Craig Rivet is a Sabre

[outlaw16511]

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&a...rticleid=367836

[shrader]

It looks like one of the Bernier picks went in that deal.

[Swedesessed]

Pretty solid move...I always liked this guy and now it puts some of the pieces together as to why they traded Bernier.

I would say this pretty much takes us out of the Bouwmeester talks.

[apuszczalowski]

Pretty solid move...I always liked this guy and now it puts some of the pieces together as to why they traded Bernier.

I would say this pretty much takes us out of the Bouwmeester talks.

If there ever were talks

 

Decent move to get a defencemen. Don't know much about him except that he isn't horrible, and I don't know if he fits the bill as the type of d-man the Sabres fans want.

 

But I thought that no teams traded for draft picks at this point in the offseason?

[RuffRuff]

This is GREAT! Two things that I knew had to be:

 

1. A proven, consistent veteran Dman with size and toughness

2. Right-handed

 

We've need a righty on D for a while now. Great move, and obviously part of the Bernier move.

[outlaw16511]

Pretty solid move...I always liked this guy and now it puts some of the pieces together as to why they traded Bernier.

I would say this pretty much takes us out of the Bouwmeester talks.

 

 

Maybe so one why Bernier was traded. I still say Regier was told the offer sheet was coming and he pissed himself. He saved a little bit of face by taking that 2nd rounder in 09 and packaging it to SJ. It makes sense SJ would have an expendable D man after getting Blake and Boyle.

[awill29]

Good move...Rivet is a good vet.

 

But I still want another defenseman. This does NOT give Regier a pass for not acquiring another D-man.

 

And I would like to see us get another D-man with Vancouver's 3rd round pick. This by no means is earth shattering, and it's hardly part of something bigger.

 

EDIT: Wow. 3.5M cap hit. Yikes...that put a little bit of a sour taste in my mouth.

[gregkash]

i honestly don't know much about Rivet. I've heard of him, but it seems like he's a solid player.

[apuszczalowski]

i honestly don't know much about Rivet. I've heard of him, but it seems like he's a solid player.

Same here, I just remember his name cause he was on the Canadians and was a decent player

 

Sounds like he may be a defensive upgrade over Kalinan

[shrader]

I love strange timing like this. I was just joking around with a Habs fan yesterday about the pronunciation of Rivet's name.

[gregkash]

if we get smith too, this could be a solid D lineup

 

Tallinder -- Lydman

Rivet -- Sekera

Smith -- Spacek

 

Weber, numminen, pratt

 

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that's not bad. not bad at all.

[shrader]

if we get smith too, this could be a solid D lineup

 

Tallinder -- Lydman

Rivet -- Sekera

Smith -- Weber

 

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that's not bad. not bad at all.

 

Not a big fan of Spacek?

[slugspirit]

More on Rivet...

 

Strengths: Is a true team player, and is only concerned with his club's success. Fills whatever role is asked of him, including dropping the gloves. Plays a solid game in his own end and occasionally displays his mean streak.

 

Flaws: Has occasional brain cramps in the defensive zone. Isn't skilled enough to lead the rush on offense. Struggles with a heavy workload.

 

from sportsnet.ca

[Eleven]

i like it

[RVJ]

Is he worth two second round picks at age 33 ? Don't know much about him and career durability.

He was a third round pick in 1992.

[gregkash]

Not a big fan of Spacek?

 

i forgot about him lol, but face it, his addition into it makes it even better!

 

If you pair Spacek with Rivet that could even out Rivets weaker offensive Transition skills.

[shrader]

i forgot about him lol, but face it, his addition into it makes it even better!

 

If you pair Spacek with Rivet that could even out Rivets weaker offensive Transition skills.

 

To be fair, I looked at that list and thought to myself, "hmmm, he forgot someone, but who". Its definitely a step up, and hopefully there will be more to follow.

[thesportsbuff]

Satisfied ?

[gregkash]

To be fair, I looked at that list and thought to myself, "hmmm, he forgot someone, but who". Its definitely a step up, and hopefully there will be more to follow.

 

Okay let's redo this then.

 

assuming:

 

we sign Jason Smith

 

we do not sign nummers, or pratt

 

Lydman -- Tallinder

 

Rivet -- Spacek

 

Smith -- Sekera

 

Weber

[deluca67]

I'll take Bernier and Orpik over Rivet any day and everyday.

[gregkash]

I'll take Bernier and Orpik over Rivet any day and everyday.

 

oh okay.

[thesportsbuff]

Too bad we missed out on Orpik, tough #%^$#!, it happens. And personally I still am not too impressed with Bernier but glad to see him gone and Max still at home, with now a nice stud defenseman in the back.

[shrader]

Okay let's redo this then.

 

assuming:

 

we sign Jason Smith

 

we do not sign nummers, or pratt

 

Lydman -- Tallinder

 

Rivet -- Spacek

 

Smith -- Sekera

 

Weber

 

Yeah, a Smith signing would definitely mean the end of Teppo and Pratt. You'll see Paetsch as #7 again though. Weber would be up and down plenty this year when their are injuries, but he needs to play every day instead of sitting in the press box.

[awill29]

Yeah, a Smith signing would definitely mean the end of Teppo and Pratt. You'll see Paetsch as #7 again though. Weber would be up and down plenty this year when their are injuries, but he needs to play every day instead of sitting in the press box.

 

Agreed. Some more experience as a top 2 D-man on a good ( :w00t: ) team in Portland this year would be good for the young kid.

[gregkash]

I'd still like to see max turned into something that isn't max, but all in all, i like rivet. if we pick up smith i think our D will be solid.