number9 3,297 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Who has ever heard about Carrier before? They haven't given up much also the first is conditional if Miller re-signs OR they at least make it to the conference finals to me the deal is fair and a win-win for both clubs, but the Sabres are running the risk offturning into the oilers = lots of good picks but no veterans to guide them. Carrier was. 2nd round pick last year. Halak < Miller Stewart > Ott 1st > 1st or 3rd > Carrier > Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 To me this kind of feels like what Pittsburgh did last year... They're rolling and then they seemingly make a move for the sake of making a move. Honestly I think this move is about getting past the Kings, Quick in particular. They may not even see them in the playoffs this year but the Blues have had two very good teams the last two seasons but couldn't get past the Kings both times. In both series a big part of that reason was Jonathan Quick. He's in their heads. Headed into the playoffs with Miller should give them the feeling they won't end up losing games where they've outplayed the other team, which is what happened at times against LA. 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Carrier was. 2nd round pick last year. Halak < Miller Stewart > Ott 1st > 1st or 3rd > Carrier > Is Stewart really better than Ott though? Both have 11 assists, Ott, works harder, actually back checks, and has thrown 194 hits compared to Stewart's 76. Stewart is younger, bigger, and has 6 more goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings10 300 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Blues are always pretenders masked as contenders..nothing will change this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Ott is also a veteran with a good locker room presence something that can not be said about Stewart. If Ryan Miller behind Bouwmeester - Pietrangelo isn't scary than I don't know what is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Blues got stronger quick and this in the long run may benefit Buffalo with the picks as they are trying to rebuild. Good potential for both teams, just quicker results for the Blues and I for one think Milker deserves to have a good team in front of him. 2 haroldsnepsts and frankgrimes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Jason Pominville, Thomas Vanek, Steve Ott: "Spinal Tap Drummer Syndrome". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Is Stewart really better than Ott though? Both have 11 assists, Ott, works harder, actually back checks, and has thrown 194 hits compared to Stewart's 76. Stewart is younger, bigger, and has 6 more goals. I think Stewart has the potential to be a lot better than Ott. Regardless, let's say they're equally valuable, long term value still went to buffalo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Honestly I think this move is about getting past the Kings, Quick in particular. They may not even see them in the playoffs this year but the Blues have had two very good teams the last two seasons but couldn't get past the Kings both times. In both series a big part of that reason was Jonathan Quick. He's in their heads. Headed into the playoffs with Miller should give them the feeling they won't end up losing games where they've outplayed the other team, which is what happened at times against LA. This. The Blues now have a goalie that can steal games all by himself too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCaptain19 49 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 I wish this game was on national TV tonight over the Boston / Rangers game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites