Claimed off Waivers: Sabres claim Remi Elie

[MMC]

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[serp]

He's fast and doesn't hurt your team with mistakes. Doesn't help your team much either though and really can't finish scoring chances or create them.

A bit sad he was claimed but good luck with the Sabres

 

[Dr Pepper]

Ah, dangit.

Knew there was a chance he wouldn't make it back down.

Hope he plays well for ya, Buffalo.

 

[Royal Thunder]

Is he good enough to play a regular 4th line role? Kinda feels like a replacement for Baptiste who we traded yesterday. Pretty comparable players, hoping Elie can be a bit more impactful at this level.

 

[Elysian]

Is he good enough to play a regular 4th line role? Kinda feels like a replacement for Baptiste who we traded yesterday. Pretty comparable players, hoping Elie can be a bit more impactful at this level.

Yes he'll be alright on the 4th line.

Glad he's getting another shot in the NHL.

 

[LT]

Decent 4th liner, alright at everything but not great at anything. Doesn't really create any offense himself. He'll work his ass off for your team, though.

Glad he's getting another chance at an NHL spot.

 

[WhatWhat]

He is super fast. There isnt a lot more to his game other than his speed tho. That being said he more than ok to fill in a regular 4LW role thanks to his blazing speed.

 

[Gabrielor]

Decent 4th liner, alright at everything but not great at anything. Doesn't really create any offense himself. He'll work his ass off for your team, though.

Glad he's getting another chance at an NHL spot.

That work part is certainly something we could use on the 4th line. Not too worried about him being a creator, Rodrigues will be on his line, and that’s a strength of his.

Does/will he fight?

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

I like this pickup for Buffalo. Sure his offense is almost non-existent aside from the chances he can get with his speed, but speed never hurts and he competes. Anything to improve depth is good.

 

[Sansbacon]

He is super fast. There isnt a lot more to his game other than his speed tho. That being said he more than ok to fill in a regular 4LW role thanks to his blazing speed.

I saw a clip of him absolutely leveling a Panther player into the bench; does he use his body often, or was that more of an outlier? How about on the forecheck? Seems like he has a relentless motor.

 

[Kcb12345]

As others have mentioned, good enough defensively and very fast but nothing else really. No room for him here in Dallas so glad the Sabres picked him up to give him another shot.

 

[Kcb12345]

I saw a clip of him absolutely leveling a Panther player into the bench; does he use his body often, or was that more of an outlier? How about on the forecheck? Seems like he has a relentless motor.

He will give you his all every shift and doesn't have that many noticeable hits but plays a physical aggressive style. Ideal forecheck guy

 

[Sansbacon]

He will give you his all every shift and doesn't have that many noticeable hits but plays a physical aggressive style. Ideal forecheck guy

Cool, thanks for the input. Seems like a decent depth player and I always love a guy with a high motor. Hope he works out here.

Edit- can he PK?

 

[Kcb12345]

Cool, thanks for the input. Seems like a decent depth player and I always love a guy with a high motor. Hope he works out here.

Edit- can he PK?

He definitely could but Stars didn't use him there much at all if I'm remembering correctly. Our PK units were set though for most of the season

 

[Dr Pepper]

Cool, thanks for the input. Seems like a decent depth player and I always love a guy with a high motor. Hope he works out here.

Edit- can he PK?

He didn't see a whole lot of special team play, but I wouldn't put it past him to get some aggressive PK play in there if the Sabres' bench sees potential there.

Again his speed could provide a big advantage, maybe on the second unit.

 

[member 147413]

Damn, wanted him in Toronto

 

[izzy]

no surprise he was claimed

 

[serp]

Makes me a bit sadder. Hope he sticks around somewhere. Dallas just had no spot left for him any more.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

This is FANTASTIC! I love Romi Elie, and here I was annoyed about the Jaskin non claim.

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

Glad he is getting another shot in the NHL. He’s a fine fourth liner, just didn’t do anything past that. Hope he works out for Buffalo!

 

[WhatWhat]

I saw a clip of him absolutely leveling a Panther player into the bench; does he use his body often, or was that more of an outlier? How about on the forecheck? Seems like he has a relentless motor.

Dont expect big hits but yeah the kid doesnt stop. He will give you 100% every shift and will generate a couple chances thanks to his speed alone but it will be a coin toss wether or not his hands give up on him as he goes for a move on the breakaway. Im pretty sure McDavid was quoted in juniors about Elie being the hardest working guy off the ice for the Otters after he was traded there. He isnt an amazing player but he is hard not to like.

 

[threeVo]

He has to stay on Sabres roster for atleast 3 days or 10 games correct? I think Scott Wilson breaking his ankle led to this claim

 

[Dr Pepper]

Dont expect big hits but yeah the kid doesnt stop. He will give you 100% every shift and will generate a couple chances thanks to his speed alone but it will be a coin toss wether or not his hands give up on him as he goes for a move on the breakaway. Im pretty sure McDavid was quoted in juniors about Elie being the hardest working guy off the ice for the Otters after he was traded there. He isnt an amazing player but he is hard not to like.

Surprised the Oilers didn't put a claim in....perhaps they did but Sabres had the higher priority. I bet Elie would shine alongside his former Otters linemate.

 

[PensandCaps]

Hmmm...watched a few Stars games and this guy usually jumped out at me with his speed and looked like one of their best bottom 6ers.

Not sure why they waived him.

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

Hmmm...watched a few Stars games and this guy usually jumped out at me with his speed and looked like one of their best bottom 6ers.

Not sure why they waived him.

He was our 15th best forward at this point maybe 16th best depending on how you view Gurianov. Lots of speed and plays defensively sound, but doesn’t bring any offence to the table.