MarkAF43 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Just got this on GR text...I am good with this. Just looked at contracts $5.6 for two years for Jason...livable for the little extra from Ennis $4.0M for Scandella for 3 more years...awesome! I don't know much about Scandella, can anyone provide details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I like the trade, if for no other reason than to shake up the status quo. Foligno and Ennis weren't going to be the missing pieces to a Cup win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I like the trade, if for no other reason than to shake up the status quo. Foligno and Ennis weren't going to be the missing pieces to a Cup win. Is Ennis out for the season yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I don't know much about Scandella, can anyone provide details? Not a huge offensive player, but very good two player...but injuries are a bit of concern. Left handed shot. Pair him with Risto and let Risto start to show his offensive talents more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 I like the trade, if for no other reason than to shake up the status quo. Foligno and Ennis weren't going to be the missing pieces to a Cup win. Defense is looking markedly improved from last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Defense is looking markedly improved from last season. That's the key take away here I'd say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Defense is looking markedly improved from last season. I wonder if the Shattenkirk deal is still on the table for tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 I wonder if the Shattenkirk deal is still on the table for tomorrow? I hope they pass on him. Save that money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I really like what Botterill is doing so far, and he's just getting started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 @SabresPR Buffalo has acquired Jason Pominville, Marco Scandella and a 4th (2018) from Minnesota for Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno and a 3rd (2018). I love this trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I wonder if the Shattenkirk deal is still on the table for tomorrow?@frank_seravalliBelieve #Sabres were 1 of teams made a pitch to Shattenkirk. Dunno 100% BUF is out, but sense is moved on to Scandella if felt not contender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Pommenville and Ennis are basically a wash. We're taking on another $1M in cap hit the next 2 years, but I actually think the guy who will be 35 next year has a better chance at staying healthy than the 27 year old Ennis. So a trade of Foligno for a 2nd pair D that's under a reasonable contract for the next 3 years is a pretty good deal. I guess the one red flag is that Scandella is coming off hip surgery, but it still seems like a safe bet. It's a lot easier to replace a physical grinding winger than it is to acquire a top 4 D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 (edited) I love this trade @jourdonlabarberPominville said his son is already wearing his #Sabres jersey. Never thought about possibility, but excited to be back. @nicholsonhockey McKenzie: "The Montreal Canadiens were in on Scandella. They didn't get him." #Habs #mnwild #Sabres @nhljensen Pominville had same even-str. point total (40) as Kessel, Monahan, Marner despite low S% (7.4) & depth role. Scandella big upgrade. #Sabres Edited June 30, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 @SabresPR Full audio of Jason Pominville's introductory conference call is now available at the Sabres Digital Press Box. https://t.co/wT0oYo8Nok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richmond_Bills Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 2 burning questions - 1) will Pommer have any extra letters on the front of his jersey? 2) Will McCabe give him his # back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 @NHLJensen Pominville had same even-str. point total (40) as Kessel, Monahan, Marner despite low S% (7.4) & depth role. Scandella big upgrade. #Sabres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 PONDcast AUDIO: Ennis & Foligno on joining @mnwild http://ow.ly/iJcT30dcbrP #MNWILD GM Chuck Fletcher on trade http://ow.ly/2YxS30dcbTk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 @JourdonLaBarber Botterill said he likes Scandella's 2-way game. Reach, mobility will help on PK and expects him to contribute on offense. @SabresPR Full audio of Jason Botterill's 3:30 p.m. conference call is now available at the Sabres Digital Press Box. https://t.co/2dQw2CzPYb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Can't argue with that trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Defense is looking markedly improved from last season. That should happen when you replace half of them. Now they don't have to rush Guhle, who is tailor made for Housley's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Now let's sign Vanek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 With the addition of Scandella it appears that the Sabres are going to hold on to Kane, at least in the short term. Assuming he stays then it looks like that our top two lines are going to be very good. The players making up the top lines will be Kane, Eichel, Reinhart, Okposo, O'Reilly and maybe Baptiste. No matter who you assemble the lines there is a lot of talent to work with. The Scandella deal not only upgrades the defense but it also allowed us to keep our talent in tact for the top two lines. The GM didn't make blockbuster deals to upgrade the defense but he did make a couple of smart deals to buttress the unit and the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 With the addition of Scandella it appears that the Sabres are going to hold on to Kane, at least in the short term. Assuming he stays then it looks like that our top two lines are going to be very good. The players making up the top lines will be Kane, Eichel, Reinhart, Okposo, O'Reilly and maybe Baptiste. No matter who you assemble the lines there is a lot of talent to work with. The Scandella deal not only upgrades the defense but it also allowed us to keep our talent in tact for the top two lines. The GM didn't make blockbuster deals to upgrade the defense but he did make a couple of smart deals to buttress the unit and the team. If they really want to play the speed game that they keep mentioning, there's no way they walk away from Kane. They may have to do it at the deadline, but for now, it's time to see how this style will work with these guys. As for the trade, I do like the thought of a finisher like pominville being able to take a few passes from eichel occasionally. I'm sure he's destined for the third line role, but he can fill in at spots and also the PP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Just listened to Mike Russo , pretty plugged in writer for the Star Trib in MN, on GR from yesterday. Indicated Scandella's dad was diagnosed with cancer and passed fairly quickly, and he think's it affected Scandalla's play quite a bit last year. Good read here on Scandella http://www.startribune.com/wild-s-scandella-on-his-own-after-father-s-death/396100721/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 @TSNBobMcKenzie Benoit Pouliot has agreed to terms in BUF, one year, $1.15M. @PierreVLeBrun Chad Johnson signs with Sabres, 1 yr, $2.5 M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/benoit-pouliot-wears-out-his-welcome-with-edmonton-oilers-headed-for-buy-out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/benoit-pouliot-wears-out-his-welcome-with-edmonton-oilers-headed-for-buy-out That is about as bad a rip I have seen on a hockey player. Pouliot had always been a darling of fans and bloggers who use Corsi analysis to rate players, but Rishaug said he didn’t care to hear any kind of stats analysis on this player: “Watch him play, doesn’t work hard enough, not smart enough, makes terrible defensive decisions, isn’t committed enough, the list goes on and on and on. (I) could care less what the numbers say.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) That is about as bad a rip I have seen on a hockey player. Pouliot had always been a darling of fans and bloggers who use Corsi analysis to rate players, but Rishaug said he didnt care to hear any kind of stats analysis on this player: Watch him play, doesnt work hard enough, not smart enough, makes terrible defensive decisions, isnt committed enough, the list goes on and on and on. (I) could care less what the numbers say. *couldn't. couldn't care less. Like fingernails on a chalkboard Edited July 1, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 @BuffaloSabres OFFICIAL: We've signed forward Benoit Pouliot to a one-year deal. A former 1st-round pick, Pouliot averaged 1.81 points & .88 goals per 60 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time with Edmonton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 @BuffaloSabres SIGNING: We've signed defenseman Matt Tennyson (@Tenner_7) to a two-year contract. @SabresPR The Sabres have signed defenseman Matt Tennyson to a two-year contract. https://t.co/MeWEAEobv1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 If they really want to play the speed game that they keep mentioning, there's no way they walk away from Kane. They may have to do it at the deadline, but for now, it's time to see how this style will work with these guys. As for the trade, I do like the thought of a finisher like pominville being able to take a few passes from eichel occasionally. I'm sure he's destined for the third line role, but he can fill in at spots and also the PP. The former GM rightly criticized Kane because he was the type of player who would be the last player at the rink and one of the first players to leave the locker room. He was also criticized by Murray for not making much of an effort into getting to know his teammates. Those are valid criticisms. I'm not questioning the former GM's characterization of him. But just because he is not a joiner and because he is aloof from the other players that doesn't make him a bad guy. He is simply a different type of guy who doesn't embrace others resulting in others not embracing him. Anyone who watches him play has to acknowledge that he always plays hard and with an edge. And no one can deny that he is one of the most dependable players to stand up for his teammates. Last year it was apparent to me that as the season advanced he played a much more coordinated game with his linemates compared to his usual Lone Ranger style of play. I'm hoping that the Sabres not allow his individual character traits to prejudice their view of him as a player. As a player I know that he has a lot to offer. @BuffaloSabres SIGNING: We've signed defenseman Matt Tennyson (@Tenner_7) to a two-year contract. @SabresPR The Sabres have signed defenseman Matt Tennyson to a two-year contract. https://t.co/MeWEAEobv1 Could you pleas slow down because I'm having trouble keeping up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Shattenkirk to the Rangers 6.65 avg, 4 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 *couldn't. couldn't care less. Like fingernails on a chalkboard Yep, same here. Same with irregardless instead of regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 The former GM rightly criticized Kane because he was the type of player who would be the last player at the rink and one of the first players to leave the locker room. He was also criticized by Murray for not making much of an effort into getting to know his teammates. Those are valid criticisms. I'm not questioning the former GM's characterization of him. But just because he is not a joiner and because he is aloof from the other players that doesn't make him a bad guy. He is simply a different type of guy who doesn't embrace others resulting in others not embracing him. Anyone who watches him play has to acknowledge that he always plays hard and with an edge. And no one can deny that he is one of the most dependable players to stand up for his teammates. Last year it was apparent to me that as the season advanced he played a much more coordinated game with his linemates compared to his usual Lone Ranger style of play. I'm hoping that the Sabres not allow his individual character traits to prejudice their view of him as a player. As a player I know that he has a lot to offer. Could you pleas slow down because I'm having trouble keeping up? More signings for the Amerks: @BuffaloSabres Another signing! Welcome, Seth Griffith! Goalie signing! We've signed a one-year deal with Adam Wilcox, a 24-year-old Minnesota native & alum of @GopherHockey. @BuffaloSabres Welcome back @kporter12 & welcome @_KC11_ http://bufsabres.co/bTWycZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 July 01, 2017 05:17 PM The Buffalo Sabres have addressed minor league depth needs by signing five players, including Seth Griffith to a one-year, $650,000 contract. Griffith had five assists in 24 games split between Toronto and Florida last season, while spending the remainder of the year in the minors. Buffalo also signed minor league forwards Kevin Porter and Kyle Criscuolo, defenseman Matt Tennyson and goalie Adam Wilcox on Saturday. Tennyson had six assists in playing a career-high 45 NHL games with Carolina last season. The five are anticipated to play in for the Rochester Americans, the Sabres' American Hockey League affiliate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 More signings for the Amerks: @BuffaloSabres Another signing! Welcome, Seth Griffith! Goalie signing! We've signed a one-year deal with Adam Wilcox, a 24-year-old Minnesota native & alum of @GopherHockey. @BuffaloSabres Welcome back @kporter12 & welcome @_KC11_ http://bufsabres.co/bTWycZ Rochester is getting a lot of attention. It appears that he wants to put our young players in a competitive situation. 26Corner, Could you pace yourself. I'm falling behind with all the transactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Solid 4th Line Center: @BuffaloSabres Another signing! Another former 1st-rounder. We've signed forward Jacob Josefson to a one-year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Damn! That's a lot a $$ for a Goalie: @renlavoietva Carey Price contract with the @CanadiensMTL 8 years / $10.5M AAV #tvasports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 @Sportsnet BREAKING: The #Leafs have signed Patrick Marleau to a three-year contract. http://sprtsnt.ca/2tG3rTX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 @Sportsnet BREAKING: The #Leafs have signed Patrick Marleau to a three-year contract. http://sprtsnt.ca/2tG3rTX Wow. That's a lot of jack for a guy who turns 38 in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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