Dreger: Evan Rodrigues wants out of Buffalo

[is the answer jesus]

Sens should pick him up, solid 4rth liner.

Tierney for Rodrigues and a 2nd?

Done deal.

 

[BHD]

Who do these plugs think they are demanding trades???

Professional athletes. His performance on the ice and conduct off it will affect fans' perception of him, but a trade request is understandable (from his side).

That said, I can see some teams being interested. He played both on special teams last season, right?

 

[Wayne Primeau]

Mark Jankowski for Rodrigues and a 4th?

 

[Magic Man]

The spreadsheet boys love this guy

Don't tell Dubas.

 

[Cancuks]

Does he still have 60 point/season potential?

 

[Howie Hodge]

Yeah, if you can't crack the lineup on one of the league's worst teams, greatness is just around the corner...

 

[CraigsList]

Jankowski for Rodrigues.

 

[Magic Man]

Does he still have 60 point/season potential?

In the AHL.

 

[Stephen]

It's a bad look for everyone when an undrafted college free agent and borderline NHLer demands out. Jeez.

 

[Yatzhee]

It's a bad look for everyone when an undrafted college free agent and borderline NHLer demands out. Jeez.

Agreed.
Here is a post from another venue after tonights game. You decide if the poster is correct......Buffalo fans deserve better I feel...…….

"Another Season down the toilet. Our 50th Anniversary season is officially done at this point and time, the management/ownership team have proven they care little about winning, but they do care about making money.
I have come to terms with this fact, we have an Ottawa Senators type owner. And with that belief, I am done spending 1 more penny on this team. I am done with it, along with my children and grandchildren. I will now actively lead my family to follow a playoff bound team, yet again. This sucks Pegula, you hear me, this sucks."

 

[KevinRedkey]

Sounds like he plays baseball.

 

[xECK29x]

Agreed.
Here is a post from another venue after tonights game. You decide if the poster is correct......Buffalo fans deserve better I feel...…….

"Another Season down the toilet. Our 50th Anniversary season is officially done at this point and time, the management/ownership team have proven they care little about winning, but they do care about making money.
I have come to terms with this fact, we have an Ottawa Senators type owner. And with that belief, I am done spending 1 more penny on this team. I am done with it, along with my children and grandchildren. I will now actively lead my family to follow a playoff bound team, yet again. This sucks Pegula, you hear me, this sucks."

Sabres fans still sellout the building like crazy despite the on ice performance. Sounds like they should stop going to games if they want to send a message.

 

[Drew311]

Sorry kid, you’re not good enough to decide where you don’t want to play.

 

[Panthaz89]

Should of played over Smith today that's for sure you bring up a guy to play him for a f***ing minute in game? Botterill has no idea how to manage a team.

 

[57special]

Maybe he should try playing better, if he wants more PT. Believe it or not, most coaches want to win, and will go along with such a plan.

 

[Kevin Musto]

This is like in NHL20 when you ask for a trade and the GM declines because you're not good enough

 

[pf8363]

Sabres fans still sellout the building like crazy despite the on ice performance. Sounds like they should stop going to games if they want to send a message.

Not really. We are near the bottom of the league in attendance. I have been to a few games this year but it gets hardér and harder each time

 

[Aladyyn]

Rodrigues was a solid middle 6 piece under Housley. It shouldn't take too much to get him back to that form if even that buffoon could do it.

 

[Aladyyn]

Maybe he should try playing better, if he wants more PT. Believe it or not, most coaches want to win, and will go along with such a plan.

I wish the Sabres operated that way under Botterill...

 

[Jacksonbobson]

Seems like anyone can ask for a trade these days.

3 point players should be happy to be in the league

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I’ll sometimes struggle to understand fan’s reactions to a player requesting a trade. When a GM tries to trade a player, it’s “just business”. When a player requests a trade, you get reactions like “He should be happy to just be on a NHL roster” or he’s a “whiner”, etc..

A GM has to do what he feels is best for the team and a player has to do what he feels is best for himself. That includes asking for a trade sometimes. It’s just business and I don’t have a problem with it.

 

[tsujimoto74]

3 points in 24 games this year, 29 points in 74 games last year, makes $2 million and has arbitration rights this off-season....yeah, I really can't see many teams jumping at this opportunity. And it makes sense that he has been available for a while. He's a very strong analytical player, but I feel like that production is going to scare off any interested teams.

He's struggled this year. I really liked him last season, especially on the PK, but he just hasn't been able to get it going this year. Not surprising there's little interest in him from other teams. Even with how bad he's been this season, I really don't like the idea of just dumping E-Rod---the Sabres forward depth is too thin already.

 

[Crease Master]

This is hilarious, the guy is only in the league because his college buddy Eichel calls the shots in Buffalo. On any other NHL team he'd be laughed at and shipped to the minors never to be seen or heard from again. I guess he doesn't like steady NHL paycheques or something.

 

[Pens x]

He doesn’t really have the clout to demand a trade. I don’t think any team will line up to acquire him. Plus, Bogo is still waiting and he isn’t worthless.

 

[OKR]

He doesn’t really have the clout to demand a trade. I don’t think any team will line up to acquire him. Plus, Bogo is still waiting and he isn’t worthless.

I’d assume Rodrigues who is a cabaple NHL’er on bottom 9 role at 2m gets more interest around the league than Bogo who has missed 6months of hockey and started skating again a month ago at 5m a season.