The only actual reason to keep him as far as I can tell is that he's already under contract. It's not a good reason, but it's a reason
- jcragcrumple

I wouldnt be surprised if at least half the team was available at the trade deadline and no one was interested.
Who would trade anything for bottom 6 guys on a 31st place team?
Larsson should play in Rochester next year. He can walk the following year.
All the other UFAs can suck rocks.

The only actual reason to keep him as far as I can tell is that he's already under contract. It's not a good reason, but it's a reason
- jcragcrumple

I just really cant see us moving forward and winning next year with Larsson as a starter even as a 4th liner.

Press box or multiple injuries reserve is his calling.
Only because he has a year left on his contract.

The irony of trading pommer and starting this rebuild for Larsson would be symbolic to remove him from the organization. The tank's are complete. Time to move forward with some speed or scoring instead of what he's bringing. ( which I assume is a checking center?)

I just really cant see us moving forward and winning next year with Larsson as a starter even as a 4th liner.

Press box or multiple injuries reserve is his calling.
Only because he has a year left on his contract.

The irony of trading pommer and starting this rebuild for Larsson would be symbolic to remove him from the organization. The tank's are complete. Time to move forward with some speed or scoring instead of what he's bringing. ( which I assume is a checking center?)
- Boss34

I don't particularly want to defend Larsson, but what if he returns to pre-injury form? He was a solid defensive bottom 6 guy. That said, I'd probably buy him out. It's exceptionally cheap.

I don't particularly want to defend Larsson, but what if he returns to pre-injury form? He was a solid defensive bottom 6 guy. That said, I'd probably buy him out. It's exceptionally cheap.
- Lunaion

There isn't much upside in buying a guy out with 1 year left. You retain a bit of salary and someone will take him as a defensive option for a late pick.

I wouldnt be surprised if at least half the team was available at the trade deadline and no one was interested.
Who would trade anything for bottom 6 guys on a 31st place team?
Larsson should play in Rochester next year. He can walk the following year.
All the other UFAs can suck rocks.
- seedy

You don't want to offer Johnson a large contract to convince him to come back?

I don't particularly want to defend Larsson, but what if he returns to pre-injury form? He was a solid defensive bottom 6 guy. That said, I'd probably buy him out. It's exceptionally cheap.
- Lunaion

He tied his career high in points this year. This is pretty much it

This is what you said.

"Larsson isnt as bad as you guys make him out to be."

I'm saying with statistical backing -4 goals in 80 games last year- that he isnt a 4th liner.

He is a 5th liner or ahl/overseas guy.

He is terrible , you defended him and will now be associated with his failures. Well done.
- Boss34

What i said in bold is a far cry from your BS response of:

“We all have FAVORITES, no shame that Larsson is your guy”


But of course, you would think that’s the same thing

I don't particularly want to defend Larsson, but what if he returns to pre-injury form? He was a solid defensive bottom 6 guy. That said, I'd probably buy him out. It's exceptionally cheap.
- Lunaion

I just think his ship his sailed. I agree: buy out candidate.

Not sure if he would have been a regular for any other nhl franchise other than the Sabres, who have finished last 3 out of the last 5 years.

Slow, cant score and positionally locked in at center.

Culture change begins with him.

What i said in bold is a far cry from your BS response of:

“We all have FAVORITES, no shame that Larsson is your guy”


But of course, you would think that’s the same thing
- jdfitz77

Isn't scoring "a couple more goals" almost doubling his output?

I'll be able to spot you at the games next year, you'll be the only one wearing a Larsson Jersey at the Sabres games. (That includes johan)

Isn't scoring "a couple more goals" almost doubling his output?

I'll be able to spot you at the games next year, you'll be the only one wearing a Larsson Jersey at the Sabres games. (That includes johan)
- Boss34

“He’s not as bad as u guys make him out to be”

Is NOT saying he’s one of my favorites,
or even that i like him

Keep on trolling though

Can’t wait till u lose the Vanek bet...
sucker

There isn't much upside in buying a guy out with 1 year left. You retain a bit of salary and someone will take him as a defensive option for a late pick.
- Sabresfan-365

If he had even a little more offensive output, or at least had some wheels he could be a decent 4th liner, he's aggravating to play against, so he draws a fair amount of penalties, but he's such an anchor it's really not worth it.

Isn't scoring "a couple more goals" almost doubling his output?

I'll be able to spot you at the games next year, you'll be the only one wearing a Larsson Jersey at the Sabres games. (That includes johan)
- Boss34

That's a solid burn right there.

If he had even a little more offensive output, or at least had some wheels he could be a decent 4th liner, he's aggravating to play against, so he draws a fair amount of penalties, but he's such an anchor it's really not worth it.
- Wetbandit1

In the 3 previous seasons,
he scored 22 goals in 149games
That’s a pace for 12goals over 82games

So while he’s not a “favorite” of mine,
he’s an “ok” 4th liner

I’m also totally fine if we get rid of him
He’s just not as bad as most say

GET OFF MY DAMN LAWN!!!
Jesus Christ!!!

Hurls dumbbell acrosT the family room





I love keeping people off balance.

There isn't much upside in buying a guy out with 1 year left. You retain a bit of salary and someone will take him as a defensive option for a late pick.
- Sabresfan-365

I'm skeptical that we could give him away right now. If you can't, and you don't want him back, then a buyout seems like a real option. If he comes to camp to fight for a job, that's fine too. Maybe he can bounce back a bit. I don't care too much either way.

I'm skeptical that we could give him away right now. If you can't, and you don't want him back, then a buyout seems like a real option. If he comes to camp to fight for a job, that's fine too. Maybe he can bounce back a bit. I don't care too much either way.
- Lunaion

Caps might be interested
They might not be able to afford to re-sign Beagle if they keep Carlson
Also gotta sign Wilson

“He’s not as bad as u guys make him out to be”

Is NOT saying he’s one of my favorites,
or even that i like him

Keep on trolling though

Can’t wait till u lose the Vanek bet...
sucker
- jdfitz77

Serious question, how many people do you need to turn on you before you admit you may be the problem?

Caps might be interested
They might not be able to afford to re-sign Beagle if they keep Carlson
Also gotta sign Wilson
- jdfitz77

I think it's crazy to think a team that good wants a player that bad. There's better options for league minimum.

I'm skeptical that we could give him away right now. If you can't, and you don't want him back, then a buyout seems like a real option. If he comes to camp to fight for a job, that's fine too. Maybe he can bounce back a bit. I don't care too much either way.
- Lunaion

I suspect they'll bring him back as the 4C for no other reason than they don't want any of the C's in Roch to step in too early.

Same reason I think they'll keep Bogo around

Serious question, how many people do you need to turn on you before you admit you may be the problem?
- Sabresfan-365

Self awareness can be a b¡tch.

If he had even a little more offensive output, or at least had some wheels he could be a decent 4th liner, he's aggravating to play against, so he draws a fair amount of penalties, but he's such an anchor it's really not worth it.
- Wetbandit1

Finding defensive C's who even when used in heavy defensive usage can produce is tricky

Better off changing the role of that line altogether and giving it a new look imo

Serious question, how many people do you need to turn on you before you admit you may be the problem?
- Sabresfan-365

He’s trolling me on purpose
How should i react?

I think it's crazy to think a team that good wants a player that bad. There's better options for league minimum.
- Lunaion

He’s decent defensively & scores goals at a double digit pace
The Caps might not be interested
I believe someone will be though

I'm skeptical that we could give him away right now. If you can't, and you don't want him back, then a buyout seems like a real option. If he comes to camp to fight for a job, that's fine too. Maybe he can bounce back a bit. I don't care too much either way.
- Lunaion

Can’t they just waive him, send him down?