Michael Pachla: Buffalo @ Washington notes and such, plus, Patrik Berglund suspended

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https://twitter.com/joshh.../1073972190788374528?s=21

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I had hoped that Berglund could come in here and be a good veteran leader for the young players to follow. Apparently that was a misguided hope. Now, the question is, How does GMJB get out from under that contract and if he does, Who does that open up a roster spot for? C.J. Smith maybe?

I had hoped that Berglund could come in here and be a good veteran leader for the young players to follow. Apparently that was a misguided hope. Now, the question is, How does GMJB get out from under that contract and if he does, Who does that open up a roster spot for? C.J. Smith maybe?
- macman9

it will open up a spot for wilson

This makes the trade look even better for Botts. Calculated and brilliant. More money to give to Dahlin

This makes the trade look even better for Botts. Calculated and brilliant. More money to give to Dahlin
- washedup20

they need it this year...only 315K under the cap right now

it will open up a spot for wilson
- Michael Pachla

No reason to celebrate - the guy is still on our books and isn't going anywhere. Worse he now looks to be a malcontent. I hated his inclusion in that trade.

they need it this year...only 315K under the cap right now
- Michael Pachla

How much comes off at the end of this season?

. In 23 games for Buffalo Berglund has scored only four points (2+2) and he's played in only nine of the Sabres last 17 games with zero points and a minus-8 rating to show for it.

The team had no further comment.

I'm curious what your thoughts are about this, or what your impressions are of him in general

No reason to celebrate - the guy is still on our books and isn't going anywhere. Worse he now looks to be a malcontent. I hated his inclusion in that trade.
- Slump Buster

I think he was a necessary piece for roster and cap space

How much comes off at the end of this season?
- washedup20

capfriendly has them at $55M on 13 contracts leaving them some $24M in capspace using this year's ceiling

@slumpbuster. No cash no cap hit while he’s suspended

I'm curious what your thoughts are about this, or what your impressions are of him in general
- jcragcrumple

I think his game was more suited to the western conference...a little too slow and not enough finish to play in a scorers role here but I thought he did well on the fourth line in a defensive role...he just didn't seem to fit in with this club as constructed...

that said, I was surprised to hear of his suspension as pretty much everything I've read and heard led me to believe he was a pro...


depending upon what happens, could be a blessing for this club in terms of the roster and the salary cap

I smell a 4 points weekend for the sabres

I think his game was more suited to the western conference...a little too slow and not enough finish to play in a scorers role here but I thought he did well on the fourth line in a defensive role...he just didn't seem to fit in with this club as constructed...

that said, I was surprised to hear of his suspension as pretty much everything I've read and heard led me to believe he was a pro...


depending upon what happens, could be a blessing for this club in terms of the roster and the salary cap
- Michael Pachla

Yeah, that's the weird part, right? I get being a malcontent on a bad team, but he's making good money and playing on a good team. It's not as though he's been the only one scratched, either. Girgs, Erod, Elie and he have all been scratched.

I remember after they moved him off center, he said something to the effect of "I'm more comfortable on the wing." So he got his wish there. If he wanted a bigger role, he could have embraced the center assignment. He was still recently on the PP, too.

This team is winning and has a good vibe. It's odd to have a malcontent in their midst

I think his game was more suited to the western conference...a little too slow and not enough finish to play in a scorers role here but I thought he did well on the fourth line in a defensive role...he just didn't seem to fit in with this club as constructed...

that said, I was surprised to hear of his suspension as pretty much everything I've read and heard led me to believe he was a pro...


depending upon what happens, could be a blessing for this club in terms of the roster and the salary cap
- Michael Pachla

with his lack of speed, and lack of flash he needs to go all out on each shift to be noticed on the ice

I never saw that drive from him this season, just going through the motions


sad

Like everybody else I was hoping for more from Berglund. I thought he could score maybe 10-15 goals and maybe be a 30 point guy. Hopefully this will let Buffalo get out from his contract. Looks like the Sabres will be better off without him.

Yeah, that's the weird part, right? I get being a malcontent on a bad team, but he's making good money and playing on a good team. It's not as though he's been the only one scratched, either. Girgs, Erod, Elie and he have all been scratched.

I remember after they moved him off center, he said something to the effect of "I'm more comfortable on the wing." So he got his wish there. If he wanted a bigger role, he could have embraced the center assignment. He was still recently on the PP, too.

This team is winning and has a good vibe. It's odd to have a malcontent in their midst
- jcragcrumple

right on

with his lack of speed, and lack of flash he needs to go all out on each shift to be noticed on the ice

I never saw that drive from him this season, just going through the motions


sad
- homiedclown

What the hell do they do now? Captain Jack can't be happy with him, nor the entire lockerroom.

I wouldn't mind if they waived him and scratched him in the A

I smell a 4 points weekend for the sabres
- homiedclown

Your chicken wings make me hungry

with his lack of speed, and lack of flash he needs to go all out on each shift to be noticed on the ice

I never saw that drive from him this season, just going through the motions


sad
- homiedclown

A lot of the young Swedes followed his lead too. So from a leadership stand point it’s tough to see.

Your chicken wings make me hungry
- sabresfan69

Wing dip in an hour

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