i don't think he scores enough to be a 3c
- Michael Pachla

Wait. What?!
GD18Pt Larry doesn't put up enough points to be a 3C?
I mean, he already played roughly 13:00 a night EV...roughly 3rd line minutes and put up 18pts
We can....errr, we need to do better.

Find me a guy who put up 35 pts and be defensively reliable....like Bonino, but on the wing.
Marry that guy at 3RW along with Kahun at LW and Cozens at C

Cozens learns the C responsibilities from Jack and Staal, gets the defensive accumen from that RW.
Prosper!

imo, we have our 3C for this year--cozens...with the caveat that they surround him with some quality, veteran wingers (something i really didn't address in my latest roster, *shrugs*)
- Michael Pachla

Preach on brother!

That's my concern, too. But part of me wonders if that changes if he has actual third-line-caliber wingers (I'm also concerned if the Sabres even have such wingers to offer).

He was on pace for 24 points in 82 games playing with Girgs and Okposo. If he plays with better wingers, does he put up closer 30 points? That doesn't seem unreasonable to me.

Nick Bonino, who I think most agree is a capable 3C, scores 25-40 points per season. If Larsson can increase his scoring by 5-10 points with better wingers while still maintaining his very strong defensive play, I think he could be valuable at 3C because his higher goal suppression would offset the lower scoring to a degree. That's a lot of IFs though.

To be clear, I'm mostly playing devil's advocate here because I do not know one way or the other if he can handle as a 3C. But there is some evidence that maybe he could if given a shot. My preference would be for Larsson to serve as an excellent 4C, but I think he'll cost too much for that role without having a 3C and/or 2C on their ELC.
- JetpackJesus

gotcha...it could very well work, but he's always been more of a pest who was counted on to piss off the opponent in a defensive role

Wait. What?!
GD18Pt Larry doesn't put up enough points to be a 3C?
I mean, he already played roughly 13:00 a night EV...roughly 3rd line minutes and put up 18pts
We can....errr, we need to do better.

Find me a guy who put up 35 pts and be defensively reliable....like Bonino, but on the wing.
Marry that guy at 3RW along with Kahun at LW and Cozens at C

Cozens learns the C responsibilities from Jack and Staal, gets the defensive accumen from that RW.
Prosper!
- IonSabres

there goes nordstrom

imo, we have our 3C for this year--cozens...with the caveat that they surround him with some quality, veteran wingers (something i really didn't address in my latest roster, *shrugs*)
- Michael Pachla

I've been saying that for a while myself. They will get another 2-way center who is a PKer too. There will be the short bus people here who will say why not keep Larsson!!! And I just give up.

Is this a joke?
- Powerslave

Whats a joke ?

Ekblad is available now ..

Side note
Bonus paid. He’s only making 2M real dollars this year
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Florida is going to want a ton for him.

Yankees on ESPN from BUFFALO

Where is all this Marchessault talk coming from ? Stastny, Pacioretty and Fluery have been mentioned here.

Florida is going to want a ton for him.
- kingcong39

He's probably worth it. I'd love to see him on the Canucks paired with Hughes.

Yankees on ESPN from BUFFALO
- SABRES 89

Yeah it sucks not being able to go with them 15 minutes from my house.

Yeah it sucks not being able to go with them 15 minutes from my house.
- Buff36

I agree, it would have been 20 minutes if I still lived in Buffalo.

The LOG line and 1st line were not the Sabres problem. So make fun of Larry and Girgs all you want.

Johansson at 2C sucked
Skinner with Erod Sucked
Sheary was awful
Sobotka pre injury was on the 2nd line Sucked
Frolik sucked


Kahun - I still need to see more. I won’t say he was a problem. I will say he was “fine”
- Sabretooth9

All true except the bold
That 2nd line was actually doing well before Sobatka got hurt

Anton Lundell

This is my bold pick of the top 10. Most people have Anton Lundell just outside of the top 10. However, the Sabres need help at center and I think they value what he brings to the table. His defense is poetry in motion and he has every tool you want to see in a franchise center. There are some questions about his offensive upside, but I believe if the Sabres are smart with him, he might wind up being one of the top five players from this draft.

Buffalo should do whatever to land Askarov
- GERBE!!!75PTS

In the second round if he’s still there but won’t be

I want to know what the interest rate is.
- buffalofan19

They should rush him up to the big show before he has to borrow any more

@NHL_Watcher
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Duthie asks LeBrun to name the likely destinations for Alex Pietrangelo. LeBrun names Vegas, Toronto and Calgary as the top contenders for his services. #VegasBorn #LeafsForever #Flames

@NHL_Watcher
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35m
Duthie asks LeBrun to name the likely destinations for Alex Pietrangelo. LeBrun names Vegas, Toronto and Calgary as the top contenders for his services. #VegasBorn #LeafsForever #Flames
- GilPerreault11

Tell me how the leafs or Vegas have cap space. I will never get it Lebrun!

Yankees on ESPN from BUFFALO
- SABRES 89

The game is blacked out on espn here because of Yes. But nice to hear buffalo is getting a nationally televised game

In the second round if he’s still there but won’t be
- Camel

We need a top 15 pick

Tell me how the leafs or Vegas have cap space. I will never get it Lebrun!
- Sabretooth9

The Leafs trade Nylander for picks and prospects.

No idea about Vegas

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Duthie asks LeBrun to name the likely destinations for Alex Pietrangelo. LeBrun names Vegas, Toronto and Calgary as the top contenders for his services. #VegasBorn #LeafsForever #Flames
- GilPerreault11

I'm confused why would Vegas Be a destination or the flames all reports say that he just wants to go home

Anton Lundell

This is my bold pick of the top 10. Most people have Anton Lundell just outside of the top 10. However, the Sabres need help at center and I think they value what he brings to the table. His defense is poetry in motion and he has every tool you want to see in a franchise center. There are some questions about his offensive upside, but I believe if the Sabres are smart with him, he might wind up being one of the top five players from this draft.
- kingcong39

I still see mikko koivu which is not a bad thing I just want a player that has more upside

Tell me how the leafs or Vegas have cap space. I will never get it Lebrun!
- Sabretooth9

I'd think the Leafs would have to trade Marner...can't have over half your cap tied in 4 players or 50M in 5 players including Nylander.

Calgary has more room to work with

Vegas has to dump one of MAF or Statsny and it's going to cost them a sweetner. Buffalo takes MAF with Marchessault for a 2nd. That frees up 12M and they can probably still hold a little on MAF.

Michael Pachla: The shock for Eric Staal remains, but he's ready for a role as "shepherd"
- Michael Pachla

I think it was a good trade, but be realistic. The Wild were a better team than tue Sabres last year, yet they had Staal and were still not very good. It was a good trade and wont hurt them at all, but don’t expect this trade to propel them anywhere closer to a playoff team. They are still a long ways off and this fan base is notorious for over valuing its new players over the summers only to realize they are/were dead wrong by seasons end. I get the excitement but ....