Sabres sign Shaone Morrisonn

[RockStar36]

On the main page of Sabres.com and Sabres twitter.

Ok, not sure what they are doing.

Op, what do you know about this guy?

[JD]

I had no idea who this guy was but from what I gather from a friend, he's a "shutdown defenseman, not really here to score points". He's 27 years old and had 13 points last year, one of which was a goal.

[bigbub2352]

if he is physical he is ok in my book

[camelcowboy]

Tough guy, played a whole year in 08' with a broken jaw and separated shoulder

[OpIv37]

Definitely not a scorer, but definitely tough.

He doesn't have the PIM to be a consistent fighter, but I do remember him being in a couple of fights, so he will throw down defensively. I'll ask some Caps fans about him and get back to you with some opinions (although there are only 1 or 2 whose opinions I actually trust- the rest are just Ovechkin ball-lickers).

[camelcowboy]

8 d-men on the roster? hmmm

[OpIv37]

looks like he was the odd man out with some young d-men coming up here in Washington.

He's largely regarded as a "stay at home" defender, which is good because it gives me ulcers when Montador and Sekera attempt to join the rush. Leave that for Myers.

[Ebenezer]

Another "big hitter", "tough as nails guy"....the guy has never had a "minus" year...I'm not upset.

[OpIv37]

I actually do like this move.

[JD]

I believe he was paired with Green?

[Philagape]

I like this better than Leopold, fer sure

[clumping platelets]

:clap:

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

I am wondering if this is a plan B move after Andy Sutton signed with Anaheim.

[rbochan]

Career +26. Two year deal at $1.75M per.
Hits, blocks shots, sticks up for his team mates.

Ryan Miller just creamed his pants.

[Ebenezer]

Two year deal at $1.75M per.

Probably why Kennedy was let go.

[TMu11]

What?

Somebody to do something when Miller gets rushed?
.... On the Sabres?

[rbochan]

Update, 2 years at $2.075M per.

[Nighthawk]

Probably why Kennedy was let go.

Yeah, because they were so close to the cap. [sarcasm]

[Cleve]

Big guy, and a big hitter. Sounds ok to me.

[X-Era]

Definitely not a scorer, but definitely tough.

He doesn't have the PIM to be a consistent fighter, but I do remember him being in a couple of fights, so he will throw down defensively. I'll ask some Caps fans about him and get back to you with some opinions (although there are only 1 or 2 whose opinions I actually trust- the rest are just Ovechkin ball-lickers).

Andrew Peters replacement?

[hydro]

Andrew Peters replacement?

Terrible comparison. This isn't a goon. He will eat up minutes.

[X-Era]

Terrible comparison. This isn't a goon. He will eat up minutes.

I don't know that much about hockey to be honest.

[hydro]

I don't know that much about hockey to be honest.

Kind of figured that :D

[RockStar36]

I didn't know much about Morrisonn when the signing took place but everything I've read sounds like this is a very good signing by the team.