Briere Vs. Drury Debate

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  • phishhead220
    Registered User
    • Jan 2004
    • 23
    #1

    Briere Vs. Drury Debate

    Hey guys, I write a blog at MVN about the Sabres and Bills. Since the Briere vs. Drury issue is a hot topic, my co-writer Justin and I decided to do a debate on the issue. I take Briere's side and since he's a BU student he takes Drury's.

    I think it came out nicely and encourage you to check it out, I don't want to post it all here and fill up the page so here's a link:

    Page not found – MVN Associates
    http://mvn.com/nhl-sabres/2007/06/17/the-great-buffalo-debate-briere-vs-drury/


    We encourage commenting with your thoughts on the great debate at the bottom of the post.

    Thanks
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  • Philagape
    WIN NOW
    • Jul 2002
    • 19432
    #2
    Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

    Drury came up big in the first two rounds, and Briere was a disappointment, so that swayed me toward Drury. But then a team under Drury's leadership fell to pieces against Ottawa, so that negated his biggest asset.
    I want both back, even if it costs depth. So we'll have three good lines instead of four. Who's on Anaheim's fourth line again?
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    • Michael82
      Registered User
      • Jul 2002
      • 82328
      #3
      Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

      Originally posted by Philagape
      Drury came up big in the first two rounds, and Briere was a disappointment, so that swayed me toward Drury. But then a team under Drury's leadership fell to pieces against Ottawa, so that negated his biggest asset.
      I want both back, even if it costs depth. So we'll have three good lines instead of four. Who's on Anaheim's fourth line again?
      Excellent post!

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      • RockStar36
        Dude's Little Ignorant Crony
        • Sep 2004
        • 24761
        #4
        Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

        I've been pulling for Drury since the day he came to Buffalo. He's by far my fav. Sabre. He may not have the numbers that Briere has but he leads by example. I still remember the moment in the NYR series (I think) where he fell over about 3 different times blocking the puck in front of Miller. I can't remember one time that I saw Briere lay down in front of a puck. Not saying that he has to do that to prove leadership, but I think when players see Drury do whatever it is neccessary to win it shows more. That's just my opinion though.

        D & S Sports



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        • tampabay25690
          Registered User
          • Feb 2004
          • 9670
          #5
          Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

          Im pulling for DRURY. A pure leader, nothing against Briere at all
          GO Gators!!!!!!
          GO GATORS!!

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          • Michael82
            Registered User
            • Jul 2002
            • 82328
            #6
            Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

            again....my question is...what did Drury lead the team to in the Eastern Conference Finals? Especially the first 3 games....

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            • RockStar36
              Dude's Little Ignorant Crony
              • Sep 2004
              • 24761
              #7
              Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

              What did any Sabre do in the first 3 games? To put that all on Drury's shoulders doesn't quite make sense to me.

              D & S Sports



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              • Michael82
                Registered User
                • Jul 2002
                • 82328
                #8
                Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

                i'm just saying....you guys are all saying that he's such a leader and leads by example. Well, maybe we would have won if he played a little harder against Ottawa. His example sucked in the first 3 games.

                But he did turn it around in game 4 and game 5 and showed what a tough, vet with lots of grit that he is when he came back from the injury in game 5.

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                • CuseJetsFan83
                  Closet Bills Fan
                  • Nov 2004
                  • 4132
                  #9
                  Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

                  the only ones that seemed to show up for that series were miller and drury, some of hte other players showed flashes, but that was about it.... but enough about the past...........

                  drury may leave for the money, but he has his cup already, and honestly he's earned that right to go for what he wants, greed or glory.....

                  briere im still kinda a wash with... i just hope we dont lose zubrus and vanek, those are the 2 key pieces in my opinion

                  j-e-t-s
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                  • chernobylwraiths
                    Registered User
                    • Jan 2003
                    • 41838
                    #10
                    Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

                    Originally posted by Mikey82
                    again....my question is...what did Drury lead the team to in the Eastern Conference Finals? Especially the first 3 games....
                    I thought there were TWO captains on the team. Oh yeah, Briere is the other one.

                    Another thing, Drury CONSTANTLY had different linemates throughout the season and Briere pretty much had his in tact for the whole season. Drury can only do so much.

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                    • Philagape
                      WIN NOW
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 19432
                      #11
                      Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

                      Oh so Drury is the unquestioned leader EXCEPT when things go wrong LOL

                      With leadership comes responsibility. If Drury "owns the locker room" and is this great leader, then he's accountable when the team shows up totally unprepared and shellshocked.

                      I don't think Drury would pass the buck and make excuses like his fans do.
                      Last edited by Philagape; 06-19-2007, 08:54 AM.
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                      • Michael82
                        Registered User
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 82328
                        #12
                        Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

                        Originally posted by Philagape
                        Oh so Drury is the unquestioned leader EXCEPT when things go wrong LOL

                        With leadership comes responsibility. If Drury "owns the locker room" and is this great leader, then he's accountable when the team shows up totally unprepared and shellshocked.

                        I don't think Drury would pass the buck and make excuses like his fans do.
                        Great post!

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                        • chernobylwraiths
                          Registered User
                          • Jan 2003
                          • 41838
                          #13
                          Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

                          Originally posted by Philagape
                          Oh so Drury is the unquestioned leader EXCEPT when things go wrong LOL

                          With leadership comes responsibility. If Drury "owns the locker room" and is this great leader, then he's accountable when the team shows up totally unprepared and shellshocked.

                          I don't think Drury would pass the buck and make excuses like his fans do.
                          I'm only pointing out that Drury was supposedly one of two captains on the team, but when things went wrong, they pointed to Drury as the person that should have fixed it.

                          Anybody who thinks that Drury didn't give his all in the playoffs is ***** high.

                          Hey Mikey, take a stand! You originally wanted Briere but switched to Drury in the playoffs. So who is it?

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                          • Michael82
                            Registered User
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 82328
                            #14
                            Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

                            Originally posted by chernobylwraiths
                            I'm only pointing out that Drury was supposedly one of two captains on the team, but when things went wrong, they pointed to Drury as the person that should have fixed it.

                            Anybody who thinks that Drury didn't give his all in the playoffs is ***** high.

                            Hey Mikey, take a stand! You originally wanted Briere but switched to Drury in the playoffs. So who is it?
                            I definitely want them both first. I think losing either of them will hurt. But I am leaning towards keeping Drury first as long as he wants to be here. However, it's so close it's not funny. And I will also say that either way, we are going to miss the other guy. and it kills me how many people think that we can lose Briere and won't miss a beat. For me, it's a tough decision because both players play their part and both are really good!

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                            • Michael82
                              Registered User
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 82328
                              #15
                              Re: Briere Vs. Drury Debate

                              Oh and just for the record...Drury did NOT give it his all in the ECF until the team got desperate. Hell, he only has 1 ****ing assist in the 4 games that we lost in against the Senators.

                              And guess what Briere had....

                              1 goal and 2 assists.

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