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| Author: | mechaphil [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
He's basically playing his farewell season this year. He could be that vet that puts a team over the top, he gives the Sabres proper scoring depth, he'd be cheap (made $2.2M last season, so maybe $2.5M?), and if the Sabres make no other center move it'd give the team a corps of Roy/Connolly/Modano/Goose. Sarcastic comments about his advanced age aside, whatdya guys think? |
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| Author: | Rutledge222 [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
ftw. Id take him |
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| Author: | Squanto [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
Insert sarcastic comment about his age here. (I'd still take him though.) |
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| Author: | Skyline_BNR34 [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
I'd take him also. He'd be good enough for 30-40 points still. He would be an instant leader also. |
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| Author: | GoSabres29 [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
He would a great pick-up. Similar to Koivu with leadership, scoring capabilities, and depth... I think he may retire though since Dallas is not re-signing him. I think that they only way he wouldn't retire is if he got offered a contract in Dallas. He woulld be a great pick-up though. |
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| Author: | SabresBillsFan [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
I would also take Modano! His leadership alone along with helping out some of the younger players I would think would be extremely valuable. |
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| Author: | mechaphil [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
Oh, and given that it is in fact Mike friggin Modano, I'm willing to look past the methods in which he won his Stanley Cup ring (coughNOGOALcough) |
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| Author: | dr.K [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
it would be pretty cool if we signed him or if minnesota signed him. he started his career there why not end it there. |
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| Author: | NYIntensity [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
Meh. Too old. |
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| Author: | Jim Bob [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
I would give him Grier's deal to add center depth. I wouldn't go as high as $2.5M. That being said, I'd be surprised if he wanted to move to the Sabres. I think he'll hang em up or MAYBE sign with Minnesota to sort of go back where he started. |
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| Author: | Los9090 [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
"Assisted" on the "No Goal"...boy I don't know. |
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| Author: | daz28 [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
Not sure why he'd get a raise this year. His salary is in decline. Anywho's, he's not tenacious enough(because of age) to be a 3rd line center. That guy has to hustle every second, and be terrified about his defense(see D. Bolland). He'd be better suited to be a 2nd line center on a weaker team. With that said, he'll probably retire. |
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| Author: | Displaced Fan [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
I've thought for awhile that we needed some leadership up front. I mean we have vets on the D but it would be nice to have an old guy up there sparking the younger guys. I also think that his experience would do a lot to calm the guys down and add consistency. |
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| Author: | daz28 [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
Displaced Fan wrote: I've thought for awhile that we needed some leadership up front. I mean we have vets on the D but it would be nice to have an old guy up there sparking the younger guys. I also think that his experience would do a lot to calm the guys down and add consistency. That's all fine and dandy, but where ya gonna put him? Tim Connolly is a much younger version. You sure as hell aren't gonna sit him for Modano, and he don't fit on the 3rd or 4th lines. For all the reasons you said, I was for getting Big Bert, but he re-signed already. |
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| Author: | mechaphil [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
He doesn't fit on the third line? Grier brings defensive responsibility, Ennis/Kennedy/FA acquisition (Stemps?) provides goal-scoring, and Modano brings the entire package plus would be the sage mentor. He could turn into the Sabres' 09 Guerin or 06 Weight and Recchi. |
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| Author: | Displaced Fan [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
You're convincing me Phil. I'll go make this trade happen. |
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| Author: | ironyisadeadscene [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
modano had 30 points in 59 games last year. that averages out to 42 points over 82 games, which is more then half a point per game. which is solid scoring depth. so... theres some more pro modano material. |
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| Author: | daz28 [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
mechaphil wrote: He doesn't fit on the third line? Grier brings defensive responsibility, Ennis/Kennedy/FA acquisition (Stemps?) provides goal-scoring, and Modano brings the entire package plus would be the sage mentor. He could turn into the Sabres' 09 Guerin or 06 Weight and Recchi. Maybe that's a good home game 3rd line, but I don't want Ennis and Modano vs. some top lines for sure on the road. I think our 3rd line needs to remain mostly defensive, and chip in. That's what is gonna fit Ruff's mentality anyways. He'd never roll 4 "scoring" lines now. btw, I do understand the chemistry perspective you applied, phil. |
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| Author: | mechaphil [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
I saw that. Honestly, I do like your idea for a defensive third line. That's why I would be perfectly fine with Darcy claiming Pandolfo off of waivers and signing Madden to play with Grier. |
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| Author: | patkane88 [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hear me out: Modano centering the third line. |
mechaphil wrote: I saw that. Honestly, I do like your idea for a defensive third line. That's why I would be perfectly fine with Darcy claiming Pandolfo off of waivers and signing Madden to play with Grier. Really good ideas but you know what this means it won't happen in Sabres land. 
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