korab rules Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Now I have to get a ticket for their game in Binghamton! Read and weep, Senators! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Just heard it on the radio! Exciting stuff. Put him on a line with Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Just heard it on the radio! Exciting stuff. Put him on a line with Adam. Sweet. That should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 That terminator is out there. It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 It could be a short stay. Portland lost the first two games at home to Binghamton and the next 3 are on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korab rules Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 It may be even shorter if he gets suspended in his first game. Bingo has a couple scrappers who I am sure will be willing to welcome Zack to the A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawerchuk Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 That terminator is out there. It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are dead. Awesome! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnkirishone Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 zack smash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I haven't personally seen this guy play, but I've heard all about him for quite some time on this board and all the articles provided by SabreSpace. If Kassian is as physical a scrapper as he's been talked about, how is it he only managed 67 penalty minutes in 56 games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I haven't personally seen this guy play, but I've heard all about him for quite some time on this board and all the articles provided by SabreSpace. If Kassian is as physical a scrapper as he's been talked about, how is it he only managed 67 penalty minutes in 56 games? Nobody in juniors was willing to fight him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Nobody in juniors was willing to fight him? This is part of it. But only a part. He's a man among boys down there and he doesn't need to prove himself and other tough guys know that they aren't going to make a name for themselves at his expense. But he's also made an honest effort to change his game and be on the ice alot more. He was an offensive force for Windsor this year. And he was better than PPG in their playoffs. He's changing. He knows he has to if he's going to make it in the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 This is part of it. But only a part. He's a man among boys down there and he doesn't need to prove himself and other tough guys know that they aren't going to make a name for themselves at his expense. But he's also made an honest effort to change his game and be on the ice alot more. He was an offensive force for Windsor this year. And he was better than PPG in their playoffs. He's changing. He knows he has to if he's going to make it in the show. I'm hoping he turns into a Brendan Shanahan type player that has that respect from his peers and is recognized for his ability to kick a$$ as well as his ability to contribute offensively. Is that too much to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I'm hoping he turns into a Brendan Shanahan type player that has that respect from his peers and is recognized for his ability to kick a$$ as well as his ability to contribute offensively. Is that too much to ask? LOL It might be. :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I'm hoping he turns into a Brendan Shanahan type player that has that respect from his peers and is recognized for his ability to kick a$$ as well as his ability to contribute offensively. Is that too much to ask? I think that's too much to ask, or maybe the wrong thing to hope for anyway. The Sabres are like the choir boy kids in highschool with great manners and good grades, and they're always respectful to one another and would never intend to hurt anybody emotionally or physically. The Flyers are like the bullies that own the halls, pick on the choir boy kids, fight whoever they want when they want and take home all the girls on prom night. To put it simply, I want no part in Kassian becoming "a player that has respect from his peers." I could care less about that right now, lol. Totally okay with being recognized for his ability to kick ass, though... and score goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I think that's too much to ask, or maybe the wrong thing to hope for anyway. The Sabres are like the choir boy kids in highschool with great manners and good grades, and they're always respectful to one another and would never intend to hurt anybody emotionally or physically. The Flyers are like the bullies that own the halls, pick on the choir boy kids, fight whoever they want when they want and take home all the girls on prom night. To put it simply, I want no part in Kassian becoming "a player that has respect from his peers." I could care less about that right now, lol. Totally okay with being recognized for his ability to kick ass, though... and score goals. By respect from his peers I was thinking more along the lines of not having to kick a$$ because everyone ( his peers ) know he'll kick their a$$ if they take liberties. Shanahan was a heck of a fighter but he rarely had to because everyone knew he could and would. Much like Terry O'Reilly. Mmmm,come to think of it Terry O' would be a good player for him to try and emulate. :worthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 By respect from his peers I was thinking more along the lines of not having to kick a$$ because everyone ( his peers ) know he'll kick their a$$ if they take liberties. Shanahan was a heck of a fighter but he rarely had to because everyone knew he could and would. Much like Terry O'Reilly. Mmmm,come to think of it Terry O' would be a good player for him to try and emulate. :worthy: Shanahan could throw hands with anyone. When he did it was because a line was crossed. And he could score 40 goals too. One of my favorite NHL players all-time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Enabler Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Would love to get a radio or online feed if anyone has good connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 By respect from his peers I was thinking more along the lines of not having to kick a$$ because everyone ( his peers ) know he'll kick their a$$ if they take liberties. Shanahan was a heck of a fighter but he rarely had to because everyone knew he could and would. Much like Terry O'Reilly. Mmmm,come to think of it Terry O' would be a good player for him to try and emulate. :worthy: O'Reilly was like Shanahan? :huh: O'Reilly fought, and almost always seemed to lose to (especially in the latter part of his career), all takers. I really do not see your comparison. But at this point in time, I'd be fine w/ Kassian turning out to be another O'Reilly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 O'Reilly was like Shanahan? :huh: O'Reilly fought, and almost always seemed to lose to (especially in the latter part of his career), all takers. I really do not see your comparison. But at this point in time, I'd be fine w/ Kassian turning out to be another O'Reilly. Saw O'Reilly fight alot in his prime and he was one tough son of a biatch. Its entertaining seeing his fights on you-tube. If he seemed to lose most fights to you I wouldn't want to know how it felt to be on the winning end of them. My guess is both combatants went home bruised. I never said O'Reilly was like Shanahan, I made a vague comparison of the players in the respect they got from opponents for their toughness. Big difference. If Kassian turned out like either of these players its a win win for Buffalo and its fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Would love to get a radio or online feed if anyone has good connection If you live in Buffalo and have cable, the game is on Ch. 13 tonight at 7pm (according to TBN). If not, I think the AHL used to stream games on its website (for free); not sure if it still does. EDIT: And now I find that there is no game tonight. But the News has one listed: http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/other/the-watch-list/article409467.ece I'm guessing it's a replay of last night's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braedon Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Shanahan could throw hands with anyone. When he did it was because a line was crossed. And he could score 40 goals too. One of my favorite NHL players all-time. Me too. I don't believe ZK is of the same mold. To me, Shanny was more of the all-around player, which included having the physical presence and occasional mean streak when called for. ZK is shifted more on the spectrum with his mean streak at the core of his play (how many guys list Bertuzzi as their favorite player?). He may become a scorer, but probably not to the level of Shanny. As an aside, what would this team have looked like if we took Shanahan over No. 77? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Me too. I don't believe ZK is of the same mold. To me, Shanny was more of the all-around player, which included having the physical presence and occasional mean streak when called for. ZK is shifted more on the spectrum with his mean streak at the core of his play (how many guys list Bertuzzi as their favorite player?). He may become a scorer, but probably not to the level of Shanny. As an aside, what would this team have looked like if we took Shanahan over No. 77? I cry when I think about what could have been if we drafted Shanny or Joe Sakic instead of Turgeon (granted, Sakic wasn't so highly rated on draft day). I see Kassian as more of a Lucic or maybe the Brad May of 93-94 (18g 45p) when he was still being used as a power forward on a scoring line. He's downright mean and uses it as a cornerstone of his game. The 2 guys in the NHL right now that most closely resemble Kassian at full potential IMO are Looch and Ryan CLowe. Maybe add Scott Hartnell to that list. I can only hope Kass brings 20-25 goals, 50 pts and 120 PIM's to the Sabres. That would be some damned fine company he'd be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR HOLLIDAY Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 I cry when I think about what could have been if we drafted Shanny or Joe Sakic instead of Turgeon (granted, Sakic wasn't so highly rated on draft day). I see Kassian as more of a Lucic or maybe the Brad May of 93-94 (18g 45p) when he was still being used as a power forward on a scoring line. He's downright mean and uses it as a cornerstone of his game. The 2 guys in the NHL right now that most closely resemble Kassian at full potential IMO are Looch and Ryan CLowe. Maybe add Scott Hartnell to that list. I can only hope Kass brings 20-25 goals, 50 pts and 120 PIM's to the Sabres. That would be some damned fine company he'd be in. Agreed man, 20-25 goals and a big mean body would be a big addition to the Sabres, imagine him and Gerbe on the same line? A lot of hate on skates that would be......... :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 I cry when I think about what could have been if we drafted Shanny or Joe Sakic instead of Turgeon (granted, Sakic wasn't so highly rated on draft day). OOOOOOOOOOOOh- LAh-Lah....Shanny. Very few players were as NHL ready as Turgeon was. He came in the league at 18 and probably had 250 pts. by age 21 while forced into the first line center position. It's hard to say it was a mistake. I'm thinking back...but taking Shanny would have meant Christian Ruutu 1st line center and.......hmmmm....did we even have third center? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 OOOOOOOOOOOOh- LAh-Lah....Shanny. Very few players were as NHL ready as Turgeon was. He came in the league at 18 and probably had 250 pts. by age 21 while forced into the first line center position. It's hard to say it was a mistake. I'm thinking back...but taking Shanny would have meant Christian Ruutu 1st line center and.......hmmmm....did we even have third center? :lol: Very close. 236 points his first three seasons. Agreed that it's hard to say this was a mistake, especially considering the trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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