I agree, but Total Package Byfuglien only shows up maybe half a dozen times per season... but when it does, watch out.

Phaneuf brings less to the table, but he's much more consistent, so you're probably going to get more out of him when all is said and done.

If Byfuglien brought it every night, he'd have the Norris on lock-down.
- Tomahawk

Byfuglien at his best, can't compare to top defenseman in this League such as Subban, Karlsson, Keith, Weber, etc. He's not even as good as Doughty, Pietrangelo, Suter, or OEL. He's good offensively, but doesn't bring enough in other areas.
I agree about his inconsistency. I just disagree on what his top level is.

In my opinion it's not. They are comparable offensively, and Phaneuf has a big edge in terms of actually playing as a defenseman in his own end. Skill levels are also comparable. if I had to choose between the two, Phaneuf wins easily. That's before you even consider the rumored fitness issues.
- MJL

I would disagree with this whole heartedly. Phaneuf, to me is terrible in his own end. He often looks like a chicken with his head cut off out there

I agree, but Total Package Byfuglien only shows up maybe half a dozen times per season... but when he does, watch out.

Phaneuf brings less to the table, but he's much more consistent, so you're probably going to get more out of him when all is said and done.

If Byfuglien brought it every night, he'd have the Norris on lock-down.
- Tomahawk

phaneuf would be our best dman, but i haven't been wowed by him since his 1st couple of yrs in CAL. kinda meh+

I would disagree with this whole heartedly. Phaneuf, to me is terrible in his own end. He often looks like a chicken with his head cut off out there
- phatpat44

I don't think he's a shutdown defender, but he's solid in his own end. He sometimes can get running around a little, looking to make a hit. But when he's disciplined, he's pretty good.

Byfuglien at his best, can't compare to top defenseman in this League such as Subban, Karlsson, Keith, Weber, etc. He's not even as good as Doughty, Pietrangelo, Suter, or OEL. He's good offensively, but doesn't bring enough in other areas.
I agree about his inconsistency. I just disagree on what his top level is.
- MJL

not trying to single you out but i dont get how you guys can talk so assuredly about this guy without seeing him night in and night out


honestly how many full Jets games have you watched this year or even last year

not trying to single you out but i dont get how you guys can talk so assuredly about this guy without seeing him night in and night out


honestly how many full Jets games have you watched this year or even last year
- Crimsoninja

WHAT!?! My 1.2 games isn't enough?

But I bet there are still some here pining away for him.
- Scoob

Eh. I don't think we've been missing much there.

MacLean's latest onanistic pursuit...


SPORTSNET: Doug MacLean suggested the Philadelphia Flyers would be a good fit for Ryan Miller, but Miller would have to agree to sign long-term with the Flyers to make the trade work. Nick Kypreos reports Miller, who has a limited no-trade clause, won’t accept a trade to a Canadian team. “Ray Emery, say, could be sent to Buffalo in a package centred on draft picks and become the backup to Jhonas Enroth.”

MacLean's latest onanistic pursuit...


SPORTSNET: Doug MacLean suggested the Philadelphia Flyers would be a good fit for Ryan Miller, but Miller would have to agree to sign long-term with the Flyers to make the trade work. Nick Kypreos reports Miller, who has a limited no-trade clause, won’t accept a trade to a Canadian team. “Ray Emery, say, could be sent to Buffalo in a package centred on draft picks and become the backup to Jhonas Enroth.”

- isaiah520

OMG, someone who has obviously NOT seen Mason play.
WTH

MacLean's latest onanistic pursuit...


SPORTSNET: Doug MacLean suggested the Philadelphia Flyers would be a good fit for Ryan Miller, but Miller would have to agree to sign long-term with the Flyers to make the trade work. Nick Kypreos reports Miller, who has a limited no-trade clause, won’t accept a trade to a Canadian team. “Ray Emery, say, could be sent to Buffalo in a package centred on draft picks and become the backup to Jhonas Enroth.”

- isaiah520

would rather have mason... even if he is playing above his head

would rather have mason... even if he is playing above his head
- Crimsoninja

honestly how many full Sabres games have you watched this year or even last year?

MacLean's latest onanistic pursuit...


SPORTSNET: Doug MacLean suggested the Philadelphia Flyers would be a good fit for Ryan Miller, but Miller would have to agree to sign long-term with the Flyers to make the trade work. Nick Kypreos reports Miller, who has a limited no-trade clause, won’t accept a trade to a Canadian team. “Ray Emery, say, could be sent to Buffalo in a package centred on draft picks and become the backup to Jhonas Enroth.”

- isaiah520

Hey Dougie boy... quit that jibber-jabber

honestly how many full Sabres games have you watched this year or even last year?
- Crimsoninja

honestly how many full Sabres games have you watched this year or even last year?
- Crimsoninja

I'm schizophrenic and so am I...

would rather have mason... even if he is playing above his head
- Crimsoninja

he's not playing above his head. playing for a poopty columbus team for 4 years will do that to a goalie. he's not even entered his prime yet. got about 3 years to go for that window.

not trying to single you out but i dont get how you guys can talk so assuredly about this guy without seeing him night in and night out


honestly how many full Jets games have you watched this year or even last year
- Crimsoninja

Yeah, this happens daily.

he's not playing above his head. playing for a poopty columbus team for 4 years will do that to a goalie. he's not even entered his prime yet. got about 3 years to go for that window.
- hammarby31

what are you some sort of gold medal winning goalie or something?

MacLean's latest onanistic pursuit...


SPORTSNET: Doug MacLean suggested the Philadelphia Flyers would be a good fit for Ryan Miller, but Miller would have to agree to sign long-term with the Flyers to make the trade work. Nick Kypreos reports Miller, who has a limited no-trade clause, won’t accept a trade to a Canadian team. “Ray Emery, say, could be sent to Buffalo in a package centred on draft picks and become the backup to Jhonas Enroth.”

- isaiah520

What a clown.

MacLean's latest onanistic pursuit...


SPORTSNET: Doug MacLean suggested the Philadelphia Flyers would be a good fit for Ryan Miller, but Miller would have to agree to sign long-term with the Flyers to make the trade work. Nick Kypreos reports Miller, who has a limited no-trade clause, won’t accept a trade to a Canadian team. “Ray Emery, say, could be sent to Buffalo in a package centred on draft picks and become the backup to Jhonas Enroth.”

- isaiah520

Way to look at capgeek or actual watch a flyers game, Doug Maclean. Lazy lazy lazy journalism.

honestly how many full Sabres games have you watched this year or even last year?
- Crimsoninja

Ive probably watched about 10 from last year and like 5 this year. Miller has always been my lone Sabre' who I liked, but what I like more is how little were paying our goalies right now

(I spent way too much time on this...)
- Tomahawk

The fact you gave Homer Simpson black face is kind of racist.

not trying to single you out but i dont get how you guys can talk so assuredly about this guy without seeing him night in and night out


honestly how many full Jets games have you watched this year or even last year
- Crimsoninja

About the same # of games for every other team besides the Flyers and Penguins. So guess I can only comment on 2 teams.

not trying to single you out but i dont get how you guys can talk so assuredly about this guy without seeing him night in and night out


honestly how many full Jets games have you watched this year or even last year
- Crimsoninja

How many times did the Jets play the Flyers last year. 4 I think.

The fact you gave Homer Simpson black face is kind of racist.
- youarewrong

That's multi-racial face, but thanks for playing.

About the same # of games for every other team besides the Flyers and Penguins. So guess I can only comment assuredly on 2 teams.
- jmatchett383

ftfy