Good to get him familiar with the team and other players also since he'll probably be in Rochester next season.To be expected getting the Josh Bloom treatment as a black ace
Nadeau sets himself apart with his hockey sense. He’s among the smartest (if not the smartest) players in the Buffalo system and translates that intelligence into skilled plays.
Decent read, thanks. It spectates that Nadeau could get into the lineup over someone like Passolt, which was my thinking too. He's more robust physically and has more of an established skill-set than other CHL "black aces" of the past.If you haven't read it, this article gives Nadeau a pretty glowing review.
Buffalo Sabres Assign Olivier Nadeau To AHL
Decent read, thanks. It spectates that Nadeau could get into the lineup over someone like Passolt, which was my thinking too. He's more robust physically and has more of an established skill-set than other CHL "black aces" of the past.
I've worn a LaFontaine jersey to Syracuse and Utica games. They'll know who you're cheering for.Any chance he plays? I'm going to the game Saturday in Toronto. Is it dumb to wear a Sabres jersey?
Not at all. I'd wear one up and down the entire tree. Buffalo -> Rochester -> CincinnatiAny chance he plays? I'm going to the game Saturday in Toronto. Is it dumb to wear a Sabres jersey?
I expect him to be a Black Ace and only get in a game if there are serious injury issues up front.Any chance he plays? I'm going to the game Saturday in Toronto. Is it dumb to wear a Sabres jersey?
I expect him to be a Black Ace and only get in a game if there are serious injury issues up front.
13. Olivier Nadeau, RW
1/15/2003 | 6-foot-2 | 204 pounds | Shoots right
Drafted: No. 97 in 2021
Tier: Projected to play NHL games
Skating: Below NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average
Analysis: Nadeau again was a strong scorer in the QMJHL wrapping up a good junior career. He is a big-body winger with skill. He can make flashy plays with the puck, but what makes me think he has a good chance to play NHL games is his direct style of play. He takes pucks to the net, and is quite adept at creating offense around the net. His skating will be the only issue, as he has a clunky stride, but I think he has a lot of the pieces of an NHL winger.
I haven't heard his name much at all this season. Has he been injured or just getting playing time?
Huh? Writing off a 20 year old kid, who has 5 total pro games played and coming back from a nearly two month long injury seems..... premature.Another prospect becomes a suspect.