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Robyn Regehr ready to rebound

August 6, 2012, 6:54 AM ET [202 Comments]
Kevin Freiheit
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Day #6 of Sabres in Focus - Robyn Regehr

I think it's safe to say that Robyn Regehr didn't have his best season during his first year as a Sabre in 2011-2012. In 76 games, he put up just five points (1 G, 4 A) and was a -12 on the year.

He also fell to allow a goal late in the season, but we're not going to talk about that. I'm honestly not a big fan of Regehr, but he has played 900 NHL games and I think he will improve this season.

I realize that he is not going to do much on offense, but what about the toughness? I don't think I've ever seen him win a fight. Last season, he had 56 penalty minutes, the 2nd fewest in his career.

He did have this hit on Alex Ovechkin, though:


If Regehr doesn't improve this season, he may become my least favorite defenseman since the days of Craig Rivet/Steve Montador.

I really hope he has a better season, and I believe he will.



My prediction: 77 GP, 4 G, 12 A, 16 PTS
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Based on the polls from yesterday's post, readers have predicted Kaleta's offensive totals for this season.

My prediction: 8 G, 6 A, 14 PTS
Readers' prediction: 8 G, 9 A, 17 PTS
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8/3 - Tyler Ennis
8/4 - Nathan Gerbe
8/5 - Patrick Kaleta


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