Waived: Alex Sulzer (CLEARED)

[captaincrunch89]

Via Pierre LeBrun

Two other interesting names on waivers: J. Schutlz from the Kings and A. Sulzer from the Sabres...

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[couture23]

Hmm..teams know he can be a reliable #6-7, but no one really knows how he'll play after his knee injury.

 

[Beerz]

Not surprising.

 

[tsujimoto74]

No shock here. Hopefully he clears. I still like him as a depth option, and he would probably be a solid vet for the Amerks.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

Guaranteed move after Ristolainen made the team. Hope he sticks in Rochester.

 

[Paxon]

But in all seriousness, Sulzer was the obvious man out by a long shot imo. He should clear waivers, which would help Rochester and leave us a veteran call-up possibility if the crap hits the fan later in the season. If he doesn't clear, then it's no loss with McNabb and Ruhwedel at the very least as viable call-ups.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

Funny...but that's Ehrhoff in the Darth Vader outfit. A least that's what he yelled out this morning...I mean he yelled, "Neeiiiiinnnnn".

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Positive sign of direction of club -- he's now not good enough to make team. I'd lie to keep him for depth in Rochester too

 

[JLewyB]

I still say they should do the same for Tallinder if only for somebody's 9 game tryout. Only 7 teams can afford his salary at this time if they were to claim him off waivers.

 

[Djp]

no surprise.

 

[haseoke39]

I still say they should do the same for Tallinder if only for somebody's 9 game tryout. Only 7 teams can afford his salary at this time if they were to claim him off waivers.

Considering the trade for him was basically a waiver claim, wouldn't be surprising if Tallinder cleared.

 

[Rhett4]

I still say they should do the same for Tallinder if only for somebody's 9 game tryout. Only 7 teams can afford his salary at this time if they were to claim him off waivers.

No chance they waive Tallinder, and there's also no chance they play 3 rookie D at the same time (Risto, Psysk, Zadorov). I'd think a half rookie D core has never happened in the NHL, but then again, stranger things have happened.

 

[Jacob582]

No chance they waive Tallinder, and there's also no chance they play 3 rookie D at the same time (Risto, Psysk, Zadorov). I'd think a half rookie D core has never happened in the NHL, but then again, stranger things have happened.

I agree. You can break 1 or 2 rookie D in the NHL at the same time, any more than that is crazy.

 

[Jacob582]

Regier seemed to indicate that he wanted Vet D depth. Mentioned a 2-way contract for Pardy was an option. (Pardy wanted a better chance but was waived by the Jets today).

Darcy also gave Sulzer the chance to test free agency to see if there was something better out there. Probably told him that you can still come back and accept our one-way deal, but we can't guarantee that you will be with the big club.

Sulzer is probably not thrilled, but probably not surprised and will be professional and provide an ample vet D presence for Amerks, and depth for Buffalo.

As stated by others here, don't think Sulzer will be claimed. All the other teams had a chance to sign him in July.

 

[Salzig]

Servus Alex, see you next year in Germany

 

[SabreOil]

so whats our d look like?
erhoff-myers
weber-pysyk
mcbain-risto
tallinder

 

[Rhett4]

so whats our d look like?
erhoff-myers
weber-pysyk
mcbain-risto
tallinder

I think you see Tallinder with Pysyk and Weber with Risto (making McBain No. 7).

 

[haseoke39]

so whats our d look like?
erhoff-myers
weber-pysyk
mcbain-risto
tallinder

Risto shouldn't be on a pairing with a known liability.

 

[joshjull]

Nice. There is a reason he couldnt stay in the NHL before he got here and rode around on Hoff's back.

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

Can we end the "waive Tallinder" nonsense?

 

[joshjull]

With Zads on IR, waiving Sulzer means 14 forwards. So two of Girgs, Flynn and Larsson are staying. That would be a heck of a kid line. If only Grigs could be sent down.

 

[Dubi Doo]

With Zads on IR, waiving Sulzer means 14 forwards. So two of Girgs, Flynn and Larsson are staying. That would be a heck of a kid line. If only Grigs could be sent down.

Hopefully it's Flynn or Girgs. I would like to see Girgs develop an offensive game before getting called up, but I also believe he could still develop that up in the bigs. It's risky, though. Larsson has deserved his shot, imo. It'd be a shame seeing him sent down, but I think he'll play his way onto the roster regardless when injuries hit.

 

[couture23]

I think you see Tallinder with Pysyk and Weber with Risto (making McBain No. 7).

Yup, that's definitely our d-core.

Forwards are a bit different story though.

 

[Dubi Doo]

Yup, that's definitely our d-core.

Forwards are a bit different story though.

I'd rather see Risto start the year with Tallinder. Tallinder can cover for him with his speed and positional play. I know Weber is a solid presence as well, but I'd rather have some speed with Risto.

 

[haseoke39]

Can we end the "waive Tallinder" nonsense?

Let's see how the season goes. Put it this way: I'd be uncomfortable putting money on his lineup spot in March.