WTF is going on?

[OpIv37]

The Sabres traded for the rights to Regehr, then signed Gerbe.

Last night on the NHL network, they had about a segment about the Sabres that probably went close to 10 minutes. It started with a phone interview with Gerbe about the new contract, the Portland/Rochester situation and some general NHL chat, then they went on to talk about the Sabres FA/cap situation.

Then today, I see the Sabres got the rights to Ehrhoff, who was one of the FA targets mentioned for the Sabres on NHLN.


There is still no guarantee that these moves will pan out, and there is no guarantee the Sabres will make a huge FA splash tomorrow like we are expecting, but for once, a Buffalo team is working hard to improve, money be damned. And they're actually getting positive attention from national media.

It feels like a Buffalo team actually gives a **** for the first time since the Bills signed Sam Adams, Spikes and Fletcher. It's a good feeling- just one I'm not used to.

[The King]

Ehrhoff was awful in the Finals... he was like -10 or something.

[trapezeus]

when luongo is letting in 8 goals in one game and 3 consecutive shots, it's hard to be a plus anything. and then factor in that tim thomas stood on his head for the most part, that's not surprising. i'd rather hear how he did through the playoffs as a whole. not just the cup finals.

[The King]

I can only tell you what I saw in the finals. Mighty could probably give you better insight as to the rest of his post season.

[Mski]

they said on GR this morning that Bos was looking to deal the rights to Kaberle

[OpIv37]

Ehrhoff was awful in the Finals... he was like -10 or something.

He was +19 on the year and +36 in 09-10. He's only had one minus year in his entire career.

The entire Vancouver team choked in that series. If you want to base decisions solely on 1 playoff series, Marc-Andre Gragnani was even and had 7 points in 7 games against Philly. Better sign him to a $3 million a year contract.

[OpIv37]

they said on GR this morning that Bos was looking to deal the rights to Kaberle

He's 32, we have enough defensemen, and I hate trades within the division, so I'll pass on that.

[Jan Reimers]

Ehrhoff was awful in the Finals... he was like -10 or something.
I think he had a shoulder injury - or maybe some other injury - in the final series against Boston. It makes sense, because he was really good in the regular season and the early playoff rounds.

[THATHURMANATOR]

The Sabres traded for the rights to Regehr, then signed Gerbe.

Last night on the NHL network, they had about a segment about the Sabres that probably went close to 10 minutes. It started with a phone interview with Gerbe about the new contract, the Portland/Rochester situation and some general NHL chat, then they went on to talk about the Sabres FA/cap situation.

Then today, I see the Sabres got the rights to Ehrhoff, who was one of the FA targets mentioned for the Sabres on NHLN.


There is still no guarantee that these moves will pan out, and there is no guarantee the Sabres will make a huge FA splash tomorrow like we are expecting, but for once, a Buffalo team is working hard to improved, money be damned. And they're actually getting positive attention from national media.

It feels like a Buffalo team actually gives a **** for the first time since the Bills signed Sam Adams, Spikes and Fletcher. It's a good feeling- just one I'm not used to.
:hi5: amen Op!

[The King]

they said on GR this morning that Bos was looking to deal the rights to Kaberle

I'm not surprised. He was a major bust in the Bruins system. The power play actually got worse with him. We have a guy in Providence that can definitely step in for him. He's going to make huge money in this market though.

[ct bills fan]

when luongo is letting in 8 goals in one game and 3 consecutive shots, it's hard to be a plus anything. and then factor in that tim thomas stood on his head for the most part, that's not surprising. i'd rather hear how he did through the playoffs as a whole. not just the cup finals.

He (ehrhoff) was playing with a very bad shoulder too. Don't let 7 games overshadow 3 years of quality stats

[trapezeus]

WTF with the sabres and WTF is with Jan's double and triple postings? :-)

[OpIv37]

Also, another bi-product of this is that the Bills form is very boring by comparison. It's probably partly because of the lockout and the lack of news, but with the Sabres, I feel like we're watching the team get better instead of just hoping the team gets better.

[Dr. Lecter]

WTF with the sabres and WTF is with Jan's double and triple postings? :-)


And, more shockingly, WTF is with Op's positive attitude?

I am predicting end times or something!

[OpIv37]

And, more shockingly, WTF is with Op's positive attitude?

I am predicting end times or something!

Hey, I call it as I see it. For a long time, there has been nothing but negative from the Bills and the Sabres. Right now, I see some positive things going on, so I'm cautiously optimistic.

[SabreEleven]

And, more shockingly, WTF is with Op's positive attitude?

I am predicting end times or something!

Can we get a Stanley Cup first?

[Jan Reimers]

WTF with the sabres and WTF is with Jan's double and triple postings? :-)
This site - or my computer - was all f'ed up this morning and wouldn't seem to let me submit my reply, so I kept hitting the button. I guess a few too many times.

[Mski]

just saw photos from the Regehr presser... he's wearing shorts and flip flops

[Philagape]

I think this proves what some have been saying in response to the perennial excuse of "He didn't want to play here!"
If you have a franchise that's committed to doing whatever it takes to win, players will want to be here. Nothing draws like that.

[chernobylwraiths]

Hey, I call it as I see it. For a long time, there has been nothing but negative from the Bills and the Sabres. Right now, I see some positive things going on, so I'm cautiously optimistic.

This alone could backfire on the Sabres, bad.