Nothing like tanking with the new contract. But what the hell, at least he isn't hurt.
Nothing like tanking with the new contract. But what the hell, at least he isn't hurt.
well it's only been a handful of games and the rest of these jokers haven't given him much help.
But so far, he looks like everyone else on this team: motivated to do just barely enough to keep that paycheck and roster spot.
He is worth every penny. The best player on this team. Look around the league, what do other teams pay top players?
“You hold a players only meeting and get each guy to stand up and say what he can bring to the table... and if he doesn't, you punch him in the face.” ~~ Harry Neale, on how to fix the Sabres season.
I have no problem with the talent level of Tim Connolly. He is just the wrong guy for the wrong job. If you think he is a #1 center to build around you are in denial. He is a complimentary player.
They should have traded him and maximized the return when they had the chance.
That being said, I hope I am wrong.
as soon as he signs his extension he pulls a Pominfail and hasn't been seen or heard of on the ice. He might be one of our top players but that is like being the tallest dwarf.
Still think? I never thought this guy should have been resigned for anything less then a decrease in his pay and he is proving me right. Another mistake by this organization...the hits (or should I say misses) keep coming!
Connoly is everything wrong with this team
Please elaborate.Originally Posted by bigbub2352
Sure we gave a raise to someone who played 79 games in 3 years for us, we over paid for him then, and let some valuable players to our lineup walk for less money aka JP Dumont, then we proceed to over value him again and give him more money and he is the same inconsistent wimpy forward who is afraid to go into the corners for the puck, skates with his head down, plays with no passion or tuffness, doesnt stick up for his teamates and wows you every 10 games with a highlight goal key word being INCONSISTENT just like the rest of the roster Streaky passionless wimpy and oft injured
How many top players, aside from Ovechkin, actually play the body? Connolly was the only player to go after Gomez. He is the best play maker on this team. Without him, the team is noticeably worse. A player of his caliber would be pulling 5+ million on other rosters. The only problem is that he has been injury prone. I feel hes worth the risk because I cant name 3 players better than him on this team.
Yeah, but how many top players are as inconsistent as this guy? There are zero players on this team that I would consider top players.
Nothing to do with inconsistency. Injuries, sure.
Connolly (2.9 Million)
05/06: 63 GP - 55pts
07/08: 48 GP - 40pts
08/09: 39 GP - 35pts
Gagne (5.3 Million)
06/07: 76 GP - 68pts
07/08: 25 GP - 18pts
08/09: 69 GP - 69pts
Richards (7.8 Million)
06/07: 82 GP - 70pts
07/08: 62 GP - 51pts
08/09: 56 GP - 48pts
Marleau (6.3 Million)
06/07: 77 GP - 78pts
07/08: 78 GP - 48pts
08/09: 72 GP - 70pts
Gomez (7.4 Million)
06/07: 72 GP - 60pts
07/08: 81 GP - 70pts
08/09: 69 GP - 54pts
Vanek (7.13 Million)
06/07: 82 GP - 84pts
07/08: 82 GP - 64pts
08/09: 64 GP - 58pts
Worth the raise.
EXACTLY
That Connolly guy is a BUM
eat crow!
PPG - Tim Connolly (14) Tip-In - Assists: Jaroslav Spacek (28) & Jason Pominville (39)
Tim Connolly (15) Wrist Shot - Assists: Jason Pominville (40) & Henrik Tallinder (10)
Tim Connolly (16) Slap Shot - Assists: Chris Butler (4) & Jason Pominville (41)
PPG - Tim Connolly (17) Slap Shot - Assists: none
41GP 17G 22A 39Pts +/-5
Stats don't lie, Connolly has put this team on his back and carried them~Harry Neale
Last edited by BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan; 03-29-2009 at 10:58 AM.
Don't quote Harry Nele.. didnt he refer to Auschwitz during a game the other day?
Tim Connolly has been exceptional the last few games. If he keeps it up I will happily eat crow.
So, is that a +5 or a -5? It's like deja vu all over again.
Max is a +/- 8. He must be more consistent than Connolly
and what is the purpose of the giant font? Did it replace the random bolding?
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