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DJN21

11-14-2011 10:57 AM

What would you give up for TJ Oshie?

His name comes up often in trade proposals on the main page and I was wondering what Sabres fans specifically think of him, if they'd even want him and/or what they'd give up. He's a tough guy with a decent scoring touch...exactly what we need in our top 9. Thoughts?

LegomyLeggio

11-14-2011 11:00 AM

TJ Oshie is not a tough guy. He has 87 PIM in 198 NHL games. He's a skilled player with motivation issues.

I think you are confusing him with David Backes who will not get dealt by the Blues.

Backes:

http://www.forecaster.ca/thestar/hockey/player.cgi?3502

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ASSETS: Has size, hockey sense, a nose for the net and plenty of grit and determination. Is a tremendous body checker. Can play both center and wing.

FLAWS: Sometimes, he is too aggressive and gets caught out of position or takes bad penalties. His scoring lacks consistency.

CAREER POTENTIAL: All-around versatile scoring forward with an edge.

TyMy57

11-14-2011 11:03 AM

nothing. I don't want another wimpy center, I want a power forward that is going to drop the mitts on Lucic when he does stupid stuff.

ct2111

11-14-2011 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DJN21 (Post 39412501)

He plays with an edge, but he's hardly a tough guy. As Jim Bob said Backes is the guy you're looking for.

DJN21

11-14-2011 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Bob (Post 39412627)

Backes would be nice but theres no chance he is moved. Anyways no Im aware of who I am talking about and penalty minutes arent an indication of toughness. Oshie isnt known to throw his mits but you can ask Nash if hes a tough guy...

DJN21

11-14-2011 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TyMy57 (Post 39412715)

nothing. I don't want another wimpy center, I want a power forward that is going to drop the mitts on Lucic when he does stupid stuff.

I dont think he's being played much at Center anymore hes been moved to wing. I hear that he plays better at wing but it also could be due to the abundance of centers on the blues when they are healthy..

Chainshot

11-14-2011 11:09 AM

He's a winger who they experimented with in the middle. Blues fans will point out that his time at center was not good for him as his play regressed. He has a bit of a chip on his shoulder, but he's not someone who is out there imposing himself nightly. He's right in the Stafford strata -- good player, could do more with his gifts, expected to do more with those, and is probably not available at this time.

LegomyLeggio

11-14-2011 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DJN21 (Post 39412835)

Oshie brings more of what the Sabres already have for the most part and doesn't address what they really need.

Oshie's toughness is in the Drew Stafford realm. The Sabres don't need another Drew Stafford.

ct2111

11-14-2011 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DJN21 (Post 39412873)

He plays wing for the Blues. He's arguably better on the wing, because much of the good work he does is along the boards.

TyMy57

11-14-2011 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DJN21 (Post 39412873)

We don't need wingers. We need forwards with grit, Oshie doesn't have the grit I'd want if we make a trade.

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