Michael Pachla: Final thoughts on the scrimmage + the 3-stars

Michael Pachla: Final thoughts on the scrimmage + the 3-stars
- Michael Pachla

Think you broke the site B0os.

Think you broke the site B0os.
- cabin

oops

oops
- Michael Pachla

Seems all better now . Good blog by the way

Seems all better now . Good blog by the way
- cabin

thx...was a good time at the scrimmage

From the last blog:

I know about the difference . (1 of the few) Was just questioning the waiver part since on a 2-way they have a different pay scale for the AHL
- cabin

Waivers has nothing to do with a 1 way or 2 way contract. That's what I'm trying to say. The only difference is money.

From the last blog:




Waivers has nothing to do with a 1 way or 2 way contract. That's what I'm trying to say. The only difference is money.
- HonkFortheGoose

got it

Kevin Weekes ‏@KevinWeekes 1m
BREAKING : It's believed Ennis deal with @BuffaloSabres is in 5 yr 23 Mil range with a 4.6 Mil AAV.
@NHL @NHLNetwork

Kevin Weekes ‏@KevinWeekes 1m
BREAKING : It's believed Ennis deal with @BuffaloSabres is in 5 yr 23 Mil range with a 4.6 Mil AAV.
@NHL @NHLNetwork
- JVince11

Not bad in terms of money earned.. Not super crazy about the years but.. I'll take it.

Kevin Weekes ‏@KevinWeekes 1m
BREAKING : It's believed Ennis deal with @BuffaloSabres is in 5 yr 23 Mil range with a 4.6 Mil AAV.
@NHL @NHLNetwork
- JVince11

I think it's right in the ballpark that DD had mentioned for him.

Not bad in terms of money earned.. Not super crazy about the years but.. I'll take it.
- bluengold12

He is young and will get better . If he ends up the odd man out . a couple extra years on his contract makes him more tradeable.

Kevin Weekes ‏@KevinWeekes 1m
BREAKING : It's believed Ennis deal with @BuffaloSabres is in 5 yr 23 Mil range with a 4.6 Mil AAV.
@NHL @NHLNetwork
- JVince11

I think it's good. We gave Hodgson 4.25 over 6 and Moulson 5X5, I'd say Ennis has the best deal amongst the three.

I think it's good. We gave Hodgson 4.25 over 6 and Moulson 5X5, I'd say Ennis has the best deal amongst the three.
- Sabresfan-365

So now that Ennis is signed do we trade Hodgeson?

(slithers away)

So now that Ennis is signed do we trade Hodgeson?

(slithers away)
- JVince11

As it stands someone is going to get moved eventually, A lot of #2's in the system. Odds increase substantially if they take another centre with their pick this year.

I think it's good. We gave Hodgson 4.25 over 6 and Moulson 5X5, I'd say Ennis has the best deal amongst the three.
- Sabresfan-365

I think Hodgson is the odd man out honestly. If there is a deal made before the season, I bet he is involved. Also feel he could be moved at the deadline as his hit is relatively low, and if he is showing the signs of improvement, I would not be shocked if he is moved and Grigo/Armia takes his spot at the deadline.

I think Hodgson is the odd man out honestly. If there is a deal made before the season, I bet he is involved. Also feel he could be moved at the deadline as his hit is relatively low, and if he is showing the signs of improvement, I would not be shocked if he is moved and Grigo/Armia takes his spot at the deadline.
- thatsapickle

Both of these guys have a lot to prove before that will happen. I know a lot of people on here don't like Hodgson because he's not very good defensively, but he at least has a good attitude and works hard. That can't be said for Grigo and Armia at the moment.

I think Hodgson is the odd man out honestly. If there is a deal made before the season, I bet he is involved. Also feel he could be moved at the deadline as his hit is relatively low, and if he is showing the signs of improvement, I would not be shocked if he is moved and Grigo/Armia takes his spot at the deadline.
- thatsapickle

probably not this year...if i'm not mistaken he's slated for lw duties which would probably put him on the second line

Both of these guys have a lot to prove before that will happen. I know a lot of people on here don't like Hodgson because he's not very good defensively, but he at least has a good attitude and works hard. That can't be said for Grigo and Armia at the moment.
- HonkFortheGoose

they're kinda all the same type player, don't you think, goosie?

they're kinda all the same type player, don't you think, goosie?
- Michael Pachla

Yes and no. I don't think Hodgson's been given a fair shake to be honest. With the way he was treated in Vancouver, to the changes in the coaching staff multiple times here. Not to mention he's not exactly old or anything. He's only 24. I realize that plenty of other guys have accomplished more by that age in the league, but I'm not ready to kick him to the curb just yet.

probably not this year...if i'm not mistaken he's slated for lw duties which would probably put him on the second line
- Michael Pachla

who exactly are our centers going to be this year? we have ennis, girgensons, and then what? reinhart is a maybe, hodgson is on a wing, larsson and grigorenko both probably need a year in rochester.

Both of these guys have a lot to prove before that will happen. I know a lot of people on here don't like Hodgson because he's not very good defensively, but he at least has a good attitude and works hard. That can't be said for Grigo and Armia at the moment.
- HonkFortheGoose

I should have elaborated before I said that, but if either one of them shows a consistent effort and are worthy, they will be the ones that would get their chance. If they have not earned the opportunity, then it would likely be Ellis, or one of the other forwards that do not seem to have a spot in the line-up yet.

who exactly are our centers going to be this year? we have ennis, girgensons, and then what? reinhart is a maybe, hodgson is on a wing, larsson and grigorenko both probably need a year in rochester.
- rover16

I think ennis is slated as the top one...methinks Girgensons gets a shot at #2...Larsson should be in the mix for bottom two and am of the opinion that foligno gets a shot, maybe as #4 or they'll go with mccormick

other than that...*shrugs*

who exactly are our centers going to be this year? we have ennis, girgensons, and then what? reinhart is a maybe, hodgson is on a wing, larsson and grigorenko both probably need a year in rochester.
- rover16

Larsson needs to clear waivers in order to go back down as far as I know. He's already played most of the last 3 years in the AHL.

I doubt they send Reinhart back to Jr, so right now that sets us up to have (in no particular order): Girgensons, Ennis, Reinhart, Larsson, and McCormick.

I think ennis is slated as the top one...methinks Girgensons gets a shot at #2...Larsson should be in the mix for bottom two and am of the opinion that foligno gets a shot, maybe as #4 or they'll go with mccormick

other than that...*shrugs*
- Michael Pachla

Mitchell is listed as a center on the Sabres site as well. And if they needed to, they could put Hodgson there. So there's plenty of options.

Kevin Weekes ‏@KevinWeekes 1m
BREAKING : It's believed Ennis deal with @BuffaloSabres is in 5 yr 23 Mil range with a 4.6 Mil AAV.
@NHL @NHLNetwork
- JVince11

There has been speculation that the Sabres might eventually find themselves choosing between Ennis and Hodgson. If that's the case, the speed of Ennis probably makes him more valuable to this club.

Regardless, if the Sabres can establish 3 lines of 20g guys... the "Goals byComitte" approach could work.