TrueBlueGED Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 And when was the last time Briere was an effective center anyway? I'll take 4-5years for a thousand Trebeck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ennis is my pick. Same shifty, smart game. This year he may breakout with some real talent to play with. I wouldn't even want that I would. Briere was awesome offensively in his prime and even though his body held up longer than Drury's, father time has taken its course on him. If I could get those guys back in their primes though I would do it in a second. Briere was just greasy. The guy was a magician about getting the puck through to where it needed to go whether it was on net or to a teammate for a slick pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 This is a move I would have loved last offseason, but we're in serious mode now. Roster is stacked with forwards. He would be the worst of the crop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 I've already seen a bit of that out of Ennis. Mostly that he'll throw the body a little here and there to make a play. That bodes well for him. Actually that is true. He has played with a heavier body than he has which is good. But I haven't seen him spear someone or golf swing the back of their ankles. I forgot how much more aggressive he had been in throwing his body around. That's a good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ennis is my pick. Same shifty, smart game. This year he may breakout with some real talent to play with. I wouldn't even want that That's my bet. Saw him play with Team Canada at the worlds this year - Tyler Two can play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 He has played with a heavier body than he has which is good. I forgot how much more aggressive he had been in throwing his body around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Fair enough. The only thing that I'd say is I think Briere would add to that mix nicely (obviously IMO). It looked to me like beyond the overall lack of talent the offense looked disjointed. Now we have talent but it's all young so it would seem reasonable it will look a bit maybe hectic is the word. I get that maybe Briere isn't the guy but I'd argue that we need a bit more than Gionta, Moulson, and Legwand to help Bylsma get these extremely talented young players to play correctly. Kane, Ennis, Bogosian, O'Reilly, Gorges, Murray, Bylsma. We have no need for Briere nor does he fit, nicely or otherwise. If there is a spot on the forth line not filled by Larson, Legwand Foligno then we will be looking to Rochester for that help in the form of Schaller or otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Fair enough. The only thing that I'd say is I think Briere would add to that mix nicely (obviously IMO). It looked to me like beyond the overall lack of talent the offense looked disjointed. Now we have talent but it's all young so it would seem reasonable it will look a bit maybe hectic is the word. I get that maybe Briere isn't the guy but I'd argue that we need a bit more than Gionta, Moulson, and Legwand to help Bylsma get these extremely talented young players to play correctly. Daniel Briere has not been an effective center in quite a few seasons. Look elsewhere for what you seek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 We should move forward by playing our young guys. He should move forward by building a house in Clarence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) He'd be a better healthy scratch than our current batch and could serve spot duty. Give him 1 year with the expectation that he would be there for emergency purposes. No way he replaces straight up our top 12. Edited July 30, 2015 by wjag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 LOL Thank you I'm a fan of both guys. Love this clip though good stuff! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Danny Briere should retire. If he is one of 14 best forwards we're in for another DFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Briere was as exciting as they come. But its over for him. Retire and get into colour on the broadcasts. For that I'd welcome him back with open arms. Not to wear the jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Player development dept. Helping in Rochester, Buffalo and visiting our prospects in Junior, College and abroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 He can sign a 1 day deal to retire a Sabre if he wants. Otherwise; no thanks. We still have swill like McCormick taking up roster spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Like Gretzky said in the "Bo knows" commercial: No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) He can sign a 1 day deal to retire a Sabre if he wants. Otherwise; no thanks. We still have swill like McCormick taking up roster spots.What has McCormick ever done so wrong? He's done everything asked of him. He skated with Vanek and Pominville against the Bruins in the playoffs because all of our other forwards were chicken bleep. He's done everything asked, included risking his mental health by taking numerous shots to the dome but we are still complaining about him because he doesn't score 20 goals. Was Danny Briere's time in a Sabres sweater worthy of having him retire as a Sabre? Not being facetious, I legitimately don't know. Edited July 31, 2015 by inkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 What has McCormick ever done so wrong? He's done everything asked of him. He skated with Vanek and Pominville against the Bruins in the playoffs because all of our other forwards were chicken bleep. He's done everything asked, included risking his mental health by taking numerous shots to the dome but we are still complaining about him because he doesn't score 20 goals. Was Danny Briere's time in a Sabres sweater worthy of having him retire as a Sabre? Not being facetious, I legitimately don't know. No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) No. That was my inclination as well. Some fans really can't hide their Danny boners. Edited July 31, 2015 by inkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 How much would fans despise Danny Briere if Darcy resigned him? I think he'd be another member of the failed core, and people would only talk about his defensive deficiencies since we wouldn't have been able to put him in a position to succeed. Kind of like how we kept hearing about how much of a creampuff Pommers was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) How much would fans despise Danny Briere if Darcy resigned him? I think he'd be another member of the failed core, and people would only talk about his defensive deficiencies since we wouldn't have been able to put him in a position to succeed. Kind of like how we kept hearing about how much of a creampuff Pommers was. It depends. I think if we had been able to re-sign him, we would have had a reasonable amount of continued success. His huge playoff year was what, in 2010? We won the division that year. Then lost in the first round. With Briere on the team, things may have ended much more positive. If we had kept Drury too? No way do I think we would be talking about a "failed core". A big reason that core "failed" was because the players were asked to play above their positions. When we had Briere and Drury, Roy and Vanek were on the 3rd line, and Pominville was part of the supporting cast. Edited July 31, 2015 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 One thing people seem to forget is that we got to see the absolute best that Briere had to give. We were lucky to have him when we did. His greatness didn't exist before Regier brought him in and he was never really the same player after he left. At least imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Briere has announced his retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Briere has announced his retirement. A fine career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) http://www.tsn.ca/briere-retires-after-17-nhl-seasons-1.346663 "The five-foot-nine centre appeared in 973 career NHL games with the Phoenix Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, Colorado Avalanche and Montreal Canadiens, scoring 307 goals and 389 assists." Edited August 17, 2015 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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