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He defines current core as; Gionta, Moulson, Gorges, Foligno, Girgs, Risto, Zads, Weber and said he's probably leaving someone out.
He also singled out the following players to be key parts of the core/team next year.
-Expects Kane to come in and play a top 3 role. (not sure if that means one of the 3 best players or three best forwards or just top line)
-Ennis to play center or wing in a top 6 role
-Girgs, depending on what they do, will play center or wing. But is definitely in top 6 role
- Hopes Reinhart is ready and hopes our pick this spring is ready. But if they're not this is a great time for the kids in the minors to audition for a spot.
- Said its great opportunity for the guys up right now in the NHL to battle for a future here. Its gives him a better idea of what they can do as opposed to trying to "guess" based on their play in the AHL. Also can they adapt to different roles in the NHL than the ones they played in the AHL? They were top 6 in AHL but might be bottom 6 in NHL. Can the move up and down the lineup and be effective? He wants to see if they can.
- Further comments on Reinhart; the team has two development coaches in constant contact with him. Reinhart has told the Sabres he is doing what they've asked of him. He is doing the individual work he needs to. He has a huge summer coming. If he can add 5-7lbs of muscles this summer he would be a completely different hockey player. Murray said strength is the only thing he has to improve.
He also singled out the following players to be key parts of the core/team next year.
-Expects Kane to come in and play a top 3 role. (not sure if that means one of the 3 best players or three best forwards or just top line)
-Ennis to play center or wing in a top 6 role
-Girgs, depending on what they do, will play center or wing. But is definitely in top 6 role
- Hopes Reinhart is ready and hopes our pick this spring is ready. But if they're not this is a great time for the kids in the minors to audition for a spot.
- Said its great opportunity for the guys up right now in the NHL to battle for a future here. Its gives him a better idea of what they can do as opposed to trying to "guess" based on their play in the AHL. Also can they adapt to different roles in the NHL than the ones they played in the AHL? They were top 6 in AHL but might be bottom 6 in NHL. Can the move up and down the lineup and be effective? He wants to see if they can.
- Further comments on Reinhart; the team has two development coaches in constant contact with him. Reinhart has told the Sabres he is doing what they've asked of him. He is doing the individual work he needs to. He has a huge summer coming. If he can add 5-7lbs of muscles this summer he would be a completely different hockey player. Murray said strength is the only thing he has to improve.
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