Iron Crotch Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 So why doesn't DR throw Torres to Toronto for Kaberle? ;) I like the way you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickshaw Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 It's a true rental -- Torres is unrestricted after this year. He's 6'0", 216. 5th pick in the draft in 2000. Career-high in pts is 41. I don't think he's much of a physical player, but I could be wrong. The guy is very much a sandpaper type of player who's main attribute is his physical presence. His scoring is bonus! He's not a nice guy to play against and he has some skill. Great trade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 The guy is very much a sandpaper type of player who's main attribute is his physical presence. His scoring is bonus! He's not a nice guy to play against and he has some skill. Great trade! And if I've read the numbers correctly, that scoring bonus is still more goals than anyone on this team so far this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 And if I've read the numbers correctly, that scoring bonus is still more goals than anyone on this team so far this year. Yep, he has 19 so far!! In the lead here by 1!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Yep, he has 19 so far!! In the lead here by 1!! Now let's just hope he can add 19 more (0 in the regular season, 19 in the playoffs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 We often hear that this team needs more men and less boys. MacArthur was a boy; Torres is a man. WGR also saying that he won't be there for tonight's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 The guy is very much a sandpaper type of player who's main attribute is his physical presence. His scoring is bonus! He's not a nice guy to play against and he has some skill. Great trade! Not a great trade by DR's standard -- no rentals, he said. Maybe he thinks he can sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickshaw Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Not a great trade by DR's standard -- no rentals, he said. Maybe he thinks he can sign him. Well, they didn't give up an active player on the roster, so I'd say it's a pretty good trade then! He's gritty, got attitude and has more goals than Vanek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Torres will not be in the line-up tonight per WGR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 The guy is very much a sandpaper type of player who's main attribute is his physical presence. His scoring is bonus! He's not a nice guy to play against and he has some skill. Great trade! I haven't gotten that impression from the (limited) # of times I've seen him play, but holy cow I hope you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegrier Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 he fights, he hits, he scores. I like the move, seems like a blue collar guy. Stated on TSN he will do anything to help the sabres win games. Hopefully he follows through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 So ... Hecht-Connolly-Pominville Torres-Roy-Stafford Vanek-Kennedy-Grier Ellis-Mair-Kaleta (Goose on the 4th when he returns.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 So ... Hecht-Connolly-Pominville Torres-Roy-Stafford Vanek-Kennedy-Grier Ellis-Mair-Kaleta (Goose on the 4th when he returns.) People are going to complain, but in terms of the immediate impact, the roster is better than it was yesterday. We'll see how it works out, but I won't miss either MacArthur or Paetsch and I'm looking forward to see what Torres brings to this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 So ... Hecht-Connolly-Pominville Torres-Roy-Stafford Vanek-Kennedy-Grier Ellis-Mair-Kaleta (Goose on the 4th when he returns.) I was wondering about this myself. Given how somnambulent the top 6 looked last night, I gotta belive that Lindy is going to try Raffi on one of the top 2 lines. Dropping Vanek seems odd at first, but it's either drop him, drop Hecht or play 2 LWs on a line together. Vanek looked alright with Kennedy and Grier earlier this year, and Kennedy at least seemed to be skating hard last night albeit with his usual hefty dose of rookie mistakes. Having said that, I'd be fine dropping Hecht down to the 3rd line and trying Raffi with TC and Pommer. I'd also be fine with a late trade announcement of Pommer for Kaberle, but that is highly unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 People are going to complain, but in terms of the immediate impact, the roster is better than it was yesterday. We'll see how it works out, but I won't miss either MacArthur or Paetsch and I'm looking forward to see what Torres brings to this team. No complaints here, it's more than I expected to see happen. I'm happy he proved me wrong. Although I would have liked to see that PP QB dmen that every team in the league also covets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I haven't gotten that impression from the (limited) # of times I've seen him play, but holy cow I hope you're right. Seem gritty enough to me. :beer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0KC91Wuz2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbochan Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Is Patches' seat in the press box going to be retired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 This is a step to adding some skilled toughness (i know its a myth...) to our team structure. Unfortunately it sounds like Torres is gone to big bad Brian Burke after this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 One of the legal variety: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyOiI0Kl570&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Seem gritty enough to me. :beer: One of the legal variety: stop it ink, I might actually like a forward on this roster again. Isn't there a penalty for scoring AND checking while wearing the slug?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Neither of those hits is any more illegal than the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoYouBelieve Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 This is a step to adding some skilled toughness (i know its a myth...) to our team structure. Unfortunately it sounds like Torres is gone to big bad Brian Burke after this year Why do you say this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Neither of those hits is any more illegal than the other. yeah it looked like he led with the shoulder on the first one. The announcer made it sound like he cross-checked him in the face :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Why do you say this? It was quoted earlier in the thread that Torres wanted to play for TOR next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 yeah it looked like he led with the shoulder on the first one. The announcer made it sound like he cross-checked him in the face :unsure: Dirty, maybe. Yeah, those are the kind of hits I want to see go, but currently, there is nothing illegal about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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