Confirmed with Link: [BUF/VAN] D Riley Stillman for F Josh Bloom

[CaliSabresfan24]

Damn his has a nice shiner

 

[oldgoalie]

Damn his has a nice shiner

broken blood vessels in his eye as well. that was one hell of a punch.

 

[DJN21]

we likely saw his first and only fight for this year. Yikes.

 

[Chainshot]

we likely saw his first and only fight for this year. Yikes.

Fourth fight this year, second with Jeannot. The other two were against Wild players - Foligno and Duhaime. The Foligno one was because Stillman hit Greenway up high too

 

[DJN21]

Fourth fight this year, second with Jeannot. The other two were against Wild players - Foligno and Duhaime. The Foligno one was because Stillman hit Greenway up high too

I'm not saying he isn't willing and picking terrible dance partners lol. I'm saying from the looks of his face he is weeks away from physically being able to take a punch(and he will).

 

[Dubi Doo]

Fourth fight this year, second with Jeannot. The other two were against Wild players - Foligno and Duhaime. The Foligno one was because Stillman hit Greenway up high too

He picks some tough partners to go toe to toe with.

 

[Chainshot]

He picks some tough partners to go toe to toe with.

Whenever I see him fight, both here and elsewhere, I think of this...

 

[Jim Bob]

Riley Stillman has a 63% CF% and 53% xG% in 5 games since the trade.

Maybe the Sabres analytics department was up to something after all.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Charts tell the same

 

[WiHockeyGuy]

I've been pleased with his game. A few gaffs here and there but generally makes the safe play. And his physical play has been an undeniable plus to the team.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Riley Stillman has a 63% CF% and 53% xG% in 5 games since the trade.

Maybe the Sabres analytics department was up to something after all.

I wouldn't get carried away. Third line pair guy at best

 

[Zman5778]

I wouldn't get carried away. Third line pair guy at best

LEGIT 3rd pair guy though............which is far better than what Bryson/Clague/Pilut have been this year in similar circumstances.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

I wouldn't get carried away. Third line pair guy at best

Third pair guys are still a need in our lineup and he's been perfect for what is asked of him

 

[slip]

Third pair guys are still a need in our lineup and he's been perfect for what is asked of him

Team feeds off his physical play too. I see more of an appetite by others to finish checks when Corey starts throwing his body around.

 

[Dubi Doo]

I wouldn't get carried away. Third line pair guy at best

If he turns into a good third pairing guy who plays physical, then this a solid trade. That's someone we need in this line-up. Hopefully he continues playing well.

 

[BuffaloGooner]

This guy has been so solid, 2-0 break allowed not withstanding (Boosh put him in a tough spot tbh)

We added toughness but not stupid toughness. That slap pass on Cozens goal was awesome too. He can play.

The trade thread and Canuck fans would’ve had you believe we traded for a guy straight out of the HarborCenter beer league.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

I'm sure KA got a good evaluation from Papa Stillman.

 

[Montag DP]

LEGIT 3rd pair guy though............which is far better than what Bryson/Clague/Pilut have been this year in similar circumstances.

Come on, this is HF land, and we all know that here a freshly drafted 3rd rounder that most haven't even seen play is more valuable than a legit 3rd-pairing vet defenseman.

 

[Chainshot]

Riley Stillman has a 63% CF% and 53% xG% in 5 games since the trade.

Maybe the Sabres analytics department was up to something after all.

Wondering how that reflects Lyubushkin over a similar period. They seem to be a nice fit and Boosh was playing well before the Stillman acquisition.

 

[Sabre the Win]

I'll admit he's been better than advertised since coming here but he has taken himself out of the play a few times to lay a hit which is no good.

 

[Jim Bob]

I'll admit he's been better than advertised since coming here but he has taken himself out of the play a few times to lay a hit which is no good.

Most D that play a physical game will have times where that happens. No player makes the right decision anywhere near all of the time.

 

[Rowley Birkin]

I've liked him so far.

If we can get a legit top 4 guy to play with Power or Dahlin - i like the way the group is shaping up.

Assuming the Dahlin/Power pairs are both thriving - you shouldn't be relying on Stillman/Lyubushkin/whoever to do much more than be solid while bringing a physical presence.

 

[elchud]

We've got 7 guys signed for next season on D. I *hope* they are tracking we need a couple of 3/4/5 guys, and not a couple more 6/7/8 guys. Joker/Stillman/Boosh is a strong 6/7/8. The concern here is, Adams coming back with Bryson and Clague. I think we can survive Bryson if we add a guy like Mayfield. That would be barely adequate, C- upgrade. We all know we can do better. Not sure what KA is worried about, Bryson or Stillman not clearing waivers? Who cares?

 

[Jim Bob]

We've got 7 guys signed for next season on D. I *hope* they are tracking we need a couple of 3/4/5 guys, and not a couple more 6/7/8 guys. Joker/Stillman/Boosh is a strong 6/7/8. The concern here is, Adams coming back with Bryson and Clague. I think we can survive Bryson if we add a guy like Mayfield. That would be barely adequate, C- upgrade. We all know we can do better. Not sure what KA is worried about, Bryson or Stillman not clearing waivers? Who cares?

If you like Dahlin, Power, and Samuelsson as 1-3 and Jokiharju, Boosh, and Stillman as 5-7 (good luck getting one of them to clear waivers to play in Rochester as 8th on the depth chart), then all they need to address this off season is #4.

 

[elchud]

I'm all for 13F 8D in general. I'm on the keep-Stillman-dump-Bryson train. I was wrong on Stillman after the trade. He would get claimed by several teams. Bryson at 1.85? Maybe Arizona to get to the cap floor