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Robyn Regehr is on his way to the Buffalo Sabres, and he's coming with positive reviews. GM Darcy Regier says that Regehr brings "thickness". Jordan Leopold simply says, "He's mean."
Jordan Leopold knows what the Sabres are adding to their blueline with the addition of Robyn Regehr. The two played together in Calgary for more than 3 years, with a good chunk of that time spent as a pairing with the Flames.
"I think you're looking at a real big guy number one. He's gonna be a guy that's gonna be able to intimidate people with his size and his physical ability. You know, going into the corner, I would not want to go in the corners with this guy, he's mean. I mean, it's just one of those things. I think forwards around the league know that and that's why Robin ended up getting a long deal in Calgary 'cause they wanted to keep him there for that reason."
Regehr isn't getting much attention for the offensive side of his game, because there isn't a whole lot to it. However, he finds a way to fit it into the total package.
Jordan Leopold knows what the Sabres are adding to their blueline with the addition of Robyn Regehr. The two played together in Calgary for more than 3 years, with a good chunk of that time spent as a pairing with the Flames.
"I think you're looking at a real big guy number one. He's gonna be a guy that's gonna be able to intimidate people with his size and his physical ability. You know, going into the corner, I would not want to go in the corners with this guy, he's mean. I mean, it's just one of those things. I think forwards around the league know that and that's why Robin ended up getting a long deal in Calgary 'cause they wanted to keep him there for that reason."
Regehr isn't getting much attention for the offensive side of his game, because there isn't a whole lot to it. However, he finds a way to fit it into the total package.
"He can move the puck very well. He's got a rocket of a shot when he gets it off, he's got good vision and skates well for a big guy. And that's where he gets his physical ability and the physical meaness from, from the way he can skate."
More than just a presence on the ice, Leopold says the Sabres are getting a very big addition to the locker room.
"From when I've known Reg, he's never had a problem saying it like it is. If something needs to change, we change it. It's not a personal thing when you say we need to do this, we need to do that. We all have to understand that it's a collective thing where it's going to make us better."
GM Darcy Regier says he's not sure where Regehr will be slotted in the defense corps. It's possible he's paired with Tyler Myers to allow the Sabres young star to charge up the ice and join the play. Or, he could be returning to his former partner Jordan Leopold.
Some Sabres fans may find it interesting to note that Leopold says he may lose his Ipod duties in the Sabres locker room. Leopold runs the music after wins, and says that he wouldn't be surprised if Regehr came in and took things over in that regard. After all...they ran the show together in Calgary.
More than just a presence on the ice, Leopold says the Sabres are getting a very big addition to the locker room.
"From when I've known Reg, he's never had a problem saying it like it is. If something needs to change, we change it. It's not a personal thing when you say we need to do this, we need to do that. We all have to understand that it's a collective thing where it's going to make us better."
GM Darcy Regier says he's not sure where Regehr will be slotted in the defense corps. It's possible he's paired with Tyler Myers to allow the Sabres young star to charge up the ice and join the play. Or, he could be returning to his former partner Jordan Leopold.
Some Sabres fans may find it interesting to note that Leopold says he may lose his Ipod duties in the Sabres locker room. Leopold runs the music after wins, and says that he wouldn't be surprised if Regehr came in and took things over in that regard. After all...they ran the show together in Calgary.