"Geoff" <gebobs@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Preacher wrote:
> > Interesting question, Geoff, but I gotta say with only 3 points
> > separating Philly from Buffalo in the standings, I don't think the
> > "playoff contender vs virtually out of the playoffs" comparison is
> > fair.
>
> With two games left, there is little difference to being "virtually out
of
> the playoffs" and "playoff contender". But that gap of three points is
hard
> to overcome especially when you can lose and still notch one.
>
> > And I'd take Roy. No contest. Briere can't play defensive hockey at
> > all - he didn't have to when the Sabres were pumping in goals left
> > and right last year, and now it's obvious when he plays for a team
> > that isn't that prolific in scoring. I can't honestly say my answer
> > would have been the same last October though......
>
> Thanks. So far. It's 2-2, though you are the first vote on Usenet. IMHO,
the
> Sabres made a mistake letting Briere go. You can't replace a 95-point
player
> easily. And the Sabres are feeling that pinch. They've given up as many
> goals as last year and score 70 less, translating to a 20+ point drop in
the
> standings.
>
> I think Roy is a fine player and has enormous upside, but he isn't a #1
line
> center...yet. Neither is Drury, but he's still a great player and
> irreplaceable in the #2 center role. Briere isn't the quintessential #1
by
> any means, but he's definitely a guy you would relish (and we did)
between
a
> couple of nimble wingers.
>
> BTW...what group are you hailing from? The handle looks familiar.
>
>
Habs NG. Although I poke my nose into others (usually whoever the Habs
are
playing/about to play/have finished playing).
Steve
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