wildcat48 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 The Sabres are very Generous to the Pirates April 1, 2009 Portland, ME The Portland Pirates defense is starting to build back some valuable depth as they make a final push toward the Calder Cup playoffs. Matt Generous was signed to an ATO yesterday and was on the ice for the Pirates when they practiced at Portland Ice Arena this morning. Hes also signed a three-year entry-level deal with the Sabres, which will take effect next season. Read the rest of this entry ?
spndnchz Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 From Hockey's future: Generous is a hard working player that gets the most out of his ability. He has a nice shot from the point, and can get around the rink reasonably well. At this point, he does not project as a starting NHL defenseman, but he may find a niche at the pro level based on his intangibles. Ah, yes, the intangibles. Like PA's posts.
shrader Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 I liked what I saw. He was definitely a presence out there for SLU(t). Moved the puck well and used his body too. He's probably a long shot to ever make it to the NHL, but I'm sure Portland will be happy with him.
tom webster Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 I liked what I saw. He was definitely a presence out there for SLU(t). Moved the puck well and used his body too. He's probably a long shot to ever make it to the NHL, but I'm sure Portland will be happy with him. Portland could be loaded with new young talent next year with Brennan, Schiestel, Persson, Gogulla, Ennis ( his birthday makes him eligible for those who don't know), Generous, Byron, maybe Orpik and Biega, joining the others. Don't know that any of them are difference makers but they should fill the roster, anyway.
shrader Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Portland could be loaded with new young talent next year with Brennan, Schiestel, Persson, Gogulla, Ennis ( his birthday makes him eligible for those who don't know), Generous, Byron, maybe Orpik and Biega, joining the others. Don't know that any of them are difference makers but they should fill the roster, anyway. I don't see Biega leaving. He probably would have already if he wanted to. Harvard players don't typically leave early. Since they don't have scholarships, they're actually there for the education. I can't think of anyone off the top of my head who has recently left early. I'll have to check the media guides when I get out of work. But yeah, they're about to get a major infusion of young talent in Portland, specifically on the blue line. I get the impression that the team was lazy about filling those holes a month or two ago, partly because of this.
tom webster Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 I don't see Biega leaving. He probably would have already if he wanted to. Harvard players don't typically leave early. Since they don't have scholarships, they're actually there for the education. I can't think of anyone off the top of my head who has recently left early. I'll have to check the media guides when I get out of work. But yeah, they're about to get a major infusion of young talent in Portland, specifically on the blue line. I get the impression that the team was lazy about filling those holes a month or two ago, partly because of this. That is possible as they have to be near the 50 man limit and while I see them dumping Funk and Card I'm sure they weren't in any hurry to do that. Sorry about Biega, I keep thinking he is a senior. I agree that he probably won't be leaving early to play in Portland.
LabattBlue Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 That is possible as they have to be near the 50 man limit and while I see them dumping Funk and Card I'm sure they weren't in any hurry to do that. Sorry about Biega, I keep thinking he is a senior. I agree that he probably won't be leaving early to play in Portland. What is the 50 man limit?
shrader Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 The Sabres are very Generous to the PiratesApril 1, 2009 Read the rest of this entry ? You need to correct the contract length in that story. He's too old for a 3 year deal.
wildcat48 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Posted April 1, 2009 You need to correct the contract length in that story. He's too old for a 3 year deal. Thanks... Different info than I received, but I should have known better.
tom webster Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 What is the 50 man limit? If I remember correctly, you are only allowed to have 50 players under contract throughout your system.
inkman Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 What is the 50 man limit? Spndnchz's monthly's quota? :beer:
LabattBlue Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 If I remember correctly, you are only allowed to have 50 players under contract throughout your system. Interesting. Learn something new every day.
spndnchz Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 Spndnchz's monthly's quota? :beer: That's Feb. it's a short month. :rolleyes:
tom webster Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 Interesting. Learn something new every day. Here is an overly complicated posting with regards to roster limits. http://predators.nhl.com/team/app?articlei...mp;service=page
Eleven Posted April 3, 2009 Report Posted April 3, 2009 The Sabres are very Generous to the PiratesApril 1, 2009 Read the rest of this entry ? You should see how generous they are to the Thrashers. The Pirates must feel used and abused.
wildcat48 Posted April 3, 2009 Author Report Posted April 3, 2009 You should see how generous they are to the Thrashers. The Pirates must feel used and abused. :lol: :worthy:
matter2003 Posted April 4, 2009 Report Posted April 4, 2009 Don't the Sabres have enough No-skill players with intangibles? Either we get all skill no intangible players or no skill all intangible players...when are we gonna get a balance?
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