Tellqvist Signs in the KHL

by Zachary Zielonka on May 4, 2009 4:34 PM EDT

The Sabres have officially announced today that Mikael Tellqvist has signed with Ak Bars of the KHL. While this isn't major news yet, there was rumor that Tellqvist was going to stay on with the Sabres for next season due to a hip injury that Lalime suffered at the end of the season.

This signing can signify one of two things. First, Lalime's injury is better than we were all fearing. Second, the Sabres just didn't have a large enough offer to keep Tellqvist here. I would assume that the first scenario is the correct one because of the fact that we haven't heard anything out of the Sabres camp to suggest that Lalime could be out for part of next season.

Tellqvist is a good backup goalie that is getting the chance to start overseas. He played well in the six games that he was a Sabre and playing in Russia will give him a chance to showcase some of that talent.

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Good for him. Tellqvist is a very capable goaltender who could start for any team in the NHL or KHL in my opinion. Too bad Lalime is under contract for another year or we could have taken a run at keeping Tellqvist on board to back up Miller. That being said, Lalime is a capable backup and since Lindy is set on playing Miller 300 games a year, he won’t play much and appears to have really helped Miller’s game in some way.
I feel like I’m the only one following this site at this time of year…it’s an addiction to Sabres hockey and I will get my fix any way I can…

by willgarr15 on May 4, 2009 6:09 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, we are glad to have you around. I agree that Tellqvist is a capable goaltender that just wanted to start. Hopefully, Lalime is not as bad as could be feared.

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by Zachary Zielonka on May 4, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions

There are plenty of people following but you are the only one brave enough to write a comment. Either way it is greatly appreciated. I think it has something to do with the teams performance the past couple of seasons. Everyone is really down on this team right now and they want to see change

I agree on Tellqvist. He is a great backup goalie and could be a #1 in the NHL if given a chance.

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by David Oleksy on May 4, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks guys. I’m feeling the love.
Hopefully Lalime’s injury will not affect next season or else we’ll have to hit the free-agent market since it’s obvious they don’t want Enroth wasting valuable playing experience riding the bench in Buffalo and Dennis is not capable.

by willgarr15 on May 5, 2009 10:09 AM EDT reply actions