'Peca-like' Paille is new Sabre

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  • The Spaz
    Registered User
    • Mar 2003
    • 19066

    'Peca-like' Paille is new Sabre

    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.

  • Ebenezer
    Give me a minute...
    • Jul 2002
    • 73867

    #2
    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...




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    • The Spaz
      Registered User
      • Mar 2003
      • 19066

      #3
      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

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      • SABURZFAN
        short bus extraordinaire
        • Jul 2002
        • 50747

        #4
        peca is puny compared to this guy.this guy is small too.
        Originally posted by yordad
        Christ, you are the queerest person in the history of Bills fanhood. I swear to god I would stomp you.

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        • The Spaz
          Registered User
          • Mar 2003
          • 19066

          #5
          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.

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          • chubluv
            BillsZone bowling team MVP
            • Jan 2003
            • 11565

            #6
            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


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            • Ebenezer
              Give me a minute...
              • Jul 2002
              • 73867

              #7
              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...




              For all the education and practice each of us undergoes, the achievment of mastery is ultimately the outcome of a personal quest for understanding.

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              • Ð
                1-800-SAD-GOAT
                • Jul 2002
                • 17319

                #8

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                • Ebenezer
                  Give me a minute...
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 73867

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Ð
                  he looks constipated




                  For all the education and practice each of us undergoes, the achievment of mastery is ultimately the outcome of a personal quest for understanding.

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                  • Ð
                    1-800-SAD-GOAT
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 17319

                    #10
                    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.

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                    • The Spaz
                      Registered User
                      • Mar 2003
                      • 19066

                      #11
                      Did I mention he's also a leader?

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                      • SkateZilla
                        Registered User
                        • Dec 2002
                        • 9166

                        #12
                        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.
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                        • The Spaz
                          Registered User
                          • Mar 2003
                          • 19066

                          #13
                          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".

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