Confirmed with Link: Pominville, 2014 4th to MIN for Matt Hackett, Johan Larsson, 2013 1st, 2014 2nd

[Revelate]

You guys should be proud to get a true warrior in Larsson.

I have so many mixed emotions right now.

Want to give us a quick scouting report?

 

[dotcommunism]

Can we please wait to see what the actual return is before panicking?

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

I hope we keep him around. Fun guy, and he can prevent the goons of the league from running around too much. Shawn Thornton went from mugging dudes and jumping off the bench to a good little boy.

 

[Tachycineta]

I'll feel better if it is Hackett, Larsson and a 1st and 2nd, even though earlier, reports said Minny didn't part w a 1st. I will reserve judgment until the full terms are revealed.

 

[Baarle*]

so whats the price on miller?

 

[kirby11]

You guys should be proud to get a true warrior in Larsson.

I have so many mixed emotions right now.

Poms is a legit 1st line player...Hasn't played like it too much this year, but you got at least a decent 1st line/absolutely great 2nd liner out of him. Also, kinda hope you guys keep the Population of Pominville thing going when he scores

 

[start winnin]

Can we please wait to see what the actual return is before panicking?

I'm not even panicking about receiving Larsson and Hackett. It's not just about receiving assets (which we did okay on), it's about changing the culture. If trading the captain does not wake these bums up, what will?? Trading everyone??

 

[buffswords]

couls stafford also be in this deal?

 

[Zman5778]

I'll feel better if it is Hackett, Larsson and a 1st and 2nd, even though earlier, reports said Minny didn't part w a 1st. I will reserve judgment until the full terms are revealed.

I'd be content with Hackett, Larsson and a 2nd TBH

 

[thekenneth]

if not picks this is a horrible trade.

 

[boots electric]

Not sure why people are disappointed with Larsson. The fact that most Minny fans are upset he's leaving should tell you something

Still need to hear final details though

 

[Timbo Slice]

Oh dear God, if we got the draft picks too, then we robbed Minny...

 

[Vito_81]

I'd be content with Hackett, Larsson and a 2nd TBH

Likewise.

Obvi a 1st would be great and both a 1st and a 2nd would be awesome. But a 2nd would be the cherry on top of the deal the gets me from a "I don't know.." to a "Okay, I like it"

 

[HiddenInLight]

For once I really hope Eklund is right.

 

[EichHart]

I cannot see Darcy accepting this unless he got a 1st as well. He is just so stingy with his players.

 

[Takeo]

I have to believe a pick is involved.

Either way, I'm glad they're moving on from Poms. He was never going to be a difference maker for this franchise and his captaincy defined its mediocrity.

 

[joshjull]

Tweets from Bakes site http://www.sabresprospects.com

SabresProspects Johan Larsson: hard working C, excellent all-around skills, thick frame, really nice offensive upside. 62GP 14-23-37 in AHL this year.


hybben83 @SabresProspects Johan Larsson was captain for Bryäns that won the Swedish Elite League last season, he played a huge part in their win.

 

[TheHoff]

You don't mess with the Johan!

haha

As it was already posted in this thread, this deal was kind of necessary to lower the mental problems.

 

[kirby11]

FWIW, Gleason's reporting Larsson is listed as a winger but plays at center. That would make this deal better for sure

 

[VaporTrail]

reading we may have gotten a 1st and 2nd round pick as well, WOW, LOL...GO DARTH !!!

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

The rebuild has officially begun with this move, imo.

Good luck in Minny, Pominville!!!

Certainly bittersweet day for sabres fans. I remember watching him play for the Amerks.

What's the word on the new additions?

 

[SabresBillsBuffalo]

Big meh on the return, never really heard much about Larsson and Hacket is a big ? and the picks better be good.

 

[Moskau]

Larsson is their future shutdown forward with offensive potential. Can easily play 1st, 2nd or 3rd line in the future.

 

[Zman5778]

FWIW, Gleason's reporting Larsson is listed as a winger but plays at center. That would make this deal better for sure

Grigorenko
Hodgson
Larsson



That's a really strong 3some at C moving forward. Larsson might develop into that type of 3C that SC Cup champs have.

 

[Jame]

LOVE IT

Larsson is a huge "get" for the Sabres. Fills such a big organizational need.

I'm assuming this deal comes along with a 1st or 2nd rounder...

GREAT TRADE DARTH!