wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 http://www.spectorshockey.net/index.php?op...rs&Itemid=9 - The San Jose Sharks have traded defenseman Craig Rivet to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a second round pick in 2009 and in 2010. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dump-N-Thump Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Dumb.. Dumb and more Dumb. Buffalo sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings1914 18 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 That new vaunted D just dropped a tad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave 31 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 i'd rather of rivet then a washed up blake. Sharks just got a little less scary imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 4, 2008 (edited) Campbell + Rivet>>>>>> Washed up Blake and Dan "-29 in less than 40 games" Boyle Edited July 4, 2008 by EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow47 1 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Campbell + Rivet>>>>>> Washed up Blake and Dan "-29 in less than 40 games" Boyle You know, when you're on a losing team, and you're one of the top players and getting the most ice time, +/- can be deceiving. Tampa's goaltending last year was not topnotch to say the least and Boyle's rating suffered, wasn't his fault though, it's unfair to bring up that stat at face value. It's pretty easy to be on a team like Detroit and have an amazing rating because +/- is not really an individual stat, I'd like to see Lidstrom's +/- on Tampa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dump-N-Thump Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Look at stuart last year, on LA he had a bad +/-, then when he comes to Detroit bam he's got a good +/-.. Being on a crappy team does wonders.. But jesus -29? what the hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 You know, when you're on a losing team, and you're one of the top players and getting the most ice time, +/- can be deceiving. Tampa's goaltending last year was not topnotch to say the least and Boyle's rating suffered, wasn't his fault though, it's unfair to bring up that stat at face value. It's pretty easy to be on a team like Detroit and have an amazing rating because +/- is not really an individual stat, I'd like to see Lidstrom's +/- on Tampa. Dan Boyle has a bad +/- because he sucks at defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) Rivet played better in San Jose than he did anywhere else. I would've turned around and traded Lukowich instead. Edited July 5, 2008 by YoungGuns1340 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Rivet played better in San Jose than he did anywhere else. I would've turned around and traded Lukowich instead. Someone would have taken Lucowich? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Bad move by San Jose. Rivet is a great team guy and can play good defence and the point on the powerplay, he's gonna thrive in Buffalo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 5, 2008 You know, when you're on a losing team, and you're one of the top players and getting the most ice time, +/- can be deceiving. Tampa's goaltending last year was not topnotch to say the least and Boyle's rating suffered, wasn't his fault though, it's unfair to bring up that stat at face value. It's pretty easy to be on a team like Detroit and have an amazing rating because +/- is not really an individual stat, I'd like to see Lidstrom's +/- on Tampa. It'd be much better than -29 thats for sure. To have -29 in 35 games means basically every game your on for one more goal scored agaisnt than on. That is HORRIBLE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted July 6, 2008 It's a salary dump... and they are not done. They will probably be looking to trade Chechoo... possibly Michalek. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted July 6, 2008 Good for Sabres, Sharks got weaker when they replaced Rivet with Blake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbochan 15 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Dumb.. Dumb and more Dumb. Buffalo sucks. Don't be ridiculous. Essentially, Bernier was traded for Rivet. Sabres management weren't going to give Campbell the money his agent wanted, nor should they have, he's way overrated, so they at least got something out of the deal instead of just letting him walk away with nothing in return. The Sabres have a surplus of forwards who already fit in with their system. They've needed tough, gritty defensive help and veteran leadership for a while. It's a step forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites