Sabel79 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I found this interesting. One of these defenseman was traded for Foligno and Ennis, the other for Taylor Hall. It's almost as if Chiarelli has no idea what he's doing... surely there was no warning this was the case when Edmonton hired him ten days after Boston fired him for setting fire to a Cup winning team in short order.... Anyway, good trade, JBOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Not sure when he did that but it's the same result before and after. 0 cups.Well how many playoff appearances since then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 I want pommer to score in the first home game, just to hear RJ say " and the population of .... " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Interview with Scandella http://m.startribune.com/marco-scandella-reflects-back-on-wild-looks-ahead-to-buffalo/433891713/ Scandella is extremely excited to play for the Sabres and particularly first-year coach, Hall of Fame defenseman Phil Housley. “Look at what he’s done with Nashville’s D corps,” Scandella said. “He was an All-Star defenseman, and that he believes in me gives me a lot of pride. I think we’re going to work really well together. I know I’m going to learn a lot off of him. I think he has a lot to teach. I’m all ears and I’m super excited about the new challenge.” Coincidentally, Housley talked about Scandella for the first time to Buffalo reporters today. Courtesy of my pal Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News, Housley said, “Marco is a terrific player. I got to see Marco playing a lot being in that division with Minnesota. He was a key element to adding to our team. He's a fierce competitor. He was playing behind some guys, wanted more minutes, wanted an opportunity. Luckily for us, we got him. The way he can skate, is mobile ... A big part of our team is going to be mobility back there and he brings that.” Scandella said he plans to visit Buffalo in about 10 days to find a place to live, tour the Sabres’ much-hyped facilities and see their doctors after having offseason hip surgery. He also plans to have dinner in a couple days with Pominville, the former Sabres’ captain about to begin his second stint in Buffalo. “I know Pommer’s always loved it there,” Scandella said. “Since I got traded, he’s been texting me and telling me, ‘You’re going to love it. Don’t worry. Everyone who goes there and plays there always loves it.’” Scandella said he’s only looking at this experience as a positive. He doesn’t feel the Wild didn’t want him anymore, but he’s very proud Buffalo did. “I understand why the trade happened,” Scandella, 27, said. “It’s not like Minnesota went, ‘We don’t want him anymore.’ Chuck’s done a great job of drafting, and once a team gets to that level and good players have to get re-signed [like Mikael Granlund and Nino Niederreiter and next year Jason Zucker and Matt Dumba], no matter what, you’re going to lose guys. It’s a great problem to have. It just so happens that I was the one that was pushed out of Minnesota, but it’s all positive. There’s no animosity. I’ve always respected Chuck, Bruce [boudreau], and I had a great time in Minnesota. I’m going to miss it. I really am. “But you know what, it’s just a new chapter in my life. You can’t dwell on things. The challenge is really exciting. I’m at an age where I feel like I’m really ready for a new challenge like this.” Scandella’s also excited to be in the east and so close to his home in Montreal. He has an uncle in his 90s that likes to watch every game and a grandmother “getting up there in age, so my games on TV in Montreal, they’ll be very happy I’m playing at an earlier time. And of course, it’ll be easy to fly my mom in.” It moved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Interview with Scandella http://m.startribune.com/marco-scandella-reflects-back-on-wild-looks-ahead-to-buffalo/433891713/ Scandella is extremely excited to play for the Sabres and particularly first-year coach, Hall of Fame defenseman Phil Housley. “Look at what he’s done with Nashville’s D corps,” Scandella said. “He was an All-Star defenseman, and that he believes in me gives me a lot of pride. I think we’re going to work really well together. I know I’m going to learn a lot off of him. I think he has a lot to teach. I’m all ears and I’m super excited about the new challenge.” Coincidentally, Housley talked about Scandella for the first time to Buffalo reporters today. Courtesy of my pal Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News, Housley said, “Marco is a terrific player. I got to see Marco playing a lot being in that division with Minnesota. He was a key element to adding to our team. He's a fierce competitor. He was playing behind some guys, wanted more minutes, wanted an opportunity. Luckily for us, we got him. The way he can skate, is mobile ... A big part of our team is going to be mobility back there and he brings that.” Scandella said he plans to visit Buffalo in about 10 days to find a place to live, tour the Sabres’ much-hyped facilities and see their doctors after having offseason hip surgery. He also plans to have dinner in a couple days with Pominville, the former Sabres’ captain about to begin his second stint in Buffalo. “I know Pommer’s always loved it there,” Scandella said. “Since I got traded, he’s been texting me and telling me, ‘You’re going to love it. Don’t worry. Everyone who goes there and plays there always loves it.’” Scandella said he’s only looking at this experience as a positive. He doesn’t feel the Wild didn’t want him anymore, but he’s very proud Buffalo did. “I understand why the trade happened,” Scandella, 27, said. “It’s not like Minnesota went, ‘We don’t want him anymore.’ Chuck’s done a great job of drafting, and once a team gets to that level and good players have to get re-signed [like Mikael Granlund and Nino Niederreiter and next year Jason Zucker and Matt Dumba], no matter what, you’re going to lose guys. It’s a great problem to have. It just so happens that I was the one that was pushed out of Minnesota, but it’s all positive. There’s no animosity. I’ve always respected Chuck, Bruce [boudreau], and I had a great time in Minnesota. I’m going to miss it. I really am. “But you know what, it’s just a new chapter in my life. You can’t dwell on things. The challenge is really exciting. I’m at an age where I feel like I’m really ready for a new challenge like this.” Scandella’s also excited to be in the east and so close to his home in Montreal. He has an uncle in his 90s that likes to watch every game and a grandmother “getting up there in age, so my games on TV in Montreal, they’ll be very happy I’m playing at an earlier time. And of course, it’ll be easy to fly my mom in.” It moved So. You got a thing for Scandella's mom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 So. You got a thing for Scandella's mom? :flirt: Honestly, that sounds like a lot of rationalizing and trying to put the best face on getting dumped by a team. Maybe in conversation it sounded more natural, but in text it seems kind of forced to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Funny I thought just the opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 It just seems like he was trying too hard to like Buffalo. Maybe it's just the voices in my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 It just seems like he was trying too hard to like Buffalo. Maybe it's just the voices in my head. Realistically, it's possible he's only been to Buffalo a few times and then only the sad drive down the 33 for an overnight and a game the next day. All he has to go on is the waterfront in winter and Pominville's assurances. I'm sure he'll warm up; I have a tough time thinking Buffalo is worse than Minnesooooohta. Maybe not better, but not worse either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 It just seems like he was trying too hard to like Buffalo. Maybe it's just the voices in my head. It's you. You're from the Buffalo area, right? It's you. Everyone who was ever traded has said this same thing about any city ever. Has nothing to do with Buffalo. Take it from someone with no ties to the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 So. You got a thing for Scandella's mom? Scandella's Mom has got it going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Realistically, it's possible he's only been to Buffalo a few times and then only the sad drive down the 33 for an overnight and a game the next day. All he has to go on is the waterfront in winter and Pominville's assurances. I'm sure he'll warm up; I have a tough time thinking Buffalo is worse than Minnesooooohta. Maybe not better, but not worse either. Beauty may be skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 I liked how Phil's eyes lit up when asked about Scandella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Scandella's Mom has got it going on Oh, this got such a chuckle out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Beauty may be skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone. :flirt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Scandella scheduled to be on GR at 8:30am today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Scandella scheduled to be on GR at 8:30am today crap, I missed it anyone have a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Descent interview, nothing too wow. Some highlights => He's tri-lingual, speaks Italian, French, English => Said we have a lot of talent up front. On playing us last year, says the Wild had a relatively easy time against us cause the Wild play so structured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 LINK! http://www.wgr550.com/media/audio-channel/07-21-sabres-defenseman-marco-scandella-howard-and-jeremymp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Descent interview, nothing too wow. Some highlights => He's tri-lingual, speaks Italian, French, English => Said we have a lot of talent up front. On playing us last year, says the Wild had a relatively easy time against us cause the Wild play so structured I sure hope he knows that preseason games don't count, 'cuz they split the season series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 I sure hope he knows that preseason games don't count, 'cuz they split the season series. Misrepresented that a little looking at it now. He said they had success against us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Not hard to see why Housley loves Scandella after watching those highlights. The guy loves jumping up on the rush, and has the speed and hands to do so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Descent interview, nothing too wow. Some highlights => He's tri-lingual, speaks Italian, French, English => Said we have a lot of talent up front. On playing us last year, says the Wild had a relatively easy time against us cause the Wild play so structured M-x spelling-nazi-mode I noticed 'descent' in another of your posts; once is a fluke, two is a pattern. We all express ourselves more and more with the written word, so I correct you as a friend that wants everyone to come off in the best light. Please don't think I'm a jerk. Descent: to proceed downwards, a derivation from a predecessor, etc. "His descent into madness and despair", "The trail being muddy made for a perilous descent." "He is of French descent" Decent: respectable, adequate, conforming to norms. "It was a decent interview." "He's a decent guy" "The beer at Pearl Street is decent, but they are coasting on seniority and location." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Swear I've become illiterate ever since I switched career paths :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Swear I've become illiterate ever since I switched career paths :lol: There was a long stretch of time in school where I didn't write in full sentences, only code and math. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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