s Makar’s to lose.

Realistically we should be able to get the current green jacket leader (Athanasiou) cheap. What's the hold up?
- jcragcrumple

In my opinion, your jib is prime cut.

- jcragcrumple

As well as Olofsson’s doing, I think it’s Makar’s to lose.
- Pegullaville

I don’t need Olo to win that award. He’s 24 and it’d feel goofy like when Panarin won. Makar is more than worthy.

I don’t need Olo to win that award. He’s 24 and it’d feel goofy like when Panarin won. Makar is more than worthy.
- PrinceChill

Plus, he's likely got a bonus clause in his contract if he wins it.

Plus, he's likely got a bonus clause in his contract if he wins it.
- Wetbandit1

No need to give his agent more ammo for the next contract.

I'm still laughing over the Bobby Orr/Paul Coffey expectations from Risto


something must be in the water in WNY
- homiedclown

It was a huge, huge, huge hyperbole to irritate the Risto haters. I thought you were brighter than that, oh well, live and learn.

I see even when I am gone the Skinner and Reinhart love/hate continues. The HS kids keep the love, the college kids see beyond the numbers, even when they aren't great.

As well as Olofsson’s doing, I think it’s Makar’s to lose.
- Pegullaville

it's a three man race right now

olofsson has 6 games with multi points, 4 in his last five


if he stays hot, he could make it hard not to give it to him