Andrew Peters 2.0

by NCbillsfan12 on Sep 26, 2010 5:47 PM EDT

Is it just me or could ZACK KASSIAN be a more talented, enforcer lhan Andrew Peters was during his tenure with our very own sabres.

Lets put on our thinking caps

After reading numerous articles and watching the game last night here are some of the trends of Mr. Kassian.

1. Not afraid to fight

2. High goal scorer

3. Has great stick skills

4. Skating needs work

Here are some of the trends Mr. Peters did with his time with the Sabres

1. Didn't score that many goals

2. Powerhouse when it came to fighting

3. Not the best of skaters

4. Gave us that "Dont F#$% with us" mentality

Zack Kassian is a young, skilled player trying to fight for his job on the team. I think not only can Kassian succede, i think he can be a cornerstone in our franchise for years.

Is it just me or could ZACK KASSIAN be a more talented, enforcer lhan Andrew Peters was?

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From what I heard, he’ll be more like a “more talented Adam Mair.” I don’t think anyone with any talent whatsoever can be compared to Peters, because I’m pretty sure he doesn’t know what a puck is.

by The Burl 8 on Sep 26, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions

Kassian is a power forward, not a goon. Comparing him to Peters is just wrong.

by lassathrax on Sep 26, 2010 6:19 PM EDT reply actions

so if getting into a bar fight doesnt make you a goon?

what does?

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by NCbillsfan12 on Sep 26, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s got somewhat of a short fuse but I would agree with the assessment that he is a more talented Adam Mair. He played a lot like Cody McCormick yesterday.

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by Zachary Zielonka on Sep 26, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

…geting into staged fights on the ice

by lassathrax on Sep 27, 2010 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Andrew Peters can't even fight.

He enforced nothing.

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by twoeightnine on Sep 26, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

I think Peters would do pretty well on Dancing with the Stars.

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by FloridaBuffalo on Sep 26, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

He played in Rochester the other night.

One shift. On the ice for maybe 20 seconds. Fought some nobody from Boston. The first ten seconds were him in his boxing stance.

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by twoeightnine on Sep 27, 2010 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Sounds like vintage Peters.

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by Ogre39666 on Sep 27, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

They both fight but I think the comparison ends there.

Kassian has offensive talent; he can handle the puck, set up plays, and has a wicked shot. I’m pretty sure he wore the ‘C’ somewhere in the OHL as well. As far as fighting, Ruff seems to think he will be tougher than Lucic.

I think a Mair comparison falls short too. I’m hoping for a Lucic type of player and I think it’s possible.

by Traver on Sep 27, 2010 2:19 PM EDT reply actions

I'm thinking a Lucic offensive upside

and a Mair defensive, back-checking upside.

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by Ogre39666 on Sep 27, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep yep.

Too bad he can’t go to the AHL.

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by twoeightnine on Sep 27, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyone know the reasoning behind that? Why can’t an 18 year old play in the AHL when they can in the NHL? It’s silly and I can’t see how it benefits the AHL or NHL. Do the junior leagues have some sort of Jonnie Cochran / Gary Bettman / Donald Fehr type commissioner or something?

by Traver on Sep 27, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

How insulting

To even say Andrew Peters and Zach Kassian in the same sentence is insulting to young Zach (sorry). He has hands (Peters didn’t), he can skate (Peters could not), he can shoot (Peters, no), he can pass (ha Peters), he can fight (OK Peters could fight)…..

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by willgarr15 on Sep 28, 2010 2:01 PM EDT reply actions