McNabb/Pardy over Sulzer/Brennan?

[jfb392]

Hey, new coach, maybe he will end up there? It will be interesting to see if an inexperienced coach makes any bold moves. The brass may even make it difficult for him to make the moves he wants? I think there's more uncertainty in upper management than people know, but that's jmo.

Maybe he does see less of a role under Rolston, but I won't be too torn up about it either way.
The majority of the defense still sucks whether he's in or out of the lineup and without reshaping a large chunk of the mess that masquerades as an NHL team, that won't change.

I don't get to see the AHL a lot (1-2 games a year).

So my question is... Has McNabb really been THAT bad that that he couldn't replace Leo or Brennan???

No, I think the hate has been a bit over the top.
Mysteriously, he was average or better seemingly whenever I saw him.

 

[Luceni]

I would trade Leopold and Stafford for someone like Bailey or Nielsen from the Isles. That would give us a forward who knows how to play defense.

I would waive Brennan. The chance that he gets pick up by another team is not so big.

Then we callup mcnabb & Pardy.

Sekera - Myers
Regehr - Erhoff
Pardy - McNabb

Sulzer, Weber scratched.

 

[DeadGhost]

Brennan helps Rochester more than McNabb in Rochester's current state and McNabb helps Buffalo more than Brennan in Buffalo's current state. Seems pretty cut and dry.

Pardy, I'm not sure. He hasn't been to good as of late but I liked what he brought in his short stint up.

 

[Zip15]

I'd waive Brennan and recall Pardy. TJB isn't an NHLer, and doesn't fit here. I'd retain Sulzer for know. He's shown flashes of being a functional NHLer since being acquired. At the very least, he can pass as a 6-7 defenseman on this club--you know, along with half of our other dmen. On the whole, Ehrhoff/Sulzer has had more good than bad, even if Ehrhoff is carrying him--as he is carrying every defenseman he's playing with.

After Leo and Regehr are jettisoned at the deadline, bring up McNabb and insert him into the lineup.

Sekera-Myers
McNabb-Ehrhoff
Weber-Pardy
x Sulzer

...for the stretch. (I can't imagine Sulzer or Pardy will get you anything of value at the deadline.)

 

[imyourhuckleberry]

Sulzer has been one of our better offensive defensemen. Yes he's had trouble in front of his own net, but which Sabres Dman hasnt?!

I agree with waiving Brennan, or doing something to give Pardy another look.

Those of you wanting McNabb to be brought up clearly haven't been to or watched an Amerks game this year He has been terrible. Yes that bad. Don't even think about him on this team this year.

 

[stokes84]

Let's give Rolston a little bit of time with this defense before we go devaluing our assets to nothing.

 

[tsujimoto74]

Let's give Rolston a little bit of time with this defense before we go devaluing our assets to nothing.

This. He only got a morning skate with the team, which isn't nearly enough time to change "the system" or even make many adjustments.

The big upside in this situation, as far as I'm concerned, is Rolston's track record with youth. If he can get Ennis, Ho_gson, Myers, Grigs, Foligno, etc. on the right track/taking steps forward in their development, I think that's the best thing that could happen for this franchise long term during the remainder of this season.

 

[HockeyH3aven]

Yes please. I'm fine with:

'Hoff - McNabb
Myers - Sekera
Leopold/Regehr - Pardy
Weber

I'd rather have Regehr in the lineup over Weber, but having two bigger slower guys together on a 3rd pairing worries me. You'd probably have to slot Regehr in and trade Leopold since Robyn has a NTC.

 

[joshjull]

and lol @ how fast this board changes..... like 4 games ago people were yelling that Sulzer was being scratched and now we talking about him needing to be waived...

I've been ripping his defensive play for weeks.

I agree there are some that were mad he was scratched but I sure wasn't one of them.

 

[tsujimoto74]

Yes please. I'm fine with:

'Hoff - McNabb
Myers - Sekera
Leopold/Regehr - Pardy
Weber

I'd rather have Regehr in the lineup over Weber, but having two bigger slower guys together on a 3rd pairing worries me. You'd probably have to slot Regehr in and trade Leopold since Robyn has a NTC.

Assuming one of Sekera or Leo isn't quite ready to go yet, I'd like to see:
McNabb-Ehrhoff
Pardy-Myers
Regher-Leo/Sekera (Sulzer if neither is cleared to play by next game)

Pardy and Myers looked all right together in that one game. Wouldn't mind giving that pairing a longer look. Regehr and Sekera had success last year as a shutdown pair. Sekera's skating can cover for Reggie's if he gets caught up ice.

 

[MayDayMayDay]

Adam Pardy is the PERFECT complement to Tyler Myers, and once we finally do leave Leopold at a gas station outside St. Catherines or something, he should be recalled and immediately tethered to Myers hip w/ a 60 ft steel cable for no less than the next 7 years.

 

[MayDayMayDay]

Assuming one of Sekera or Leo isn't quite ready to go yet, I'd like to see:
McNabb-Ehrhoff
Pardy-Myers
Regher-Leo/Sekera (Sulzer if neither is cleared to play by next game)

Pardy and Myers looked all right together in that one game. Wouldn't mind giving that pairing a longer look. Regehr and Sekera had success last year as a shutdown pair. Sekera's skating can cover for Reggie's if he gets caught up ice.

Precisely, although see my slightly more enthusiastic above comment.

 

[stokes84]

Adam Pardy is the PERFECT complement to Tyler Myers, and once we finally do leave Leopold at a gas station outside St. Catherines or something, he should be recalled and immediately tethered to Myers hip w/ a 60 ft steel cable for no less than the next 7 years.

He's a 7th defenseman, just like Sulzer and Weber. He is by no means the perfect partner for Myers.

 

[Ana Crusis]

Leopold & Brennan have to leave!!!

Sulzer & Weber i'd still give them a chance .

Mcnabb would be a Sabres a long time ago if it was up to me!

Ehrhoff-Sulzer
Myers-Mcnabb
Regher-Sekera

7th d = Weber
8th d = Pardy

 

[stokes84]

Leopold & Brennan have to leave!!!

Sulzer & Weber i'd still give them a chance .

Mcnabb would be a Sabres a long time ago if it was up to me!

Ehrhoff-Sulzer
Myers-Mcnabb
Regher-Sekera

7th d = Weber
8th d = Pardy

If you put Myers with McNabb, I think you are looking at the most mistake prone combo in the league.

 

[Paxon]

Brennan should be shipped out. Keep Sulzer as he's still a good #6/7 (ideally #7) guy.

 

[Woodhouse]

I'd waive Brennan and recall Pardy. TJB isn't an NHLer, and doesn't fit here. I'd retain Sulzer for know. He's shown flashes of being a functional NHLer since being acquired. At the very least, he can pass as a 6-7 defenseman on this club--you know, along with half of our other dmen. On the whole, Ehrhoff/Sulzer has had more good than bad, even if Ehrhoff is carrying him--as he is carrying every defenseman he's playing with.

After Leo and Regehr are jettisoned at the deadline, bring up McNabb and insert him into the lineup.

Sekera-Myers
McNabb-Ehrhoff
Weber-Pardy
x Sulzer

...for the stretch. (I can't imagine Sulzer or Pardy will get you anything of value at the deadline.)

Brennan should be shipped out. Keep Sulzer as he's still a good #6/7 (ideally #7) guy.

As I said in the GDT, I expect the next transaction to be Sekera's activation from IR, with Brennan waived to open a roster spot for him move to be inserting a healthy Sekera in place of Brennan. However, I have no issue with McNabb and/or Pardy replacing any one of Brennan, Sulzer and/or Weber at any point.

What we do need is a much better partner for Ehrhoff, as Sulzer gets exposed too often in games like last night, where he played 20:59 TOI, and is more suited for bottom-pair-minutes to minimize his mistakes. Offensively though, Sulzer does have a knack for pinching, even if he hasn't scored on his last few chances. It wouldn't bother me in the least if he were a healthy scratch either.

 

[couture23]

Once Sekera is back, we'll see one less player who doesn't fit in which will help. Personally, I would love to see McNabb right now, or before February is over.

 

[slip]

How many 6/7 guys does an organization need? Thin the herd already.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Pardy is gone after this year. It's obvious

 

[Wisent42]

As for Brennan, I'd do it. Waive him, bring Pardy up and give him a shot with Myers. Sulzer... I'd rather keep him around, but I'd still love to give McNabb a go too. I really liked what I saw from him last year. Trade Leo, should have some trade value for a contender.

Myers - Pardy
Ehrhoff - Sulzer
Regehr - McNabb

Until Sekera gets back.

 

[kirant]

Adam Pardy is the PERFECT complement to Tyler Myers, and once we finally do leave Leopold at a gas station outside St. Catherines or something, he should be recalled and immediately tethered to Myers hip w/ a 60 ft steel cable for no less than the next 7 years.

I'm curious how Pardy has changed (Flames fan). All I remember about him is that he was fragile, slow (and I mean slow...beat out by Regehr and Sarich slow), couldn't stand on his skates, and was good for the occasional goal and defending against bottom 6 forwards.

Has he actually improved that much?

 

[McCauleyChirps]

As I said in the GDT, I expect the next transaction to be Sekera's activation from IR, with Brennan waived to open a roster spot for him. However, I have no issue with McNabb and/or Pardy replacing any one of Brennan, Sulzer and/or Weber at any point.

What we do need is a much better partner for Ehrhoff, as Sulzer gets exposed too often in games like last night, where he played 20:59 TOI, and is more suited for bottom-pair-minutes to minimize his mistakes. Offensively though, Sulzer does have a knack for pinching, even if he hasn't scored on his last few chances. It wouldn't bother me in the least if he were a healthy scratch either.

I don't think Sekera is on the IR? He was a scratch last night. Correct me if I'm wrong, but players on the IR do not need to be scratched?

 

[French Connection]

He's a 7th defenseman, just like Sulzer and Weber. He is by no means the perfect partner for Myers.

Am I missing something here, who can be a perfect fit for Myers?

I think TM should worry about himself being a fit for Myers. He is one of the poorest playing D on this current roster and has been that way for more than 2 years now.

 

[French Connection]

Sulzer has been one of our better offensive defensemen. Yes he's had trouble in front of his own net, but which Sabres Dman hasnt?!

I agree with waiving Brennan, or doing something to give Pardy another look.

Those of you wanting McNabb to be brought up clearly haven't been to or watched an Amerks game this year He has been terrible. Yes that bad. Don't even think about him on this team this year.

All this.