WGR "Paille Back In"

Within this report, something interesting is pointed out - Marty was negotiating with the Sabres and it wasn't about the money!



So, Larry, Marty freakin' Biron wanted to come back as OUR BACKUP and didn't care WHAT HE FREAKIN' MADE and you didn't do what was necessary!? Eat Lalime's $1 million, bring in Biron for the same price, and SERIOUSLY upgrade the backup position!

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mechaphil

He signed a one year deal with the Isles right?
I can only hope that we sign him next year or even at deadline.

How we passed on the opportunity this year, is shear stupidity.

This makes me

Understandably, Marty wants to be somewhere he has a great chance to sign a long-term deal and that place isn't Buffalo, but he clearly indicated that coming back to Buffalo was about getting a chance to play a bunch of games, knowing that Ruff would be confident about playing him frequently enough during an olympic year where Miller will probably be Team USA's starter.

I would be DRASTICALLY more confident about this season with Marty back, even moreso than I already am.

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mechaphil

I got the impression that Marty made the decision to go to the Isles because he felt he had a better chance to become their primary goalie or get serious playing time than he would in Buffalo...I wouldn't be surprised if he tried again next season to come back when Patty is gone.

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With Enroth looking incredibly shaky in Portland, I wouldn't be surprised. With this last offseason, I have the feeling that Marty moved onto the Islanders and immediately said yes to them when it became apparent that the Sabres weren't going to bring him back. WNY probably feels like home to him - no one loves Marty like we love Marty.

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mechaphil

Thing is with Marty here he would have much more room for error with fans than he would anywhere else in the league. I think by next season it'll b e clear his best years are behind him, so there won't be that same itch to become primary or bust. A lot depends on what Enroth shows this season...I'm certainly not going to just write him off after a couple shaky games to start the season in Portland.

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Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.

Well, in regards to Enroth, from what I've checked out, he's getting beaten in the same ways he had been getting beaten last season. It may be more metal errors than physical. But you're right, I'd be remiss to write him off so early as well. If he doesn't finish strong though...Marty may be a great choice.

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mechaphil

face_palm. So, a goaltender who is considerabley better than your current backup goalie, offers to return to your team as backup, regardless of how much money he gets paid, and you don't sign him? Wowwwwwwwwww.

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Hmm...that's pretty surprising to be honest. I thought the Isles were a good choice for him because he gets a chance to take a starting role in Long Island since their goaltending situation is always up in the air.

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They have a backup goalie.
They don't eat money.
Maybe next year.
But Enroth will probably be ready so I doubt it.

Doesn't he still live here in the offseason? I think I remember reading that someplace. Signing Marty would've seemingly alleviated some of the strain we put on Miller. Too bad, indeed.

Let's be honest.
He was not getting any offers. For a reason. He really isn't that great.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure his wife is from here.

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I hope he gets traded to Detroit, that would be bad ass.

Go listen to his inteview on Sabres Edge...god he's so funny.

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Ya got that right, Mech...

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I would to see Marty back here. He and Ryan had a great rivalry going. I loved how vocal he was, always yaps at someone..... Hey Staal, whats the matter Staal? Having trouble standing up? LMFAO!

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Even if enroth is ready to come up to the NHL, Miller will still have 4 years left on his contract. If Enroth truly is the future of the organization i wouldn't mind having him play a couple more season's in portland or where ever the affiliation be. and bring him up when miller only has say two years left on the contract. Such that miller is aging, still the primary but enroth will get more starts as they more than likely will not be ridding miller as hard. So that would give us the option to have marty for at least a two year deal. and give us three solid goalies. I mean Howard i think spent close to 5 years in detroit's system at Grand rapids, and dominated the last couple, so with enroth down there learning to be close to perfection, then he can come in and be above the curve. I present this because with the way the sabres ride miller (maybe b/c the backup is not to be trusted or whatever), it would seem a waste to have the future supposed stud goalie of the sabres be sitting on the bench instead of playing games, even if they are AHL.

Of course this all depends on whether or not enroth proves he is adequate earlier than the two extra years in portland i am having him spend. As well it also depends on how well miller plays into his thirties.

But yea i really would not have minded seeing lalime bought out and marty signed. Ruff i'm sure trusted marty when he put him in to give the sabres a really good chance to win the game (sure Ruff would be more apt to play Biron than say lalime).

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Wow. That's actually surprising. I hope we bring him back at some point, maybe next offseason? The circumstances will be different, though... Not an Olympic year, for one thing. I would still love to see him back.

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