PTS Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Spacek a Sabre. Details coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Kevin or Sissy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogie Oglethorpe Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Source??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Here was Sissy's big break through into the majors: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074285/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Here was Sissy's big break through into the majors: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074285/ Maybe Sissy is coming to Buffalo as Loretta Lynn providing pregame and between period entertainment. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 If we got Spacek that would be great news. The guy can play a lot of minutes, can move the puck, and gives the team a left handed shot from point on the power play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Columnists/Tychk...669226-sun.html http://www.edmontonsun.com/Sports/Hockey/2...665665-sun.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 All kidding aside, he played in 76 games last year, had 43 pts and averaged just under 24 minutes of ice time (25 after the olympic break and 26 in the playoffs for the Oilers). Edmonton traded for him at the deadline from Chicago. Age 32, 5'11", 204 lbs. If this is true, he sounds like a very solid pickup. Go Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 WGR...3 year contract for Spacek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma2577 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Jaroslav Spacek D 32 Agreed with Buffalo From espn http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/feature/feat...lfreeagency2006 http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=170576&hubname= tsn done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogie Oglethorpe Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=170576&hubname= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chileanseabass Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 nice to see i was proven wrong. i'll take spacek anyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTS Posted July 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 This is a great pickup. Softens the blow of losing McKee. He's solid both ways. Hooray for Darcy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 It'll be interesting to hear how much we're paying for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogie Oglethorpe Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Any word on the $$$? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Farm team my butt. We don't quit. That means management too. Although before 10 minutes ago I couldn't have told you a thing about Spacek, I'm confident based on what I've read about him that he's a good player who had multiple options in free agency. I'm also confident that he came to Buffalo because (i) we made him a good offer, (ii) he knows he's got a shot at the cup here and (iii) this franchise is attractive to free agents. Go Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Farm team my butt. We don't quit. That means management too. Although before 10 minutes ago I couldn't have told you a thing about Spacek, I'm confident based on what I've read about him that he's a good player who had multiple options in free agency. I'm also confident that he came to Buffalo because (i) we made him a good offer, (ii) he knows he's got a shot at the cup here and (iii) this franchise is attractive to free agents. Go Sabres. I'm very happy the Sabres signed Spacek(to a 3 yr contract no less), but I am still concerned that the Sabres have their blueline filled out and there is not a physical presence among the top 6. Kalinin is the best candidate to fill the role, but he has been inconsistent in that area in past years. Tallinder-Lydman Spacek-Kalinin Campbell-Teppo Paetsch or Janik as #7(PLEASE NO JILLSON) Certainly looks better than it did a few days ago. GO SABRES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 I'm very happy the Sabres signed Spacek(to a 3 yr contract no less), but I am still concerned that the Sabres have their blueline filled out and there is not a physical presence among the top 6. Kalinin is the best candidate to fill the role, but he has been inconsistent in that area in past years. Tallinder-Lydman Spacek-Kalinin Campbell-Teppo Paetsch or Janik as #7(PLEASE NO JILLSON) Certainly looks better than it did a few days ago. GO SABRES!!! I'd like to see a policeman back there too, but I'll take what we have. Edmonton was a pretty physical team and also one that blocked a lot of shots -- I have to assume Spacek will pull his weight in those areas. Anyway, since we're predicting defense pairings, here are mine: Tallinder-Spacek Lydman-Campbell Teppo-Kalinin Go Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeleslyobvious Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Nice move by Darcy. Can everyone please back away from the panic button now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad1 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 I'm very happy the Sabres signed Spacek(to a 3 yr contract no less), but I am still concerned that the Sabres have their blueline filled out and there is not a physical presence among the top 6. Kalinin is the best candidate to fill the role, but he has been inconsistent in that area in past years. Tallinder-Lydman Spacek-Kalinin Campbell-Teppo Paetsch or Janik as #7(PLEASE NO JILLSON) Certainly looks better than it did a few days ago. GO SABRES!!! Kalinin's numbers really aren't that bad. In 55 games he had 18 points and was a +14. His numbers last season are better than McKee's '03-'04 numbers. If he's healthy and in the right state of mind, he could have a break-out year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeleslyobvious Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Kalinin's numbers really aren't that bad. In 55 games he had 18 points and was a +14. His numbers last season are better than McKee's '03-'04 numbers. If he's healthy and in the right state of mind, he could have a break-out year. Unfortunately we always seem to be waiting for that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Great pickup. Between spacek and the resigning of teppo, the defense, at least ability wise, has not taken a step back at all. Who knows about the leadership ability of mckee or the loss of that, but good talent leads to good leadership. teppo, lydman, tallinder, and campbell can certainly fill that roll. Also, with kalinin playing much better towards the end of the season, and with miller finally coming of age as a superstar, i expect the defense to take it to a better level. They need to fill out grier's hole (peca, anyone?) as a defensive forward, but other than that, i'd take this roster to the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Great pickup. Between spacek and the resigning of teppo, the defense, at least ability wise, has not taken a step back at all. Who knows about the leadership ability of mckee or the loss of that, but good talent leads to good leadership. teppo, lydman, tallinder, and campbell can certainly fill that roll. Also, with kalinin playing much better towards the end of the season, and with miller finally coming of age as a superstar, i expect the defense to take it to a better level. They need to fill out grier's hole (peca, anyone?) as a defensive forward, but other than that, i'd take this roster to the bank. I didn't see the whole season, but from what I can tell - Campbell was the one who grew up in the playoffs. I suspect he is the guy who will step up this season on defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeleslyobvious Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Great pickup. Between spacek and the resigning of teppo, the defense, at least ability wise, has not taken a step back at all. Who knows about the leadership ability of mckee or the loss of that, but good talent leads to good leadership. teppo, lydman, tallinder, and campbell can certainly fill that roll. Also, with kalinin playing much better towards the end of the season, and with miller finally coming of age as a superstar, i expect the defense to take it to a better level. They need to fill out grier's hole (peca, anyone?) as a defensive forward, but other than that, i'd take this roster to the bank. I still see Kalinin as a bit of a question mark. I wouldn't be uncomfortable going forward with this roster though. However, I would like to see Grier replaced, and someone brought in to be our #7 defenseman. I think Paetsch can fill the role, but as I think others have already mentioned, it is much better for his development to be playing in Rochester than sitting in the press box in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Great pickup. Between spacek and the resigning of teppo, the defense, at least ability wise, has not taken a step back at all. Who knows about the leadership ability of mckee or the loss of that, but good talent leads to good leadership. teppo, lydman, tallinder, and campbell can certainly fill that roll. Also, with kalinin playing much better towards the end of the season, and with miller finally coming of age as a superstar, i expect the defense to take it to a better level. They need to fill out grier's hole (peca, anyone?) as a defensive forward, but other than that, i'd take this roster to the bank. Spacek in and McKee out sacrifices some physicality, but overall makes the defense faster - and this is a perfect system for Spacek who has a good shot and can join the rush and has a good up ice pass. I love this move. If everyone is re-signed , it'll be one fast defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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