Paetsch Waived

[shrader]

I think someone said this earlier, but it's mainly for goalie injury reasons. If you carry 23 people (full roster) then if someone gets hurt for a game, you need to put them on IR before you can call someone up. Or if you have a lot of injuries. It's just good to have that last roster space for contingency in case you need to call someone up. The goal is to not have to have Sekera playing oFfense or sitting. You want him playing D on the Ice, especially as a young puck moving defenseman. In my gut, I think tallinder or lydman are gone at the trade deadline.

 

Paestch is a loyal guy who doesn't complain about his role. I wish him well wherever he ends up.

 

You're on the right track, but it's not just a goalie injury issue. You can say the same thing for any position on the roster. IR requires the player to be out at least 7 days. When you have 2-3 guys who are banged up or sick, but should be back within days, IR isn't a good option. The flexibility of that free spot can save you from a tough choice you'd rather not make.

[spndnchz]

Some audio of Lindy, Kaleta and Patches up now.

 

http://sabres.nhl.com/club/podcast.htm?pid=16&navid=DL

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You're on the right track, but it's not just a goalie injury issue. You can say the same thing for any position on the roster. IR requires the player to be out at least 7 days. When you have 2-3 guys who are banged up or sick, but should be back within days, IR isn't a good option. The flexibility of that free spot can save you from a tough choice you'd rather not make.

 

Remember IR can be retroactive, so it's not usually that big of a problem. I am certain we'll be at the full roster of 23 at least through the road trip. An injury or two and there is a real problem getting a player plugged in from Portland when you're playing in LA.

[darksabre]

Some audio of Lindy, Kaleta and Patches up now.

 

http://sabres.nhl.com/club/podcast.htm?pid=16&navid=DL

 

I liked the sarcasm at the end of Kaleta's interview "yeah, I guess I could suck it up and quit bein' soft."

 

;)

 

I wonder if he really does take having to sit out with injuries personally though? Like being injured makes him look bad?

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I liked the sarcasm at the end of Kaleta's interview "yeah, I guess I could suck it up and quit bein' soft."

 

;)

 

I wonder if he really does take having to sit out with injuries personally though? Like being injured makes him look bad?

Quite a disturbing quote you found there...

[shrader]

Remember IR can be retroactive, so it's not usually that big of a problem. I am certain we'll be at the full roster of 23 at least through the road trip. An injury or two and there is a real problem getting a player plugged in from Portland when you're playing in LA.

 

The AHL has an all star break the same week of that road trip. Only the San Jose game has a schedule overlap. It'll be much easier to get a guy out there if need be if by some chance something happens. The late starts also help in that regard. It's also worth noting that the end of that road trip is 10 games from here. They could easily play some roster games in the next week if they want to. There really is no reason to keep Paetsch around right now if the rest of the roster is now healthy (Kaleta).

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The AHL has an all star break the same week of that road trip. Only the San Jose game has a schedule overlap. It'll be much easier to get a guy out there if need be if by some chance something happens. The late starts also help in that regard. It's also worth noting that the end of that road trip is 10 games from here. They could easily play some roster games in the next week if they want to. There really is no reason to keep Paetsch around right now if the rest of the roster is now healthy (Kaleta).

The all-star break is the perfect time to call up a player not participating in the game. It appears they want to send Nathan down, so coming back up could easily be Mancari, who's been on fire lately, or McCormick to add some extra fight while we're out in Anaheim.

[Eleven]

There's this one.

 

Not safe for anywhere.

 

Did you really have to?

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Looks like Paetsch is staying up with the Sabres...at least for now. With Lydman and Tallinder both UFA's, odds are we'll be losing one or both next year and will have some holes to fill. I like Paetsch, and would be very at ease seeing him in the lineup as our 6th defenseman next season.

[shrader]

Looks like Paetsch is staying up with the Sabres...at least for now. With Lydman and Tallinder both UFA's, odds are we'll be losing one or both next year and will have some holes to fill. I like Paetsch, and would be very at ease seeing him in the lineup as our 6th defenseman next season.

 

Remember, Paetsch will be a UFA too. The other 5 d-men will all be under contract and you'd have to think that Weber finally gets his chance to break the lineup last year, maybe as #7 if they bring in anyone from outside the organization or re-sign either of Tallinder/Lydman. Paetsch coming back seems pretty unlikely.

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Remember, Paetsch will be a UFA too. The other 5 d-men will all be under contract and you'd have to think that Weber finally gets his chance to break the lineup last year, maybe as #7 if they bring in anyone from outside the organization or re-sign either of Tallinder/Lydman. Paetsch coming back seems pretty unlikely.

 

Paetsch signs for the league minimum. Remember, nobody would take him for what he's making now. Weber, and possibly Brennan, will compete with Nathan for the 6th spot next season, and the Sabres will carry 7 on the roster.

[shrader]

Paetsch signs for the league minimum. Remember, nobody would take him for what he's making now. Weber, and possibly Brennan, will compete with Nathan for the 6th spot next season, and the Sabres will carry 7 on the roster.

 

If he's signing on to be a top 6 defenseman, his money really isn't all that unreasonable. If a team is going to sign him to the vet minimum, sure, they'd be very happy if they wind up with a guy that plays every night, but they're expecting a guy who will be 8th on the depth chart, constantly shuttling back and forth between the AHL and NHL.

 

I can't see any reason why they would bring Paetsch back. They've got a lot of D in the system right now. Why would they lock up a spot with a guy they haven't used at all in the past two years? They'd be better served either giving one of the kids a shot or finding another nice under the radar signing like they did with Montador. Bringing Paetsch back makes zero sense to me.

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I think Paetsch is a solid 6th d-man for the money. He's got some experience, is tough, doesn't make too many mistakes, and will occasionally give you a goal. He's just stuck right now, but next year may be a different story.

[Patty16]

If he's signing on to be a top 6 defenseman, his money really isn't all that unreasonable. If a team is going to sign him to the vet minimum, sure, they'd be very happy if they wind up with a guy that plays every night, but they're expecting a guy who will be 8th on the depth chart, constantly shuttling back and forth between the AHL and NHL.

 

I can't see any reason why they would bring Paetsch back. They've got a lot of D in the system right now. Why would they lock up a spot with a guy they haven't used at all in the past two years? They'd be better served either giving one of the kids a shot or finding another nice under the radar signing like they did with Montador. Bringing Paetsch back makes zero sense to me.

 

 

Exactly. He's a band aid at best. A guy who is ok, knows the system and doesnt totally suck. Plus he plays forward. Hes not top 7 talent or money. He has no upside either.

[LabattBlue]

I can't see any reason why they would bring Paetsch back. They've got a lot of D in the system right now. Why would they lock up a spot with a guy they haven't used at all in the past two years? They'd be better served either giving one of the kids a shot or finding another nice under the radar signing like they did with Montador. Bringing Paetsch back makes zero sense to me.

:thumbsup:

[Doohicksie]

Exactly. He's a band aid at best.

But the way injuries go around the NHL, I wouldn't mind that band aid if our defensive corps gets boo-boos at playoff time. Remember why we lost the conf. finals to the Canes? All our d-men were hurt. I like the guy and think the Sabres should keep him. But if he signs as a free agent somewhere else and gets more playing time, good for him.