So we need to have injured players to win . Maybe you could come in and work them over before each game .



- Maximum Signal

I think he's saying that Armia is used his wrist injury as a crutch. I don't think I buy that, although the "having to get used to the North American game" part alarms me. I hadn't really heard that one before until Armia's case, at least not from any European that really became an effective player.

This blog should be about hockey, the Sabres and the NHL not about politics and all the other crap that starts a problem.
- SABRES 89

Agreed...

This blog should be about hockey, the Sabres and the NHL not about politics and all the other crap that starts a problem.
- SABRES 89

By the way..... How is everything out west?

I think he's saying that Armia is used his wrist injury as a crutch. I don't think I buy that, although the "having to get used to the North American game" part alarms me. I hadn't really heard that one before until Armia's case, at least not from any European that really became an effective player.
- buffalofan19

I have heard the Euro thing before . It was not made up for Armia . Part of Detroit's success with European players has been letting them develop in the farm system before subjecting them to the NHL.

I think he's saying that Armia is used his wrist injury as a crutch. I don't think I buy that, although the "having to get used to the North American game" part alarms me. I hadn't really heard that one before until Armia's case, at least not from any European that really became an effective player.
- buffalofan19

First, I'm not sure it's ever been quoted from the team that this is true, just us hockeybuzz experts.

Second, the kid was 20, coming over to what IS a "different game" and played in the minors. He showed improvement as the season went on and as many say, was big in the playoffs on a team that got eliminated.

That shows me a lot of development, exactly what I'm interested in seeing.

By the way..... How is everything out west?
- rapperray

HOT

I happen to be a govt. worker and I take great offense to your asinine comment....
- rapperray

Well, I think intelligent people have learned that making general, broad-based statements about a group of people is about as dumb as it gets. We have seen it through out history...used to ethnic based, then it targeted those with a different sexual orientation. We have heard it before about Union people.
What I will say is that the protection a Union gives to INDIVIDUAL workers makes it more difficult to Get rid of poor performers, or those who abuse the system. In non-union Employers, the management can more easily get rid of those they want. So, after some time, it may be that a group of Union workers are less productive than a group of non union workers. HOWEVER, individuals within the Union may be the most productive as well.
In summary...it is all an individual thing...not group based.
The squirrel has succeeded in stirring the pot.

I think he's saying that Armia is used his wrist injury as a crutch. I don't think I buy that, although the "having to get used to the North American game" part alarms me. I hadn't really heard that one before until Armia's case, at least not from any European that really became an effective player.
- buffalofan19

Ummm...Risto.

HOT
- SABRES 89

Sorry...... A word to those who are worried about the Sabres being too good this season...... Relax..... They were soooo bad last season that they will only be moderately better..... I still see them as the cellar dweller only a tad more competitive...

Well, I think intelligent people have learned that making general, broad-based statements about a group of people is about as dumb as it gets. We have seen it through out history...used to ethnic based, then it targeted those with a different sexual orientation. We have heard it before about Union people.
What I will say is that the protection a Union gives to INDIVIDUAL workers makes it more difficult to Get rid of poor performers, or those who abuse the system. In non-union Employers, the management can more easily get rid of those they want. So, after some time, it may be that a group of Union workers are less productive than a group of non union workers. HOWEVER, individuals within the Union may be the most productive as well.
In summary...it is all an individual thing...not group based.
The squirrel has succeeded in stirring the pot.
- IonSabres

He has not stirred the pot as well as you may think... We have dealt with his kind on here before....

Sorry...... A word to those who are worried about the Sabres being too good this season...... Relax..... They were soooo bad last season that they will only be moderately better..... I still see them as the cellar dweller only a tad more competitive...
- rapperray

I agree. I don't see this team making a big leap, but will be improved and more entertaining. Lookout on this board when they start putting together some wining streaks...the alarm bells will be ringing loudly.

He has not stirred the pot as well as you may think... We have dealt with his kind on here before....
- rapperray

Like my parents taught me .. Ignore them, they eventually go away.
Such negativism, what a waste of life always finding what is wrong. Rather that complaining about it, go fix it...but it better be damn well perfect.

Like my parents taught me .. Ignore them, they eventually go away.
Such negativism, what a waste of life always finding what is wrong. Rather that complaining about it, go fix it...but it better be damn well perfect.
- IonSabres

Your parents are very wise..............

I think he's saying that Armia is used his wrist injury as a crutch. I don't think I buy that, although the "having to get used to the North American game" part alarms me. I hadn't really heard that one before until Armia's case, at least not from any European that really became an effective player.
- buffalofan19

If he didn't steadily improve at the end of the year I'd maybe agree, but he said it was the schedule of the North American game, not the game itself

First, I'm not sure it's ever been quoted from the team that this is true, just us hockeybuzz experts.

Second, the kid was 20, coming over to what IS a "different game" and played in the minors. He showed improvement as the season went on and as many say, was big in the playoffs on a team that got eliminated.

That shows me a lot of development, exactly what I'm interested in seeing.
- stashu

I think the biggest difference is the size of the ice surface.

I don't know what I'm talking about. Soooooo high end talent with effort doesn't win? We need guys like Myers, Stafford and Grigerenko who are low energy guys to win. All I said was facts, buffalo has zero scoring forwards for the amerks who are prospects, Luke Adam isn't a prospect anymore, guys like Armia, girgensons and Catenncai can't even score at AHL level. Facts, another fact, girgensons was 41% on faceoffs.

Mike Ryan former sabre and Amerks had more goals than Armia on that euro floater team lol, what does that tell you.

I don't know what I'm talking about. Soooooo high end talent with effort doesn't win? We need guys like Myers, Stafford and Grigerenko who are low energy guys to win. All I said was facts, buffalo has zero scoring forwards for the amerks who are prospects, Luke Adam isn't a prospect anymore, guys like Armia, girgensons and Catenncai can't even score at AHL level. Facts, another fact, girgensons was 41% on faceoffs.
- MrSquirrel

Zemgus is the truth.

I have heard the Euro thing before . It was not made up for Armia . Part of Detroit's success with European players has been letting them develop in the farm system before subjecting them to the NHL.
- Maximum Signal

This. Basing a young kid's future on a half season of minor league hockey is foolish. I can't imagine how much different the game is going to a smaller ice surface. He started to put it together towards the end of the year and was excellent in the playoffs.

This. Basing a young kid's future on a half season of minor league hockey is foolish. I can't imagine how much different the game is going to a smaller ice surface. He started to put it together towards the end of the year and was excellent in the playoffs.
- Slump Buster

I do wish the NHL would move to the larger ice surface we see in Euro and the Olympics as it does open the game up more and gives the skill players more room to use their skills on...even going halfway would be an improvement in my mind.

This. Basing a young kid's future on a half season of minor league hockey is foolish. I can't imagine how much different the game is going to a smaller ice surface. He started to put it together towards the end of the year and was excellent in the playoffs.
- Slump Buster

I'm pretty sure Armia said that the toughest part was the schedule of NA hockey, and not the actual game.

Either way, he said he knows how hard he needs to work and next year he will be prepared

Chevy's policy for not making player for player trades continues. Only GM in the NHL that does not believe in trading players for players.

I do wish the NHL would move to the larger ice surface we see in Euro and the Olympics as it does open the game up more and gives the skill players more room to use their skills on...even going halfway would be an improvement in my mind.
- IonSabres

If Olympic Hockey is any indicator, you may get one more goal per game.

Chevy's policy for not making player for player trades continues. Only GM in the NHL that does not believe in trading players for players.
- TheUltimateJet

So does that mean we can get Kane for a bunch of picks? oh my

I think the biggest difference is the size of the ice surface.
- sippyd

Definitely, which causes changes to the overall game (timing, angles, etc), so it's understandable.