Roster thread: Get To Work (2022-2023 Season)

[Zman5778]

I wouldn't go as far as saying they're horrible, but it's certainly not how I'd structure the units. My ideal units would look something like this:

Tuch
Thompson-Mittelstadt-Olofsson
Dahlin

Skinner
Quinn-Cozens-Krebs
Power

Given his performance on the PP last year, I just can't justify removing Okposo from it. Countless times he just slowed everything down and made that PP2 work.

And if Skinner is on a PP unit, he belongs in the bumper. He doesn't have the great hands nor the stability to take a beating in front of the net.

Quinn is getting the same treatment that Peterka is getting this year and that Cozens (at times) and Power did last year --- focus on ES, then get worked in on the PP.

 

[Buffalo Norsemen]

Ya, but no need to address the lines in general?

I trust Granato to makes changes, He's an nhl coach, were not. Just dont wait too long and let this season get in the hole and throw another away.

 

[WhereAreTheCookies]

I trust Granato to makes changes, He's an nhl coach, were not. Just dont wait too long and let this season get in the hole and throw another away.

I don't think they see it as throwing the season away. This is very likely another year of growth and development. Probably best to get comfortable with seeing Granato put some players in situations you don't like or doesn't seem conducive to winning.

 

[elchud]

Bjork is close to untouchable since he gets the team over the cap floor.

Almost lol

We are 2.85 million over the cap floor of 61 million so Bjork at 1.6 is a LUXURY like a yacht

 

[Buffalo Norsemen]

6min mark, Marek was bit surprised that the Sabres didn't take shot at Daccord. EF said he it would of sent a bad message to UPL.

EF talks about Buffalo around the 36min mark...
Anderson/Comrie
Power praise
and short Dahlin interview
Marek mentions Comrie had a lot of interest around the league.

 

[Gras]

Given his performance on the PP last year, I just can't justify removing Okposo from it. Countless times he just slowed everything down and made that PP2 work.

And if Skinner is on a PP unit, he belongs in the bumper. He doesn't have the great hands nor the stability to take a beating in front of the net.

Quinn is getting the same treatment that Peterka is getting this year and that Cozens (at times) and Power did last year --- focus on ES, then get worked in on the PP.

Chipping in rebounds close to the net is something Skinner is pretty good at

 

[Fjordy]

Given his performance on the PP last year, I just can't justify removing Okposo from it. Countless times he just slowed everything down and made that PP2 work.

And if Skinner is on a PP unit, he belongs in the bumper. He doesn't have the great hands nor the stability to take a beating in front of the net.

Quinn is getting the same treatment that Peterka is getting this year and that Cozens (at times) and Power did last year --- focus on ES, then get worked in on the PP.

Okposo > Skinner on PP

 

[Sabre the Win]

Has Donny announced lines going into Thursday? I saw the Sabres make an official post of the final roster. After the Blue Jays collapse I've turned my undivided attention to hockey so I have alot of catching up to do.

 

[Dubi Doo]

Has Donny announced lines going into Thursday? I saw the Sabres make an official post of the final roster. After the Blue Jays collapse I've turned my undivided attention to hockey so I have alot of catching up to do.

Nothing official, but seems damn near certain. Just insert Okoposo into Hino's spot, and you have the opening night line up. Hinostroza is the 13th forward and Bjork to the Roc?

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Nothing official, but seems damn near certain. Just insert Okoposo into Hino's spot, and you have the opening night line up. Hinostroza is the 13th forward and Bjork to the Roc?

Pretty sure they sent Pilut down so Bjork stays up as the 14th F.

 

[Sabre the Win]

Pretty sure they sent Pilut down so Bjork stays up as the 14th F.

Not sure I like that. Actually I hate that.

 

[Dubi Doo]

Not sure I like that. Actually I hate that.

They'd rather give Pilut games in Rochester than sit him in the press box. He'll get his games when injuries hit, and if Joki or Bryson aren't making a positive impact- my money is on him finding a full time spot by Dec.

I just hope they dont play Fitzgerald for his intangibles. Pilut should be the #7 defenseman in the system.

 

[NotABadPeriod]

They'd rather give Pilut games in Rochester than sit him in the press box. He'll get his games when injuries hit, and if Joki or Bryson aren't making a positive impact- my money is on him finding a full time spot by Dec.

I just hope they dont play Fitzgerald for his intangibles. Pilut should be the #7 defenseman in the system.

With Pilut only having 5 games left on his waiver exemption, they basically will have to make a roster decision once he does play games.

 

[Grouch]

Nothing official, but seems damn near certain. Just insert Okoposo into Hino's spot, and you have the opening night line up. Hinostroza is the 13th forward and Bjork to the Roc?

I've accepted it, but I just don't agree. Hino has earned more than "13th Forward". 20% of scoring in pre-season in 65% of games (goals in 3 of 4). Works hard every shift, fights for pucks, and drives lines.

I can't say anything Krebs has done in pre-season (at least games) has shown me anything to put him above Hino other than being younger. He didn't beef up at all in the off season and got shoved around pretty good in games so far, and continued to be 50/50 on great vs terrible passes.

 

[jcbeze]

I've accepted it, but I just don't agree. Hino has earned more than "13th Forward". 20% of scoring in pre-season in 65% of games (goals in 3 of 4). Works hard every shift, fights for pucks, and drives lines.

I can't say anything Krebs has done in pre-season (at least games) has shown me anything to put him above Hino other than being younger. He didn't beef up at all in the off season and got shoved around pretty good in games so far, and continued to be 50/50 on great vs terrible passes.

He can play up and down the lineup tho which is perfect for a 13th F

 

[Zman5778]

Chipping in rebounds close to the net is something Skinner is pretty good at

Agreed, but he's not real great at deflecting pucks in the air (a la Reinhart and Vanek)........and he constantly falls over, which isn't something you want in front of the net.

Okposo > Skinner on PP

Totally agreed. That said, I don't think any NHL coach would take Skinner completely and totally off both PP units.

Not sure I like that. Actually I hate that.

I'd rather Pilut play a bunch in Rochester to re-acclimate to the NHL size rinks and then really be ready when he comes up. Remember, once he plays 5 more games, his waiver exemption expires. I'd rather him be truly ready to roll when he plays those 5 games and forces our hand.

I've accepted it, but I just don't agree. Hino has earned more than "13th Forward". 20% of scoring in pre-season in 65% of games (goals in 3 of 4). Works hard every shift, fights for pucks, and drives lines.

I can't say anything Krebs has done in pre-season (at least games) has shown me anything to put him above Hino other than being younger. He didn't beef up at all in the off season and got shoved around pretty good in games so far, and continued to be 50/50 on great vs terrible passes.

Putting stock in NHL pre-season games is akin to putting stock in NFL pre-season games. Which is to say, fans put more stock in those games than it's worth. On any GOOD NHL team, Hino is a 13th forward. We're trying to be a good NHL team. Hino also has a lengthy history of streaky play.

Besides, Hino will get PLENTY of games. Just because he's not playing game 1 doesn't mean he's only playing 10 all year.

 

[old kummelweck]

Nothing official, but seems damn near certain. Just insert Okoposo into Hino's spot, and you have the opening night line up. Hinostroza is the 13th forward and Bjork to the Roc?

I hate those lines.

 

[Jacob582]

I've accepted it, but I just don't agree. Hino has earned more than "13th Forward". 20% of scoring in pre-season in 65% of games (goals in 3 of 4). Works hard every shift, fights for pucks, and drives lines.

I can't say anything Krebs has done in pre-season (at least games) has shown me anything to put him above Hino other than being younger. He didn't beef up at all in the off season and got shoved around pretty good in games so far, and continued to be 50/50 on great vs terrible passes.

Hino is getting paid 1.7M dollars. Be knows what he signed up for - lead by example, play up and down the lineup when injuries occur.

 

[elchud]

Hino will play 64 games, minimum.

Between injuries and the possibility of Peterka or Quinn or Krebs being sent down for a bit, he will play 80% of the games easily.

Edit to say...80 percent of games while with us...he is the one guy who may get moved at the deadline.

 

[BFLO]

Agreed, but he's not real great at deflecting pucks in the air (a la Reinhart and Vanek)........and he constantly falls over, which isn't something you want in front of the net.

He's the worst passer on either of the proposed PP units and you want him on the bumper? I can't imagine a worse position for Skinner to play.

If he has to be on the PP put him near the net so he can cash in rebounds. It's the same thing he excels at 5v5.

 

[Fjordy]

Totally agreed. That said, I don't think any NHL coach would take Skinner completely and totally off both PP units.

But if he's bad at it why not? I don't know how much use he brought on PP in Carolina? He's good at 5v5, but you have to make the right decisions quickly on PP, and Jeff has problems with that.

 

[debaser66]

nice to see Power instead of Joker on PP2.
Hope Quinn gets a shot on PP2 soon

 

[Dubi Doo]

I hate those lines.

I'm not a huge fan of them either, but I don't think I've ever been a fan of opening night lines. My main concern is Cozens line. Would rather spread out the veterans to each line than having such a youthful line.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[old kummelweck]

I'm not a huge fan of them either, but I don't think I've ever been a fan of opening night lines. My main concern is Cozens line. Would rather spread out the veterans to each line than having such a youthful line.

I have concerns with Krebs and Mittlestadt in general to start the season, but I guess it just indicates that the Sabres haven't quite turned the corner and need to continue giving ice time to guys that need to develop. That would be fine if Quinn and Peterka weren't also on the team.