-Vintage Canuck- Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 What has happened to Nathan Gerbe? Not that I expect the diminutive 5’5 180 pounder to be tearing it up but still no points in seven games? Sources say don’t be shocked if Sabres GM Darcy Regier moves or at least attempts to move Gerbe in the near future. Gerbe has been relegated to fourth line duty where with his size he’s hardly making any sort of relevant impact. He’s playing 9 minutes on a good night but for the most part is seeing 6-7 minutes of ice a night. This guy isn't a fourth line player and I'm not so sure what the thought process is here. The return of Patrick Kaleta (neck), who was cleared to return today, could make Gerbe expendable. The former Boston College standout scored 16 goals two-years ago before seeing his total reduced to six last season. The Sabres are currently sitting in last place in the Northeast Division and word is Regier is on the phone exploring his options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Wow, pretty quick decline considering how he burst onto the scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disaronno Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Montreal should be interested. Would fit well with Gionta, Plekanec & Desharnais ...Welcome to Smallville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge-tailed Eagle Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 5th round pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Another smurf .. too bad as he is skilled .. they should start a league for guys either 5'8" or under, or over 600 pounds .. I would pay to watch .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Trade him to Montreal. He'll look like a giant there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 What people fail to mention is that Buffalo is doing pretty bad this year. With the emergence of Hodgson coming in, Gerbe was ultimately affected and placed in a position where he cannot succeed. Which team is looking for centres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 What people fail to mention is that Buffalo is doing pretty bad this year. With the emergence of Hodgson coming in, Gerbe was ultimately affected and placed in a position where he cannot succeed. Which team is looking for centres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 WSH needs a shake-up, Buffalo needs a shake-up Leopold + Gerbe for Hamrlik + Crabb/Fehr/Perreault/Hendricks?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Cue the calls from Feaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Cue the calls from Feaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Another smurf .. too bad as he is skilled .. they should start a league for guys either 5'8" or under, or over 600 pounds .. I would pay to watch .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkSniper Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Feaster doesn't need help. He has expertly crafted his team to both win now and in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I wrote this exact post in the other thread but I'll post it here since I had put Gerbe as a possible 'throw-in' (or maybe Minnesota can send someone back the other way?) What about Matt Cullen (MIN) for Alexander Sulzer (BUF)/or Adam Pardy? Cullen seems like a pretty decent faceoff guy for a team that needs FO help. Alexander Sulzer is a more offensive type defenceman or Pardy is much more defensive and could provide some grit for a Minnesota team that can capitalize on size. Maybe Buf can put Gerbe in the trade but could Gerbe succeed in the West? He might ignite someone like Setoguchi who isn't doing too great atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Gerbe to caps Gerbe for Hendicks and a 5th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPS Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Small guy with 0.5 ppg but this year 0 points in 8 games. When he is on the ice the team gets much more shots against than shots for. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks fan in chicago Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Isn't he like 5'6"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forklift_ole Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Can't see that he has much value, not a fantastic scorer, doesn't really play in power-plays or penalty kills, feisty but not overwhelmingly so... Maybe the Flames could use him, they only have three natural centers, the Blue Jackets could always use a touch more offense. Really, there aren't a lot of teams that need a 2nd-3rd line decent but not dynamic center. Buffalo is probably gonna be stuck with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Yeah he'll win alright...the lottery draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TmanVan Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Feaster doesn't need help. He has expertly crafted his team to both win now and in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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