Player Discussion Peyton Krebs C/LW -- Re-signed 2 years, $1.45m AAV

[Jacob582]

Krebs list as center in tonight's lineup. Between Jobst and R2.

 

[toomuchsauce]

Krebs list as center in tonight's lineup. Between Jobst and R2.

and he got a point! let's leave it at that.

 

[Chainshot]

and he got a point! let's leave it at that.

He'll have a lot of time in the video room after this one.

 

[Gabrielor]

He'll have a lot of time in the video room after this one.

Quinnterkrebs all have plenty of non-PP work to do.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Keep him down, honestly at this point.

 

[BG82]

Krebs scored a pair today, a friend of mine was at the game and said he was easily the best player on the ice

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Chainshot]

He was excellent earlier in the game as well. The goals were definitely a result of how he played all night.

 

[Jacob582]

Coach Appert said on The Instigators Overtime that Krebs played 27:30 for the game against LHV on 12/18. He also said he was dominant (along with Peterka) the next night against Hershey Bears.

(impressive for a 20 year old in the AHL)

 

[dasaybz]

Coach Appert said on The Instigators Overtime that Krebs played 27:30 for the game against LHV on 12/18. He also said he was dominant (along with Peterka) the next night against Hershey Bears.

(impressive for a 20 year old in the AHL)

I know we want to let these guys simmer but I wouldn't be opposed to seeing him up in buff for a bit. He's probably ready now.

 

[buffalowing88]

I know we want to let these guys simmer but I wouldn't be opposed to seeing him up in buff for a bit. He's probably ready now.

He's been ready. I just hate to kill the positive momentum we've built for him in Rochester. But yeah, he's about as close to being ready to go as anyone. Cozens has had quite the head start on him for the draft class but it'll have to change eventually. Him being an NHL top-six guy feels inevitable at this point.

 

[Jacob582]

I oppose pulling him out of Rochester. Just listen to Appert. Sounds like they've built a great developmental environment there. Won't hurt him too continue there.

 

[HaNotsri]

Let him learn how to be the leading player on a team. No 1 goal for our prospects should be to end the season with a championship.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

I like keeping the 3 of them down there; they can all come up together next year.

 

[TehDoak]

I like keeping the 3 of them down there; they can all come up together next year.

Eh, I'd actually like to see them force themselves on the roster. I think its likely 1 or 2 of them make it....let them force their way on the roster rather than gifting spots though.

 

[Kyndig]

They gotta earn it>They should stay in the AHL anyways> Pencil in 1/3 of the roster with prospects next season

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[MarkusKetterer]

They gotta earn it>They should stay in the AHL anyways> Pencil in 1/3 of the roster with prospects next season

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Some of us are patient. Some of us are impatient. And other than Krebs who’s already appeared at this level, some of us feel they should be rewarded a couple of games so they can see what they need to work on to make it to this level.

Personally I think they need to get better at 5v5 before they come up.

 

[Uberpecker]

I'd prefer to see a blue chip prospect getting overripe in ROC for a change, rather than the usual rushing we've seen over the last couple of years within the Sabres org.

When was the last time a franchise had success while also prematurely relying on their best prospects? Sure, it could be argued, if they are successful then it wasn't premature, but still. Deducting from recent cup winners, having a functional team first in which you insert your young players seems by far the most promising strategy.

 

[Chainshot]

I'd prefer to see a blue chip prospect getting overripe in ROC for a change, rather than the usual rushing we've seen over the last couple of years within the Sabres org.

When was the last time a franchise had success while also prematurely relying on their best prospects? Sure, it could be argued, if they are successful then it wasn't premature, but still. Deducting from recent cup winners, having a functional team first in which you insert your young players seems by far the most promising strategy.

I'm partial to how Tampa filters players into its lineup under the current and previous regimes as something to aspire to. Many of their key players have spent more than half a year showing what they can do in the AHL before coming up - and that's after usually finishing out their junior eligibility in the case of players like Kucherov, Cirelli, or Point. Even Killorn, who *horrors* graduated from college prior to turning pro, had half a year down before earning his way into the lineup.

Krebs in his last few games has looked pretty good at center. Now? Let's see if he can do that for a couple of weeks. Then maybe a couple months.

And then maybe he gets a look as both a measuring stick and reward.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

Eh, I'd actually like to see them force themselves on the roster. I think its likely 1 or 2 of them make it....let them force their way on the roster rather than gifting spots though.

If Krebs, JJ, and Quinn continue to play like they are, they'll be better than the bottom 3 forwards next year. Their current production is sufficient to think they should be getting looks over some of the on-roster options.

 

[Chainshot]

If Krebs, JJ, and Quinn continue to play like they are, they'll be better than the bottom 3 forwards next year. Their current production is sufficient to think they should be getting looks over some of the on-roster options.

Replacing Eakin, Hayden and Bjork with Peterka, Krebs, and Quinn should very much give them the sort of mismatch line that they once had with Roy's line during the co-captains era. For sure puts more skill into the lineup and if they can continue to work up the Quinn-Peterka tandem as PKers, excellent.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Ideally they each get a sniff with Buffalo at some point, and all return to Rochester for a deep playoff run together.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

Replacing Eakin, Hayden and Bjork with Peterka, Krebs, and Quinn should very much give them the sort of mismatch line that they once had with Roy's line during the co-captains era. For sure puts more skill into the lineup and if they can continue to work up the Quinn-Peterka tandem as PKers, excellent.

I for one am shocked that Eakin, Caggiula, and Hayden are UFA; what a coincidence.

 

[Der Jaeger]

If Krebs, JJ, and Quinn continue to play like they are, they'll be better than the bottom 3 forwards next year. Their current production is sufficient to think they should be getting looks over some of the on-roster options.

This situation is why I say the Sabres will be similar to their 05-06 team. Think like Lindy Ruff then, or Scotty Bowman. There’s no top or bottom 6.

Just create good lines and roll them.

 

[Chainshot]

I for one am shocked that Eakin, Caggiula, and Hayden are UFA; what a coincidence.

Almost like they planned it.