'Peca-like' Paille is new Sabre

[The Spaz]

Daniel Paille knows comparisons are inevitable for a prospect entering the National Hockey League.
The Buffalo Sabres' newest player realizes fans are eager for a sense of what they can look forward to, and there's no simpler way than to stack him up against a name they already know.

That can create undue pressure on a developing youngster, especially when the measuring stick was a fan favorite whose departure is still bemoaned in Buffalo.

Paille's not worried. He's flattered.

"I don't think being compared to a player like Michael Peca is more pressure at all," said Paille, the two-way forward who agreed to terms with the Sabres on Monday. "That is a great compliment. The way he plays is pretty much the way I play. It's the same style: a skilled forward that plays physical."

Paille, selected by Buffalo 20th overall in the 2002 draft, agreed to a three-year contract worth about $3 million.

http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20040601/1010054.asp

[Ebenezer]

Curse of death...comparing players...why does the NHL do that??

Please meet Brad May...the next Cam Neely...Brad May wasn't even worth a 1st round choice...

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by Ebenezer
Curse of death...comparing players...why does the NHL do that??

Please meet Brad May...the next Cam Neely...Brad May wasn't even worth a 1st round choice...

Paille is way better than May he has been consistent in his career so far and seems to be getting better.

Player Profile:

In 2003/04 OHL Coaches Poll was named Hardest Worker, Best Bodychecker, Best Defensive Forward and 2nd best Penalty Killer in Western Conference.
Ranks 2nd all-time in Guelph Storm career goals (116).
Won a silver medal as captain of Team Canada at 2004 World Junior Hockey Championship
Scored a career high 30 goals during the 2002-03 season
His 57 point tied his career high, set in 2001-02
Recorded 17 multi-point games last season
Had a five game point scoring streak from October 12/02 - October 25/02 last year
Won a silver medal as a member of Team Canada at the 2003 World Junior Championship
Named Assistant Captain during the 2002-03 season
Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1st round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft (20th overall)
Played in the 2002 CHL Top Prospects Game
Member of team Canada that won the Six Nations U-18 Tournament in 2001
Represented Team Ontario at the 2001 Under-17 World Hockey Challenge
Finished 7th in OHL rookie scoring during the 2000-01 season

http://www.guelphstorm.com/web_pages/team_players.php?id=16

[SABURZFAN]

peca is puny compared to this guy.this guy is small too.

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by SABURZFAN
peca is puny compared to this guy.this guy is small too.

6-1 200 Lbs. I don't concider small.

[chubluv]

I hope they dont stash him in rochester for to long. If he is as good as everyone says I hope to see him wearing that # 20 sooner then later

[Ebenezer]

Originally posted by chubluv
I hope they dont stash him in rochester for to long. If he is as good as everyone says I hope to see him wearing that # 20 sooner then later

he will be stashed there as long as the lockout takes...

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http://www.slam.ca/CHLImages03/1216.jpg

[Ebenezer]

Originally posted by Ð
http://www.slam.ca/CHLImages03/1216.jpg

he looks constipated

[Ð]

No he was filming a commercial for TSN and kept messing up his lines. They showed the outtakes during one of the intermissions in December...Hilarious.

[The Spaz]

Did I mention he's also a leader?:up:

[SkateZilla]

Umm...

Im 5"10 @220 Lbs... can Skate like a Mofo and Stick Handle Like nobody's business... and i hit HARD... :p

Lets See hjow Paille Doesnt When Expsoed to the Buffalo Brainwash.

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by SkateZilla
Umm...

Im 5"10 @220 Lbs... can Skate like a Mofo and Stick Handle Like nobody's business... and i hit HARD... :p

Lets See hjow Paille Doesnt When Expsoed to the Buffalo Brainwash.

He's 6'1".