sounds like the old toy under the bed did quite well
- homiedclown

Looked and seemed to work better than the new shiny one.

Deslauriers will be on this teams fourth line for years to come and that is n awesome thing... he is perfect for the role: fights, hits, hustles, plays great defense... and you can't just ignore him on offense cause he can put the puck in the net... A harder working Foligno in my opinion...
- jackoc150

You neglected to add a less talented and less productive version of Foligno to your statement.

That's insane.

Deslauriers scored less, in more games than Foligno and Larsson.

And Foligno fights, and Larsson is gritty.

Larsson>Foligno>Deslauriers>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>McCormick
- sbroads24

Totally agree with you.

The love for Deslauriers is off the charts. I really like him as a player too, but there might be some perspective needed.

I will ask again: why not keep all of Foligno, Larsson, and Deslauriers?

Yes McGinn and Legwand are new, but I seriously doubt one is back next season in Legwand.

Let's say McGinn has a strong year and scores 40 points in a 20-20 way. He is getting paid $3M now. As a free agent, what is he going to want? A multi year deal at $4M? Perhaps more?

If that were the case, why bring him back? Just use your cheaper, similar alternatives in Foligno and Larsson.

I vote AGAINST the nickname "Reino"

Twice.

Looked and seemed to work better than the new shiny one.
- cabin

OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sounds like it's us unless the hawks can move crawford
- homiedclown

If they could sign Oduya it would be huge because then there are still assets that could be moved (if Murray was inclined to do so) for a younger top 4 NHL D (Krug comes to mind)

I vote AGAINST the nickname "Reino"

Twice.
- Der Kaiser

Thrice

I still hope we trade rivet gorges

I still hope we trade rivet gorges
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Is Jaro Spacek available?

Is Jaro Spacek available?
- Der Kaiser

That was a very good signing back in the day

Interesting post and comments about what fans thought about Oduya when he was traded to Chicago and John Scott

http://blogs.suntimes.com..._acquire_defenseman_.html

I vote AGAINST the nickname "Reino"

Twice.
- Der Kaiser

I agree. Sounds too much like Leino

I still hope we trade rivet gorges
- GERBE!!!75PTS

He didn't play that terribly last year and was hurt for most of the year. We didn't give up much to get him so not completely Rivet territory. Guy also wants to be here and doesn't need to be a captain IE Rivet. He also has a no trade clause.

I vote AGAINST the nickname "Reino"

Twice.
- Der Kaiser

makes me think he misspelled ville's name and i want no part of that..

i say his nickname should be samson

edit: yes i know that is his real name

Anyone else not a fan of bringing in Oduya??? I think that he would cost too much, and would want too long of term. I'd rather try to pick up an offensive D-man via trade, or stand pat until next year, and let McCabe, or Ruhwedel have a shot. We already have Oduya in Gorges, don't we???

Anyone else not a fan of bringing in Oduya??? I think that he would cost too much, and would want too long of term. I'd rather try to pick up an offensive D-man via trade, or stand pat until next year, and let McCabe, or Ruhwedel have a shot. We already have Oduya in Gorges, don't we???
- bobmack13

cost is only an issue if it is for longer than 3 years

He didn't play that terribly last year and was hurt for most of the year. We didn't give up much to get him so not completely Rivet territory. Guy also wants to be here and doesn't need to be a captain IE Rivet. He also has a no trade clause.
- bluengold12

he was pretty terrible now I know why the Canadians got rid of Him. they sure missed him didn't they?

good luck getting back from that injury the only thing he is good for 6-7 defenseman

he was pretty terrible now I know why the Canadians got rid of Him. they sure missed him didn't they?

good luck getting back from that injury the only thing he is good for 6-7 defenseman
- GERBE!!!75PTS

which is fine... and why we need to get another top 4 dman or two.. i have no problem with him

nozak
- TheSabresTaco

Flozak

which is fine... and why we need to get another top 4 dman or two.. i have no problem with him
- IndianaSabresFan

I agree if Oduya signs here and Murray makes a trade for another one it would complete the best offseason in Buffalo Sports History.

Risto Yandle Bogo Oduya would be a great top 4 with Gorges and Pysyk rounding out the bottom and Weber being the 7th

cost is only an issue if it is for longer than 3 years
- IndianaSabresFan

He's going to be 34 when the season starts. I get the whole cups/experience thing, but there has to be a better option out there.

He's going to be 34 when the season starts. I get the whole cups/experience thing, but there has to be a better option out there.
- bobmack13

If you can find a younger one that you can tie up for less than 3 years, let us know.

which is fine... and why we need to get another top 4 dman or two.. i have no problem with him
- IndianaSabresFan

I think he's a good guy to have around the locker room with all the kids. He hates to lose and leaves it all out on the ice when he does play. He was in way over his head last year on the 1st pairing but should be plenty serviceable on the 2nd or 3rd, though the 3rd would be preferable. He blocks shots and is good on the PK. He's better than Weber if you ask me, as he doesn't seem to have a habit of screening the goalie or have pucks ricochet into the net off of him either.

he was pretty terrible now I know why the Canadians got rid of Him. they sure missed him didn't they?

good luck getting back from that injury the only thing he is good for 6-7 defenseman
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Ok... He played 75% of the few games he actually did play very injured on a historically bad team with terrible linemates as I recall... I'm going to wait to see how he does to start this year when he's fully healthy to judge him.

You neglected to add a less talented and less productive version of Foligno to your statement.



Totally agree with you.

The love for Deslauriers is off the charts. I really like him as a player too, but there might be some perspective needed.

I will ask again: why not keep all of Foligno, Larsson, and Deslauriers?

Yes McGinn and Legwand are new, but I seriously doubt one is back next season in Legwand.

Let's say McGinn has a strong year and scores 40 points in a 20-20 way. He is getting paid $3M now. As a free agent, what is he going to want? A multi year deal at $4M? Perhaps more?

If that were the case, why bring him back? Just use your cheaper, similar alternatives in Foligno and Larsson.
- kingcong39

A foligno Larsson Deslauriers line would be perfect for this time moving forward. Hitting, PK, enough talent to chip in with scoring, two guys willing to drop the gloves and Larsson is a pest who can draw penalties. You won't find a better 4th line in the league.

Oduya to make decision this week sabres or hawks per NBC
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Sure he is, I posted yesterday I got a text saying that the Sabres are going to up there offer to Oduya. Unless the Hawks move Bickell they won't be able to come close to the Sabres offer, or if Oduya gives them a big discount.