Goodfella25 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Take it for what it's worth, but that's what was said on tonight's "satellite hotstove" segment. This is the first time I have heard a name linked to Buffalo, and they said Darcy Regeir has LA's Aaron Miller "in his sights." Might be worth a discussion here, I know a few of us have mentioned his name already. The only thing is his salary, at 2.28MIL. Not sure where that money would come from, unless Biron is dealt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Christopher Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Take it for what it's worth, but that's what was said on tonight's "satellite hotstove" segment. This is the first time I have heard a name linked to Buffalo, and they said Darcy Regeir has LA's Aaron Miller "in his sights." Might be worth a discussion here, I know a few of us have mentioned his name already. The only thing is his salary, at 2.28MIL. Not sure where that money would come from, unless Biron is dealt. Biron would probably be what LA would want with their goaltending situation. Kotalik might be in this if Biron is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko12010 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 What does Aaron Miller bring to the table? Is he known for being a bruiser? If this ever went through and Biron was involved I'd at least like to know this guy has some skill. I see that he's 35 and has 5 assists and 5 total points. I know what we need is a defensive defenseman, since I really know nothing about him or his reputation, I just want to know if he'd fit our team and would be worth a Biron or a Kotalik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodfella25 Posted February 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 What does Aaron Miller bring to the table? Is he known for being a bruiser? If this ever went through and Biron was involved I'd at least like to know this guy has some skill. I see that he's 35 and has 5 assists and 5 total points. I know what we need is a defensive defenseman, since I really know nothing about him or his reputation, I just want to know if he'd fit our team and would be worth a Biron or a Kotalik. Well let me clarify that no names were mentioned in a potential deal going the other way, only Miller coming our way. Sure, Biron and Kotalik (for some reason on this board) are the names mentioned, but there is nothing to back that up. As for Aaron Miller, here is some scouting information per TSN.ca and TheHockeyNews.com: D Aaron Miller Age: 35 Exp. 12 NHL Seasons 6'4 200lbs. from Buffalo, NY Assets: Is big, strong and capable of effectively clearing the front of his own end. Avoids making big mistakes in the defensive zone and constantly displays the attitude of a winner. Flaws: Isn't the fleetest skater and needs to be picture perfect in his positional play to avoid getting beat one-on-one. He won't ever provide much offense. Career potential: Defensive defenseman. Doesn't sound great to me. I know he won a Stanley cup as a member of the Colorado Avalanche, but so what. I'd rather see Adam Foote here, although again money is the big issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 What does Aaron Miller bring to the table? Is he known for being a bruiser? If this ever went through and Biron was involved I'd at least like to know this guy has some skill. I see that he's 35 and has 5 assists and 5 total points. I know what we need is a defensive defenseman, since I really know nothing about him or his reputation, I just want to know if he'd fit our team and would be worth a Biron or a Kotalik. The last thing this team needs is a "defensive defenseman". The Sabres system is reliant on them having 6 d-man who can move the puck up ice and hit the initial pass out of the zone. Miller is not my first choice. He has only played two full seasons in his entire career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBD Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 He's a Buffalo boy. Might be willing to take a hometown discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I'm just playing GM here but propose this deal, I don't know the cap situation well enough to know if it work or contract status of the players we'd get back but here goes nothing: TO ST LOUIS: G Martin Biron D Dmitri Kalinin TO BUFFALO: D Bryce Salvador G Manny Legace C Tomas Kana (prospect) I realize we might not be improving much but does give us a big Dman that we lack, a veteran G to back up Miller and a prospect for the future. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin'Weasel Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 D Aaron Miller Age: 35 Exp. 12 NHL Seasons 6'4 200lbs. from Buffalo, NY I went to high school with this guy. He was a decent enough kid, but I will always remember him as he was in school: 5'10", 120lbs. He played well in school, but he was never very tough when I knew him. He usually got beat by the better skaters when playing D with us and was a fifth to sixth defensman in our depth chart. He must have goten much bigger and much better in college... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I'm just playing GM here but propose this deal, I don't know the cap situation well enough to know if it work or contract status of the players we'd get back but here goes nothing: TO ST LOUIS: G Martin Biron D Dmitri Kalinin TO BUFFALO: D Bryce Salvador G Manny Legace C Tomas Kana (prospect) I realize we might not be improving much but does give us a big Dman that we lack, a veteran G to back up Miller and a prospect for the future. Thoughts? Ummm... I can't see St. Louis trading Legace for Biron.... one former backup for a current one? Makes no sense. In fact, Legace and Biron are almost carbon copies of each other- played great as backups; great team players; all that. If they are not happy with Legace, I can't see them going after another backup with similar credentials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko12010 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 The last thing this team needs is a "defensive defenseman". The Sabres system is reliant on them having 6 d-man who can move the puck up ice and hit the initial pass out of the zone. Miller is not my first choice. He has only played two full seasons in his entire career. It just seems like 1-6 for us on D are "offensive defensemen." I understand that our system flourishes having D-men that are like extra forwards out there. However, doesn't anyone else think having a big, mean, sonuva b***h on D to clear out the front of the net and knock Dany Heatley's other front tooth out will be beneficial to this team's Cup Run? I mean, how many times do we see Danny, Vanek, and Drury get smashed in front of the opposing net (many of them penalties as well) Then take a look at our net. How many times do you see Kalinin or Teppo on their seats as a puck goes past Miller or Marty with two of their guys standing right in our crease cheering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 However, doesn't anyone else think having a big, mean, sonuva b***h on D to clear out the front of the net and knock Dany Heatley's other front tooth out will be beneficial to this team's Cup Run? Kind of like Pronger? Look what happened to Anaheim when he went down. Their game has suffered. FWIW, I heard on the Sabres telecast last night that Anaheim leads the league with 56 major penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Seats Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I went to high school with this guy. He was a decent enough kid, but I will always remember him as he was in school: 5'10", 120lbs. He played well in school, but he was never very tough when I knew him. He usually got beat by the better skaters when playing D with us and was a fifth to sixth defensman in our depth chart. He must have goten much bigger and much better in college... Weasel - You went to St. Francis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin'Weasel Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Weasel - You went to St. Francis? Class of '88. Miller was class of '89. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor32 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I'm just playing GM here but propose this deal, I don't know the cap situation well enough to know if it work or contract status of the players we'd get back but here goes nothing: TO ST LOUIS: G Martin Biron D Dmitri Kalinin TO BUFFALO: D Bryce Salvador G Manny Legace C Tomas Kana (prospect) I realize we might not be improving much but does give us a big Dman that we lack, a veteran G to back up Miller and a prospect for the future. Thoughts? personally, I'd rather see the following deal with the Blues: TO BUFFALO: RW Guerin ($2MM) D Brewer ($2MM) G Sanford ($.4MM) TO STL: G Biron ($2.1MM) RW Kotalik ($2MM) We'd get a serviceable backup -- not another #1 like Marty, but someone that can play in an emergency, a proven vet with Cup experience like Ruff wants, and a young tough blueliner that can skate....in return, Blues get a #1 goalie - beter than Legace, and a young, talented winger...a win-win situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 personally, I'd rather see the following deal with the Blues: TO BUFFALO: RW Guerin ($2MM) D Brewer ($2MM) G Sanford ($.4MM) TO STL: G Biron ($2.1MM) RW Kotalik ($2MM) We'd get a serviceable backup -- not another #1 like Marty, but someone that can play in an emergency, a proven vet with Cup experience like Ruff wants, and a young tough blueliner that can skate....in return, Blues get a #1 goalie - beter than Legace, and a young, talented winger...a win-win situation Is Brewer a physical player? I haven't seen him recently, but I don't remember physical play being one of his strong suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mis3384 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 personally, I'd rather see the following deal with the Blues: TO BUFFALO: RW Guerin ($2MM) D Brewer ($2MM) G Sanford ($.4MM) TO STL: G Biron ($2.1MM) RW Kotalik ($2MM) We'd get a serviceable backup -- not another #1 like Marty, but someone that can play in an emergency, a proven vet with Cup experience like Ruff wants, and a young tough blueliner that can skate....in return, Blues get a #1 goalie - beter than Legace, and a young, talented winger...a win-win situation I would even add peters and a draft pick....just to make sure this deal goes through....i would love to see this deal come true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I would even add peters and a draft pick....just to make sure this deal goes through....i would love to see this deal come true im not sure even st loius wants to take peters... then again they did pay 4 mill to mckee <_< but yeah from what it sounds like that trade sounds sweet, a physical d-men who can skate, a vet with some experience, and a .4 mil goalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 HNIC also reported Regier is looking for a Mike Grier type forward..... and hockeybuzz.com mentioned the name Kevyn Adams. Idk how this Adams kid plays, but he was tuff against us last year. I just don't know how good he is in the PK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor32 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 HNIC also reported Regier is looking for a Mike Grier type forward..... and hockeybuzz.com mentioned the name Kevyn Adams. Idk how this Adams kid plays, but he was tuff against us last year. I just don't know how good he is in the PK. I've heard Adams or Chris Simon...from the usual suspects like spector, eklund, media speculation, etc., so I'm not reading too much into it, but Simon really intrigues me (as much as I HATED him in Washington) Is Brewer a physical player? I haven't seen him recently, but I don't remember physical play being one of his strong suits. He's no McKee or Warrener, but Brewer's 6'4" 230 lbs to second guess myself, my only concern with getting multiple players from the Blues is chemistry -- would we screw up our lockkeroom by getting three guys from a losing franchise? I can see taking in one player without negative consequence, but do Sanford and Brewer know how to win? (at least we know Guerin does). Brewer has played in a total of 12 playoff games in his career... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjsbu96 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 how about gary roberts? i don't have the knowldege or intelligence to back that up with a potential trade scenario, but that is the kinda guy i think we could use for this run. we don't need to make a huge splash, but a quality, character vet like this kind of guy. either way this plays out, this is extremely tough for darcy. guys like goose don't grow on trees and this whole connolly thing, all the while with a team that will be senstive to bringing in an outsider like they were last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Adam Foote has a 3 year 13 million contract, so we would have to cut some salary somewhere if we were to get him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 HNIC also reported Regier is looking for a Mike Grier type forward..... and hockeybuzz.com mentioned the name Kevyn Adams. Idk how this Adams kid plays, but he was tuff against us last year. I just don't know how good he is in the PK. See, this is how bad rumors get started. They didn't report that Buffalo was looking for those kind of players. It was pure speculation. The guy said they're looking for a Mike Grier type forward and a Jay McKee type defenseman. See where they're going with this on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 See, this is how bad rumors get started. They didn't report that Buffalo was looking for those kind of players. It was pure speculation. The guy said they're looking for a Mike Grier type forward and a Jay McKee type defenseman. See where they're going with this on? How is that any different then what you posted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 How is that any different then what you posted? Yeah, I wrote that poorly. That was the reporters guess, that they were looking for those kind of players. Then these crappy fake rumor sites run with it and suggest random players that fit that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawerchuk Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 If we trade Marty, who is Millers backup?!? That question needs to be addressed first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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