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Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Jan 26 @ 12:17 PM ET
I think that Larsson, Pysyk and Flynn are the most underrated prospects in the system. It's hard to judge how valuable a strong two way player that may not have the offensive upside as others ...Especially on a team that doesn't score as it is. I'd be sad to see any of them go. I go to nearly all the rochester games and Johan plays in all situations and never makes a dumb play.

The media can be blinded by a 1.5 PPG minor/junior player

Also Pysyk should 100% be in buffalo, still confused by that but i hope the numbers work out for him after the deadline and he gets the call

- yen6d1



1) I saw absolutely nothing remarkable in any game that Larssonhas played with the big club.

2) Who undervalues Pysyk? Sure, he and McCabe could play up here right now. But why rush them into this mess? Let them get some more time learning the pro game. The same goes with all of our prospects down there. We should not see Grigs or Armia up here either.
Buffalo-Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I lost a bet, NY
Joined: 07.05.2007

Jan 26 @ 12:18 PM ET
Wait...What ?
- SABRES 89



Per Elliot Friedman(my doppelgänger)
Lilroot9
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 06.18.2012

Jan 26 @ 12:18 PM ET
Mike Richards on waivers.
- Buffalo-Sabres


The Sabres take him, no question, right?
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
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Joined: 02.17.2007

Jan 26 @ 12:18 PM ET
I like Mike Richards, just not his contract.
SABRES 89
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Jan 26 @ 12:19 PM ET
Per Elliot Friedman(my doppelgänger)
- Buffalo-Sabres

I doubt the Sabres touch that contract.......................... but the LEAFS will
Lilroot9
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 06.18.2012

Jan 26 @ 12:19 PM ET
I like Mike Richards, just not his contract.
- SABRES 89


But we need a high cap contracts, right? (With Stewart, Stafford moving on)
Buffalo-Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
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Jan 26 @ 12:20 PM ET
1) I saw absolutely nothing remarkable in any game that Larssonhas played with the big club.

2) Who undervalues Pysyk? Sure, he and McCabe could play up here right now. But why rush them into this mess? Let them get some more time learning the pro game. The same goes with all of our prospects down there. We should not see Grigs or Armia up here either.

- Slump Buster



Nolan confirmed your entire paragraph #2 in a recent interview.
Buffalo-Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
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Jan 26 @ 12:20 PM ET
I doubt the Sabres touch that contract.......................... but the LEAFS will
- SABRES 89


Lilroot9
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 06.18.2012

Jan 26 @ 12:20 PM ET
I doubt the Sabres touch that contract.......................... but the LEAFS will
- SABRES 89


If he retires early, then the Kings get penalized then (similar to Ehrhoff), so I dont see the Sabres not wanting to add him.
SABRES 89
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Jan 26 @ 12:20 PM ET
But we need a high cap contracts, right? (With Stewart, Stafford moving on)
- Lilroot9

I agree, it's just that's to long of a contract left.
thatsapickle
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 03.08.2012

Jan 26 @ 12:20 PM ET
The Sabres take him, no question, right?
- Lilroot9



I would personally, but the contract is a nightmare.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jan 26 @ 12:22 PM ET
1) I saw absolutely nothing remarkable in any game that Larssonhas played with the big club.

2) Who undervalues Pysyk? Sure, he and McCabe could play up here right now. But why rush them into this mess? Let them get some more time learning the pro game. The same goes with all of our prospects down there. We should not see Grigs or Armia up here either.

- Slump Buster


Whats the difference between getting your ass handed to you in the minors as opposed to the NHL?
SABRES 89
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Buffalo Sabres
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Jan 26 @ 12:22 PM ET
Leafs mangement are cutting people off in traffic as we speak to get the rink to claim Richards.
thatsapickle
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 03.08.2012

Jan 26 @ 12:22 PM ET
If he retires early, then the Kings get penalized then (similar to Ehrhoff), so I dont see the Sabres not wanting to add him.
- Lilroot9



It could handcuff them in the future
Buffalo-Sabres
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Jan 26 @ 12:22 PM ET
I would personally, but the contract is a nightmare.
- thatsapickle



He might f-our tank up though.
thatsapickle
Buffalo Sabres
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Jan 26 @ 12:22 PM ET
Leafs mangement are cutting people off in traffic as we speak to get the rink to claim Richards.
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thatsapickle
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 03.08.2012

Jan 26 @ 12:23 PM ET
He might f-our tank up though.
- Buffalo-Sabres



I don't think a Mike Richards could fix this mess on his own.

His cap hit is 5.75M until 2020. That could scare off a few GMs.
Buffalo-Sabres
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Jan 26 @ 12:23 PM ET
Leafs mangement are cutting people off in traffic as we speak to get the rink to claim Richards.
- SABRES 89



Politely of course
yen6d1
Buffalo Sabres
Location: maxim Afinogenov, NY
Joined: 02.21.2011

Jan 26 @ 12:24 PM ET
1) I saw absolutely nothing remarkable in any game that Larssonhas played with the big club.

2) Who undervalues Pysyk? Sure, he and McCabe could play up here right now. But why rush them into this mess? Let them get some more time learning the pro game. The same goes with all of our prospects down there. We should not see Grigs or Armia up here either.

- Slump Buster


1) That's not always a bad thing in regards to two way forward. Also no one looks great so it's not bad bad thing to be unnoticed (this year at least)lol

2) Good point, Wrong word. I guess i meant he gets overlooked bc of risto and zads but imo hes in that same class. Agree with Grigos and armia just nervous that due to the deadline they may get the nod if stew and staf leave
Maximum Signal
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Buffalo Sabres
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Joined: 07.11.2008

Jan 26 @ 12:24 PM ET
I couldn't stand more then 2 seconds of that morons voice.
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Those videos can get annoying.
Buffalo-Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
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Jan 26 @ 12:25 PM ET
I don't think a Mike Richards could fix this mess on his own.
- thatsapickle



With him at #1 centre you would see so many guys suddenly fit in roles that benefit them.
SABRES 89
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Jan 26 @ 12:26 PM ET
Politely of course
- Buffalo-Sabres

Correct, only using one hand to flip people off instead of two.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Jan 26 @ 12:26 PM ET
I don't think a Mike Richards could fix this mess on his own.

His cap hit is 5.75M until 2020. That could scare off a few GMs.

- thatsapickle

OUCH.. pass
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Jan 26 @ 12:27 PM ET
Whats the difference between getting your ass handed to you in the minors as opposed to the NHL?
- ImThatGuy


It is a completely different scenario in the minors. Rochester had a tough stretch but they will absolutely compete for a playoff spot. The difference is that we don't want to beat the tar out of our prospects like the Oilers have. The best thing that these guys can do right now is figure it out together. I still think that team is going to get it together (if it hasn't already).

Also, if nothing else they might be better than 3 or 4 guys that are here and we really don't want any of that right now.
thatsapickle
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 03.08.2012

Jan 26 @ 12:27 PM ET
With him at #1 centre you would see so many guys suddenly fit in roles that benefit them.
- Buffalo-Sabres



would you have a #1 line of

Moulson/Richards/Ennis

Then how would the rest shake out?
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