Bruins trade picks to Buffalo for Daniel Paille
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Oct 20, 2009 6:41 PM EDT
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PrintThe Bruins have traded a third round pick in 2010 and a conditional fourth round pick in 2010 to the Buffalo Sabres for left wing Daniel Paille. The 25 year old, 6'0" 197 lb winger has appeared in 2 games this season for the Sabres, recording an assist. Paille finished last season with 12 goals and 15 assists for the Sabres and an even +/-.
Paille seems to be a decent overall player, but doesn't really excel in any one facet of the game. He isn't exactly a pure goal scorer, but he can score some goals here and there. He recorded a career-best 19 goals in '07-'08. Paille was a former first round draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres in 2002 (20th overall), so there certainly is some potential there.
Paille is a 3rd line/depth guy, who was brought in to replace Chuck Kobasew. At a cap hit of $1.125 million compared to Kobasew's $2.333 million and very little going the other way in this deal, I think this is a solid move.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Oct 20, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions
You know, we could have had Axelsson for less than this guy.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Oct 20, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions
That would keep in line with the clear “Get Older” strategy the Bs are employing D:
by ike6116 on Oct 20, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We could really use his empty net goals.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Oct 20, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s debateable. Axelsson made $1.85 mil last year. Axelsson had a good career in Boston, but it was time to drop the curtain on The Axie Show.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Oct 20, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Recchi made 1 million this year.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Oct 20, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Kevin Allen
from USA Today says Paille will be taking Lucic’s spot while he’s out…
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by Karina on Oct 20, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions
Kevin Allen thinks weller is taking kobasew’s spot?
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Oct 20, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
who’s weller?
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by Karina on Oct 20, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
We got him for Kobasew from Minnesota. Seems like he’s a big goon and AHL player.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Oct 20, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Hockey Writer for USA today.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Oct 21, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
USA Today? I didn’t know anyone read that. I always just assumed it’s only use was as sheets for the homeless.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Oct 20, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
So Weller and Paille are filling in for Kobasew and Lucic? Or is Brad Marchand going to step up and fill one of the spots? I know Sobotka won’t, he’s a true center and nothing else.
I have no idea what the lineup will look like tomorrow night.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Oct 20, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
the bruins would trade away #12 and then go out and get a guy like paile or however you spell his name, i cannot believe i was looking forward to this dreaded season i was planning on going to 13 or 14 games but after i went to opening night and the way theyre going i dont think i will make another game this year. ive been way to patient for this damn team and i cant take it anymore
Try not to hurt yourself jumping back off the bandwagon.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Oct 21, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
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