http://www.usatoday....buyout/2077547/
There are rumblings out of Philly that 35 year old Briere (who'll be 36 next October is a buyout candidate).
Looking at his work soberly...and the condition of the current Sabres special teams, would you want an elderly Briere back in blue and gold in a diminished and more specialized roll?
Some pros
Power play help
Some center depth as kids mature
Leadership
Can win some draws though never dominant
He might come at a nice price
Shootout help
Right-handed shot
Some cons
Always a defensive liability
Age
Injuries may have added up
He's no bigger than last time and probably a step slower
I don't think we'd see the Briere of old, but we might see some flashes of it.
Of course it would all depend on a Philly buyout.....but would you mind bringing out
the old jersey?