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Ben Shelley
Anaheim Ducks
Location: ON
Joined: 04.09.2020

Sep 15 @ 10:21 PM ET
Ben Shelley: Ducks sign Tobias Rieder to PTO
Jetsabre24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Batavia, NY
Joined: 06.21.2017

Sep 15 @ 11:43 PM ET
As a Sabres fan I am a little saddened by this. This was the one guy out of all the garbage that I would have liked to have back. Buffalo chose to pay Drake caggiula instead of him despite Tobias rieder out playing him all of last year. Probably because Drake is a few years younger. If he does stick with the Ducks I think the fans will be pleasantly surprised as I was for he has lightning quick speed. He is a phenomenal penalty killer and almost guaranteed a few short-handed goals in a year. He isn't going to shock the world but he is an excellent bottom-six player. Maybe I over valuate him a bit it was a very dark season here in Buffalo but I saw a guy that we had signed to a 700k contract who scored five goals when I was expecting none, and five goals on the Sabres was more than Taylor Hall and Jack eichel combined for buffalo. What's a duck's don't keep him he will definitely get on some team that is looking for a strong penalty killer
dozerD10
Anaheim Ducks
Location: long beach, CA
Joined: 01.29.2014

Sep 16 @ 7:28 AM ET
Bargain Basement Bob at it again…. Dany Heatly next ??? Or any other washed F out there tooling around….
dozerD10
Anaheim Ducks
Location: long beach, CA
Joined: 01.29.2014

Sep 16 @ 7:30 AM ET
As a Sabres fan I am a little saddened by this. This was the one guy out of all the garbage that I would have liked to have back. Buffalo chose to pay Drake caggiula instead of him despite Tobias rieder out playing him all of last year. Probably because Drake is a few years younger. If he does stick with the Ducks I think the fans will be pleasantly surprised as I was for he has lightning quick speed. He is a phenomenal penalty killer and almost guaranteed a few short-handed goals in a year. He isn't going to shock the world but he is an excellent bottom-six player. Maybe I over valuate him a bit it was a very dark season here in Buffalo but I saw a guy that we had signed to a 700k contract who scored five goals when I was expecting none, and five goals on the Sabres was more than Taylor Hall and Jack eichel combined for buffalo. What's a duck's don't keep him he will definitely get on some team that is looking for a strong penalty killer
- Jetsabre24



Perhaps I was a little harsh … I hope you’re correct … speed we need & PK’ers always helpful… if he can bury some apples from Rico or Steel cool.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Sep 16 @ 10:10 AM ET
He's useful on the PK and won't kill you defensively. 750k for a 13th forward isn't the worst thing in the world.
BluemanGuruu
St Louis Blues
Location: trustinjarmo knows nothing, MO
Joined: 06.28.2007

Sep 16 @ 10:12 AM ET
Ben Shelley: Ducks sign Tobias Rieder to PTO
- Ben-Shelley

Look. When you have young teams this is not a bad thing. This is meant to give Reider a chance at an NHL job, not necessarily with the Ducks. He is meant to drive up the competition for roster spots and keep the young guys honest, as well as a depth option in case of injuries. It also gives a comparison. The coaches will target and push him. Kids will see it. They'll think man, I have to do better. If they don't, to the minors.
hags11
Season Ticket Holder
Calgary Flames
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 08.06.2010

Sep 16 @ 11:33 AM ET
Great speed, great penalty killer. No downside to this PTO. If he doesn't work out - see ya later. I am willing to bet that he will earn a spot on the Ducks, he is a hard worker also. He is also capable of playing up in the lineup when situations dictate it, mostly because of his speed.

Let him earn a spot - pay league minimum - hard to lose if that happens.


rubberduckies
Anaheim Ducks
Location: Huntington beach, CA
Joined: 02.21.2008

Sep 16 @ 8:12 PM ET
Great speed, great penalty killer. No downside to this PTO. If he doesn't work out - see ya later. I am willing to bet that he will earn a spot on the Ducks, he is a hard worker also. He is also capable of playing up in the lineup when situations dictate it, mostly because of his speed.

Let him earn a spot - pay league minimum - hard to lose if that happens.

- hags11

Good to hear !
jsfan3475
Anaheim Ducks
Location: Prosper, TX
Joined: 09.17.2021

Sep 17 @ 1:15 PM ET
If he earns a spot, I am fine with that. He has always been a good on the PK. If he has a good season, the Ducks may be able to trade him for a pick. This would be a Win/Win for the Ducks.