He was great for one playoff run in MTL.
He was good for a few seasons in STL, had some pretty impressive numbers.
In WSH he was ok... but not great. He said something to the effect of the sheer number of trades he was in near the deadline shook him a bit.
Goalies are fragile beings at times...
But yes... MTL made the right choice getting Eller for him.
- mlindsay

Goalies are definitely fragile. But in general, there has to be some sort of mental difference, because who really thinks it's a great idea to have a frozen piece of rubber shot at them repeatedly at 80+ miles an hour?

Miller started off great in St. Louis. Winning his first 7 out of 8.

Then he, along with the entire team went San Jose style collapse to end the regular season.

Miller actually faired better against the Hawks than Quick did, he just didn't get the goal support
- sbroads24

I don't know.
I think if he played to his prior performance levels in Buffalo when in STL then he would have at least had some contract negotiations in STL... and likely would have been more sought after in free agency.
I will agree with you that he got little to no support from the offense in STL

I don't know.
I think if he played to his prior performance levels in Buffalo when in STL then he would have at least had some contract negotiations in STL... and likely would have been more sought after in free agency.
I will agree with you that he got little to no support from the offense in STL
- mlindsay

I think they realized that someone like Stastny was better suited to get the money they had available.

Also with them being knocked out in the 1st, that 1st they would have had to give us would have been higher than they wanted

I don't know.
I think if he played to his prior performance levels in Buffalo when in STL then he would have at least had some contract negotiations in STL... and likely would have been more sought after in free agency.
I will agree with you that he got little to no support from the offense in STL
- mlindsay

It was mentioned yesterday that him and the goalie coach there didn't agree on how he should play. They were trying to get him to play back more in the net. He didn't agree with it.

Goalies are definitely fragile. But in general, there has to be some sort of mental difference, because who really thinks it's a great idea to have a frozen piece of rubber shot at them repeatedly at 80+ miles an hour?
- HonkFortheGoose

She can tend goal any time... don't care what her save % is either...

I think they realized that someone like Stastny was better suited to get the money they had available.

Also with them being knocked out in the 1st, that 1st they would have had to give us would have been higher than they wanted
- sbroads24

True... that was a great signing... who do they have in between the pipes now though... Elliot and a rookie right?

Okay, as someone who doesn't want to the see the Sabres lay down for a lottery pick, let me ask you this: for all the supposed "leadership" that Ott brings, why is it that his teams throughout his career are either terrible or fall short (see Dallas and St. Louis)?
- buffalofan19

I understand maybe the single reason of 'we deserve a better value for our season tickets', but I have yet to understand how a guy like McEichel won't provide value for the next 20 years. The only thing I agree with is that after next season is over, I would hope they start to compete for the playoffs.

True... that was a great signing... who do they have in between the pipes now though... Elliot and a rookie right?
- mlindsay

Yea, we will see if that works out.

So does it make Giroux a queer and how much sh1t (Pun) will he be taking next season!?!? Not that there's anything wrong with that.

http://bleacherreport.com...atest-details-and-updates

So does it make Giroux a queer and how much sh1t (Pun) will he be taking next season!?!? Not that there's anything wrong with that.

http://bleacherreport.com...atest-details-and-updates
- leonwaldo420

Maybe he's just a lightweight?

Maybe he's just a lightweight?
- Sabresfan-365

He saw how Richards and Carter got out of Philly and is trying to do the same

He saw how Richards and Carter got out of Philly and is trying to do the same
- Rally_Shots

Good one right there.

He saw how Richards and Carter got out of Philly and is trying to do the same
- Rally_Shots

He's probably hoping to get traded to LA. It worked for them. They've won the Cup twice now.

So does it make Giroux a queer and how much sh1t (Pun) will he be taking next season!?!? Not that there's anything wrong with that.

http://bleacherreport.com...atest-details-and-updates
- leonwaldo420

So, can't wait for Anthony DeAngelo, rookie D plays Philly...the slurs will be top flight.

So, can't wait for Anthony DeAngelo, rookie D plays Philly...the slurs will be top flight.
- IonSabres

And back here he's just fighting for his life


http://www.donorrecovery....onation-heart-transplant/
- grand-magus

wow

What happens if the big trade is for mark scheifele

the cody hodgson , chris stewart + + ..
- GERBE!!!75PTS

your list is on page 11 or 12

He saw how Richards and Carter got out of Philly and is trying to do the same
- Rally_Shots

Wouldn't rule it out.

your list is on page 11 or 12
- homiedclown

Like the list (maybe not the order but w.e) except one bit.

Why Karlsson over Doughty? I like Karlsson but you ask 30 GMs and all of them tell you Doughty over Karlsson, they're the same age too aren't they?

Like the list (maybe not the order but w.e) except one bit.

Why Karlsson over Doughty? I like Karlsson but you ask 30 GMs and all of them tell you Doughty over Karlsson, they're the same age too aren't they?
- Sabresfan-365

If I was building a team, I want scoring

Karlsson is the best scoring d man since Coffey in his prime IMO

If I was building a team, I want scoring

Karlsson is the best scoring d man since Coffey in his prime IMO
- homiedclown

Gotcha, was just curious as to why.

- homiedclown

- homiedclown

So, can't wait for Anthony DeAngelo, rookie D plays Philly...the slurs will be top flight.
- IonSabres

My guess is he won't. Someone is going to kick the poop out of him if he does.