Courtesy of TBN:
Gleason: Sabres should make room for Myers"Myers was so skinny last year that the Sabres could have wired him back to Kelowna, but that's no longer the case. Ruff said he gained nearly 25 pounds since the beginning of last summer and was pushing 230. He's stronger and more confident after playing well for Canada in the world junior championships. Fifty or so games with the big boys would only make him better.
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Let's hope money isn't an issue. History suggests the Sabres are worried about starting the clock on his contract, which would get him get back to the bargaining table for dough a year sooner after his three-year rookie deal expires.
If their roster is overcrowded, make room even if it means waiving a veteran. Toni Lydman and Henrik Tallinder, headed toward unrestricted free agency and not part of the Sabres' long-term future, are good candidates. The Sabres missed the playoffs with them, so they can certainly do the same without them.
No matter, the kid needs to stay. The Sabres would need to live with his mistakes knowing he'll improve as he becomes more comfortable. His teammates believe he belongs. Ruff acknowledged that Myers is pushing them more than they're pulling him."...6'8" 230lbs...Goddamnit. This should be a no-brainer. The kid's ready - Plain and simple.
I've not seen him look like any less of a pro than many other players with a couple of years under their belt. Always play the hot hand, and this kid can only get hotter, and better at what he does.
Get it done. And lets just enjoy an advantage we've been handed. What can be gained otherwise?