Taro T Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Touche. I'll shut my trap. I still think Vanek and Pom are top line wingers tho. I'd also be surprised i Hogson isn't centering them. I fully expect to see that line together some this year as well. But I think they are going to give Grigs every opportunity to show he should be here longer than 9 games and the best way for him to make that case is to be playing with some serious offensive talent. (Vanek fits that bill, Hodgson could.) I don't see him on the 3rd line at all in the 1st 40 or so games, and don't see how the season starts w/ the Ennis line broken up (again, barring any other moves) and don't see how he locks himself a spot playing w/ McCormick and whoever ends up forward #12. Again, coming out of the Q, I expect him to be lost trying to cover a Crosby or Malkin (or even a Sutter) in game 1 in the NHL watching the front of the net. Let him work in and get used to the increase in speed covering a point.
qwksndmonster Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Holy mackerel. I have no idea how good ol' Luc's sources are, but he's a legit TV hockey guy in Canada -- not some yob in his basement. I wouldn't trade Ennis and McNabb for Ryan, but I would give both up in a heartbeat for Nash. I only saw it repeated by rumor handles and only now just saw it was Luc who originally said it :doh:
LGR4GM Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Darcy says point blank: "We are certainly not moving Tyler or Cody" "Brayden can play in the American league and if he plays his way onto the team then we will go from there"
thesportsbuff Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Fantasy hockey types certainly do. It has nothing to do with whether he likes Lindy. There are many, many great players who don't like their coaches. The stat that really counts is wins. Roy didn't contribute to his team getting 'em, especially in the playoffs. And the most direct evidence we have -- ie what happened to the team in 2010-11 after Roy got hurt -- makes a compelling case that Roy contributed to his team losing. Not really. They damn-near did the same thing this past season. Not quite the same deficit but a horrible first half followed by a remarkable turnaround over the last few months of the season, missing playoffs by only a few points rather than landing a Top 5 pick. And Roy was a part of that.
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Nathan Gerbe @NathanGerbe42 Sad to see @Roy9ner go. Awesome teammate and guy. Good luck. Welcome John Scott and @otter2nine to buffalo. #begreat Why is Gerbe saying the lockeroom cancer was a good teammate? Does he know nothing? What do you expect him to say. Great trade. Weave told us all he is camping with his son. I think he is with DR making sure he has the right spelling of Ott and Joe's cell number.
HopefulFuture Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Makes me wonder if C-Bus' plan all along was to unite the Folignos. God I hope not. Regier at his presser on Roy/Ott stated Ennis and Hodgson are going nowhere. Can't speak to Foligno, but an interesting scenario to be sure.
inkman Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 I don't see them trading Hodgson unless it's part of a package for Getzlaf or another elite center. Okay well throw in Vanek, Pysyk, and McNabb (with Hodgson) and grab Getzlaf and Ryan. (anythings possible) :angel:
Trettioåtta Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 What do you expect him to say. Great trade. Weave told us all he is camping with his son. I think he is with DR making sure he has the right spelling of Ott and Joe's cell number. He doesn't have to say anything? He could have just said "Sad to see him go. Goodluck" and that would have been a polite send off.
inkman Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Regier at his presser on Roy/Ott stated Ennis and Hodgson are going nowhere. Can't speak to Foligno, but an interesting scenario to be sure. Uh...did you say that or did Darcy? :unsure:
LGR4GM Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Okay well throw in Vanek, Pysyk, and McNabb (with Hodgson) and grab Getzlaf and Ryan. (anythings possible) :angel: minus the fact Darcy just said, we are not moving Ennis or Hodgson... why would he move hodgson? He just traded a top prospect to get him. Hodgson will be good I really don't get this all out push to trade him. Guy had 41pts as a Rookie and was injured in Van so I am looking forward to a full season of fully healthy CoHo
That Aud Smell Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Again, coming out of the Q, I expect him to be lost trying to cover a Crosby or Malkin (or even a Sutter) in game 1 in the NHL watching the front of the net. Let him work in and get used to the increase in speed covering a point. sage stuff.
LGR4GM Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Interestingly Mike Weber trains with Steve Ott and they are really good friends.
Trettioåtta Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Interestingly Mike Weber trains with Steve Ott and they are really good friends. Ott's dad raised Weber in his teenage years. Ott seems him as a brother and calls him kid
qwksndmonster Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Ott and Weber are both guys who have balls and will not back down. They have the make up of leaders and are very tough to play against (give Weber some time, he's still young).
LGR4GM Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Ott's dad raised Weber in his teenage years. Ott seems him as a brother and calls him kid Thats really kinda awesome. I hope Ott can help Weber elevate his game and I am very glad he is a buffalo sabre Ott's interview with Kevin Snow on being traded to Buf http://sabres.nhl.com/club/podcastplayer.htm?pid=16&iid=40026
LGR4GM Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 where does Leino play now? Sounds like Ott is going to be a LW....
deluca67 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 where does Leino play now? Sounds like Ott is going to be a LW.... Hopefully Rochester.
spndnchz Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Roy speaks with Dallas: http://dallasstarspr.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/royaudio7212.m4a
Koomkie Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Roy speaks with Dallas: http://dallasstarspr...oyaudio7212.m4a wow. awkward! he genuinely seems sad to leave though. i wish him well.
Trettioåtta Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 wow. awkward! he genuinely seems sad to leave though. i wish him well. Yeah i thought the same thing. He doesn't seem to be too happy about going. When they asked how do you feel about being traded he said very emotional and seemed very upset and then there was an awkward pause before he said he was looking forward to Dallas
dudacek Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Sounds like he is going to miss Buffalo. I've soured on him recently, but overall he had a good stint here. I like the trade.
LGR4GM Posted July 3, 2012 Report Posted July 3, 2012 anyone else notice we have traded 2 of our assistant captains in the last few months?
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