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GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Sep 24 @ 7:14 PM ET
So he's working on a extension for Dahlin
- Buff36



Hopefully 7m or 8m ..

jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Sep 24 @ 7:21 PM ET
Why don't you throw in your resume? Sounds like you've got all the answers. You all love to complain but im sure you couldn't even run a faking lemonade stand. Hop on the Vegas wagon or shut the fake up ya damn babies.
- Steele004


Post more please
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Sep 24 @ 7:24 PM ET
So he's working on a extension for Dahlin
- Buff36


That’s going to be a tough number ...... we all agree dahlin is great. But what is a good fair number
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Sep 24 @ 7:27 PM ET
That’s going to be a tough number ...... we all agree dahlin is great. But what is a good fair number
- Sabretooth9

They aren't worried about signing Dahlin now, they have plenty of time. They have other issues that will play into signing Dahlin but signing him now isn't on the table.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Sep 24 @ 7:36 PM ET
I'd say thats a very safe bet. I'd put the over/under at 350
- jcragcrumple


Over
LandlordTom
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Ice girls, please, NY
Joined: 07.16.2011

Sep 24 @ 7:36 PM ET
I'm a supporter of Lazar's. He's from my hometown. He and his family are really nice people. Regardless of this, I think he brings good value to the Sabres for the 4th line/13th forward at $800K. Hopefully he can train to be a PK guy and add more value to the team.

Good signing. Adams is 2 for 2 in my books.

- SabreWest

I liken Lazar to Derek Grant. Grant got no love here but was a decent fill-in at 4c who could kill penalties and win some faceoffs. Glad we re-signed Curtis.
gibby111
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Fort Erie , ON
Joined: 02.06.2009

Sep 24 @ 7:39 PM ET
The Lazar signing is exactly what I was talking about earlier. 800k for the same type of player like Girgs who’s going to ask for 2 mil. Save money where you can and use it on top end talent.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Sep 24 @ 7:39 PM ET
I liken Lazar to Derek Grant. Grant got no love here but was a decent fill-in at 4c who could kill penalties and win some faceoffs. Glad we re-signed Curtis.
- LandlordTom


That’s a pretty fair evaluation.

I personally think he’s an extra forward but if he is the 4C full time and we can find an adequate winger to play beside him I don’t mind
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Sep 24 @ 7:41 PM ET
All of this...much to the consternation of some
- Michael Pachla


https://youtu.be/t-Ef1VfsUrg

I dare anyone to watch this and not smile
Buffalo--Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: 2 15/16, NY
Joined: 07.07.2010

Sep 24 @ 8:00 PM ET
https://youtu.be/t-Ef1VfsUrg

I dare anyone to watch this and not smile

- jcragcrumple



In post Covid world that’s just plain EW
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 24 @ 8:09 PM ET
They aren't worried about signing Dahlin now, they have plenty of time. They have other issues that will play into signing Dahlin but signing him now isn't on the table.
- SABRES 89

Yeah I was surprised GERBE would say that, especially with everything else that needs to be worked on.
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Sep 24 @ 8:10 PM ET
I don’t remember many prospects in the WHL putting up 98 points in 58 games in their draft year. From a statistical point of view that’s elite.

He looks the part of a shooter and passer but has the same questions any smaller player faces.

Is he fast enough ? Is his skill high end enough to make up for the lack of size ?

I think he’d be a really good pick at 12 and would definitely stack the cupboard at the wing position.

I don’t think he makes it past Dubas and the Leafs at 15.

- Pegullaville


From what I’ve seen, I don’t think his size will be a problem for him.
I’ve watched a few of this guys videos, he seems to know the game well. Plus I get a kick from the franglais.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I29gOj8XGx4
FL really needs centers, but this kid looks like a great pick.











IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Sep 24 @ 8:12 PM ET
Rumors that are sure to be wrong:

#4 Red Wings - Cole Perfetti
#5 Ottawa - Jake Sanderson
#6 Anaheim - Jamie Drysdale

- kingcong39


Red Wings could go Rossi for sure.
The Ottawa blogers believes they probably loads up on a F at 5, even after selecting Stutzle or Byfield...Perfetti, Raymond, Holtz?
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Sep 24 @ 8:12 PM ET
Found it.

After a more down-to-earth first half, Jarvis absolutely exploded offensively for the Portland Winterhawks in the New Year. He had 35 points in 32 games (1.09 points/game) up until January 1st, a typical late-first rounder rate of production, but raised the bar to an absolutely dominant level with 63 points in 26 games (2.4 points/game) afterwards. He shot 15% in the first half compared to 22.5% afterwards– increased shooting luck seems to be part of the story, but Jarvis also raised his average shots/game from 3.09 to 4.62, signalling a clear increase in quality of play in the year 2020.

Jarvis’ final rate of production– 1.22 primary points per game and 1.69 total points per game– stacks up very favourably to top prospects out of the WHL in the past. 1.22 primary points/game is the third highest rate from any WHL player since 2008, with only Leon Draisaitl and Nic Petan having more. His 1.69 points/game is the third highest rate as well– this time, only Sam Reinhart and Petan had more. Most encouraging, however, is Jarvis’ level of even-strength production: his 55 even-strength primary points in 58 games is the highest per-game rate in our sample dating back to 2008.

https://theprospectnetwor...raft-profile-seth-jarvis/

- kingcong39


thanks for posting that.
There are a lot of really good players in this draft










Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Sep 24 @ 8:20 PM ET
From what I’ve seen, I don’t think his size will be a problem for him.
I’ve watched a few of this guys videos, he seems to know the game well. Plus I get a kick from the franglais.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I29gOj8XGx4
FL really needs centers, but this kid looks like a great pick.

- Ratsreign


I mean it’s possible Lundell slips that far I guess.

Zary could be an option in that case that Lundell doesn’t and if they want to address the Center position.

Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Sep 24 @ 8:22 PM ET
That’s a pretty fair evaluation.

I personally think he’s an extra forward but if he is the 4C full time and we can find an adequate winger to play beside him I don’t mind

- Pegullaville


Sandpaper Larry (Clifford). Lazer Larry. Concussed Larry
navinrjohnson
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are finally good, NY
Joined: 12.08.2009

Sep 24 @ 8:39 PM ET
The Lazar signing is exactly what I was talking about earlier. 800k for the same type of player like Girgs who’s going to ask for 2 mil. Save money where you can and use it on top end talent.
- gibby111

or save money where you can and use it on the yacht

navinrjohnson
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are finally good, NY
Joined: 12.08.2009

Sep 24 @ 8:40 PM ET
That’s a pretty fair evaluation.

I personally think he’s an extra forward but if he is the 4C full time and we can find an adequate winger to play beside him I don’t mind

- Pegullaville

cj smith says hi
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Sep 24 @ 8:53 PM ET
I mean it’s possible Lundell slips that far I guess.

Zary could be an option in that case that Lundell doesn’t and if they want to address the Center position.

- Pegullaville

They might just snag Schneider or Guhle, but, I think they could find the stay home type of defensive defenseman that they really could use later in draft. If either of those two are deemed the bpa over any forwards, then ok, I guess. I’d rather see them address center, or take a shot at someone like Jarvis who could wind up being a star player. I have no clue what Zito may decide to do, but he’s earning faith with today’s move to rid themselves of Matheson’s six year contract.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Sep 24 @ 8:57 PM ET
That’s going to be a tough number ...... we all agree dahlin is great. But what is a good fair number
- Sabretooth9



Dahlins great- we all agree?

Josh allen still not a good qb? - just you?

Allen is becoming a great qb
Dahlin is not great or on the verge of greatness
navinrjohnson
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are finally good, NY
Joined: 12.08.2009

Sep 24 @ 9:00 PM ET
Dahlins great- we all agree?

Josh allen still not a good qb? - just you?

Allen is becoming a great qb
Dahlin is not great or on the verge of greatness

- Boss34

myers looked better in year 2 then dahlin


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Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Sep 24 @ 9:06 PM ET
myers looked better in year 2 then dahlin


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- navinrjohnson



I agree

And we all want dahlin to be great.

Not there yet
4 goals

The teams winning in the nhl playoffs rely on defenseman scoring goals.

Hedman 10 goals in 22 games
Theodore 7 goals in 20 games

Dahlin 4 goals in the 2019/20 season
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Sep 24 @ 9:07 PM ET
myers looked better in year 2 then dahlin


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- navinrjohnson

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navinrjohnson
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are finally good, NY
Joined: 12.08.2009

Sep 24 @ 9:37 PM ET
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- SABRES 89

he was killing penalties on a regular basis for a team that was in the upper half for pk


soccer man refuses to give dahlin ice time on the pk in a lost season

Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Sep 24 @ 9:57 PM ET
he was killing penalties on a regular basis for a team that was in the upper half for pk


soccer man refuses to give dahlin ice time on the pk in a lost season

- navinrjohnson


Clearly dahlin has offensive skill, but I thought he lacked overall defensive awareness.

He was only 19 years old 🤔
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