2010-2011 Player Profile: Tyler Ennis

by Zachary Zielonka on Sep 13, 2010 10:00 AM EDT

In continuing our look at the impact of the players on the roster, we turn our focus on a player that only played 10 games last season, Tyler Ennis.

Tyler Ennis has been an impressive player in the short time that he has been apart of the Sabres. The Sabres are hoping that Ennis's performance in his 10 game tryout last season is going to last the entire season. With the buyout of Tim Kennedy, the organization has signaled that they feel that players like Ennis and Gerbe are ready for the NHL roster and needed the room to make that happen.

Where Ennis will slot into the lineup, or if he will even make the lineup, has yet to be seen. His best chances of making an impact would come on the second or third lines, but where he plays will all depend on how he plays in training camp.

Tyler Ennis

#63 / Center / Buffalo Sabres

Height: 5-9

Weight: 163

Born: Oct 06, 1989

Three Year Average

Year	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	S	S%
09-10	10	3	6	9	1	6	0	0	0	23	13
3-year avg.	10	3	6	9	1	6	0	0	0	23	13

Obviously, Ennis' career doesn't warrant a three year average, but playing at almost a point per game pace is something that has to turn heads in the organization. History suggests that that pace will not be kept next season, but its something to keep an eye on.

2010-2011 Outlook

Year	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG
2010-2011 Projected Stats	72	20	35	55	+4	32	6	1

I feel that Ennis will make an impact on this roster and probably score twenty goals this season. It seems like a lofty projection for a rookie, but given the way that Ennis has played in his short time in Buffalo, its an expectation that should be fairly easy to obtain.

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If Ennis can put up those kind of numbers, he's got a great shot to be RotY

He is still eligible for that right? It’s possible he could be the next Derek Roy without the work ethic issues. More potential than Roy but didn’t show the same physical strength… yet.

by Monotonousblob on Sep 13, 2010 10:54 AM EDT reply actions

Yes, I believe that he is still eligible for RotY.

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by Zachary Zielonka on Sep 13, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions

“To be eligible for the award, a player cannot have played any more than 25 games previously in any single season, nor have played in more than six games in each of two separate preceding seasons in any major professional league.”

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=24931

Also he needs to be 26 years or younger by September 15th of his rookie season…which I am sure he can achieve in less an Ennis from the future gets in his DeLorean and plays this year for us. Second thought….that wouldn’t be too bad if he turns into a point per game player in the future.

by bgred105 on Sep 13, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

This is the NHL, he is going to have a tough time taking the punishment the opposition will be dealing out to him. Sorry, I don’t see the 20 goal predicted.

by Geolover on Sep 13, 2010 1:40 PM EDT reply actions

I don't remember him taking a lot of punishment in his stint last season...

He seemed to be a rather slippery player in the open ice. I know he is a small guy, but I think he will put on some weight and become Roy’s size (5’9", 188 lbs.) within a few years. I might just be overly optimistic though.

by bgred105 on Sep 13, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I know its a lofty goal but with three goals in 10 games last time around, when you extrapolate that out over 70 games it comes close.

Yes there are going to be other factors including fatigue down the stretch and possible injuries, but it isn’t something that can’t be obtained. Besides, what is a prediction without its fair share of ridicule.

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by Zachary Zielonka on Sep 13, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Ennis set the bar pretty high with his play so far so I’d even be happy w/ less production than you predict Zach, maybe 15g/30a/45p.
I am not worried about his size either, slippery is the right term. The kid is quick…

by Putre on Sep 14, 2010 12:22 AM EDT reply actions

I’m really excited to see what ennis will do during a full season. I’ve been waiting for this since the first reports about him out of his first rookie camp. Wonder if he’s going to keep #63

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