Tellqvist to the Sabres

by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 4, 2009 12:24 PM EST

	GP	MIN	W	L	T	EGA	GA	GAA	SA	SV	SV%	SO
2008 - Mikael Tellqvist	15	798	7	5	1	2	38	2.86	408	370	.907	0

In probably the only move the Sabres make today, the Sabres have acquired Tellqvist from the Phoenix Coyotes for a fourth-round pick. Tellqvist has played well and listening to Darren Pang, he sounds geniually excited for the deal. In my eyes, it means one of two things: 1) Enroth really is not NHL caliber and they needed another backup for Lalime, 2) Miller's injury is really bad and they needed another viable goaltender. I think in this case its a case of both. Miller is going to be out for a while and Enroth needs to play in the AHL.

Its a good solid move for the Sabres, they got a good backup that they didn't have to pay too much for. Ill take it.

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Personally I feel this move is more about having someone in the system to play for Portland.

Blue and Gold (of Buffalo)

by Ebscer on Mar 4, 2009 12:30 PM EST reply actions

could be the case

they are hurting for goalies down there right now.

by BenAllen on Mar 4, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions

now here's the question...

lalime or tellqvist? who’s going to be the number 1 for now? my guess is they’ll stick with lalime, but according to tellqvist’s stats, he’s not looking too bad for a backup. not very familiar with him (or most the western conference for that matter.)

by BenAllen on Mar 4, 2009 12:30 PM EST reply actions

It will be Lalime tonight, probably Tellqvist Friday and monitor from there. Whoever plays better, gets the start.

by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 4, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions

Glad Telly got a good home

He’s a good back up and great team guy. You guys got a keeper… He can go 2 – 3 games real strong and if the team plays even half way decent the guy can steal some head turning games. Consistency is his only knock but who can be consistent behind the Yotes? We hung him out to dry alot.

Good luck guys and take care of our Swedish Wolf for us!

Takin over the NHL, 1 blocked shot at a time... Go Z!

by Monique Reaux on Mar 4, 2009 3:30 PM EST reply actions