LabattBlue Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Morrison... http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?page=PlayerDeta...mp;service=page Trade Connolly for anything(pick or prospect) and use his salary to pay for Morrison. Even if he costs 4-5 mil, it's only 2 mil above and beyond Connolly. PS As you can see Morrison did not miss a game in 6 seasons prior to last year. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Smythe Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 He's a quality center who can produce on a team that lacks offensive depth. Bring him on here and watch his numbers rise significantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Morrison... http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?page=PlayerDeta...mp;service=page Trade Connolly for anything(pick or prospect) and use his salary to pay for Morrison. Even if he costs 4-5 mil, it's only 2 mil above and beyond Connolly. PS As you can see Morrison did not miss a game in 6 seasons prior to last year. :thumbsup: In a new york minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Help...I am drawing a complete blank on why TC missed the 03-04 season. What was the injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Help...I am drawing a complete blank on why TC missed the 03-04 season. What was the injury? Pre season concussion. I think against Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Pre season concussion. I think against Chicago. Thanks. Maybe I'm the one with concussion syndrome problems. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Thanks. Maybe I'm the one with concussion syndrome problems. :lol: Rumor has it that Minnesota may have the inside track on Naslund and Morrison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Morrison... http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?page=PlayerDeta...mp;service=page Trade Connolly for anything(pick or prospect) and use his salary to pay for Morrison. Even if he costs 4-5 mil, it's only 2 mil above and beyond Connolly. PS As you can see Morrison did not miss a game in 6 seasons prior to last year. :thumbsup: Coming off an ACL ...not a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 He's a quality center who can produce on a team that lacks offensive depth. Bring him on here and watch his numbers rise significantly. Agreed (and welcome to the board.) Even if we get just 50 games out of him, that's still better than what we got from TC in three of the last four seasons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I'd take Jeff Morrison from WGR over Connolly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I'd take Jeff Morrison from WGR over Connolly. :w00t: :lol: :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I'd take Jeff Morrison from WGR over Connolly. that's high quality stuff there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Smythe Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 The frustrating thing about Connolly is he has the skill to be an amazing point per game center, he just can't stay healthy. He is probaly the most talented offensive player on the Sabres. His skill with the puck is second to none, and his offensive vision is just spectactular. The only knock on Connolly (other than his massive health insurance hit) is his unwillingness to shoot the damn puck and score. The man could be a bonafied sniper if he just shot the puck more often. If he manages to stay healthy this entire season, you'd see him reach the 80 point plateau, and his stock would significantly rise. However, the Sabres would be foolish to sign him to any lengthy contract(too much injury related risk involved) at the end of the season. Best case scenario is he goes on a tear the first half of the season, and the Sabres could deal him at the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 The frustrating thing about Connolly is he has the skill to be an amazing point per game center, he just can't stay healthy. He is probaly the most talented offensive player on the Sabres. His skill with the puck is second to none, and his offensive vision is just spectactular. The only knock on Connolly (other than his massive health insurance hit) is his unwillingness to shoot the damn puck and score. The man could be a bonafied sniper if he just shot the puck more often. If he manages to stay healthy this entire season, you'd see him reach the 80 point plateau, and his stock would significantly rise. However, the Sabres would be foolish to sign him to any lengthy contract(too much injury related risk involved) at the end of the season. Best case scenario is he goes on a tear the first half of the season, and the Sabres could deal him at the deadline. our local sherpa - x benedict - posited during the spring that connolly arguably has the most imagination/vision with the puck of any player in franchise history.** i tended to agree. ** a lot of people jumped in with sardonic posts to the effect of "maybe you've heard of a guy by the name of gilbert", but the rejoinder was equally good: a guy like 'bert was insanely athletic and had a way of just making people back up ... in contrast, connolly's an average athlete (for the league anyway) whose chief talents are seeing things that not many other players can see in real time and doing things with the puck in tight spaces that not many players can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Wings Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I'd take Jeff Morrison from WGR over Connolly. I might even take Jim Morrison over Connolly. :blink: I'd be all for this. I like Timmy (always have), but the Sabres need to move on. Even when Tim was healthy, his play hasn't been the same....almost as if he gets too cute with the puck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 The frustrating thing about Connolly is he has the skill to be an amazing point per game center, he just can't stay healthy. He is probaly the most talented offensive player on the Sabres. His skill with the puck is second to none, and his offensive vision is just spectactular. The only knock on Connolly (other than his massive health insurance hit) is his unwillingness to shoot the damn puck and score. The man could be a bonafied sniper if he just shot the puck more often. If he manages to stay healthy this entire season, you'd see him reach the 80 point plateau, and his stock would significantly rise. However, the Sabres would be foolish to sign him to any lengthy contract(too much injury related risk involved) at the end of the season. Best case scenario is he goes on a tear the first half of the season, and the Sabres could deal him at the deadline. Depending on what you read and who you listen to, Connolly is not exactly a workout kind of guy and is never in great shape. I know this has nothing to do with the concussions but something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Coming off an ACL ...not a chance. #%^$#!...I didn't realize he tore an ACL in March. He probably won't even play until 2009. :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 #%^$#!...I didn't realize he tore an ACL in March. He probably won't even play until 2009. :oops: I don't believe it was a complete tear. All reports I have seen expect him to be ready by training camp which goes along with the original prognosis of four to six months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stenbaro Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 that's high quality stuff there. He does smell skunky...puff puff pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFan526 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Morrison... http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?page=PlayerDeta...mp;service=page Trade Connolly for anything(pick or prospect) and use his salary to pay for Morrison. Even if he costs 4-5 mil, it's only 2 mil above and beyond Connolly. PS As you can see Morrison did not miss a game in 6 seasons prior to last year. :thumbsup: In a word, yes. Morrison at $2-$2.5 million/year is more valuable than Connolly at $2.9 million/year cap hit. I think he can also be a good center for Hecht and Pominville. I'd do it for sure. Connolly has tantalizing talent, but it's rarely been on display since he's been with the Buffalo Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Morrison... http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?page=PlayerDeta...mp;service=page Trade Connolly for anything(pick or prospect) and use his salary to pay for Morrison. Even if he costs 4-5 mil, it's only 2 mil above and beyond Connolly. PS As you can see Morrison did not miss a game in 6 seasons prior to last year. :thumbsup: I don't even know if you could get that, If they could get a conditional pick for him I'd say take it and run. Look at some of the players that were bought out or Waived, the market is not there for teams willing to make trades for guys like him and get anything in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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